Events

Ray Bradbury said, “You must stay drunk on writing, so reality doesn’t destroy you.” Jill Badonsky agrees and explains how creativity's altered state keeps us buoyed even when harsh reality […]

Grab a pen and join us for this lively class, peppered with ideas and stories to inspire and empower writers of all types. We’ll start by checking out today’s book […]

Free workshop on how to write a winning memoir showcase piece: June 17 @ 5:30 pm (PT) on Zoom.  

Mapping Memory: Top 3 Travel Writing Tips That Elevate Your Memoir: How techniques from great travel writing—scene-building, sensory immersion, and emotional resonance—can make your memoir more vivid, layered, and unforgettable. About […]

Lisa Cheek talks about her debut memoir and (sort of) Cinderella story about a woman who'd been told she was "too old" to create magic. About Lisa Cheek: After twenty-five […]

Welcome to Festival U – SDWF Day Of Online Learning for Writers! Join us for a day filled with insightful workshops and engaging discussions tailored for writers of all levels. […]

Join acclaimed writer, teacher, and therapist Marni Freedman, a member of our 2026 Conference faculty, for a 5-week online course inspired by her upcoming Hay House book, Artistic Badassery: How […]

Memoir writing comes alive when we drop into raw, unfiltered truth — the kind that moves both writer and reader to tears, laughter, and recognition. But one of the hardest […]

Save the date: The 11th Annual Memoir Showcase theatrical performance will be at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 14, at the David & Dorothea Garfield Theatre in UTC. The International […]

Matthew J. Pallamary is an award-winning author, editor, and shamanic explorer whose works have been translated into six languages. His historical novel Land Without Evil won a San Diego Book […]