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.

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Meeting ID: 831 1220 0475

Passcode: 568644

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!

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Meeting ID: 831 1220 0475

Passcode: 568644

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Saturday, November 23rd, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at

Arcade Library, 2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento, CA 95821

Meetings are free.

Join us Sat Nov 23 for fun, support, and exchange of information on publishing paths and book marketing, 12:30-2:30 p.m., at the monthly membership meeting at the Arcade Library. The meeting will also be held on Zoom. Bring books you have published to display. Please come prepared to share a bird’s eye view of the following: did you use an alpha or beta reader; did you employ a developmental, line, or copy editor; did you use an agent and how did you engage him or her; how did you chose a publisher; and what was the duration of time draft to published product.

Meetings are free to the community. We appreciate members’ help with our Speaker’s Fund in lieu of a meeting fee. Thank you for showing your support of the club! A donation box will be on a side table.

Demystifying Book Marketing for Self-Published Authors.

Learn Expert Marketing Tips to Remove the Fear and Anxiety of Self-Promotion and a 5-Step Process to Promote Your Books Like a Pro.

You will learn:

• The 5 key elements to improve visibility, ranking, and potential profits for your books.
• Practical & proven confidence-building tips to help you become a better self-promoter.
• Simple strategies to incorporate marketing into your craft to create page-turning books and a following of raving fans.

Shawn Langwell is the Immediate Past President of The California Writers Club (CWC), Redwood Writers. Past president of Toastmasters of Petaluma, an inspirational author, speaker, confidence coach, business consultant, and marketing expert.

Shawn is the author of four books:

Beyond Recovery, Ten Seconds of Boldness, as well as the eponymous companion workbook, and Today’s the Day. He is also the host of Dare to Be Great, Dare to Be You Podcast.

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Meeting ID: 861 3069 0111

Passcode: 662637

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.

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

CWC-Sacramento Network Meeting

Sunday, September 22nd from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at

Cattlemens Restaurant, 12409 Folsom Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742

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Ever wonder how AI can spark your creativity, streamline your writing process, and help you sell more books? Join us for Robots and Writers: Using AI for Storytelling and Selling and discover why authors are embracing AI to generate fresh ideas, improve their marketing strategies, and connect with readers in ways never before imagined. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to harness the power of AI to take your storytelling and book sales to the next level.

Creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience and Immediate Past President of Redwood Writers.

If you have used a smartphone, you are familiar with A.I. On Sunday, September 22, you’ll explore with Judy the benefits of integrating A.I. into your writing and marketing. She will demonstrate how A.I. can enhance your creativity, improve engagement, reduce drudgery, and automate your marketing. Whether or not you’ve written a book, you will find this presentation enjoyable and informative. Leave with actionable ideas and tools to revolutionize your writing process and expand your reach. Come prepared to play and learn. It will be an interactive and educational event.

What attendees will learn from this presentation:

• Using AI tools to help you create personalized content
• Tools to streamline your editorial process
• Increase reader engagement
• Revolutionize research
• Timesaving and project management tools

Since 2011, Judy Baker has helped authors put marketing into everyday conversations, build buzz, increase business, amplify attraction, grow connections, and sell more books. Judy’s poetry and stories grace multiple anthologies, and her current publishing projects are infused with inspiration and practical guidance. She is the creator of the Buzzworthy Book Experience. Immediate Past President of Redwood Writers and now the “Queen Bee” of Book Buzz, Judy’s mesmerizing presentation skills connect with authors at every stage of their journey and offers personalized coaching, workshops, and programs designed to pollinate the path to success.

There is no zoom meeting.

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Presentation Extra!

Following Judy Baker’s presentation, member Larry Mandelberg is returning to lead a presentation and discussion that members have raved about in past years: “Visionary Goal-Setting: Charting Your Path to Success”

This enlightening 30-minute process will engage writers in reinvigorating their journey with visionary goal setting. Why not transform daily tasks into purposeful steps toward your dreams! Create a compelling vision that energizes, turning hard work into personal achievement and fulfillment! Learn a process that appeals to those interested in achieving goals and success. Start envisioning your success today! Larry Mandelberg a model of setting goals that lead to outcomes and success. A self-described organizational “savant,” he solves complex business problems for clients in diverse industries. As the fifth generation of his family’s business, he embodies 170 years of successful organizational experience. Start envisioning your success today! As a non-recovering serial entrepreneur, Larry has launched four start-ups, led a merger, and conducted a successful turnaround. Larry is author of Businesses Don’t Fail They Commit Suicide: How to Survive Success and Thrive in Good Times and Bad. He is author of many articles, largely in business media.

Friendly Reminders

• What: Quarterly Luncheon Meeting
• When: Sunday, September 22, Noon (Social Hour: 11:30)
• Where: Catttlemens Restaurant Rancho Codova
• What to Bring: Copies of your book or promo materials to put out on the display table.
• How to register: Details coming soon! but the usual registration online