Special New Year Event!
The Writers Grotto is a creative community of writers and artists based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
JD Beltran, Xandra Castleton, and Po Bronson from the
San Francisco Writers Grotto
January 16th, 3:00 p.m.
"642 Things to Write About — How the Writers Grotto Created this Magical Book of Prompts in 24 Hours"
The story of the how the book started, as well as the experiences of the Grotto writers who wrote the prompts. They'll also talk about how prompts such as those in the 642 books can jump start the creative writing process.
Link to speakers' profiles.
This presentation honors Doug Fortier: past president, state board rep, webmaster, newsletter editor, unofficial greeter of new members, email responder, and tech help for members with Zoom, websites, and self publishing. 642 Stories to Write is Doug’s current source for writing short stories. Three of the book’s accomplished authors generously agreed to help us celebrate him, their biggest fan. Thanks to them, and to Doug for all he’s done.
NO NEED TO REGISTER FOR THIS ZOOM EVENT
The link to enter the meeting will be sent via email on Jan. 9th and again on Jan. 16th. The public is welcome to send an email to [email protected] to request the Zoom link.
At the close of the presentation, the Zoom session will remain open half an hour for chatting.
The link to enter the meeting will be sent via email on Jan. 9th and again on Jan. 16th. The public is welcome to send an email to [email protected] to request the Zoom link.
At the close of the presentation, the Zoom session will remain open half an hour for chatting.
Jody Gehrman Feb. 20th at 3:00 p.m.
Playwriting Techniques That Will Rev Up Your Fiction
Description: Have you heard of Chekov's gun, but aren't sure how it can help you? Does your dialogue sometimes go nowhere or lack nuance? Here's your chance to learn some of the key principles playwrights have employed for thousands of years and use them to rev up your fiction. Join playwright, novelist, and college professor Jody Gehrman as we explore some of the most useful tools in the playwright's arsenal and discuss how to apply them to your novel or short story.
Bio: Jody Gehrman has authored thirteen published novels and numerous plays for stage and screen. Her latest psychological suspense novel, The Summer We Buried, is forthcoming with Crooked Lane Books in March 2022. Jody’s plays have been produced or had staged readings in Ashland, New York, San Francisco, Chicago and L.A. Her play Wild Fire was performed at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival; her play Tribal Life in America won the Ebell Playwrights Prize and received a staged reading at the historic Ebell Theater in Los Angeles. She and her partner David Wolf won the New Generation Playwrights Award for their one-act, Jake Savage, Jungle P.I. She holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California and is a professor of Communications at Mendocino College in Northern California.
Bio: Jody Gehrman has authored thirteen published novels and numerous plays for stage and screen. Her latest psychological suspense novel, The Summer We Buried, is forthcoming with Crooked Lane Books in March 2022. Jody’s plays have been produced or had staged readings in Ashland, New York, San Francisco, Chicago and L.A. Her play Wild Fire was performed at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival; her play Tribal Life in America won the Ebell Playwrights Prize and received a staged reading at the historic Ebell Theater in Los Angeles. She and her partner David Wolf won the New Generation Playwrights Award for their one-act, Jake Savage, Jungle P.I. She holds a Master’s Degree in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California and is a professor of Communications at Mendocino College in Northern California.
RECORDINGS OF MONTHLY MEETINGS Go to the YouTube channel for all the videos.
HAVE A MINUTE?
See the current schedule. Mendocino Theatre Company's One-Minute Radio Theatre is a two-minute spot broadcast bi-weekly on KZYX. Collaborate by submitting an original one-minute radio play. All voices to be heard! Plays can be in English or Spanish. No fee for submission nor cash award if your play is chosen; all actors and directors give their time free of charge. Submit your one-minute play* (app. 150-170 words, for 1-3 actors) in the body of an email (no attachments) to [email protected] with the subject MTC One-Minute Play: [Title of your play]. Include your full name, contact information, and a brief, 50-word bio. You may submit as many one-minute plays as you wish, but only one submission per email, please. *Play may not contain the "seven dirty words" prohibited by the FCC. Play must be totally original and the author's work. Coming soon: Eat Your Triceratops by Holly Tannen Murder She Wrote by Phil Zwerling Listen now: I am From the Ocean by windflower Townley I Could Not Stop for Covid by Holly Tannen A Dickinson–inspired poem for these times… Something New by Philip Zwerling 
Online Poetry
Workshop for Youth Professional poets from throughout California offer creative poetry writing lessons for youth and families. Lessons are free to everyone and require no prep. This online workshop is growing and lessons will continue to be added throughout the pandemic. Click to start writing! POETRY
Virtual Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry To receive an invitation to the Zoom reading, please email blake more: [email protected]. Third Thursday Poetry Zoom is made possible by the Arena Theater and continues to be supported by Poets & Writers. POETRY
Rhythm Running River KZYX&Z public radio broadcast To listen live: https://www.kzyx.org/#stream/0 For playlists: http://www.outfarpress.com/rrr.html To receive emails from Dan Roberts with links to listen or download, contact Dan at [email protected] POETRY
Cartwheels on the Sky ~ Poets, Poems & Discovery Saturdays 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Live on KGUA FM Gualala and live streaming online KGUA.org with host blake more Show Archive: https://www.bmoreyou.net/musings/ Highlighting a new poet in conversation each week, the show offers fresh, intelligent, living poetry, and lively discussions. To be considered for future shows, contact [email protected] FORT BRAGG LIBRARY
Poetry Open Mic Open Mic on Zoom - To request a Zoom invitation, contact Dan Hess: [email protected] Or use this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9748647159 Readers should limit themselves to eight minutes, for one to four poems. For more information, contact Dan Hesse, Branch Librarian at [email protected] or 707 961-2625. And see FortBraggLibrary.org. UKIAH LIBRARY LOBA Poetry Series Open Mic on Zoom - To register and receive a Zoom link, contact Melissa Carr (she/her/they): [email protected] For more on events, see our online calendar: https://theresawhitehill.com/events/ WRITING OPPORTUNITY:
VAN DAMME STATE PARK Volunteers at the Little River Museum have collected pictures and historical accounts that augment the rich history of what ultimately became the park. Members of our branch of the California Writers Club have an opportunity to use these source materials to write a nonfiction book and other monographs. Email the [email protected] for details. 
