San Fernando Valley Writers

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY BRANCH – CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB

We are one of twenty-two branches throughout California organized and operating under the auspices of The California Writers Club.

We are a non-profit professional organization whose goal is to provide a friendly and inclusive environment for members to meet and network; to provide professional speakers who will aid in writing, publishing, and marketing members’ endeavors; and other writing-related opportunities that will further members’ writing enjoyment and careers.

Publications

VALLEY SCRIBE
The Valley Scribe is published monthly by the San Fernando Valley Writers and provided to its members at no charge.

 

This digital newsletter is full of branch news, program announcements and highlights, emerging markets, articles on writing and editing, poetry and short fiction from our members, and much, much more.

 

ANTHOLOGY
“Cascade of Pearls”, the latest in our series of anthologies of our members’ prose and poetry, was published in May 2017.

 

Copies are available on Amazon. A few copies are also available directly from the club; contact the Editor-in-Chief:

 

Rita Brown
ritakeeleybrown@yahoo.com

Meetings and Events

FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEWS ON PRIOR SPEAKERS: Check out speakers' articles in the monthly editions of the Scribe.

CWC Publications

LITERARY REVIEW
The Literary Review is a juried collection of superior poems, stories, fiction, and nonfiction by members of the California Writers Club statewide.

BULLETIN
The Bulletin is the official publication of California Writers Club. It contains news of the statewide branches, including awards and presentations, plus upcoming events and publications.

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Critique Groups

Membership in one or more critique groups is open to active members of the San Fernando Valley branch of the California Writers' Club, subject to group size limitations. Each group has established general expectations for submissions and critique etiquette. Currently most groups are meeting via Zoom. Presently active groups are as follows:

Tuesday Poetry Critique Group Meetings held once a month on the 2nd Tuesday from 10:30 until 12:00 PM. Poetry only.  

Wednesday Daytime Critique Group Meetings held 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11:30 to 3:00 PM. Long and short fiction, memoirs and poetry.  

Wednesday Evening Critique Group Meetings held 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Long and short fiction, memoirs and poetry.  

Friday Daytime Critique Group Meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. All genres except poetry.  

Saturday Long Fiction Critique Group Meetings held once a month on the 3rd Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Focus on long fiction.  

Saturday Daytime Critique Group Meetings held 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Long and short fiction, memoirs and poetry.    

For further information about joining a critique group contact Marlene A. Bumgarner marlenebumgarner@gmail.com

Also visit us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/CWCSFV/

Meetings and Events

FOR INFORMATION AND REVIEWS ON PRIOR SPEAKERS:
Check out speakers' articles in the monthly editions of the Scribe.

May 3rd

MATTHEW FÉLIX

THE NON-TRADITIONAL PATH: PUBLISHING YOUR BOOK YOURSELF

MATTHEW FÉLIX

The San Fernando Valley Branch of the California Writers Club is pleased to welcome author, editor, and life coach, MATTHEW FÉLIX as the keynote speaker on Saturday, May 3 at 1:00 pm with a Zoom presentation “The Non-Traditional Path: Publishing your book yourself.”

Although many writers dream of getting a traditional publishing deal, that is no longer the only—or necessarily the best—option. Self, indie, and hybrid publishing models offer alternative and oftentimes attractive paths to publication. What are the pros and cons to taking an alternate path? Which is best for you and your book? In this presentation, author and indie publisher Matthew Félix will not only answer those questions but also provide an overview of each step to self- or independently publishing your book, including editing, interior and cover design considerations, and what’s involved when uploading to platforms like Amazon and IngramSpark. He’ll also discuss when collaboration might make sense, as well as pitfalls to avoid—and much more

Matthew Félix is an author, Certified Human Potential Coach, and former host of the San Francisco Writers Conference podcast. Publishers Weekly called his debut novel, A Voice Beyond Reason, “(a) highly crafted gem;” his travel collection, With Open Arms, was an Amazon Hot New Release and topped its Africa category; and his latest book, Porcelain Travels, was a Foreword INDIES Humor Book of the Year finalist. Matthew helps other writers with every aspect of the publishing lifecycle, including ghostwriting, developmental and line editing, book design, publishing to Amazon and IngramSpark, and marketing. Wherever you are in your writing journey, Matthew is happy to share his experience and expertise to help you chart your best path forward.  

The session will end with Q&A, so please bring your publishing questions!

To learn more about this writer, visit www.matthewfelix.com

In-person Attendees:

Mingle with other writers and watch this presenter on the big screen in the Saban Center at Motion Picture Television Fund, 23388 Mulholland Drive, Woodland Hills, CA 91364. In-person attendees do not need to register in advance. Members free. Guests pay $10 at the door. First visit free. Please arrive a few minutes early.

Zoom Attendees: All members of the CWC-SFV will receive a Zoom invitation to this presentation. Members of other CWC branches should contact Zoom host, Anat Wenick, by noon on May 2 at SFV.CWC@gmail.com for an invitation to register. Zoom guests may purchase admission at www.cwc-sfv.org by noon on May 2. After purchasing admission, guests will receive a Zoom invitation.  We regret we cannot accommodate late requests.

Guest Payment Via Zelle: sfv.cwc@gmail.com

In-person guests can pay at the door.

Meeting Address for in-person participants:

MPTF | Motion Picture & Television Fund
The Saban Center
23388 Mulholland Drive
Woodland Hills, CA 91364

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