Maximize your discoverability with the Indie Author Project with Roy Serrao – September 21, 2025
Exploring the act of resistance with writers on technology, sexuality and spirituality.
Local Author Showcase: Annual New Book Celebration on June 21, 2025
The Author Showcase will take place at Clio's Bookstore (353 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610) from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
On Saturday, June 21st, the Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club will honor its members who have published a new title in the past year. This is a proud moment for this century-old writing club, highlighting the diverse literary accomplishments and talents of this notable ...
Board Member Jasper Ezekiel and his Good, Clean Mania
Get to know board member, poet and artist Jasper Ezekiel. Find out what writers inspired him, and where he is in his writing career.
Meet Our Late-Blooming Ekphrastic Poet, Bob Stephens.
Our long-standing tradition of giving a member the mic before our keynote speaker helps us get to know what our colleagues are working on. Our 5+5+5 guidelines (5 minutes of backstory, 5 minutes to read, and 5 minutes of Q&A) help emerging writers polish their professional skills.
Bob Stephens will take the Member Spotlight before our February speaker, Gala Russ. Get tickets here.
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Rocky Leplin Rhymes with Everything
Our long-standing tradition of giving a member the mic before our keynote speaker helps us get to know what our colleagues are working on. Our 5+5+5 guidelines (5 minutes of backstory, 5 minutes to read, and 5 minutes of Q&A) help emerging writers polish their professional skills.
Rocky Leplin will be in the Member Spotlight before our January speaker, Mel Lee Smith.
Author, ...
“I’ve Got a Notion” —Top Productivity Apps for Creative Writers with Mel Lee Smith — January 19th, 2025
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 consultant and a creative writer whose flexible systems help writers create smooth work flows. Mel will share an overview of some available options for staying ...
Gerry McDermott is Happiest at High Altitudes
Our long-standing tradition of giving a member the mic before our keynote speaker helps us get to know what our colleagues are working on. Our 5+5+5 guidelines (5 minutes of backstory, 5 minutes to read, and 5 minutes of Q&A) help emerging writers polish their professional skills.
Gerry McDermott was in the Member Spotlight before our November speaker, Lyzette Wanzer.
Gerry ...
“Top 10 Tips for Grant, Fellowship, & Residency Applications” with Lyzette Wanzer—November 17th, 2024
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 the most talented writers or the most compell...
John Byrne Barry Brings Sausalito History to Life
Our long-standing tradition of giving a member the mic before our keynote speaker helps us get to know what our colleagues are working on. Our 5+5+5 guidelines (5 minutes of backstory, 5 minutes to read, and 5 minutes of Q&A) help emerging writers polish their professional skills.
Celebrating California Writers Week, we are thrilled to feature a member who writes about California ...
Lenore Weiss Writes with Experience, Depth & Creativity
Our long-standing tradition of giving a member the mic before our keynote speaker helps us get to know what our colleagues are working on. Our 5+5+5 guidelines (5 minutes of backstory, 5 minutes to read, and 5 minutes of Q&A) help emerging writers polish their professional skills.
Lenore Weiss will take the Member Spotlight before our September speaker, Cheral Stivers. Get tickets ...
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