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SUMMARY:Holograph
DESCRIPTION:Holograph\n\n\n\nIn celebration of Poetry Month\, seven authors will gather on April 19th\, 2026 to give public readings of their work. Features Gillian Conoley\, Eli Coyle\, Courtney Cliften\, Oswaldo Vargas\, Jacalyn Eyvonne\, David Hakim. Hosted by current Poet Laureate Erik Manuel Soto. Doors open at 1PM\, readings start at 2PM. CASH BAR non-alcoholic\, beer\, wine\, spirits. Admission is FREE. \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more info
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LOCATION:Red Men’s Hall\, 431 Georgia St\, Vallejo\, California\, 94590\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry For The Ages
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month with Poetry for the Ages\, a special event hosted by the City of Lafayette Public Art Committee. Taking place on April 21\, 2026\, from 12:00–1:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Theater in Lafayette\, this gathering will feature a diverse lineup of poets sharing their work and love for verse. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for an afternoon of inspiration\, creativity\, and community as we honor the power of words across generations. \n\n\n\nPFA 2026 Event flyer-finalDownload\n\n\n\nNote: This is not a CWC-sponsored event.
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LOCATION:Town Hall Theater\, 3535 School St\, Lafayette\, California\, 94549\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Writers Grotto Presents: An Evening with Publishing Expert Jane Friedman
DESCRIPTION:Jane Friedman has spent almost three decades working in the publishing industry\, with a focus on business reporting and author education. Established in 2015\, her newsletter The Bottom Line provides nuanced market intelligence to thousands of authors and industry professionals; in 2023\, she was named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World. Jane’s expertise regularly features in major media outlets such as The New York Times\, The Atlantic\, The Today Show\, Wired\, Fox News\, and BBC. \n\n\n\n\n\nAn Evening with Publishing Expert Jane Friedman\n\n\n\nThe publishing industry has never been more fickle. It’s difficult for aspiring authors to keep tabs on the latest trends in a business that seems to be changing by the minute. The Grotto is pleased to offer an evening seminar by Jane Friedman\, the leading expert on how books get published\, whether traditional\, indie\, or hybrid. Her presentation will address: \n\n\n\n\n• The biggest myths and misconceptions about the publishing industry\n\n\n\n• What writers need to know about AI (no\, we can’t ignore it)\n\n\n\n• How to write query letters that get manuscript requests from agents and publishers\n\n\n\n• The best way to build your author platform and gain readers\n\n\n\n\nThe event will be followed by a mixer; light snacks and drinks will be provided. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to register
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LOCATION:The Writers Grotto\, 1663 Mission Street\, Ste. 602\, San Francisco\, California\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Publishing Professionals Network 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Future-Proof Your Publishing Career\n\n\n\nJoin the Publishing Professionals Network (PPN) 2026 Conference\, a full-day event designed for writers\, editors\, and publishing professionals looking to grow\, connect\, and stay ahead in the industry. \n\n\n\nTaking place on April 24\, 2026\, at the David Brower Center in Berkeley\, this conference brings together experts from across the publishing world to share insights\, tools\, and strategies for today’s evolving landscape. \n\n\n\nThis year’s conference features keynote speaker Jane Friedman\, a leading expert in publishing and author development\, along with a lineup of industry professionals covering topics such as AI in publishing\, marketing\, and the future of the industry. \n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to learn from experienced speakers\, attend engaging sessions\, and build meaningful connections with fellow writers and publishing professionals. \n\n\n\n\nView Schedule & Register
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LOCATION:David Brower Center\, 2150 Allston Way\, Berkeley\, California\, 94704\, United States
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T133000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090826
CREATED:20260326T194103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T194113Z
UID:69295-1777464000-1777469400@cwcmtdiablo.org
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
CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260508T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090827
CREATED:20260412T190704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T190727Z
UID:69381-1778252400-1778257800@cwcmtdiablo.org
SUMMARY:Mt. Diablo Board Meeting on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to attend Board Meetings as non-participating guests (but don’t be surprised if we ask for your impressions and ideas). This is YOUR club. We hope you are interested in how we run it.If you’d like to attend\, contact President Barry Hampshire at president@cwcmtdiablo.org. He will send you the link to join on Zoom.
