Editor Larry Edwards will present “The Do’s & Don’ts of Memoir Writing” at the San Diego Memoir Writers Association meeting on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. Drawing on his years of experience as an editor and author, Edwards will discuss “telling a story,” writing style, narrative voice, content, and structure, among other topics as it applies […]
Powerful Author Websites: An author website is the cornerstone of a complete digital marketing campaign. Further, a targeted, well-branded site is critical for building a loyal fanbase, gaining online visibility, and establishing authority. For indie publishers and their authors, this class led by Jeniffer Thompson, includes: a checklist of everything an author website needs (and […]
In lieu of a November meeting, we are asking members to come join us at the Shaking The Tree Vol 2 book launch. Where: Coronado Public Library, Winn Room When: Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM What: A true celebration complete with Live Latin Jazz Band, Brunch Munchies, Book Signings, Readings and Networking opportunities. […]
To memoir or not to memoir? That was the question. Best-selling author R. D. Kardon will discuss why she chose to integrate her actual experiences as a professional pilot into her debut novel, Flygirl. Will she ever tell the full true story? Find out. Talk begins: 3pm Book sales and signing: 4 - 4:30pm […]
Join the San Diego Memoir Writers Association for a FREE vision board class on Saturday, Jan 11, 2020 at 2:30pm. We will supply the abundance meditations, boards, scissors and glue. You bring the magazines. Let’s dream up your perfect creative year together as a community!
We’ve all heard about the importance of building a writing platform, but the thought of trying to do that on top of writing a book is overwhelming for many nonfiction writers. Literary agents and publishers want to know that nonfiction writers have an established audience. What many writers don’t realize is that they can begin […]
Did you know that now is a perfect time to create your audiobook, and that there are THOUSANDS of people waiting to read it? Plus, getting it out to market has never been more accessible! But where do you start? How does it work? What do you look for in a narrator? We'll address all these […]
Click here to make a donation. Amy Wallen is the author of bestselling novel MoonPies & Moviestars and the memoir When We Were Ghouls: A Memoir of Ghost Stories. She is currently working with editors in New York on a book proposal titled How to Write a Novel in Twenty Pies: Sweet & Savory Secrets […]
Event: FREE SDMWA Lunch & Learn with Editor Tracy Jones Topic: Tips and Techniques When Editing Your Own Writing Time: May 20, 2020, 12:00 PM to 1 PM PST Link to Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7326499549 To call in: (669) 900 6833 Meeting ID: 732 649 9549
Please join us for SDMWA business, fun (another raffle), and an educational and important presentation. This meeting is Free. There will not be a regular $5 charge for the meeting, but your community of SDMWA will benefit from any donation you would like to give. ZOOM Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7326499549 Tracy Jones will be moderating an Editors Panel. Learn why […]