KELLEY HOUSE CALENDAR
Call for Writers There are so many stories yet to tell, and they welcome your voice. Articles are 400 to 700 words and can be paired with photos or illustrations usually discovered in their database of 10,000 images. Call the Kelley House curator, Karen McGrath, at 707/937-5791 or email her at [email protected]. INTERESTED IN A WRITERS' GROUP / PARTNER
WMC MEMBER SALLIE REYNOLDS Read Sallie's biography on the Member Bio page. Contact her through [email protected]. M E M B E R N E W S
Writing newly published, receives a nomination or award, or other notable exposure? Please send a short announcement to writersmendocinocoast@gmail.com WMC member Susan Lundgren's latest publication: "All in a Day's Shopping." Short Takes: Secrets, Persimmon Tree, Winter 2022.
Gallery Bookshop, Westport Community Store, The Bookstore in Fort Bragg, and The Guest House Museum.
It is also available for reference and reading at Mendocino Coast Historical Society's archives in City Hall East, Fort Bragg. In the Kelley House, Mendocino, and at the Mendocino County Historical Society in the Held-Poage Memorial Home, Ukiah. 
WMC member Ron Morita’s short story “Shikata ga nai” recently appeared in the literary magazine Pleiades. This bittersweet romance between a Nisei and an Italian American takes place against the backdrop of the Japanese Evacuation. Copies are available at the Gallery Bookshop and the Mendocino Community Library.
Drop in to the library site for the list of recently added books and 228+ reviews by WMC member Priscilla Comen.
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Public Relations role is open for a member volunteer.
Contact [email protected] Do you have a topic on the craft of writing to teach at an upcoming meeting for one to one and a half hours?
Contact [email protected] Writers that would like to teach a writing class or speak about their journey to writing during retreats at The Madrone & The Brambles in Philo, contact Carrie Castro c[email protected].
The Literary Review is arriving in our mail boxes.
Consider submitting your work. See more details. Submissions accepted between Nov. 15th and Jan. 31st. 
WELCOME TO THE
CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB - FOUNDED in 1909 - The Mendocino Coast branch is proud to share in this legacy. Our intention is to expand the network and provide publishing opportunities for writers. 
MENDOCINO WRITERS MEET
ONLINE ON THE THIRD SUNDAY 3:00 Members Receive Link via Email Public May Email a Request [email protected]
Writers of the Mendocino Coast
PO Box 762 Fort Bragg, CA 95437 The CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB is a 501(c) (3) educational nonprofit dedicated to educating members and the public-at-large in the craft of writing and in the marketing of their work. California Writers Club: https://calwriters.org/ CWC Northern Branches: http://cwcnorcalwriters.org/ California Writers Club calendar for other branch's events: https://calwriters.org/events-month 
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MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS See information on the Membership page. YEARLY RENEWAL is $45. $25 for dual memberships when a member of another CWC branch. Membership includes a copy of the club's recent anthology, copies of our state organization's Literary Review magazine, space for member biographies, and opportunities to see your writing in: -The annual anthology -The Literary Review published by our parent, California Writers Club. More info at www.calwriters.org -The yearly collaboration, Ekphrasis, with the Artists' Co-op of Mendocino -The annual SmatchUp, blind matching of two writers on a theme, each writing a single page. 
WMC member Ginny Rorby's new novel is available at https://www.blackrosewriting.com/literary/likedustirise.
Available locally at Gallery Bookshop. Little House on the Prairie meets the Grapes of Wrath in this Coming of Age novel of hope & heroism, set in Texas during one of America’s worst natural disasters—the Dust Bowl. SPONSORED MEMBERSHIPS
Financial aid is available for membership [email protected] ROLLING RECAP OF MONTHLY MEETINGS
See Archives tab above for details. Recordings on YouTube.
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Welcome to opportunities to publish your writing, whether or not you live on the Mendocino Coast.
