ASJA PANEL: BOOK EDITOR INSIGHTS: PROPOSE, PUBLISH, PUBLICIZE:

HOW TO MAKE YOUR BOOK SUCCEED

NOV. 2  7PM   MECHANICS INSTITUTE   SAN FRANCISCO

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Pitching book ideas to publishers is easier now than it ever has

been. So says, Alan Rinzler, who will address ASJA members Nov. 2

in San Francisco. Yet, he adds, most book proposals fall wide of

the mark. Rinzler, executive editor at Jossey-Bass — along with

Roger Freet, senior editor at HarperSanFrancisco — will reveal

how writers can make use of new information and technologies on

their route to successfully publishing, and publicizing, their

books.

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Where: The Mechanics Institute, 57 Post Street, San Francisco

Location:  Half a block from Post and Market and the Montgomery

Street BART

When:  Nov. 2, 2006; 7 p.m.

Cost:  $5 nonmembers, ASJA members free

Information:  Email Nancy — info@SFWritersGroup.com

Head count: Please send an e-mail to laird_harrison@hotmail.com

if you’re coming.

Dinner:  Schmooze before the panel at 5 p.m. at Cafe Metropol,

168 Sutter

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Roger Freet is a senior editor at HarperSanFrancisco publishers,

the religion and spirituality division of HarperCollins trade

publishers in New York. Recent acquisitions include provocative

titles on religion and politics, popular works by scholars on

early Christian origins, atheist arguments concerning doubt and

happiness, and leading religion journalists writing on American

culture. Before joining the editorial department, he served for

five years as the associate director of Marketing and Publicity

at Harper. Roger holds a Masters of Divinity degree from

Princeton Theological Seminary.

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Alan Rinzler, executive editor of Jossey-Bass, has served as

associate publisher and vice president of Rolling Stone magazine.

He has worked with such authors as Toni Morrison, Hunter

Thompson, Tom Robbins, Andy Warhol, Bob Dylan, Shirley MacLaine,

and Erica Jong, while at Simon and Schuster, Bantam, and the

Grove Press. At Jossey-Bass, the West Coast imprint of John Wiley

& Sons, his acquisitions focus on trade psychology, human

behavior, criminal narrative psychology (true crime),

relationships, marriage, parenting, child development, education,

conflict resolution, and Jewish non-fiction. He is also academic

director of the Stanford University Professional Publishing

Program.

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MICHAEL SHAPIRO CLASS AT BOOK PASSAGE:

MAKING A LIVING AS A FREELANCER

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2006  10:00AM – 4:00PM

BOOK PASSAGE      CORTE MADERA

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MICHAEL SHAPIRO, LCW member and author of highly acclaimed, “A

Sense of Place,” will teach you essential tips and strategies for

breaking into magazines and newspapers and making a living as a

freelancer. He’ll describe how to find your niche, develop

relationships with editors and get your stories placed in top

publications. Michael’s tips work. He quit his job seven years

ago and made the leap. So can you. Visit his website at:

http://www.nettravel.com

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AUTHOR OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE AND SELL YOUR BOOK:

SHARE AN AUTHOR BOOTH AT ORINDA HOLIDAY BAZAARÂ

NOVEMBER 4 & 5     ORINDA

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SUSAN ALCORN will be sharing an authors’ table with other local

authors.  If you are interested in sharing a booth with Susan,

call her at (510) 339-3441, or email backpack45@yahoo.com  Â

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PAMELA ALMA BASS CLASS at The Writing Salon:

Humor Writing — Transforming Life’s Disasters into Laughter

5 SATURDAYS, NOV. 11 – DEC. 16  10:30am – 1:00pm

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Have you ever noticed that your most neurotic traits make for

funny stories? Have you found yourself laughing at the

recollection of past personal disasters? In this class you’ll

explore ways to craft these “downers” into “uppers! in the form

of humorous personal essays.  “Director Mike Nichols once said,

‘The great thing about being an artist is that for most people a

shitty day is just a shitty day, but for us it’s all material,’”

notes instructor Pamela Bass.

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DETAILS:

Five Saturdays, Nov. 11 to Dec. 16 (no class Nov. 25) 10:30am –

1pm plus one Thursday evening student reading, 6:30 to 8 p.m,

date TBA

San Francisco

FOR INFO: http://www.writingsalons.com

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DIANE LEBOW LECTURE – “GLOBAL TOURISM:

PERSPECITVES FROM A TRAVEL WRITER AND PHOT-JOURNALIST”

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30   7:30PM INTERNATIONAL HOUSE   UC BERKELEY

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Today, technology, knowledge, and resources permit large numbers

of people to explore the furthest corners of the globe: the

Libyan desert, Tuva, the Mongolian steppes, the Amazon

rainforests, Antarctica, and even into “the final frontier,”

outer space.  How are these journeys affecting our world, each

other, and ourselves?

