California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch

Dedicated to Educating Writers of all Levels

November 18th, 2023 Saturday Dierdre Wolownick

Dierdre Wolownick

1pm at Arden-Dimick Library, 891 Watt Ave, Sacramento, 95864

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How to Succeed – at Anything

Dierdre Wolownick will be giving a presentation, using slides and narration.

Program Itinerary

You’ll learn:

  • How to differentiate between a goal and a dream (for writing, or anything else)
  • The importance of (the right kind of) baby steps toward that goal.
  • How to structure your baby steps to make your goal feasible and approachable.
  • The order, or Categories, of those steps • How to deal with doubt.

Dierdre’s writing has won awards & is published around the world (memoir, textbooks, essays, articles…) A (retired) language professor, she has also been an orchestra conductor, musician, marathoner, publisher and mother of 2 extreme athletes. At 60 she started rock climbing, and at 66 became the oldest woman to climb Yosemite’s iconic El Capitan (with her son, Alex Honnold, of the Oscar-winning documentary, Free Solo). She recently returned from a speaking tour in Europe, and in 2024, the documentary about her life, Climbing Into Life, will be available.

 

 

Writers Network November 3rd – What makes a great book cover?


Friday, November 3, 2023

9 – 11 am

CH Cafe & Grill
6215 Sunrise Blvd (just off Greenback)
Citrus Heights

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Passcode 227171
We all judge books by their covers. Investing in a professional cover will help sell your book.
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Karen Phillips
Karen Phillips

Karen Phillips

What makes a Great Book Cover?

Attendees will learn about:

  • The three most important elements of a book cover.
  • Before and after examples of covers.
  • Tips on using the cover to its fullest potential.
  • Best practices for formatting the interior of a book.
  • Typical costs for book cover design and formatting.

Karen A. Phillips has a degree in Applied Art & Design. She has been designing book covers and book formatting for many years. She especially enjoys working with self-published authors. In 2023 she published her debut mystery, A DEADLY COMBO—and yes, she designed the cover.

Writers Network December 1 – Guest Speaking to Make a Lasting Impression!


Friday, December 1, 2023

9 – 11 am

CH Cafe & Grill
6215 Sunrise Blvd (just off Greenback)
Citrus Heights

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Passcode 227171
Whether you are a shy introvert, or an exuberant extrovert, you can be a guest speaker with confidence that packs a punch.
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Kathy Boyd Fellure
Kathy Boyd Fellure

Kathy Boyd Fellure

Guest Speaking to Make a Lasting Impression!

Attendees will learn about:

  • Effective preparation.
  • Clear presentation.
  • Your personal flair.
  • Concise conclusion.
  • Always leave the audience wanting more.

Kathy Boyd Fellure is the author of four children’s books, the Tahoe Trilogy novels, and the second book in her Across the Pond five novel series releases in December of 2023. She teaches at writer conferences, guest speaks, and hosted the TSPN TV show ~ Authors, Writers, Books, and Beyond.

CWC-SACRAMENTO WRITER’S SALON

Saturday October 21st Celebrate California Writer’s Week with us

Mark your calendar for another exciting meeting Saturday, October 21!

Members will be reading their work

Come and hear what all the writing is about. Support your fellow writers.

CA Legislation
 

Program Itinerary

Saturday October 21st, 1pm-3pm

Fair Oaks Library, 11601 Fair Oaks Blvd. Networking & Coffee:

These authors will be reading from their books:

  • Terri Dorow, reading from Just Lo
  • Rosemary Covington, reading from Swimming in Mud
  • Bonnie Blue, reading from Finding My Soul: Five Years at the Findhorn Community
  • Lynda Smith Hoggan, reading from Our Song: A Memoir of Love and Race
  • Sandra Navarro, reading from Cooking With My Ancestors and She Always Wore an Apron
  • Mari-Lynne Infantino, reading from The Bird Tattoo Murders

We will also have a book display – Bring a copy of your own book(s) to display and SELL!

 

 

 

Writers Network October 6 – Writing in the Age of Artificial Intelligence


Friday, October 6, 2023

9 – 11 am

CH Cafe & Grill
6215 Sunrise Blvd (just off Greenback)
Citrus Heights

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Passcode 227171

Norman Plotkin
Norman Plotkin

Norman Plotkin

Writing in the age of artificial intelligence

Attendees will learn about:

  • The pace of change means there are no experts.
  • The ability to bring your work to market has never been easier.
  • Artificial is, well, artificial.
  • The powerful play goes on and you can contribute a verse!
  • Never lose your true North.

Norman spent 25 years working for the California State Legislature. Cancer awakened a desire to serve others.  He writes about the experience in Take Charge of Your Cancer. Plotkin’s second book, Master Mind Master Life, is about hypnotherapy. His third book, Meditation and the Meridians, was published recently.