Paul Haddad
Topic: No-Stress Nonfiction: How to Research & Write It ■ 9:00am – 9:30am Networking ■ 9:30am – 11:00am Guest Speaker Paul Haddad is an L.A. Times bestselling author and a freelance writer. He’s written several award-winning teleplays, including an unproduced comedy pilot, Isabelle’s Starting to Happen, that took two Grand Prize awards. Paul’s nonfiction books […]
Larissa Brown
Topic: Writing and Illustration: Graphic Novels, Zines, and More ■ 9:00 am – 9:30 am Networking ■ 9:30 am – 11:00am Guest Speaker Illustrator, cartoonist, and educator Larissa Brown strives to create joyous and playful imagery while teaching students young and old how to do the same. After earning a BFA in Fine Arts at California […]
Member Mixer and Open Mic
Save the date for a members only social event and chance to share your writing. Details coming soon.
David Sandner
Details Guest Speakers: David Sandner Topic: “Frankenhistory: Writing Alternate History Between the Historical Novel and the Weird“ ■ 9:00am – 9:30am Networking ■ 9:30am – 11:00am Guest Speaker David Sandner is a member of SFWA (the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America) and the HWA (the Horror Writer’s Association). He’s an English Professor at […]
Chelsey Drysdale & Pamela Hines
Details Topic: The Editing Process and Working with an Editor ■ 9:00am – 9:30am Networking ■ 9:30am – 11:00am Guest Speaker Join us for this panel discussion with two seasoned editors. Bring your questions about the editing process, and what writers should ask an editor before working together. Chelsey Drysdale worked as a technology magazine […]
Holiday Party & Member Open Mic
Details ■ 9:00am – 9:30am Networking ■ 9:30am – 11:00am Member 2-minute Open Mic Readings Join us for our annual celebration! CWC-OC members in good standing are welcome to read a two-minute excerpt from their writing. Please time yourself beforehand, so that everyone can have a chance to read!