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  • Six Month Short Story Intensive

    Zoom CA, United States

    with Margaret Malone This class is for experienced writers who are dedicated to starting the first draft of a story collection over the course of six months. Participants should have […]

    $1100

  • Six Month Screenwriting Intensive

    Zoom CA, United States

    with James Napoli The art and craft of writing for the screen is a skill that all authors would do well to have in their creative arsenals. On one level, […]

    $1100

  • Writing the Autofiction Novella: 12-week intensive

    Zoom CA, United States

    with Frances Badalamenti Autofiction is a unique genre (or non-genre) that combines the autobiographical with the fictional. In this course, we will take a close look at the craft of […]

    $595

  • OBA Finalists Reading: General Nonfiction

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Join us for an evening with the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Frances Fuller Victor Award for General Nonfiction. Readings will be followed by an audience Q&A. This […]

    Free

  • Once Upon a Tome: The Misadventures of a Rare Bookseller

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    Zoom CA, United States

    with author Oliver Darkshire in conversation with Mechanics' Institute Events Assistant Pam Troy The histories and mysteries of one of the worlds oldest bookstores, in London, are revealed by author, […]

  • OBA Finalists Reading: Creative Nonfiction

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Join us for an evening with the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Sarah Winnemucca Award for Creative Nonfiction. Readings will be followed by an audience Q&A.

    Free

  • Black Writers on Tour

    Carson Community Center 801 E Carson Street, Carson, CA, United States

    Black writers on tour promotes literacy awareness, gives exposure to African-American authors and writers, and motivates and develops aspiring new writers and authors. The event also showcases Black Businesses by […]

  • Children’s Storytime with OBA Finalists

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Join us for storytime with the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Eloise Jarvis McGraw Award for Children's Literature. This is a virtual event.

    Free

  • OBA Finalists Reading Young Adult Literature

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Join us for a reading featuring the 2023 Oregon Book Award finalists for the Leslie Bradshaw Award for Young Adult Literature. This is a virtual event.

    Free

  • The U.S. Constitution and the Mystery Novel, by Micheal O’Connor

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    Zoom CA, United States

    Though not everyone realizes it, the U.S. Constitution can have serious repercussions on a mystery novel. Search warrant requirements, Miranda warnings, and prohibitions against rubber hoses are just a few […]

  • The Epicenter: Taleen Voskuni with Jen Siraganian

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    Hotel Emblem 562 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Litquake's Epicenter is excited to launch our Spring 2023 season, with Sorry, Bro, the debut novel by Bay Area author Taleen Voskuni. This vibrant and heartfelt queer rom-com, set amidst the […]