California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch

Dedicated to Educating Writers of all Levels

Roundtable: Sci-Fi, Speculative Fiction

CWC Sacramento is organizing a roundtable discussion of Sci-Fi and speculative fiction. This will be held at

There and Back Again Cafe and Games Emporium

1020 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814

Thursday, October 17, at 6pm

Sci-Fi
Speculative Fiction

As part of California Writers Week 2024, CWC Sacramento Branch will host a round table discussion on the power of Speculative Fiction to both reflect and shape the real world.

Science Fiction often explores the possibilities and consequences of new technologies and future states, and Fantasy worlds often provide unique lenses that highlight aspects of power, race, class, and morality not possible in more realist works. The discussion will be held at 6pm on Thursday, October 17th at There and Back Cafe in downtown Sacramento.

See how writings can affect the development of games and interactive entertainment. have a look what games are currently available.

Meet the authors and opportunity to obtain signed copies of their books.

If you are a CWC member who would like to participate on this panel, or if you have any questions, please contact the organizer/moderator, Nalin Ratnayake (naratnayake@pm.me).

Michael Larsen: Writing Success Guaranteed

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Saturday, October 19th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at

Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

Meetings are free.

If you wish to contribute to our speaker fund, there is a Suggested Donation of $10 on the day.

Mike Larsen
Mike Larsen

Writing Success Guaranteed: Using 9 Superpowers for Become a Creatorpreneur. will show you how to clarify and reach your goals as quickly as you can. Now is the best time ever to be a writer. You can develop the gifts, passions, and abilities that guarantee your success. The talk will describe the skills you need to succeed. You may email Mike after the talk with questions and for feedback on adult fiction and nonfiction.

What attendees will learn from this presentation:

  • Make writing and sharing the value of your work labors of love.
  • Build your visibility, credibility, and brand.
  • Write books that your readers love and that sell each other.
  • Be as devoted to your readers as you are to your writing.
  • Create a business to support your writing.

Mike Larsen is an author coach who loves helping writers achieve goals by adding value to readers’ lives. He cofounded Larsen-Pomada Literary Agents, which sold books to more than a hundred publishers and imprints. His books: How to Write a Book Proposal, fifth edition, coauthor Jody Rein; How to Get a Literary Agent; and Guerrilla Marketing for Writers (coauthored). Mike is cofounder of the San Francisco Writers Conference.

Michael Larsen is a former Literary Agent and co-founder of the San Francisco Writers Conference. Michael continues to be a writing coach with many accolades.

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Meeting ID: 831 1220 0475

Passcode: 568644

Lois Buchter – The Perils of Screen Writing

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, October 4th from 9 am to 11 am at

Denny’s Restaurant, 8841 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA, 95662

Please take note of our new FRIDAY location!

Denny’s has a nice private room where we can close the doors and keep the noise to ourselves.

Lois Buchter
Lois Buchter

Uncover the hidden challenges of screen writing, from Hollywood’s business decisions, to crafting irresistible hooks, compelling characters, and script structure.

What attendees will learn from this presentation:

  • Hollywood’s 16 business decisions.
  • Marketability for high concepts.
  • Script structure.
  • Character profiles.
  • High concepts – it starts here.

Twenty years as a screen writer. Optioned screen writer, paid writing assignments, short film producer. Master’s certification in screen writing. Author of Gerti’s War, Legend of Cinnamon Valley, Ropen Island, and Lost City of Quantria.

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Meeting ID: 854 8155 1153
Passcode: 227171

Janet McHenry – Writing for the Inspirational Market

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, September 6th from 9 am to 11 am at

Denny’s Restaurant, 8841 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA, 95662

Please take note of our new FRIDAY location!

Denny’s has a nice private room where we can close the doors and keep the noise to ourselves.

Janet McHenry
Janet McHenry

Learn how writing inspirational books can encourage, help, and equip readers so they experience hope and real personal transformation.

What attendees will learn from this presentation:

  • The Who: Understanding the Big Five and other independent publishers
  • The What: Discovering the genres of faith-based publishing
  • The How: Breaking in to the inspirational market
  • The Why: Distinguishing between career and calling
  • The Benefits: Finding personal purpose while making a difference in others’ lives.

Janet McHenry is a speaker and the author of 27 traditionally published books—including the bestselling PrayerWalk and her newest, Looking Up! A journalism graduate of UC Berkeley and a writing coach, she teaches at writers’ conferences around the country and hosts the Sierra Valley Writers Retreat twice a year.

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Meeting ID: 854 8155 1153
Passcode: 227171

Find Your Passion, Find Your Genre

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, August 2nd from 9 am to 11 am at

Denny’s Restaurant, 8841 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA, 95662

Please take note of our new FRIDAY location!

Denny’s has a nice private room where we can close the doors and keep the noise to ourselves.

Carolyn Radanovich
Carolyn Radanovich

Craft a universe in your genre so real you can see its wonders, hear its whispers, and breathe its air.

What attendees will learn from this presentation:

  • Knowing what you’re passionate about will determine what genre you choose.
  • Find inspiring authors who have written in that genre and learn their techniques.
  • Ground your world in research.
  • Create a vibrant, immersive world.
  • Have your characters live, breathe, and speak realistically in your genre.

Award-winning author Carolyn Radmanovich wrote The Shape-Shifter’s Wife trilogy after a near-drowning experience on the Russian River. She holds a history degree from SJSU and has extensively researched the California Gold Rush.

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Meeting ID: 854 8155 1153
Passcode: 227171