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/mt-diablo-board-meeting-on-zoom-3/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Board Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090827
CREATED:20260411T221512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T163009Z
UID:69354-1778320800-1778328000@cwcmtdiablo.org
SUMMARY:May 2026 Meeting with Writers Tables
DESCRIPTION:May Meeting 2026 Flyer for WebDownload\n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/may-2026-meeting-with-writers-tables/
LOCATION:Pleasant Hill Community Center\, 320 Civic Drive\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, 94523
CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings and Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090827
CREATED:20260419T211409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T211423Z
UID:69473-1778698800-1778702400@cwcmtdiablo.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to read a five-minute segment from something you’ve written. It can be a work-in-progress\, something already published\, or that sheaf of poems you hid under the bed last year. Share it with writers and readers at our 90-minute Read Fest! \n\n\n\nNot ready to read your work to a crowd? That’s okay\, we need an audience\, too. Come and hear what others have to say. \n\n\n\nWhen you register\, let us know if you want to be a reader. The first seven people to sign-up will be given a slot to read for five minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Open Mic Night!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n If we have more than seven requests to read\, we’ll start the list for the next event. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have time for discussion\, but please remember\, this is not a critique session! Talk about what you liked\, not what the author can do better. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. Bring your friends! \n\n\n\nRegister to receive your Zoom link to join. \n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Register: for Open Mic Events\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                        This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) you are registering for.(Required)\n								\n								January 18\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n							This field is hidden when viewing the formWill you be joining us for lunch (in-person event)?\n			\n					\n					Yes\n			\n			\n					\n					No\n			Do you want to be a reader?(Required)\n			\n					\n					Show me to the stage!\n			\n			\n					\n					I want to hear what others are reading\n			We cannot guarantee a slot to read. If our list is full\, your name will be on a wait list. This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) at which you want to read.We need this information if you chose more than one event\, above. You may choose to read at both events.\n								\n								April 13\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n							This field is hidden when viewing the formProvide a short bio so we can introduce you. No more than four sentences\, please.If you’ve already provided a bio to Open Mic\, we can use that.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/open-mic-on-zoom-4/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260515T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090827
CREATED:20260419T211912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T211923Z
UID:69476-1778846400-1778853600@cwcmtdiablo.org
SUMMARY:What’s Your Story Reading Group
DESCRIPTION:Image by freepik\n\n\n\nMeetings will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month.\n\n\n\nIf you are reading:\n\n\n\n\nTime yourself beforehand. Practice! A 2\,500 word story will typically take 10/12 mins to read. The 15-minute limit is firm.\n\n\n\nWe will use a microphone.\n\n\n\nMichael will introduce each reader. He/she will read the title and the genre.\n\n\n\nFeedback\, if requested\, will be given. Note: feedback is part of your allotted 15 minutes. Therefore\, your reading time should be shortened.\n\n\n\nThe next reader will be introduced etc.\n\n\n\nIf time permits\, we’ll have final questions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome\, Read\, and enjoy listening at CWC Mt. Diablo’s new Short Story Reading Group!\n\n\n\nThe What\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a critique group. A reader will be given feedback only if requested.\n\n\n\nOn average six/seven readers will be allocated 15 mins max. to both read their short story and receive feedback.\n\n\n\nThere will be no ‘walk in’ readers.\n\n\n\nBut walk in listeners\, YES.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe How \n\n\n\n\nWe will maintain a list of authors who want to read\, along with the title/genre of their stories.\n\n\n\nA small committee will select the readers for each month. You will know well in advance when it is your turn to read.\n\n\n\nReaders: Submit the title and genre of your piece using the form below.\n\n\n\nNew stories or a story already published are welcome.\n\n\n\nYou can read a chapter from a book if it is a free-standing story and meets the 15-minute time limit. Let us know the genre.\n\n\n\nYou may return to this form to submit other titles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                \n                        \n                            Register: What’s Your (Short)Story?\n                             \n                        \n                        Date(Required)\n                            \n                            MM slash DD slash YYYY\n                        \n                        Name\n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    First\n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                    \n                                                    Last\n                                                \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                            \n                        I want to:(Required)\n								\n								Submit a title to read at a future meeting.\n							\n								\n								RSVP for the next meeting.\n							Story TitleStory GenreIf you are not submitting titles to read\, go ahead and click “submit.” You’re on the list!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/whats-your-story-reading-group-3/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T163000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090827
CREATED:20260406T182155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T182928Z
UID:69311-1780236000-1780245000@cwcmtdiablo.org
SUMMARY:Tales\, Toppers & Treats – Author Event in Brentwood
DESCRIPTION:Leading Bay Area Authors to Speak at Fundraiser to Support Brentwood Library\n\n\n\nPut on your best hat and join the Friends of the Brentwood Library at Club Los Meganos\, 1700 Trilogy Parkway\, Brentwood\, for an inspiring afternoon featuring three extraordinary Bay Area authors whose voices are shaping contemporary literature\, culture\, and conversation. We are thrilled to present Alka Joshi\, Meg Donohue\, and Audrey Lee.Funds will be used to support children’s reading programs\, activities for children\, programs for handicapped adults\, adult craft classes\, and many other activities.For more information\, contact Kim Giuliano at 925-895-7232 \n\n\n\n\nClick here to learn more about the event\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to get your tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: This event is not sponsored by CWC
URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/tales-toppers-treats-author-event-in-brentwood/
LOCATION:Club Los Meganos\, 1700 Trilogy Parkway\, Brentwood\, California\, 94513\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-CWC Event
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