California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch

Dedicated to Educating Writers of all Levels

Monthly meeting at Cattlemens

Mark your calendar for another exciting Cattlemens meeting Saturday, June 17!

TELL ME WHY: CREATING REALISTIC & BELIEVABLE MOTIVATION FOR (ALL) YOUR CHARACTERS

Featured speaker:  Anna J. Stewart, USA Today Bestselling Romance Novelist

What you will learn:

  • What is motivation and how does it apply to character.
  • Why motivation is important to your characters and your story as a whole.
  • Film and TV examples of strong (and not so strong) character motivation.
  • The difference in creating motivation for villains versus heroes.
  • Motivation examined in relation to goals and conflict.

Networking & Coffee: 11:30 am.

Book display – Bring a copy of your book to display and SELL!

Book giveaway – Bring a used book you think others might enjoy.

Meal: Plated, with vegetarian option

Meeting cost: $32, advance purchase; walk-in, $37. Required of all attendees, receipt available which can be tax deductible.
Sadly, our prices have gone up to cover bank charges.

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Native Californian Anna J Stewart is the author of more than 50 romance novels and novellas. Currently under contract with Harlequin and ArcManor, she writes sweet to spicy happily ever afters across the romance genre. A former Holt Medallion winner, a Daphne, and National Readers’ Choice finalist, she’s also been lucky enough to have one of her books optioned for a TV movie.

Special post-meeting club fundraiser: “Public Speaking Tips for Writers,” by member Linda Champion, Toastmasters District Champion, Speech Evaluation, a 30-minutes verbal presentation, written tips, and plenty of time for questions! (Attendees who stay to hear Linda are invited to give a donation to the club!)

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Monthly Meeting, May 20 – Beginning Again: Putting Fun Back Into Writing

Saturday, May 20 2023

 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Arden-Dimick Library
891 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864

Free Meeting – Open to the Public

Zoom link

Come see your fellow writers! Hear what everyone’s working on! Find new friends who share your genre!

 

Kirsten Casey
Kirsten Casey

with

Kirsten Casey

Author 

Beginning Again: Putting Fun Back Into Writing.

Nevada County Poet Laureate, Kirsten Casey, wants you to enjoy the process of writing, even if you feel undisciplined and blocked. Her approach to writing will entertain you and inspire you. Remember why you started to write and come to renew that sense of inspiration.

I will boost your creativity, through a glimpse into the ways I find inspiration, and I will provide prompts to renew your curiosity and love for writing.

You will learn where to look for inspiration when you don’t feel inspired.

  • the internet is your friend, the internet is your enemy.
  • accountability in writing, what does that mean to you?
  • fun prompts that are useful in any genre of writing.
  • encouragement without judgment, learning to accept your own approach.

Kirsten Casey is the current Nevada County poet laureate, and an active California Poet in the Schools. As laureate, she is writing poems celebrating local historical places, people, and events. She is also holding community workshops to promote poetry and to make the process of its creation more accessible. Her second book of poetry (with the working title Instantaneous Obsolescence) explores historical and literary characters struggling with social media. Kirsten Casey.

 

Monthly Meeting, April 15 – Pitching to Agents or Publishers

Saturday, April 15, 2023

 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Arden-Dimick Library
891 Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95864

Free Meeting – Open to the Public

Zoom link

Come see your fellow writers! Hear what everyone’s working on! Find new friends who share your genre!

 

with

Jordan Bernal

Author 

Craft Your Pitch to Draw Agents’ Attention

You’ve written a great book, now learn to draw an agent’s interest enough to request a sample of your writing. Bring your pitch and receive feedback on ways to hone it.

