MLK Write in before this Sunday’s speaker
Before this Sunday's event at Gilman Street Brewery, we're hosting a write-in with prompts inspired by Martin Luther King Day.
Might you spare me a moment to convince you to join me? Great writing has changed history in every era; don't you agree? To that end we host write-ins on days of action like Earth Day and MLK Day. Such holidays are for setting aside time to take actions in honor of our values. It’s too easy to let the weekends slide by. The write-in is a rewarding ritual to ...
Berkeley Branch Officers 2025
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Executive Board
President Debi Mason berkeley.cwcVice President Jordan Pastor interim Kristen Caven vp.berkeley.cwcSecretary Karma Bennett secretary.berkeley.cwcTreasurer Gary Durbin treasurer.cwc.berkeley
Board of Directors
Central Board Representative Karma Bennett cb.cwc.berkeleyCommunications Chair Karma Bennett NorCal Delegate Bob Haus norcal.cwc.berkeleyMembership Chair Aleida Socarras ...
New Submission Support Group
New Submissions Support Group Meets Fourth Sundays at 1 p.m. on Zoom
For many writers, the dream is to see their words in print. Whether it's in their favorite literary journal, an anthology in the library, or even professionally narrated on a podcast, publishing can take many forms.But how do you get published? Is it normal to pay submission fees, or to not hear back for months? Where do you find places to submit, and how do you even do that?
New Submissions Support GroupMeets Fourth ...
See you tomorrow!
I'm so excited for everything happening tomorrow (Saturday, April 19th) in the California Writers Circle in Joaquin Miller Park. First, from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, we're having "Literary Avengers: Earth Day Write In." Release your words and imagination at this outdoor generative writing salon in the East Bay Hills!
What have you got to say to those who are harming the Earth?
Bring your writing in progress or start something new. Use our prompts (and your cell signal if you can) to take ...
See you Sunday!
This coming Sunday, March 16th, CWC-Berkeley is excited to welcome Liam O'Donoghue for a Speaker Series presentation titled "Researching and Writing about History." Since 2016, East Bay Yesterday host Liam O’Donoghue has been transforming his local history research into articles, podcasts, and tours. In this presentation, he’ll share some helpful tips he’s learned over the years for turning facts, oral histories, and raw data into compelling narratives. This talk will cover researching, ...
See you on Sunday!
This coming Sunday, February 16th, CWC-Berkeley's February Speaker Series event will feature Bob Stephens and Gala Russ.
As the keynote speaker, Gala Russ will give a presentation on "To Book or Not to Book?: Finding the Right Editor." Should hiring an editor be part of your 2025 writing journey? Join Gala Russ—book coach, author of eight romance novels, and mentor to emerging writers—as she demystifies the editorial process. From developmental editing to proofreading, Gala will break ...
See you on Sunday!
This coming Sunday, January 19th, CWC-Berkeley's January Speaker Series event will feature Rocky Leplin and Mel Lee-Smith.
As the keynote speaker, Mel Lee-Smith will give a presentation on "I've Got a Notion: Top Productivity Apps For Creative Writers." Organizing drafts and outlines, staying on top of of tasks and research, budgeting projects and tracking submissions—writers have a lot to keep up with! At our first meeting of 2025, we are excited to host Mel Lee-Smith, a Notion consul...
See you tomorrow!
On Sunday, November 17th, CWC-Berkeley is excited a feature Lyzette Wanzer on "Top 10 Tips For Grant, Fellowship, and Residency Applications."
Lyzette is the recipient of 10 artist residencies and 11 grants and fellowships. In this session, Lyzette shares the top tips you need to know to position yourself as a competitive applicant for literary grants, fellowships, and artist residencies. Being a good grant writer is not enough. Did you know that these opportunities do not always go to ...
See you on Sunday!
This coming Sunday, October 20th, CWC-Berkeley is excited to welcome Isidra Mencos on an engaging Speaker Series presentation titled "Unconventional Book Launches That Attract Audiences." Unless you’re already a bestselling author, a book signing in a bookstore can fall flat. A fun event in an unusual venue will attract a crowd and foster book buzz. Learn how other authors launched their books with a bang, and get some tips to start planning your own.
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Last Chance To Renew Your Membership!
Hello Fabulous CWC-Berkeley Members,
Our renewal window opened on June 1st! Deadline to renew your membership ($45) was due by September 1st BUT we added a grace period to TODAY (September 30th). You can either renew as you usually do (paypal link/subscription link),
OR (drum roll please)
You can test drive our new membership intake system! Check out our new page, https://cwc-berkeley.org/join, choose “Renewing Member,” and follow instructions. This will set you up for automatic ...