The Berkeley Branch (founding chapter) of the California Writers Club. Over a century of helping writers. Also on Facebook.com/cwc.berkeley

Joined May 2009
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Don't miss an exciting online panel discussion this weekend. Cory Doctorow, David Holper, and Carol Queen will discuss writing for social change from their unique perspectives. BUY YOUR TICKET ($5 or $10) NOW: bit.ly/cwcspeakerseries #CoryDoctorow #CarolQueen #DavidHolper
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BUY YOUR TICKET NOW! bit.ly/cwcspeakerseries Should hiring an editor be part of your 2025 writing journey? Join Gala Russ—book coach, author of eight romance novels, and mentor to emerging writers—as she demystifies the editorial process.
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To start the new year, we are excited to host Mel Lee-Smith, a Notion consultant and a creative writer whose flexible systems help writers create smooth work flows. Ticket attendees will receive a Zoom link before the meeting. BUY YOUR TICKET NOW! bit.ly/cwcspeakerseries
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Getting Cozy with Gail Carriger, A Very British Concept bit.ly/3x9LWIa
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Last chance. Register via this link tinyurl.com/KarmaWorkshop
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As the recipient of 10 artist residencies and 11 grants and fellowships, Lyzette Wanzer shares the top tips you need to know to position yourself as a competitive applicant for literary grants, fellowships, and artist residencies. BUY YOUR TICKET NOW! bit.ly/cwcspeakerseries
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Very helpful!
Tell Someone You’re an Author and… A Coping Guide bit.ly/3wAFh9X
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My friend Teresa Nielsen Hayden is a wellspring of wise sayings, like "you're not responsible for what you do in other people's dreams," and my all time favorite, from the Napster era: "Just because you're on their side, it doesn't mean they're on your side." 1/
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I'll be at the Latin American Club next week as a part of the SF Lit Crawl! I'm part of a reading group representing kick-ass female protagonists. I'll see you 10/26, 8pm bit.ly/3NgNnOZ
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A Conflagration of Research: Victorians & Food, Etiquette, Photo Resources bit.ly/3HTzaoM
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Oh JFC…
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5 Questions of Victorian Conversation & Etiquette Including THE CUT DIRECT for the Finishing School Series bit.ly/3vy0GQD
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One of my absolute favorite soundtracks and ideal writing/reading music
#MilesDavis - Ascenseur Pour l'Échafaud $17.99 amzn.to/3U8hdt4
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One of my favorite quotes from AMBUSH OR ADORE. Possibly my most achey yearning romance.
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In His Majesty's Service by Naomi Novik (the first 3 novels in the Temeraire series) is up today for 3 smackers. I was just thinking about the Napoleonic Wars (as ya do) bit.ly/4dPHm6S bit.ly/4dPHm6S
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Celebrating the beginning of California Writers Week, the Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club welcomes members of all local writing groups to bring “A Blanket and a Basket of Chow” and celebrate our literary heritage.
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After the reading there will be a short tour and activity walk to Joaquin Miller's Abbey led by Kristen Caven, the California Writer’s Club’s Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park.
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Joaquin Miller's “The Hights” were once a mecca for artists in the Oakland Hills, a spiritual center for the literary energy that flows from the wellspring of nature.
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