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 ...
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.
“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 ...
“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...
“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 ...
“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 ...
“Ink Flow and Focus” with Bronwyn Emery on October 15th, 2023
The Secret to Productive Writing Sessions
Writing in the company of other writers can have unexpected and extraordinary results, including the banishment of procrastination, the silencing of the inner editor, and the elimination of that hesitancy that hits when it’s time to work on a challenging passage. The prevailing belief is that it takes isolation and insulation to produce great ...
“Writing as Play” with Jorjeana Marie on September 17th, 2023
Have Fun and Boost your Productivity with Playful Approaches to Writing
If you are like many other writers and occasionally get stuck or feel uninspired with a formerly passionate project, you might consider approaching the task of writing in a fun new way. In this interactive workshop, television writer and award-winning voice actress, Jorjeana Marie, will share tips and tricks to ...
Kenneth Lipman is Writing about the Circumcision Decision
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.
Kenneth Lipman will take the Member Spotlight before our March speaker, Ericka McIntyre. Get tickets ...
“Story Telling Crossover” with Chris Hennessy on November 20th, 2022
Incorporating video into your writing projects
Attendees of this event will learn:
The How and Why of incorporating film & video into your writing projects—
How your writing skills can help you craft an award-winning film;
How to make quality film/video projects at little or no cost;
How to use film/video to get a book deal with a traditional publisher;
How to ...
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