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Sean Hazlett, blogger extraordinaire, will talk about effective blogging at our March 10 meeting.  Be sure to join us.  Details on our Next Program page!

From our President, Elisabeth Tuck: One of the greatest member benefits of CWC is the ability to have your work critiqued by other dedicated writers, many of them already published. To join our traditional monthly critique group, contact Ted Wells … Continue reading →

On Sat., Feb. 11, Elizabeth Rosner will focus on the topic Thinking Like a Poet Can Improve Your Writing.  Equally at home in poetry and prose, Ms. Rosner’s talk will help us to hone our language and strengthen our prose.  … Continue reading →

What: Make ‘em Laugh!  Write Funny: Learn comedy techniques from two published authors Who: Grades 6 – 8 When: January 21, 2012       9 a.m. – Noon Cost: FREE! Where:  Walnut Creek Public Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek , CA  94596  Register for … Continue reading →

Based on our latest survey, we’re offering another workshop with a beginning breakfast to make sure you’re fully fortified for a three-hour learning session.  Nick Mamatas’ workshop topic is Beginnings and Endings for Fiction and Non-fiction, a topic from which … Continue reading →

Join the critique group on Dec. 10, 9:30 – 11 a.m. at Zio Fraedo’s Restaurant in the room across from the bar area.  The critique group, as always, meets right before the monthly meeting and program.  Ted Wells, critique group … Continue reading →

Our December 10 meeting brings our annual three of our own.  How blessed we are with talented writers!  Check our Next Program for information about our speakers:  Judith Ingram, Jeryl Abelmann, and Nannette Rundle Carroll.  We’ll also have our annual … Continue reading →

Four of our members presented at Clayton Library on October 3, speaking on “So You Want to Write a Book.”  Over 60 people attended!  Some also expressed interest in joining our Club and attended our October meeting.  Our presenting members … Continue reading →

October 15 was the launch date for Publishing Pathways, the NorCal initiative to help CWC members achieve publication. We have mentors in our own Mt. Diablo branch, Judith Marshall, Andrew Kinane, and Polly Bernson.  Thanks to all three of you … Continue reading →

During September members were asked to participate in an on-line survey regarding various aspects of CWC Mt. Diablo Branch activities. We had excellent participation, so thank you to everyone who responded so thoughtfully. The Board has been considering the data … Continue reading →