All the world is a stage and so is the narrative that frames your characters. Whether it’s poetry, fiction, or creative non-fiction, a well-conveyed sense of place is key. Jump on a magic carpet to other places and times in this one-day workshop.
This workshop will be held on Saturday, August 24th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA, 94925. Sign up here. (more…)
It’s OK … in fact, you actually want to do this on the page. In this one-day workshop, you’ll learn to balance setting, character, and super dialogue to create stellar scenes. Some of the exercises have given birth to award-winning work by past participants. So bring your laptop and/or paper and pen and discover how a good writer takes center stage on the page and holds it.
The workshop will be held on Saturday, July 13th from 10:00am-4:00pm at Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd, Corte Madera, CA, 94925. This particular workshop is only $105. After the workshop is over, go to dinner and then join Corina Vacco at our book party for My Chemical Mountain.
There are already great reviews coming in for Gillian Bagwell’s newest book, Venus in Winter. Gillian, as you will surely remember, is our July LCW Salon Presenter. She’ll also be using her background in theater to share tips on literary presentation and reading skills. This most recent praise comes from RT Book Reviews, which gave it 4 stars!
“Bagwell’s third novel is an engrossing look at a powerful woman in English history. Spanning age 12 through 40, the story moves at a nice pace through the life of four-time widow Bess of Hardwick. With the book’s rich descriptions, readers will feel as if they are right there among the pomp and circumstance of 1500s England, as Bess finds herself thrust into the glamorous, yet treacherous, court life of King Henry VIII. As Bess navigates her rise through society and secures her place in history, Venus in Winter becomes a worthy epic novel.”
—RT book Reviews
We are looking forward to this riveting new historical fiction novel from Gillian and so should you!
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The 7th Annual Book Passage Children’s Writers & Illustrators Conference will be held from June 20-23 at the Corte Madera Book Passage. All Left Coast Writers members get 10% off of the cost of registration. Our own leader and founder, Linda Watanabe McFerrin, will also be there as a member of the faculty.
The Conference will cover all aspects of writing and illustrating for children—from developing ideas to honing skills to finding a publisher. Participants will work closely with other writers and illustrators, as well as with agents, editors, and publishers. The conference is designed to meet the differing needs of those who create for different age groups. Participants will choose an area of emphasis for the morning sessions, such as writing for (more…)
LCW announces discounted book promotion services for members!
For $175 you’ll receive the Author’s Self-Promo Kit, which includes:
Learn the Skills and Make the Connections to Write, Illustrate & Publish Books for Children & Young Adults!
Join us for the 7th Annual Book Passage Children’s Writers & Illustrators Conference. The Conference will cover all aspects of writing and illustrating for children—from developing ideas to honing skills to finding a publisher. Participants will work closely with other writers and illustrators, as well as with agents, editors, and publishers. The conference is designed to meet the differing needs of those who create for different age groups. Participants will choose an area of emphasis for the morning sessions, such as writing for (more…)
Hey guys! There’s a new writing contest presented by Book Passage! The graphic below will describe the contest in full:
In April some of our writers return to the South again for a week-long workshop at the Southern Sampler Artists Colony on Sullivan’s Island, led by Left Coast Writers® Founder, Linda Watanabe McFerrin.
It’s been an annual pilgrimage for years, one that always includes integration with the arts and literary community of Charleston, South Carolina.
It’s fun to look back. Greg Fuller and SSAC Founders Mary Brent Cantarutti and Martha Greenway mix and mingle, along with our other writers, with College of Charleston professors and administrators at this arts celebration. Our Founder’s favorite: the painting in the last photo. Check it out here.
Sharing the Creative Journey …
SSAC is proud to offer a Writing and Creative Retreat with award-winning author Linda Watanabe McFerrin
Sample the language of the South, weave collective stories to be embellished in time, discover the layers, textures and hues of historical Charleston, wander in enchanting gardens, swing low to a sweet jazz beat, picnic under a canopy of live oaks, break bread with local writers, artists and musicians.
One-on-one direction on your literary and creative projects: renew your spirit—stir the creative juices — walk the beaches — daily prompts designed to foster life-enhancing experiences.
How It All Started . . . (more…)
Notable News: Daniel Riviera has a new class at Book Passage in Corte Madera that we recommend for all writers. He will cover many of the business and legal issues that writers face. Topics include source materials and potential liability; collaboration agreements; protecting and submitting your work; agency and management agreements; option/purchase agreements; crowd-funding; self-publication; electronic rights. Q & A session to follow presentation. (more…)
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