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DIANE LEBOW, global traveler and a freelance travel writer and

photo-journalist with credits in Salon.com, VIA Magazine, Chicago

Sun-Times, Travelers’ Tales, and Seal Press anthologies, will

share her perspective on this important issue.

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Thursday, November 30   7:30pm

International House

UC Berkeley Campus

Berkeley

Cost: Free to alumni. $5 – General public

For Info: http://www.dianelebow.com

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Thursday, August 17, 2006 to Sunday, August 20, 2006

Book Passage Travel Writers & Photographers Conference

Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista, Corte Madera, CA

For info: www.bookpassage.com

JULY – AUGUST
TRAVELING VISUALLY
FEATURING THE WORK OF MARSHA BLACK
Reed’s Cameras
1524 Locust Street
Walnut Creek, CA
For info: 925 934 7207
www.visualtravels.com

AUGUST 5
Saturday, August 5 || 10:00-4:00Pm
CONNIE HALE WORKSHOP: MASTERING CRAFT: MANUSCRIPT CLINIC
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info and Registration: http://www.bookpassage.com

AUGUST 7
Monday, August 7 2006 || 7:00 – 9:00p.m.
LEFT COAST WRITERSâ„¢ LITERARY SALON featuring BRAD NEWSHAM,
around-the-world backpacker and author of “Take me With You,” and
ramrod for Backpack Nation.
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera
For Info: http://www.leftcoastwriters.com

AUGUST 7-11
Mon. – Fri. August 7-11
Middle School: 3:00 -4:30pm  High School: 4:45-6:15
JANIS COOKE NEWMAN’S WRITING CLASS FOR KIDS:
HOW NOT TO WRITE LIKE A GROWN-UP (Jr. High/High School)
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info and Registration: http://www.bookpassage.com

Monday, August 14, 2006 ||  5:30 – 7pm
(Networking afterwards at The Market Bar)
LEFT COAST WRITERSâ„¢ READING SERIES AT THE FERRY PLAZA
THEME: Secrets & Lies (Memoir)
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46
Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info: http://www.bookpassage.com

AUGUST 17 – 20
Thurs.-Sun. August 17-20, 2006
BOOK PASSAGE TRAVEL WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS CONFERENCE
SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR LEFT COAST WRITERS!!
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista
Corte Madera
For Info and Registration: http://www.bookpassage.com

AUGUST 26
Saturday, August 26th, 6pm
ANNUAL LEFT COAST WRITERSâ„¢ SUBSCRIBER’S PARTY!
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera
For Info: http://www.leftcoastwriters.com
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JULY 10
Monday, July 10 2006 || 7:00 – 9:00p.m.
LEFT COAST WRITERS(tm) LITERARY SALON Featuring MELBA PATILLO-BEALS,
inspirational speaker, coach and author of “Warriors Don’t Cry”
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera
For Info: http://www.leftcoastwriters.com
JULY 13 – 16
Thurs.-Sun. July 13-16, 2006
BOOK PASSAGE MYSTERY WRITERS CONFERENCE
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista
Corte Madera
For Info and Registration: http://www.bookpassage.com
JULY 15
Saturday, July 15 || 10:00 – 4:00pm
JANIS COOKE NEWMAN’S “GETTING INTO PRINT” COURSE
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info and Registration: http://www.bookpassage.com
JULY 17
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info: http://www.bookpassage.com

