A blog post by Arlene Miller, The Grammar Diva — As a copyeditor and grammarian, I sometimes find myself having to defend my position on a point of grammar or punctuation. For example, someone will ask me why I took out the comma … [Read more...]
‘Setting That Works’ on November 11 at Book Passage
How Memorable Setting Can Advance Plot, Reveal Character, and Echo Theme On November 11 at 2 pm, I’ll be leading a workshop on setting at the California Writers Club Marin monthly meeting at Book Passage. The best and most memorable setting is … [Read more...]
Editor David Colin Carr Hosts “Craft of Writing” Conversations Thursdays at Larkspur Landing
Starting this week, I will be adding Craft of Writing conversations at 2:00 every Thursday, following David Kudler’s self-publishing open question period at Wise & Son or Starbucks (Larkspur Landing). Bring questions about structure, … [Read more...]
Marin Writers Conference Features David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz on Self-Publishing
California Writers Club–Marin Branch is hosting Marin Writers Conference 2018 on April 22, featuring BAIPA stalwarts David Kudler and Ruth Schwartz discussing The Promise (and Peril) of Self-Publishing. The conference also features a keynote by … [Read more...]
Gordon Burgett to Present ‘Creating Travel Articles That Sell’ March 3 in Santa Rosa
Gordon Burgett will present Creating Travel Articles That Sell on Saturday, March 3, 1 to 5 p.m. at 1597 Emeritus Hall, Santa Rosa Junior College. Travel writing is an ideal way to see the world, consistently get in print for pay, create a solid … [Read more...]
2018 Redwood Writers Pen to Published Conference — April 21, 2018
It is time to sign up and save for the 2018 Redwood Writers Pen to Published Conference. Join us on Saturday, April 21 at the Finley Community Center in Santa Rosa. The conference includes keynotes with TV Writer/Producer Ellen Sandler, who … [Read more...]
BAIPA Author John Byrne Barry Presents ‘When Plots Collide’ at Book Passage October 22
At the October 22 meeting of the California Writers Club–Marin, John Byrne Barry, winner of the 2015 BAIPA Best Book Award, will be presenting "When Plots Collide — Create Suspenseful Page-Turners by Weaving Multiple Storylines." We often think of … [Read more...]
Get more clarity and focus with your writing
I strongly recommend you check out this special Workshop for Authors that BAIPA member Deborah Myers has put together. I can personally recommend her as a Certified Accupressurist and Jim Shin Jyutsu practitioner. Her expertise has helped me feel … [Read more...]
Maetreyii Ma Launches New Book
Dear Friends Please join us next Saturday, December 10, at a Christmas Party to celebrate the book launch for my new book: Living Love: The Yoga of Yama and Niyama The party will include: Sattvic Vegetarian Potluck * Kirtan * Secret Santa … [Read more...]
Patricia Dines Offers Holiday Discounts on Her Book
My Goddess books and art greeting cards are starting to roll out into stores! Plus, I was delighted to participate in the World Goddess Day event at Sebastopol's Milk & Honey on Sept. 4. I'm offering holiday and quantity discounts on the … [Read more...]