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Join the Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club!
Monthly meetings, low cost workshops, networking, critique groups, a great opportunity to hear from industry professionals, marketing support - Come meet your new friends!
Upcoming events
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"Write in the Hights" monthly writing retreat—Third Wednesdays
Ranger Station, 3540 Sanborn Dr, Oakland, CA, USJoin us for a mid-month writing retreat at the birthplace of the California Writers Club. The Ranger Station is open from 9am to 3:30pm, but you can come any time during the day. The park opens at dawn and closes at dusk and there are dozens of contemplative spaces to write in the park, surrounded by nature.
Look for other writers at the Ranger Station – inside or outside – at 9am, 12pm, and 3pm to make connections and share your work.
This event is sponsored by the California Writers Club. We offer a monthly speaker series on the craft and business of writing, numerous support and critique groups, and social events for networking and fellowship. We are made up of writers at all stages of our careers, writing in all genres and media, embracing the rich diversity of California Writers.
This event is hosted by the CWC Writer in Residence with Friends of Joaquin Miller Park, who arrives at 11am. Read/follow Kristen Caven's blog, Walkin' with Joaquin.
4 attendees
•OnlinePoetrope: Meet & Write Poetry
OnlinePoetrope meets online on the LAST MONDAY of every month for inspiration, perspiration, and association. We kick off the session by reading and discussing a published poem by a renowned author (but are open to considering lesser known poets). Then we write a poem or two. If there’s time, we talk about our experience during the writing.
Agenda:
8:30 - 9:00 - Read and Discuss a poem selected by the group
9:00 - 9:20 - Write a poem or poems
9:20 - 9:30 - Wrap-up, pick a poet/poem for next meetingJoin me on the LAST MONDAY of every month to get feedback on you poem. Details at PoetsWanted.
IMPORTANT: If you don't have a photo of your face in your sign-up profile, you will be removed from the guest list.
7 attendees
Writing History, Finding Community with Richard Schwartz
Gilman Brewing Company, 912 Gilman Street, Berkeley, CA, USWhether you're an aspiring writer or you've published six books, if you write the California Writers Club is for you. This Sunday mingle with other writers over pizza and beer in Berkeley's 6th Ave. district at Gilman Brewery.
Doors open at 1 pm for bit of time to get a snack and mingle with other writers. At 2:30, we'll receive a presentation from author and historian Richard Schwartz, followed by a Q&A.Following this, authors can gather to discuss their writing issues and goals. Experienced marketing professionals will offer advice and more experienced professionals are encouraged to attend and mentor aspiring authors. But every author can use support now and then and we also share goals to help keep each other accountable.
Nonmembers pay a $10 fee to cover our speaker fees but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Tickets here or at the event.
ABOUT RICHARD SCHWARTZ
He has written five books on local and national history on topics that were always forgotten or lost. They have won numerous awards and acclamations. The public reaction to the books spurred him to burn the midnight oil and wet his curiosity about how such amazing stories were ever lost. Richard also has, for decades, been finding and recording with the State of California historical archive previously unknown Native American sites in the Bay Area. He has found over 1,000 locations and is called on by archaeologists. Richard loves what he does and feels he is made for his custom life.He’ll share how his writing evolved and guide participants into finding their own paths.
1 attendee
•OnlinePoetrope: Meet & Write Poetry
OnlinePoetrope meets online on the LAST MONDAY of every month for inspiration, perspiration, and association. We kick off the session by reading and discussing a published poem by a renowned author (but are open to considering lesser known poets). Then we write a poem or two. If there’s time, we talk about our experience during the writing.
7:00 - 7:30 - Read and Discuss published poem
7:30 - 7:50 - Write a poem or poems
7:50 - 8:00 - Wrap-up, pick a poet/poem for next meetingJoin me on the FIRST MONDAY of every month to get feedback on you poem. Details at PoetsWanted.
IMPORTANT: If you don't have a photo of your face in your sign-up profile, you will be removed from the guest list
2 attendees
Past events
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