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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Member Name Tags

ORDER YOUR NAME TAG TODAY!

  • 2” x 3” name badge, gold metal with black embossed lettering, includes club logo and branch name
  • Pin or magnet backing available
  • (Subsidized) cost to club member: $3.00
  • Full replacement cost for lost name badge: $10.00
  • Pay at meetings or mail a check to: PO Box 1231, Orangevale, CA 95662
  • Please provide the following information:
    • Full name as you wish it to appear
    • Choice of pin or magnet backing
  • You may  write the above information on the memo line of the check

Name tags will be purchased when we have a price point of 15 orders.

 

Time to Renew Your Membership!

 

ANNUAL RENEWAL NOTICE 2021-22

California Writers Club, a Non-Profit Organization

 

Our membership period runs from July 1 to June 30 of each year. Timely renewal ensures your continuing membership in the oldest writing club on the  West Coast. Membership offers you:

  • Monthly speaker meetings AND monthly informal workshops;
  • Access to writing and publishing experts not usually available to local writers;
  • Reduced fees to events and seminars;
  • Your own biography page on the branch website, providing you with a link for pitches to agents and editors;
  • Four quarterly Bulletins from the State CWC;
  • Annual copy of California Literary Review;
  • Opportunity to apply for stipend to writing conferences;
  • Writing community, including critique groups, to help you work toward your goals.

Simple to Renew

A. Send a check for $45 (or $15 for students) to :

CWC Sacramento
P.O. Box 1231
Orangevale, Ca 95662

  • Please be sure that your name appears on your check.
  • Provide any changes in address, telephone, email, or genre in the past year.

or

B.  Renew online here  with a VISA or Mastercard.

 Renewals are due by September 30. Late renewals are subject to an extra $20.00 in addition to the $45.00 renewal fee.

Not Yet a Member But Thinking of Joining?

Now is the time to maximize your benefit of membership!

Membership Fee: $45 + One-time Joining Fee $20 = $65
High School/College Students: $15 + One-time Fee $10 = $25

Click here  to pay online for a new membership. Then download and submit this application form either by mail (see above) or via email to sacramentowriters@gmail.com.

(You may also send an application and a check to the P.O. Box.)

 

Elk Grove Arts Commission Short-Story Contest

October 9, 2021

 
The Elk Grove Arts Commission will be doing a Short-Story Contest during our combined Book Fair and Writers Conference.
 
Here are some details of the Short-Story Contest: 
  • First Place – $200. Second Place – $100.
  • Fiction or nonfiction, 2000 words or less.
  • The Story must take place in Elk Grove.
  • Open to all – age 18 and over.
  • Manuscript must be in a PDF format, with cover page including title, author’s name, and contact information. Pages should include title, but not the author’s name. 
  • There’s an entry fee of $10, due with submission of the manuscript.
  • Fees must be paid by credit card only.
  • Deadline for submission is August 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM. No submissions accepted after Sunday, August 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM.
  • Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 9, 2021 during the Book Fair.
More information on how to enter this contest, submit your manuscript, and other information on the Book Fair will be available on the: