Upcoming Events for Independent Writers
Seminar:
Self Publishing: Making Your Mark
Saturday, June 20
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Self-publishing is finally getting some respect, especially in this age of hard times for mainstream publishers. There are many good reasons to consider self-publishing. There are also downsides, such as the investment of time and money, and the learning curve.
$15 for members
$35 for non-members
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General Meeting/Panel Discussion:
Getting the Buzz On: Marketing Your Book
Monday, June 29
7:30 to 9 p.m.
What’s the best way to get a buzz on about your work of art? Using some of the latest marketing vehicles like social networking sites can help. So can being savvy, creative, and energetic. But you need to know how, you need to know where, you need to know what's new, and you need to know how to do it inexpensively and time-efficiently.
Panelists: Annette Fix, Teresa Fogarty, Thora Gabriel, Penny C. Sansevieri, John Seeley
Free for IWOSC members
$15 non-members
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Seminar:
Your Brand in a Bite or a Byte
Your Elevator Speech
Call it an elevator pitch or a sound bite, that first sentence or two that you speak is what makes or breaks a connection. Join consultant and IWOSC member Lilli Cloud in this seminar to spiff up your personal PR.
Saturday, July 18
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Taught by IWOSC member and personal PR specialist Lilli Cloud.
$15 for members
$35 for non-members
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General Meeting/Panel Discussion:
Biographies & Memoirs
Monday, July 27
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Every life tells a story!
Whether you're thinking of putting the story of your own life down on paper, or writing a profile of a historical or celebrity figure you've long admired — or just one of the millions of readers who devour books on history or Hollywood — this panel is for you.
Our moderated panel discussion will feature both those who have found the courage to tell their own life stories, plus top industry "names" who have written about celebrity and political figures.
What secrets do they share? What qualities do editors, literary agents, and book-buyers look for in a biography or memoir? What kinds of techniques make a true-life story as interesting and relevant as a good novel or movie? And what about the "hoax memoir" scandals — how have they affected the landscape?
This July's panel promises a lively discussion, plus provide plenty of time for questions and networking. It's also our last panel before the IWOSC Summer Party, so come on by!
Moderator:
Telly Davidson — film and TV critic
Panelists: DIGBY DIEHL, NAT SEGALOFF, INA HILLEBRANDT, DIANNE De La VEGA, and JENNIFER SKY BAND.
Free for IWOSC members
$15 non-members
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Satellites — Informal sessions
IWOSC's monthly drop-in satellite sessions are free and open to all writers — both members and non-members.
Bring your writing, your ideas, problems, questions, and complaints. Receive support, laughs, juicy controversy, and plenty of networking.
Ventura Satellite — New!
Upcoming meetings:
Thursday, June 11
Thursday, July 9
10 to 12 p.m.
Free to all
Non-members welcome!
IWOSC's Ventura Satellite meets once a month on the 2nd Thursday morning, at the Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks hosted by Dawn Wood and Nancy J. Rigg.
Details and RSVP
Orange County Satellite
Upcoming meetings:
Thursday, June 18
Thursday, July 16
7:30 p.m.
Free to all
Non-members welcome!
The opportunity to meet fellow Orange County writers is brought to you by host Kurt Bensworth at the Katie Wheeler Library.
Details
Pasadena/Altadena Satellite
Upcoming meetings:
Friday, June 12
Friday, July 10
8:30 a.m.
Free to all
Non-members welcome!
Join writers in the San Gabriel Valley area for an active exchange of ideas at The Coffee Gallery. This is always a joint meeting of the IWOSC Pasadena Satellite and the Alameda Writers Group SIG. We thank Jane Neff Rollins for her support with this satellite.
Details
San Fernando Valley Satellite
Upcoming meetings:
Wednesday, June 10
Wednesday, July 8
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Free to all
Non-members welcome!
The Valley Satellite meets once a month on the 2nd Wednesday morning from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m, offering writers a chance to participate in a free-flowing exchange of ideas about their work and the writing business.
Details
Westside Satellite
Upcoming meetings:
Thursday, June 11
Thursday, July 9
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Free to all
Non-members welcome!
IWOSC's Westside Satellite meets once a month on the 2nd Thursday morning, at Dolores Restaurant thanks to Melissa Kelly's leadership.
Details and RSVP
Intensive Writing Workshop
Our writing workshop is on hiatus. Watch this space for new information.
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UCLA Extension Writers’ Program
The UCLA Extension Writers' Program is the nation's largest university-related writing program (more than 500 courses annually, with over 140 courses online). Complete info at the program's site.
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Be part of Write On! — IWOSC's own radio show
IWOSC members have the opportunity to be a part of the show. These are 5-6 minute taped interviews as part of our one-hour weekly radio show.
Write On! is produced by Big Media Broadcasting Company (BMBC) in Studio City.
Your interview can be a great promotional tool:
It can be accessed on demand 24/7 on BigMediaUSA.com.
It may be downloaded and placed on your own website free of charge.
You may also send a link to your own mailing lists.
To set up an interview, email the following items to
1) One small digital head shot to be used for the web page advertising the shows.
2) A brief list of questions for the interviewers to ask you (interviewers may digress from the question list).
3) A 50-word bio.
When a taping is scheduled, bring the book being promoted.
Writers will be contacted to arrange tapings based on availability.
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