Laura Engel Talks About Her Debut Memoir, You’ll Forget This Ever Happened

Join us June 4th when guest speaker Laura Engel talks about her debut memoir, You’ll Forget This Ever Happened – Secrets, Shame, and Adoption in the 1960s You Got This!  Laura walks us through the ups and downs of writing her book about secrets, trauma, and incredible joy.  As she takes us along on her writing, editing, and publishing journey we will learn […]

Memoir, Mentors, and Mimosas Fundraiser

San Diego Writers, Ink 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. #202-204, San Diego, CA, United States

Join us June 12th at San Diego Writers, Ink for an in-person fundraiser event. Bring your questions! Cost: $75- General Admission $100- Right to sell books at the event Tickets are tax-deductible Purchase your Tickets Today: Admission Levels General Admission $75.00 USD Option to sell books $100.00 USD Star Donor $500.00 USD Angel Donor $1,000.00 […]

How to Write a Winning Memoir Showcase Piece

Free online workshop on zoom. Register Here Here is the zoom Info: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88397281090?pwd=NWs0V1RITURZS1A0ZTdTNzRoQ21Bdz09 Meeting ID: 883 9728 1090 Passcode: 655040

Vulnerable and Brave with Dr. Michelle Zive

Are you ready for an interactive writing workshop that will help you to disrupt the stories you’ve been told and get empowered to express long buried parts of your authentic self? How to participate? Bring a photo - or an image from the internet to the session that says something about your vulnerability or bravery. […]

August Meeting- Local Author Spotlight

Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA

Our August monthly meeting will be an in-person meeting at the Coronado Library Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Winn Room.  We would love to see you there! Featured AuthorsAnastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction performer. She lives in San Diego, CA, where she serves as […]

September Meeting — Editor’s Panel

Ask an Editor! Do you know the difference between a copy editor and a content editor? Do you know what editor to use at the beginning, middle, and end of your writing journey? Bring all your editing questions to the International Memoir Writers Association's September meeting!Saturday, September 3 at 2:30 p.m. on Zoom and Facebook […]

November Meeting – Wisdom and the Writing Life

Wisdom and the Writing Life (and Pie) Perseverance, inspiration, revising, completion, publishing! Join novelist and memoirist extraordinaire Amy Wallen as she shares insights from her brand new, delicious book, "How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies." November 5, 2022 – 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85745612250?pwd=d2RuSkMwclp6MkhFSGozOWxDYWo0dz09 Meeting ID: 857 4561 2250 Passcode: […]

Awakening the Creative Spirit with Marni Freedman and Tracy Jones

 Join Marni and Tracy for a hands-on workshop that will cover how to tackle the 4 myths that may be holding you back creatively, the laws of the creative source that may help you to break free from self-sabotage, and ideas to awaken your most creative year yet.  

STT4 Shaking the Tree Launch at Warwick’s IN PERSON

Warwick's Bookstore 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla, CA, United States

For Tickets: https://www.warwicks.com/event/shaking-the-tree-2023 The official launch for Shaking the Tree Four! We will have readings and giveaways as we kick off the official book tour! Readers: Jen Laffler “Big Apple, Big Cherry, Big Smoke,” Lindsey Salatka – “I am Ajumma,” Kenny Sucher – “Strength Training” Kathleen McCabe – “Thirty Bucks,” Chili Cilch – “Did That […]

Writing Fearlessly with Jesse Leon ONLINE (members)

ZOOM Online CA, United States

Jesse Leon, SDWF memoirist of the year, will do a short reading from his stellar memoir, I’m Not Broken and then discuss the path he took to write it all down fearlessly. ABOUT I’M NOT BROKEN In this unflinching and inspiring memoir, Jesse Leon tells an extraordinary story of resilience and survival, shining a light […]