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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

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

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

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

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

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

Judy Baker: Robots and Writers

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

Judy Baker
Judy Baker

Book your tickets for the event here.

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.

Robots and Writers
Robots and Writers

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

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

Round Table: Comparing Notes on Genres

Round table discussion with fellow members. Discuss as a group or pair up with individuals

Arcade Library

2443 Marconi Ave, Sacramento 95821

Saturday July 20th, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

How is it to write in your genre? To switch genres?

What are the challenges? What are the fun parts? Come and share with your fellow writers

Members with a published book or promo materials are invited to bring for the display table.

Members with books in need of a new home are invited to bring them to place on a table of free books Plan to have a good time as we all learn together!

round table genres
round table genres

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