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Ted Witt: The Seven Disciplines of the Credible Writer

CWC-Sacramento Meeting

Saturday, February 15th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at

Arden Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 Open to the Public!

Publisher, Pretty Road Companies, LLC


Ted Witt is the publisher behind Pretty Road Press, an independent publishing company in Folsom, California, where he specializes in content syndication and trade books. He is a previous vice president of CWC’s Sacramento Writers, where he emphasizes that marketing skills are as important for today’s authors as writing skills.

He is a former newspaper reporter from San Diego County and California’s Central Coast. He later transitioned to public relations and lobbying in the education arena in Sacramento before taking jobs as the executive director of the California Association of School Business Officials and then as the vice president of a private Bay Area firm specializing in software and consulting for schools.

He is the author of the business book, No One Ever Told Me That. His bylines top scores of newspaper, magazine, and website articles. Read some of his writing and publishing tips at one of his Pretty Road Press websites.

Ted Witt
Ted Witt

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Anna J Stewart – Writing Romance

Romance – It’s
Not Just for Valentine’s Day

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, February 7th from 9 am to 11 am at

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

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

Anna Stewart
Anna Stewart

While Valentine’s Day is considered the romantic season of the year, romance novels are popular year-round. Bestselling author Anna J Stewart will share her words of advice on how to write (and consume) the always popular fiction genre!

What attendees will learn from Anna’s presentation:

  • The romance novel “formula”
  • Debunking misconceptions
  • Traditional vs. indie publishing
  • 5 things I wish I knew then
  • Writing to trend

Bestselling, award-winning romance author Anna J Stewart has published more than 60 romances since her first Harlequin release in 2014. Writing in multiple sub-genres, Anna also works as an independent editor, book coach, and has had one of her books optioned for a TV movie.

We continue to hold hybrid meetings with zoom, but please be aware that zoom participation may be limited to audience only.

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Meeting ID: 817 3734 0307
Passcode: 227171

Filed Under: Writers NetworkTagged With: california writers club, cwc sacramento, sacramento writers

Copyright for Authors

California Lawyers for the Arts Presents.

Copyright for Authors

Saturday, January 25th, 2025

1:30 to 3:30

At Sierra 2 Community Center for the Arts & Community, Room 9.

2791 24th St., Sacramento, CA 95818

The presenter will be Steve Davis.

This will be an overview of copyright law, and the significance of registering your own copyright. Steve will then guide us through the registration process on the copyright website. The event does not entail personal or legal advice. It will serve as a hands-on overview and tutorial.

You must sign up early to reserve your place and avoid disappointment.

You can register on the CA Lawyers For The Arts website.

CWC members can use the discount code of “CWC”

Filed Under: Special EventsTagged With: california writers club, cwc sacramento, sacramento writers

Larry Mandelberg – Setting Goals for the New Year

Setting Goals for the New Year & How to Achieve Them

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Friday, January 3trd from 9 am to 11 am at

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

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

Larry Mandelberg
Larry Mandelberg

This enlightening 30-minute process will engage writers interested in achieving their writing goals and reinvigorate their journey.

  • Better understanding of, and clarity about your true writing goals.
  • Greater confidence in your ability to achieve those writing goals.
  • Better understanding of, and clarity about the obstacles you’re facing, not just the symptoms.
  • A shift in how you think about your writing that will make it easier and more rewarding for you.
  • Ideas and suggestions from other writers.

Mandelberg is a non-recovering serial entrepreneur who has launched four start-ups, led a merger, and conducted a successful turnaround. He solves complex business problems for clients in diverse industries. Larry is author of Businesses Don’t Fail They Commit Suicide: How to Survive Success and Thrive in Good Times and Bad.

We continue to hold hybrid meetings with zoom, but please be aware that zoom participation may be limited to audience only.

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Meeting ID: 817 3734 0307
Passcode: 227171

Filed Under: Writers NetworkTagged With: california writers club, cwc sacramento, sacramento writers

Chuck Sambuchino: How to get Published

CWC-Sacramento Meeting

Saturday, January 18th, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at

Arden Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821 Open to the Public!

CHUCK SAMBUCHINO is an author, a freelance editor, and a former editor for Writer’s Digest Books. During his time with WD Books, he edited the GUIDE TO LITERARY AGENTS. He has presented to writers at conferences all over the country. His published books include the best-selling humor book, HOW TO SURVIVE A GARDEN GNOME ATTACK; the author promotion guide CREATE YOUR WRITER PLATFORM; the tear-off daily calendar ULTIMATE PICKLEBALL; and more. He is a proud father of a 12-year-old daughter (and her assistant girl scout troop leader).

In 2018, Chuck became executive director of Writing Day Workshops, which holds conferences all over the country (and online). On Friday, April 11, 2025, Chuck will return to Sacramento to host The 2025 Sacramento Writing Workshop — a full-day in-person “How to Get Published” writing event. This event is a unique opportunity to get intense instruction over the course of one day. On the conference website, you will find the agents and editors expected to be in attendance. Seating is limited to 125 total, resulting in a event truly personalized with so many experts in the house. We, the California Writers Club Sacramento, are proud to be the local partner of this event. See you there!

Chuck Sambuchino
Chuck Sambuchino

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Filed Under: LuncheonTagged With: california writers club, cwc sacramento, sacramento writers

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