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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 ...
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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, ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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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As we welcome our new Board, we’re so excited for our first Speaker Series event with Carole Stivers tomorrow (Sunday, September 15th) at Block Community Hub (1955 Broadway) in Downtown Oakland. Block Community Hub is just steps away from the 19th Street BART station. There will be snacks and refreshments available as you socialize with fellow writers and poets.
Guests can start arriving at 12:30. At 1:00, we’re going to have time for announcements. By speaking on behalf of Beast Crawl, ...
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This coming Sunday, May 19th, CWC-Berkeley is hosting a panel titled "Secrets to Getting Your Books in the Stacks." Discover the great benefit to having libraries loan out your book for free in this exciting moderated discussion with Cristina Deptula and three local librarians (Brian Guenther, Chelsea Maradiaga, and Jayanti Addleman). We’ll be meeting at 1955 Broadway in downtown Oakland mere steps from the 19th Street BART station. Before the panel, we’ll enjoy coffee, snacks, and ...
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On Earth Day weekend, CWC-Berkeley and the City of Oakland are co-hosting "Poets on Earth: An Earth Day Salon" at the California Writers Circle (formerly Fire Circle) in Joaquin Miller Park. This celebration of nature and creative expression provides a welcoming space for the public to express environmental advocacy followed by an open mic with notable featured poets. The event is free.
MC Kristen Caven, California Writers Club Berkeley’s Writer in Residence will lead:
* 1:00pm: ...
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We're so excited to welcome Mia Borja as our speaker tomorrow on Zoom. Come and get inspired by her presentation on "Hiring a Virtual Assistant: How 10 Hours a Month Will Change Your Career (and your life)." Mia Borja's unique selling proposition is combining her expertise as a Senior Executive Assistant with her ability to craft a thriving online presence that generates brand awareness and white hot leads. Which in writer language means readers! Here's all the details.
Diane Swan will be ...