California Writers Club, Mt Diablo Branch

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Presenters Needed for Writers Table

Presenters Needed for Writers Table

Andrew Benzie (Writers Table Chair) is currently seeking presenters for the first half of 2026 year. Dates available are 01/10/26, 03/14/26, and 05/09/26.  Please contact Andrew for more information at: andrew@andrewbenzie.com Share […]


Upcoming Events

Nov 21
Featured 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST

What’s Your Story Reading Group

Nov 26
Featured 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm PST

Writers Connection

Dec 7
Featured 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm PST

December Holiday Potluck

Dec 12
Featured 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm PST

Mt. Diablo Board Meeting on Zoom

Dec 17
Featured 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm PST

Open Mic on Zoom

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Contests and Opportunities

Read Contra Costa – A Conversation with Percival Everett

Read Contra Costa – A Conversation with Percival Everett

Read Contra Costa Read Contra Costa is an annual event that encourages all county residents and library users to share in the experience of reading…

CWC Napa Valley Writing Contest: The Path Not Taken

CWC Napa Valley Writing Contest: The Path Not Taken

Member Spotlight

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Deven Greene Will Release Her Next Novel,…

Deven Greene Will Release Her Next Novel,…

Congratulations to Barry Hampshire, Mt. Diablo’s…

Congratulations to Barry Hampshire, Mt. Diablo’s…

Josephine (Jo) Mele Publishes Her Tenth…

Josephine (Jo) Mele Publishes Her Tenth…

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Resources for Writers

Looking for an editor, writing class, marketing, or publishing help? Check out our resources!

  • Publishing Services: Book Design, Covers, Publishers, Agents
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Member Spotlight

Deven Greene Will Release Her Next Novel, a Thriller, on October 22, 2025
Deven Greene Will Release Her Next Novel, a Thriller, on October 22, 2025

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Upcoming Programs

  • December 7, 2025: Holiday Potluck
  • January 10, 2026: Our New Venue Launch with Writers Tables, Interviews, and a special price! Optional post-meeting events.

Our Meeting Schedule and Location

General Meetings are held the second Saturday of each month, except July and August.
Location:
The Pleasant Hill Senior Center
233 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Optional post-meeting events until 1:30. Bring your lunch!
Our meetings are open to the public. See the Meetings and Workshops page to register. 

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The Write News Newsletter, November 2025


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CWC Mt. Diablo Branch, P.O. Box 606, Alamo, CA 94507

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