Critique Group Seeking Writers
One of our members participates in an Oakland-based writing critique group that's interested in adding a new member. The group meets every two to three weeks, twelve months a year with calendar adjustments around the holidays. The writers are working on novels, short stories, and memoirs.
Here is a description from one of the group's members:
The group meets in person at homes near ...
Editing Your Manuscript – The Whys, Whats and Hows (March 20, 2022)
In this talk, freelance editor and Writer’s Digest writer and editor and former Editor-in-Chief Ericka McIntyre will explain to authors what the different types of editing are, when and why you need each for your work, and how to find quality editors. She’ll also talk about the types of editing you can potentially do yourself and those that you should always seek professional help with. ...
Focus and Finish the Writing that Matters with Sage Cohen — February 21st, 2021
Join us on Sunday, February 21st, as Sage Cohen, author of The Productive Writer, shares her tips for writing
When you don’t know what matters most in your writing life, it’s hard to focus—and finish. In this live 60-minute keynote address, you will identify your top priority writing project. Then, you’ll create a simple strategic plan for achieving it. Sage will share ten key ...
Deep Revision with Laurel Yourke
Join is January 17th when author and award-winning writing professor Dr. Laurel Yourke will show us her deep revision techniques.
“'Vision' is the heart of revision—it’s not just polishing or substituting one word for another.," Yourke says. "Instead, look at revision as viewing at your own words in a completely new way: re-envisioning them." Yourke will organize her keynote around ...