California Writers Club, Sacramento Branch

Dedicated to Educating Writers of all Levels

Gloria Pierrot-Dyer receives Jack London Award

During the award ceremony in Oakland, on October 22, 2023, Gloria received the Jack London award for exceptional service to the Sacramento branch of CWC.

You can watch a short video of Gloria receiving the award here. Or click on the image below.

Gloria Jack London Award
Gloria Jack London Award

The CWC central board holds an award ceremony annually to present both the Ina Coolbrith award and the Jack London award.

The Ina Coolbrith award is named after Ina Coolbrith, who was a poet, writer, and librarian. Importantly, she was a mentor for Jack London. This award is given to CWC members for exceptional service the California Writers Club.

The Jack London award, is given to a member of a branch for exceptional service to that branch.

Kathy Boyd Fellure – Make a Lasting Impression

CWC-Sacramento Member Network Meeting

Friday, Dec 1st from 9 am to 11 am at

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

Kathy Boyd Fellure
Kathy Boyd Fellure

Whether you are a shy introvert or an exuberant extrovert, you can be a guest speaker with confidence that packs a punch.What attendees will learn:

  • 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.

Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 854 8155 1153
Passcode: 227171

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

or

Join with Zoom

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.

Holiday Party – Snowed under with Fun


Sunday, December 17, 2023

Time 12:30 – 3:30

Location Cattlemen’s, Rancho Cordova, 12409 Folsom Blvd.

Click the image below for a quick view of last year’s party. This year will be even better!

Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays

CWC Annual Holiday Party

Let’s have fun while writing!

Book Your Tickets Here

This year we are doing something special for our winter party.

We will offer some spectacular raffle prizes!

First Prize;

A ticket to InkersCon Online conference, a value of $199!
This is an online conference, so no need to travel. You can access from the comfort of your own home, in your own time. This includes 14 days of classes, presentations, and Q&A, and more. You can attend these live sessions online or watch the recordings. July 20th, to August 2nd.
This offering is unprecedented, see the link below for details.
2024 Digital Conference – inkerscon

Second Prize;

A personal consultation with Kristen Tate, owner and lead editor at Blue Garret, an editorial services company. She helps authors transform their work from rough draft to finished book. This session is a $150 value and can open doors to getting your book professionally edited. Find out more about Kristen here The Blue Garret.

Other cool prizes will complement our flagship offerings.

Raffle tickets will be available for 5 tickets for $5. But you can buy 15 tickets for $10. The more tickets you buy, the better chance you have of winning the best prize.

When booking your ticket, you need to select one of the 4 menu options, you can do this for each person you book. We need to inform Cattlemen’s of the number of different servings, this also saves time as they don’t have to ask each person what their order is. You will be given a dinner place card to display your order.

You can book you tickets here.

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

or

Join with Zoom

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

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.