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SUMMARY:Sisters In Crime NorCal Chapter – Plot Twist: Why Writers Are the Protagonists in Publishing’s Future\, with Jane Friedman
DESCRIPTION:Plot Twist: Why Writers Are the Protagonists in Publishing’s Future\, with Jane Friedman\n\n\n\nAI. Consolidation. The rise of Amazon. Toxic culture online. You may wish you were writing and publishing in an earlier\, “simpler” era. But writers have many reasons to be optimistic about their future. Jane Friedman has spent her entire career working in the publishing industry\, with a focus on business reporting and author education. She helps authors understand the business like no one else.Register in advance for this meeting:https://sistersincrime-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/gYae70CbR6exIu6h77a81QAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n\n\n\nLearn more here
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/sisters-in-crime-norcal-chapter-plot-twist-why-writers-are-the-protagonists-in-publishings-future-with-jane-friedman/
LOCATION:Main Oakland Public Library\, 125 14th Street\, Oakland\, California\, 94612\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-CWC Event
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SUMMARY:Local Author Bookfare
DESCRIPTION:April 25 \n\n \n @ \n \n 3:00 pm \n \n \n – \n \n \n 5:00 pm \n \n PDT\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrating National Independent Booksellers’ Day April 25\, 1:00 – 3:30 pmBookPassage\, CorteMadera$25 entry fee \n\n\n\nDon’t miss the chance to showcase your books with the support of Book Passage\, Left Coast Writers\, and California Writers Club of Marin! \n\n\n\nLCW\, CWC Marin\, and Book Passage will donate a portion of the proceeds to 10\,000 Degrees\, a non-profit providing scholarships to deserving students across California. \n\n\n\nShow your support for independent bookstores and college-aspiring students\, mingle with the local writer community\, and sell some books! \n\n\n\nSign ups open March 1 @ 8 am and close March 30 @ 5 pm or as soon as the spots are filled. \n\n\n\nCheck our website for the fine print! \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nEvent Organizers & Venue\n\n\n\n \n Book Passage\, Left Coast Writers\, and California Writers Club of Marin\n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n\n \n Book Passage Bookstore & Cafe\n \n\n \n \n \n\n51 Tamal Vista Blvd.\n \n \n Corte Madera\,\n\n California\n\n 94925\n\n\n\n\n + Google Map \n \n \n View Venue Website\n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar \n \n \n \n iCalendar \n \n \n \n Outlook 365 \n \n \n \n Outlook Live
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/local-author-bookfare/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Other CWC Branches
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SUMMARY:TCHAIKOVSKY'S FIFTH + Jon Nakamatsu performs Edward MacDowell's 2nd Piano Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an inspiring performance by the Pacific Chamber Orchestra\, featuring Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony alongside Edward MacDowell’s Piano Concerto No. 2\, performed by acclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu. Led by Maestro Lawrence Kohl\, a past president of LAC\, this concert highlights the artistry and storytelling power of music – reminding us that composition and lyrics are powerful forms of writing in their own right. \n\n\n\nThis event offers a wonderful opportunity for classical music lovers to experience live performance close to home. Special offers are available\, including free admission for music students with a paid adult ticket using code “PROMUSICA\,” as well as complimentary general admission for seniors with code “PCOLWA.” These options make it an accessible and enriching cultural experience for the community. \n\n\n\n\nGet your tickets here\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: This event is not sponsored by CWC
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/tchaikovskys-fifth-jon-nakamatsu-performs-edward-macdowells-2nd-piano-concerto/
LOCATION:Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church\, 49 Knox Dr\, Lafayette\, California\, 94549\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-CWC Event
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SUMMARY:Writers Connection
DESCRIPTION:Writers Connection is a social place where like-minded people\, hapless authors\, and creative geniuses can come together and chat about the one thing they all have in common: the compulsion to write. It is open to any CWC member\, published or not\, interested in a freewheeling\, nonjudgmental\, welcoming\, and relaxed environment. Content will include a potpourri of any writing or associated topics: news items\, agents\, publishers\, bouquets & brickbats. Membership is open-ended\, limited only by space\, and people may come and go as they please. Short readings are welcome. Please Register so we can have the venue prepare a large enough table for us – Food and Beverages are encouraged and are on your own dime! Delicious!! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: for Writers Connection\n \n \n Today's Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n *In-Person Venue\nThe Chicken Pie Shop\n1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\nWebsiteDutch treat! We encourage everyone to support our hosting restaurant by ordering food and drink\, as you wish. Are you a member of Mt. Diablo?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Any questions or comments?If you aren’t a member of Mt. Diablo\, please tell us where you heard about us.Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/writers-connection-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Pie Shop\, 1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\, California\, 94523
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