“Unconventional Book Launches” with Isidra Mencos—October 20th, 2024
Attract Audiences Creatively!
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.
About Isidra Mencos
Promenade of Desire: A Barcelona Memoir, was a si lver medal winner of the IPPY Awards for Best European Nonfiction 2022, a finalist for Best Multicultural ...
“Genre Bending: Writing Outside the Lines” with Carole Stivers—September 15th, 2024
Running around in "Literary Circles"
When scientist Carole Stivers began writing science fiction, she dreamed of readers she’d never met, enjoying and discussing her work. But she also dreamed of acceptance in “literary circles.” She secured an agent unfamiliar with sci-fi who saw cross-over potential for her debut novel, The Mother Code. What happened next was a crash course in the impact of genre classification on book marketing. Carole will tell you what she wished she had ...
Local Author Showcase ~ CWC Annual Book Launch at Books on B
On Saturday, June 15, 2-4 PM, at Books on B, 1014 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541,
The Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club is proud to recognize and celebrate its members who have published new books in 2023 & 2024.
We will enjoy:
• Pirates of Sausalito by John Byrne Barry;• Every Man, Woman and Child + Every Living Soul by Kristen Caven;• The Cosmos is Alive by Keith Gaboury;• The Bridge on Beer River by Terry Tierney;• Diminished, Resolving to Major by Bob ...
“Secrets To Getting Your Books in the Stacks” — Librarians Panel on May 19th, 2024
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. We'll be meeting at 1955 Broadway in Oakland, right at the BART station. Before the panel we'll enjoy coffee, cookies, and conversation...and our annual board election!
MEET THE PANELISTS!
OPL/MLK Branch: Brian Guenther
Brian Guenther has over two decades of experience working in libraries. He ...
Poets on Earth: Environmental Write-In, Reading, and Open Mic
ATTN: Wolfpack Writers! Let's howl!
We interrupt our regularly scheduled speaker series with an urgent call to gather and raise our voices!
From Earthday.org:
"We have just over a decade to halve our emissions to avoid the most devastating impacts of climate change on our food supply, national security, global health, extreme weather, and more."There is simply no time to waste. We need urgent and ambitious action at every level, from heads of state submitting increased ...
“Retirement Planning- Snapshot Advice for Authors” with Mike Lockwood on March 17th, 2024
Snapshot Advice for Authors
Mike Lockwood, author of Decision Decade – A Financial Roadmap for your Golden Years, will give some insight on his 35+ year of providing advice to help you not only get to, but get through retirement. He will share some easy to understand concepts that anyone can implement as they prepare for that next phase.
About Mike Lockwood
Buy Decision Decade
Mike Lockwood is the Owner and Founder of Oakwood Wealth Partners, a financial planning firm with ...
“Hiring a Virtual Assistant” with Mia Borja on February 18th, 2024
How 10 Hours a Month Will Change Your Career (and Your Life)
As a writer’s business grows, so do the overwhelming number of tasks. Any writer who is struggling with productivity will find something interesting in Mia Borja’s talk on how a VA can help make their lives easier and more productive. If you are a writer who struggles with:Managing submissions to literary journals and contestsSocial media & marketingCreating artwork & imagesCreating and keeping your website up to ...
We’re Leading the Poetry Express Open Mic February 20th
Sponsored by the Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club, Poetry Express is back in Berkeley! Come on out to 2727 California Street in south Berkeley to hear open mic poetry. 2727 California Street is a multi-use event space and cooperative art gallery. The open mic readers will be surrounded by paintings as they express their poetry to the audience.
Mark States founded Poetry Express in 2002. While held at various venues throughout Berkeley (and one time in Oakland), Poetry Express ...
“Open Your Soul Without Spilling It All” with Kevin Fisher-Paulson, LIVE January 21st, 2024
We are excited to welcome TWO great speakers as we experimenting with a return to the real world in January, meeting in Downtown Oakland at 1955 Broadway, right outside the 19th Street BART Station. You can also dial into the meeting LIVE with Google Meet. Advance tickets recommended; walk-ins welcome.
Working with Word Limits
Every writer has one column in him. The trick is to be the kind of writer who has one column in him every week.
Kevin Fisher-Paulson talks about the craft of ...
“Grant Writing 101” with Susan Neufeld Paul on November 19th, 2023
Find the money that is looking for YOU.
You may know how to write poetry, fiction, and non-fiction...but grant writing is an art in itself.
Penning genre bestsellers isn't the only way to earn a living as a writer! The nonprofit philanthropic world knows that art is too often undervalued, and steps in to sustain artists and writers in pursuing their goals. Arts grants create visibility and validation as well as a safety net for creators. But how can writers get their hands on unrest...