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IWOSC — Independent Writers of Southern California — provides writers with several opportunities to get together with other writers each month. We have casual satellite get-togethers in various areas; we have a seminar most months, and we have a general meeting that is typically a panel discussion about a writing-related topic.
Many of our members are published professionals or professional writers of other sorts, while others are working on breaking into the professional writing scene. Some write books, others write for magazines, others do public relations...
If you're a writer, at any level, in any genre, we invite you to come check us out.
This photo was taken at the last LA Times Festival of Books.
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Events
General Meeting
LITERARY AGENTS' MARKETPLACE: The Inside Track on Finding and Working with Representation
Monday, April 28, 2008
7:30 to 9 p.m.
As every savvy writer knows, getting the words down on the page is half the battle.
The right literary agent can open crucial doors for a writer in the publishing industry. The challenge is projecting the kind of confidence that convinces the agent that your work is right for them! The agents on this panel will share their writer success stories to illustrate what it takes to make it as a literary or non-fiction writer and how to market yourself and your work. Also, the evening would not be complete without examining some of the pitfalls that could be avoided through shared tales from the dark side of publishing. In addition, the pros and cons of dealing with an attorney versus an agent will be explored. A full panel will be announced in upcoming publicity.
Read more about it.
Seminar
Once Upon A Time: Writing Children's Literature
Saturday, May 17, 2008
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
To write for kids, you have to think like a kid. The presenters will touch on various categories of writing for young people. They will also discuss query letters, marketing and other resources for the children's book writer.
Read more about it.
General Meeting
Kid Lit: More than the ABCs of Writing for Children
Monday, May 19, 2008
7:30 to 9 p.m.
Seven panalists talk about developing characters, back stories, weaving compelling plots and story lines, use of age-specific language, and other tools Kid Lit writers need and what publishers are looking for.
Read more about it.
Satellites
The San Fernando Valley Satellite
Wednesday, April 9
Wednesday, May 14
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Free!
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
Thursday, April 10
Thursday, May 8
10 to 11:30 a.m.
Free!
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
Pasadena Satellite
Friday, April 11
Friday, May 9
8:30 a.m.
Free!
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.
Details
Orange County Satellite
Wednesday, April 16
Wednesday, May 21
7:30 p.m.
Free!
Back by popular demand, IWOSC’s Orange County Satellite relaunches next month under new leadership! We are pleased to welcome John Janda, author of American Spirit and head of Academy Press CA publishing, as the new host of this much missed session.
Details
Intensive Writing Workshop
For more than two years, IWOSC has held an Intensive Writing Workshop with Oliver Mayer, Ph.D., associate professor of Dramatic Writing at USC.
While Mayer develops two theater projects this winter, he leaves the group in the capable hands of co-moderator Alice Campbell Romano.
Mayer plans to resume his role as moderator for the workshop in the spring.
The workshop meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Westwood.
Read more about it.
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IWOSC-Related Events
Be part of a new IWOSC radio show
Here's a tremendous opportunity for IWOSC members to promote themselves with 5 to 6 minute taped interviews on our new, one-hour weekly radio show in interview format, produced by Big Media Broadcasting Company (BMBC) in Studio City. The interviews are to great promotional tools that can be accessed on demand 24/7 on BigMediaUSA.com and may also be downloaded and placed on your 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
- One small digital head shot to be used for the web page advertising the shows.
- A brief list of questions for the interviewers to ask you (interviewers may digress from the question list).
- A 50-word bio.
When a taping is scheduled, bring the book that is being promoted. Writers will be contacted to arrange tapings based on availability. This is a great chance to strut your stuff, so don't miss out.
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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News & Reminders!
IWOSC's Online Community
Join us in our Yahoo! Group and access the message board, calendar, links library and more. You'll have to register if you're not already a Yahoo! member.
IWOSC Events Mailing List
To get on the mailing list for all IWOSC events,
Tips On Tape
Couldn't attend an event? Be there with an audio cassette recording of it! View our list of available events and purchase your tape today!
Easy Payment via Paypal
You can make reservations for selected seminars, pay for your membership, and more at Paypal. Make payment to payiwosc(atsymbol)iwosc.org.
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