March 29, 2023
Dear members of the San Francisco Peninsula Branch of the CWC,
Newsblast Update March 29, 2023!
Find our website at https://cwc-sfpeninsula.org
Members submit news to: newsletter@sfpeninsulawriters.com
Meeting: Sat, Apr 15, 2023, 10am-12pm
Write with that special excitment! Speaking to us on "Writing Intimacy Scenes: Avoiding the Corny, the Porn-y, and the Clinical When Writing Sex," author and coach Betsy Fasbinder will share her expertise in writing scenes with intimacy and suspense. Read more and pre-register for $15 to attend meetings or pay $15 at the door. In-person only, Sequoia Yacht Club.
Effective with the Apr 15 meeting, online meeting registration will be $15. Our Board approved this increase due to the increasing costs of our support system and online technologies along with the cost of the buffet.
Special Events
Writers Helping Writers Palo Alto Read all about it out here.
In her presentation “Getting the Point (of View),” Laurel Anne Hill, member, board member, author, and former underground storage tank operator, helps writers develop their POV, or point of view.
Writers Helping Writers San Mateo Read all about it out here.
SF Peninsula branch member and author David Strom will present “A comic book geek's open mic journey, tips, and tricks,” Apr 13, 6:30PM at the San Mateo main library at 55 W Third Street.
Open Mic (Weekly) Read all about it out here.
Shut Up and Write (Weekly) Read all about it out here.
Member News (see more online)
Impressive news from members Dave LaRoche and Vanessa MacLaren-Wray on the Newsstand. Check it out and be inspired!
Fault Zone
Responses to members’ submissions to Fault Zone: Detachment, have been sent. Question? Write to faultzone@sfpeninsulawriters.com.
Member News (see more online)
Check out news about members Dave LaRoche and Vanessa MacLaren-Wray on the Newsstand.
Elsewhere in the CWC
Announce your latest news in the Member Spotlight section of "The Bulletin," a free service to all CWC members, concerning literary achievements, short stories, poems, articles, awards, and honors. Send <= 50-word announcement and branch name to editor@calwriters.org with your book cover in JPEG format.
"The Bulletin" seeks articles on the writing craft, writing life, marketing, and publication. Word count 200-1200. Send a brief proposal to editor@calwriters.org. Contributors receive a short blurb and photo — a way to promote your books or writing-related services. The next Bulletin issue is Jun 01 for Jun 15 release.
Napa Valley Writers features Randall McNair, author of multiple award-winning #BarPoems series, speaking on "Writing the Emotional Piece," Wed, Apr 12, 7-9 p.m.
Next Member News Deadline: Apr 07
Members! Read the news submission guidelines, then submit your news (or ask news questions) to newsletter@sfpeninsulawriters.com.
Selling Books at Meetings
As more of you publish, we want to offer members a special place for you to display and sell your books at meetings. We'll provide a separate table for this at meetings. You will be responsible for handling your own sales.
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Keep writing!
Tim Flood
Your Newsblast Writer
California Writers Club
San Francisco / Peninsula Branch
Betsy Fasbinder:
