California Writers Club – Sacramento Branch presents.
How to Write & Submit Short Personal Essays to Magazines & Newspapers
Saturday, February 17th
1 pm to 3 pm
At Arcade Library
2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, 95821
In this fun and lively presentation, veteran essayist and author Melissa Hart helps you to identify topics for your personal essays, then explains how to craft them for magazines and newspapers. She’ll offer revision and submission tips, as well as how to negotiate payment, fan mail, and the occasional internet troll.
We will be looking at:
- How to identify compelling personal essay topics based on their life experience.
- How to craft the rough draft of a personal essay.
- How to revise a personal essay.
- How to find suitable magazines and newspapers for submission and reach out to editors.
- How to navigate the publication and post-publication process.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 831 1220 0475
Passcode: 568644