Writers Helping Writers
Hosted by San Mateo Public Library
3rd Thursday of most months (check back for updates)
Produced by the San Francisco Peninsula branch of the California Writers Club
November 19
Frank Markowitz
Getting Feedback on Your Writing
Frank will cover pros and cons of critique groups, beta readers, classes and workshops, freelance editors and coaches, open mic programs, and (least reliable) feedback from agents and editors through the submission (query and pitch) process.
He will address different types of critiques: high-level or developmental vs. line-by-line editing/review vs. focused on dialogue, technical issues, etc.
He'll also discuss giving useful and constructive feedback. Finally, Frank will cover some resources for learning more about specific options.
Frank will provide a 1- or 2-page summary handout. He will make his slides available in PDF format.
Frank Markowitz is a retired transportation planner. His semi-technical book on pedestrian safety was published by Routledge in 2022. Over the last several years, he developed his biographical novel manuscript with the help of many of the methods listed above. He is currently trying to find a publisher for this book, ideally through an agent, but agents have proven remarkably uninterested in his efforts (so far).
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WHW will be on holiday break for December.
We’ll return with a speaker in February 2027.
In the meantime, check out the Writers Helping Writers at the Palo Alto Rinconada library. Next speaker there is on January 21.
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As always, this interactive gathering is an opportunity for writers of all genres to connect, learn practical craft tips, and support each other's projects. Check back soon for full program details.
Attend these free events at the San Mateo Public Library.
Frank Markowitz
Getting Feedback on Your Writing
About Writers Helping Writers at
San Mateo Public Library
The San Francisco Peninsula branch of CWC hosts a Writers Helping Writers program at the San Mateo Public Library on the second Thursday of the month from 6:30 to 8 pm. This event is managed by CWC member David Strom and co-sponsored by Tuula Laine, a librarian at the library and a member of the San Francisco Peninsula CWC.
Each month, CWC SF Peninsula branch members share learned techniques and experiences in their craft. From scoping out your memoir to finding inspiration for a poem to plotting your novel to learning the ins and outs of blogging—we teach what we’ve learned. This is an opportunity for all writers to meet and share their experiences.
Our purpose? To pass on what we’ve discovered to help other writers.
Anyone can attend, free of charge.
Watch this space for announcements of the month’s topic. Meetings are in-person only.