JUNE 3 – 10
Sat.-Sat. June 3 – 10
ROBIN SPARKS’ WRITING WORKSHOP IN TURKEY: “Learn to Write the
Personal Travel Story” with LARRY HABEGGER
Deposit: $500 (payable through PayPal)
Cost: $2495 (everything but air)
For Info and Registration: Robin@robinsparks.com
JUNE 5
Monday, June 5 || 7:00 – 9:00PM
LEFT COAST WRITERS(tm) SALON FEATURING: JAMES DALESSANDRO, author of
“1906: A Novel”
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista
Corte Madera
For Info: http://www.leftcoastwriters.com
JUNE 10
Saturday, June 10 || 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.
CRICKET’S BOOKS AND GIFTS PRESENTS:
“How To Become A Published Author/Poet: A to Z”
Hosted by: MARK SHAW
Cricket’s Books and Gifts
40 Princess St
Sausalito
FEE: $45.00 Fee Includes Free Copy of Book On Grammar
TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Limited Seating – Call 415.331.1233 for
Reservations
JUNE 11
Sunday, June 11 || 7pm
JAMES DALESSANDRO READING AND BOOK SIGNING FOR “1906” +
DOCUMENTARY FILM PREVIEW: “THE DAMNEDEST FINEST RUINS”
Book Passage-Corte Madera
51 Tamal Vista Blvd.
Corte Madera
For Information: http://www.bookpassage.com
JUNE 12
Monday, June 12 || Readings: 5:30-7:00PM/Networking 7:00-8:00PM
LEFT COAST WRITERS(tm) READING SERIES & NETWORKING
TOPIC: Queer Tales – Gay and Lesbian Writings
READERS: KUNAL MUKHERJEE, CERRIDUEN FALLINGSTAR and others
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info: http://www.leftcoastwriters.com
JUNE 12
Monday, June 12 || 7pm
GEORGIA HESSE LECTURE: “FROM LISBON TO ROME ON THE PRINSENDAM”
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info and Reservation: 415.927.0960 X400
JUNE 17
Saturday, June 17 || 9:00AM – 3:00PM
LINDA WATANABE McFERRIN COURSE: “Writing for Publication”
Book Passage – FERRY PLAZA
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info: http://www.leftcoastwriters.com
JUNE 21
Wednesday June 21 || 5:30 – 6:45PM
LEFT COAST WRITERS(tm) BOOK LAUNCH PARTY SHOWCASING: TOM DeMOTT and
his new book, “Into the Hearts of the Amazons: In Search of a
Modern Matriarchy” (University of WI Press, May 2006)
Monticello Inn
121 Ellis Street (corner of Ellis & Powell)
San Francisco
For Info: mailto:leftcoastwriters@aol.com

MAY 17
Wednesday, May 16 || 5:30 – 6:45PM
LEFT COAST WRITERS(tm) BOOK LAUNCH PARTY SHOWCASING:
“FLOATING THROUGH FRANCE: LIFE BETWEEN LOCKS ON THE CANAL DU
MIDI.” New travel anthology by edited by LCW member BARBARA
EUSER, featuring LEFT COAST WRITERS(tm) faculty members, JOANNA
BIGGAR and LINDA WATANABE McFERRIN and writers, CONNIE BURKE,
CRISTIE MARCUS, APRIL ORCUTT, and MARY JEAN PRAMIK
Monticello Inn
121 Ellis Street (corner of Ellis & Powell)
San Francisco
For Info: mailto:leftcoastwriters@aol.com
MAY 20
Saturday, May 20 || 4PM
BARBARA EUSER reading and book signing for “FLOATING THROUGH
FRANCE: LIFE BETWEEN LOCKS ON THE CANAL DU
MIDI,” new travel anthology edited by LCW member BARBARA
EUSER, featuring faculty members LARRY HABEGGER, JOANNA
BIGGAR and LINDA WATANABE McFERRIN and writers, CONNIE BURKE,
CRISTIE MARCUS, APRIL ORCUTT, and MARY JEAN PRAMIK
Book Passage
51 Tamal Vista Dr.
Corte Madera
For Info: http://www.bookpassage.com
MAY 20
Saturday, May 20 || 9:00AM – 3:00PM
LARRY HABEGGER course: “Crafting the Personal Travel Story”
Book Passage-Ferry Plaza
One Ferry Plaza #46 Ferry Plaza
San Francisco
For Info: http://www.bookpassage.com
MAY 23
Tuesday, May 23 || 6:30PM
Reading and book signing for “FLOATING THROUGH FRANCE: LIFE
BETWEEN LOCKS ON THE CANAL DU MIDI,” new travel anthology edited
by LCW member BARBARA EUSER, featuring LEFT COAST WRITERS(tm) faculty
members, JOANNA BIGGAR and LINDA WATANABE McFERRIN and writers,
CONNIE BURKE, CRISTIE MARCUS, APRIL ORCUTT, and MARY JEAN PRAMIK
Zebulon’s Lounge(now known as SoHo) – Music Venue Wine Bar
Art Gallery
21 Fourth Street
Petaluma, California
For Info: (707) 769-7948

MAY 27
Saturday, May 27 II 11:00am-5:00pm
PAMELA BASS’ WRITING WORKSHOP: Transforming Life’s Disasters into Humor
Writing
One Day workshop on Humor Writing
Location TBA in Marin (Mill Valley or Corte Madera area)
Fee: $75, LCW members $25 discount, Enroll a friend, receive another $25

discount
For info or reserve a seat: PamelaAlma@earthlink.net or 415.553.4181
MAY 27
Saturday, May 27 || 10:30am – 5:00pm
SUSAN GRIFFIN WRITING WORKSHOP: THE MUSIC OF IT
A workshop on sound in poetry and prose
Susan Griffin
904 Keeler Ave
Berkeley CA 94708
FOR INFO: Call 510.528.9296 from 10 am until 5 pm or
Email: mailto:ninong@comcast.net