Ready to take your writing to the next level by learning from and networking with experts? Want to get your dream book published? Legendary West Coast literary agents Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada (www.larsenpomada.com), who are members of the Association of Authors' Representatives, will spend a humor-filled day with writers and others wanting to tell their story. You … [Read more...] about Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada, 6 Cs for becoming a successful writer in the digital age
NaNoWriMo and me (not) by Lani Longshore
It's official - everyone is writing now. Six classes of elementary students in San Jose are officially part of NaNoWriMo, and there are 2000 classrooms across the country participating. Forget about being smarter than a fifth-grader - are you more disciplined than a sixth-grader? Given that I didn't actually sign up for NaNoWriMo, I have to say I'm not. I do have a project, … [Read more...] about NaNoWriMo and me (not) by Lani Longshore
Kudos to Sheila Bali, Ronnie Holland, Ann Parker
CWC Tri-Valley member Sheila Bali's article, "A Tale of Two Cities: 1956 and 1984," is published in sikhchic online (http://www.sikhchic.com/article-detail.php?cat=21&id=2852). Ronnie Holland was published online in "It really is all about you" blog July 25 (http://itreallyisallaboutyou.blogspot.com/2011_07_01_archive.html). Ann Parker had an author signing for Mercury's … [Read more...] about Kudos to Sheila Bali, Ronnie Holland, Ann Parker
In Memory of Nancy O’Connell
Nancy O'Connell, charter member of California Writers Club Tri-Valley, passed away in her sleep, October 21 after a courageous battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS/Lou Gehrig's). A Celebration of Life is planned for Saturday, November 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., at the Graham Hitch Mortuary, 4167 First Street, Pleasanton CA 94566. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests … [Read more...] about In Memory of Nancy O’Connell
November 2011 President’s Message from Violet Carr Moore
Ghosts and goblins vanish at midnight October 31st when my protagonist and friends spring to life with first clicks of National Novel Writing Month contest. I'll push new characters in a 1,667 words daily dash while my critique group improves those from a previous plot. First-win protagonist will will cheer me as I pitch that manuscript to the Larsen-Pomada agency. I'll breathe … [Read more...] about November 2011 President’s Message from Violet Carr Moore
