Walking Meditation and Picnic at the Beach

Mark your calendars for the August IMWA monthly meeting. We’re gathering as a community for a walking meditation with our very own Marni Freedman and Anastasia Zadeik, followed by a picnic! It’s on Saturday, August 5 at Parque Mission Bay (Crown Point Beach) at 2:30 p.m. We hope to see you in-person soon!

Filming Your Life Story with documentarian Carlos de los Rios

ZOOM Online CA, United States

Join Carlos as he will walk you through the following topics: What is a filmed life story? What is a bio-pic documentary? What is a book trailer for a memoir? What are the benefits of doing an oral/filmed history (on top of or instead of a written history)? What does it mean to leave a […]

Festival U

A full day of writing workshops including: Session 1 (10 am to 11 am PT) Books that Change the World – How Authors with a Cause Can Impact Us All with Winnie Li and Valena Beety. Moderated by Anastasia Zadeik Session 2  (11 am – 12 pm PT) On Memory and Metaphor – Bringing the […]

Website Wow – The Importance of Having an Author Website

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An author’s website is the most important element of a successful book marketing plan. A powerful website tells your story, builds a loyal following, and sells books! In this class, internet marketing strategist and author branding consultant Jeniffer Thompson teaches the importance of your brand story—the ultimate tool to connect with your audience and convert […]

Neal Allen and Anne Lamont discussing Better Days with Marni Freedman

Warwick’s, in partnership with the San Diego Writers Festival and the Coronado Public Library Presents Neal Allen and Anne Lamott with Marni Freedman  BETTER DAYS TAME YOUR INNER CRITIC Ticket sales are limited! Reserve your seat today! GET TICKETS In this life-changing book, writer and spiritual coach, Neal Allen, teaches us a stunning new method for […]

9th Annual San Diego Memoir Showcase

The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay Ave., La Jolla, United States

Save the date for the 9th Annual MEMOIR SHOWCASE Funny, Not Funny Thursday, December 14 7 PM The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center 7600 Fay Avenue La Jolla, CA 92037 Get Tickets  

January Member Meeting: Vision Boards

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We will gather virtually as a community on Saturday, January 6, at 2:30 p.m. PT on Zoom for a day of vision board making, rejuvenation, and Inspiration!   We are going to be working on vision boards for 2024. So gather up some magazines or print out inspiring photos and words of encouragement. As we all […]

Shaking the Tree Volume 5 Launch

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

Join us at Warwick’s to celebrate the launch of Shaking the Tree Volume 5 — But I’m Still Here.

An afternoon with memoirist Jennifer Silva Redmond

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Join us for our February member meeting, an afternoon with memoirist Jennifer Silva Redmond, author of Honeymoon by the Sea. Jennifer will discuss the craft of writing memoir and will her per publishing experience.