Attention authors, writers, and aspiring writers!
The California Writers Club has formed and chartered a new branch in the south part of California’s Central Coast. The Coastal Dunes Branch meets in Nipomo, on the border of San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County. Anyone can attend our monthly meetings, workshops, or other sponsored events for free.
The California Writers Club’s overall mission: To educate writers of all levels of expertise in the craft of writing and the marketing of their work. In keeping with that educational mission, the Coastal Dunes branch’s focus: Practicing the Craft of Writing. In our monthly meetings, we offer speakers and facilitators who guide us in writing, allowing us to learn from them and one another.
Please join us in person at the Nipomo Library for our free presentations; we’d love to see you!
Our next meeting is in person on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the Nipomo Library, from 10:30 to 12:30.
Topic: “Small Plots: A Writers’ Workshop on Flash Fiction”
Presented by: Diane Smith
California educator M. Diane Smith is an award-winning short fiction and nonfiction writer. The New Times, LitReactor, Haunted Waters Press, Leodegraunce, GreenPrints, Tolosa Press, Modern Serenity, and more have published her works.
As a high school teacher (and counselor), Diane thoroughly enjoyed teaching, and while psychology classes were a breeze, English classes were seen as a challenge which she met with the full force of her background in literature and her weird humor. That combination led to many memorable student projects, including writing “Frankenstein the Musical,” creating a board game based on “Hamlet,” and recording an Oprah-like talk show with Poe’s characters as guests. Since retiring to the Central Coast, Diane has worked in enrichment programs for kids. She now feels armed and ready to write kidlit. Diane has been a member of CWC for about five years.
Please come prepared to practice writing micro-fiction during this meeting. The meeting will start with a presentation and discussion of the 55 Fiction contest organized by Sun/New Times in 2024. You will learn about the contest’s history and guidelines and read samples from previous winners. The presenter will also share her process of reducing her own writing to 55 words. We encourage volunteers to share their work during the event. Feedback will be available if requested.
Please join us at the Nipomo Library Community Room, 918 West Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA.
Directions: From 101 northbound or southbound, take the Tefft Street exit.
Proceed west for .9 miles. At Orchard, turn right into the library parking lot.
Date/times: Saturday mornings (the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday weekend)
10:00 AM- 10:30 Check-in and Networking
10:30-10:45 CWC Announcements
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Featured Presentation
12:15 – 12:45: Q&A, Book Signing if applicable
Refreshments are provided; admission is free.
For our 2024 calendar of speakers, visit our Event Calendar page.
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