THE LITERARY REVIEW IS ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
The California Writers Club Literary Review is an annual print publication that features writing from members of all twenty-two branches. Submissions are accepted in the categories of fiction, memoir, essay, and poetry. Publication is competitive. Although the name “literary” is in its name, the Review encourages well-written genre fiction such as mystery, fantasy, and romance. In short, it is looking to publish the best writing from CWC members.
Submissions are accepted between September 1, 2018 and November 20, 2018.
Full information on how to submit, and a FAQ giving more details about the process is at http://calwriters.org/
The California Writers Club Literary Review is an annual print publication that features writing from members of all twenty-two branches. Submissions are accepted in the categories of fiction, memoir, essay, and poetry. Publication is competitive. Although the name “literary” is in its name, the Review encourages well-written genre fiction such as mystery, fantasy, and romance. In short, it is looking to publish the best writing from CWC members.
Submissions are accepted between September 1, 2018 and November 20, 2018.
Full information on how to submit, and a FAQ giving more details about the process is at http://calwriters.org/
MENDOCINO HOTEL
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MAXINE SCHUR "Crafting Your Travel Essay-A Suitcase Full of Good Tips" Thursday, November 15th, 6:00 p.m. About the author Maxine's talk will cover:
Meet & Greet Maxine Schur
Gallery Bookshop on Friday, 11/16 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Friday, November 30th, 6:30 p.m.
"Fire and Rain: Ecopoetry of California, edited by Lucille Lang Day and Ruth Nolan, is not only a beautiful and thorough anthology, but an homage to California, its varieties of landscapes, and the amazing poetry it has evoked. Like no other collection in its focus, it presents for the reader experiences of life and personal perspectives on the region while also providing an invaluable resource for teachers of creative writing and literature and the ecology, habitats, and species of the state."—Pattiann Rogers, recipient of the John Burroughs Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Nature Poetry 
INSPIRING THE NEXT GENERATION OF AUTHORS
Ginny is excited to establish a fund at the Community Foundation that allows her to support local writers now as well as in the future. “With my inheritance, I wanted to filter money back into the local writers’ community and the Community Foundation had the best system to do that. The fund I set up will support the Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference and provide an ongoing scholarship in Middle Grade or Young Adult fiction or nonfiction. Scholarships are the way we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to attend the conference, especially those who continue to write in spite of obstacles in their lives. I like knowing my money will help these future writers pursue the career path that has brought me so much satisfaction.”
If you would like to donate to Ginny’s fund, click here. To discuss establishing a designated fund to benefit a particular charitable organization, contact Megan Barber Allende at (707) 468-9882 or [email protected]. SPIRIT SPEAKS - WRITING GROUP
Offered by WMC member Marylyn Motherbear Scott, at Isis Oasis Retreat Center in Geyserville, CA. On the second Tuesday of every month, Spirit Speaks is for the scribe and intrepid traveler into realms of reflection, practice and Making It So. Share your poetry and prose—all genres, all levels. Sessions include reading your work, and feedback / critique of what inspires, blocks, and supports your writing. Writers and inspirational teachers may be occasionally invited. Isis Oasis offers food, lodging, pool, hot tub, and more. 20889 Geyserville Ave, Geyserville, CA 95441 (707) 857-4747 MEMBER NEWS
Writing newly published, receives a nomination or award, or other notable exposure? Please send a short announcement to writersmendocinocoast@gmail.com
PROSE BY WMC MEMBERS IN THIS ISSUE
"128" Catherine Marshal "Two Stories" Charlie Furey "Into the Light" Priscilla Comen FORT BRAGG LIBRARY
POETRY WRITING WORKSHOPS AND MONTHLY POETRY OPEN MIC The workshops include samples of the various styles and techniques of poetry writing, displays of published works, in-session writing exercises along with readings and discussions of individual works produced during the workshops. On the second Friday of the month, 2-3:30 pm, find your hidden poet within! Workshops are free. All ages are welcome. Visit the library site for more. MONTHLY POETRY OPEN MIC Drop in on the first Thursday at 6:00 p.m. All ages, read original poetry or another's work you are moved to share. |
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.
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 website: https://calwriters.org/ CWC Northern Branches: http://cwcnorcalwriters.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
To [email protected] send your email address and your name, please. MEMBERSHIP
NEW MEMBERS $65 includes $20 initiation fee. More information on the website's Membership page. YEARLY RENEWAL is $45. 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 2019 Anthology Night Waves -The Literary Review is published by our parent, California Writers Club. More info at www.calwriters.org -The yearly collaboration, Ekphrasis, with the Artists Coop of Mendocino SPONSORED MEMBERSHIPS
Financial aid is available for membership [email protected] 
COVER FOR THE 2018 ANTHOLOGY - Many thanks to BOB RHOADES for allowing us to use images of his paper mache creations
Drop in to the library site for the list of recently added books and reviews by CWC member Priscilla Comen.
Click on image to go to flip-page view of all pages Winter 2018 v4#3
ROLLING RECAP OF MONTHLY MEETINGS
See Archives tab above for details
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Welcome to opportunities to publish your writing, whether or not you live on the Mendocino Coast.