You will learn how to:

  • Learn the Key Components of a pitch
  • Be concise: short is sweet
  • Enjoy the conversation
  • Understand the ultimate goal of pitching
  • Develop other uses for your pitch

Jordan Bernal is the author of The Keepers of Éire, The Keepers of Alba, & Reluctant Paladin—dragon fantasies that encourage readers to let their imaginations take flight. Jordan publishes through Dragon Wing Publishing, her independent press. She’s been a member of CWC Tri-Valley Writers since 2010. Follow Jordan at http://www.jordanbernal.com.

 

Monthly Meeting, March 18 – Build an Engaged Reader Community

Saturday, March 18, 2023

 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

(Coffee and networking begins at 11:30)

Cattlemens Restaurant
12409 Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

Meeting fee: $30 in advance, $35 at the door while available
Buy your advance tickets here
Luncheon Choices: Vegetarian or Regular
Deadline for advance tickets: March 14, 2023

Members unable to join us will be able to access a recording of Stephanie’s presentation on our website. Zoom attendance will not be offered.

Come see your fellow writers! Hear what everyone’s working on! Find new friends who share your genre!

with

Stephanie Chandler 

Author and Speaker

Transform Readers into Lifelong Fans
 to Increase Book Sales and Profits

Many publishers focus on selling one book at a time, which requires a tremendous amount of time and effort. But there is a better way! When you build a community of readers, you can sell MANY books at a time. In this content-rich presentation, Stephanie Chandler shares proven strategies that you can put to work right away to begin cultivating an engaged audience of readers who want to buy your books.

You will learn how to:

  • Understand the various ways publishers and influencers cultivate communities
  • Form a plan to develop your own community
  • Identify your Tribe of Influence—and it may be bigger than you think
  • Use content marketing strategies to attract new community members
  • Implement key steps to transform your readers into lifelong fans

Stop struggling to sell one book at a time and learn how you can cultivate a loyal community of readers and make your author business profitable. Whether you’ve been an author for years or you’re just getting started, these steps can dramatically improve your success.

Stephanie Chandler is the author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. She is CEO of NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com, a vibrant educational community for experienced and aspiring writers, and NonfictionWritersConference.com, events conducted entirely online since 2010. A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio, she has been featured in Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, and Wired magazine.

 

Monthly Meeting, March 18 – Build an Engaged Reader Community

Saturday, March 18, 2023

 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

(Coffee and networking begins at 11:30)

Cattlemens Restaurant
12409 Folsom Blvd.
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

 

Meeting fee: $30 in advance, $35 at the door while available
Buy your advance tickets here
Luncheon Choices: Vegetarian or Regular
Deadline for advance tickets: March 14, 2023

Members unable to join us will be able to access a recording of Stephanie’s presentation on our website. Zoom attendance will not be offered.

Come see your fellow writers! Hear what everyone’s working on! Find new friends who share your genre!

 

with

Stephanie Chandler 

Author and Speaker

Transform Readers into Lifelong Fans
 to Increase Book Sales and Profits

Many publishers focus on selling one book at a time, which requires a tremendous amount of time and effort. But there is a better way! When you build a community of readers, you can sell MANY books at a time. In this content-rich presentation, Stephanie Chandler shares proven strategies that you can put to work right away to begin cultivating an engaged audience of readers who want to buy your books.

You will learn how to:

  • Understand the various ways publishers and influencers cultivate communities
  • Form a plan to develop your own community
  • Identify your Tribe of Influence—and it may be bigger than you think
  • Use content marketing strategies to attract new community members
  • Implement key steps to transform your readers into lifelong fans

Stop struggling to sell one book at a time and learn how you can cultivate a loyal community of readers and make your author business profitable. Whether you’ve been an author for years or you’re just getting started, these steps can dramatically improve your success.

Stephanie Chandler is the author of several books including The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan and The Nonfiction Book Marketing Plan. She is CEO of NonfictionAuthorsAssociation.com, a vibrant educational community for experienced and aspiring writers, and NonfictionWritersConference.com, events conducted entirely online since 2010. A frequent speaker at business events and on the radio, she has been featured in Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, and Wired magazine.