February Book Club Pick: House of Sticks This beautifully written "masterclass in memoir" (Elle) recounts a young girl's journey from war-torn Vietnam to Queens, New York, "showcas the tremendous power we have to alter the fates of others, step into their lives and shift the odds in favor of greater opportunity" (Star Tribune, Minneapolis). Ly […]
Join us at our March 5th meeting for a presentation on Social Media for Writers with Caroline Gilman. Everything writers need to know about Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Tips galore for networking with fellow writers and how to promote your own work on your social channels! Zoom invite: Topic: SDMWA March Meeting for Members Time: […]
Food Writing in Memoir and Social Justice Khabaar is a food memoir and personal narrative that braids the global journeys of South Asian food through immigration, migration, and indenture. Focusing on chefs, home cooks, and food stall owners, the book questions what it means to belong and what does belonging in a new place look like […]
Introduction to Hybrid Publishing – Get Your Story Out! Holly Kammier, Co-Founder of Acorn Publishing, will discuss the pros and cons of your 5 main publishing options today: Traditional Publishing Small Publishers Self-Publishing Vanity Press Hybrid Publishing About the Author Holly Kammier is co-founder of Acorn Publishing, a highly selective hybrid publishing imprint to a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]