Mahbod Seraji's critically acclaimed debut novel, Rooftops of Tehran, paints a vivid portrait of growing up, discovering love, and awakening to the realities of life in a nation on the verge of revolution in the 1970's. How did an Iranian immigrant, writing in a second language, come to craft a critically acclaimed work of such power and beauty? One answer begins with CWC … [Read more...] about Mahbod Seraji – Writing Rooftops, May 2010
Past Meetings
Tri-Valley Members on Literary Row
The CWC Tri-Valley Branch will not have a monthly meeting in April to encourage members to attend the 9th Annual Pleasanton Poetry, Prose and Arts Festival, April 17-18, 2010. Writers of all levels are invited to participate in a variety of free activities on Saturday afternoon, April 17. Activities that are open to the public include a fine arts exhibition by the Pleasanton … [Read more...] about Tri-Valley Members on Literary Row
Tapping Into The Best Time For Inspiration
From her experience in breaking back into the poetic tribe as Dublin's first poet laureate, Ronnie Holland will share how she taps into the poetic, universal time of her Muse and organizes functional time to complete chapbooks, contest entries and host or attend events. Join us on February 20 when Ronnie presents Kairos and Chronos: Tapping into the best time for inspiration … [Read more...] about Tapping Into The Best Time For Inspiration
The Inside Scoop on Freelancing Today: A Specialty Markets Editors Panel
What does it take to make it as a freelance writer in today's stressed economy? Two local magazine editors, LeeAnne Jones, Managing Editor of Diablo and Napa Sonoma magazines and Peggy Spear, editor of Bay Area Parent, have the inside track, and will share their best tips at Tri-Valley's first meeting of 2010. Expect to learn: what editors look for in a freelance writer; how … [Read more...] about The Inside Scoop on Freelancing Today: A Specialty Markets Editors Panel
Mastering Creative Anxiety
December is a challenging month. Holiday celebrations bring added stress and less time for writing. What's a writer to do? Our December speaker, Dr. Eric Maisel, creativity coach, family therapist and the author of more than 30 books, including Fearless Creating, The Van Gogh Blues and A Writer's Space, is an expert on stress and the creative life. Writing provokes anxiety. … [Read more...] about Mastering Creative Anxiety
