What we’re about
The CWC Sacramento Branch is a fantastic opportunity for writers to meet and network with other writers and industry professionals in the local community.
Members write poetry and all genres of fiction and non-fiction such as memoir, short stories, and novels. Our historic organization hosts twice-monthly meetings open to the public which include presentations by renowned speakers, such as agents, editors, and publishers.
The benefits of membership include access to newsletters and activities, from 22 club branches, the quarterly Bulletin filled with tips, the CWC Literary Review comprised of members’ work, and support groups/critique groups.
Members range from students who are just starting out to writers who have been published many times over. We support writers of all levels, ages, genres and writing styles. Check us out!
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*CA Writers Club was founded in 1909 by Jack London, George Sterling, and Herman Whitaker, along with others.
Monthly Meetings:
Writers Network Meeting (First Friday)
9:00am - 11am at CH Cafe & Grill (Formerly Perko's)
6215 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights
Free to attend. Attendees pay for their own breakfast.
Monthly Branch Meeting ( Third Saturday)
1pm - 3pm at Arden-Dimick Library
891 Watt Ave. Sacramento
Free and open to the public.
Regular membership fee: $65 (includes one time $20 enrollment fee), annual renewal $45
Student membership fee: $15, annual renewal $15
Member Benefits:
-Discounts for luncheon meetings, seminars, and other CWC events
-Participation in critique groups
-Monthly "Sacramento Writer" newsletter
-Quarterly "Bulletin" distributed to all members of all branches
-The CWC Literary Review, annual magazine of members' stories
Some of our former speakers include:
ML Hamilton (Author of 37 Fantasy and Adult Novels)
Grant Faulkner (Executive director of NaNoWriMo)
Erika Mailman (Distinguished author of 4 historical novels)
Lee Foster (Travel writer/photographer)
Christina Deptula (Publicist)
Mark Coker (Smashwords)
James N. Frey (Acclaimed author and creative writing instructor)
Jordan Rosenfeld (Writers Digest author and coach)
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Jordan Rosenfeld: How to Write a Page Turner – Mastering the Art of TensionArcade Library, Sacramento, CA
Jordan Rosenfeld: How to Write a Page Turner – Mastering the Art of Tension
Jordan Rosenfeld will be presenting at Arcade Library
2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821
on Saturday, April 20th, 2024, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pmTo keep a story taut and to hold readers’ attention, you must learn to write with tension. Tension in novels, stories, and even memoirs is like the connective tissue that allows muscles to attach to bones and thus flex their might. It’s the heart of conflict, the backbone of uncertainty, the hallmark of danger. It requires opposing forces, danger, conflict and a whole lot more at the scene level, and at the plot level. Learn to understand the essential tensions in writing page-turning stories.
What attendees will learn:
- Four key “elements” of tension.
- How to work with character goals and flaws to create inner tension.
- How to insure you’ve got a tense inciting incident.
- How to tighten the tension of your plot’s energetic markers.
- Ways to balance scene elements for maximum tension…and much more.
Jordan Rosenfeld is the author of the forthcoming Fallout (Running Wild Press), the novels Women in Red and Forged in Grace, and six books on writing craft, most recently How to Write a Page-Turner. Her freelance articles and essays have appeared in hundreds of national publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, Scientific American and more. She is a freelance manuscript editor and writing teacher. Jordanrosenfeld.net.
