No man is an island, and no writer should go it alone. Joining a writing community, such as a writer’s workshop, critique group, or co-working space, can not only offer inspiration and companionship, but also ongoing feedback from other writers who can improve your craft. We’ve gathered leaders from Bay Area Queer Writers Association (BAQWA), Left […]
ABM is delighted to have Mexican bookbinder and teacher Dulce Maria Luna, offer this four-hour workshop for adults 18 and up. Students will learn about the elements that make up a book, and the materials and tools used in its construction and care. Bookbinding is a traditional craft that is still practiced today. In this […]
Do you ever wish you’d have a full day to devote to your writing? Or a full week? Or a full month? That’s the gift of the writing residency. You don’t have to be a published, prize-winning author to book a residency, work on your craft, and meet fellow authors. This panel features authors who’ve […]
Are you an Editor of Color? Would you like to meet up with your fellow Editors of Color in a welcoming, intimate, online setting? Jesi Vega, recent president of the Northwest Editors Guild and a Puerto Rican Jew from the Bronx, hosts a monthly Zoom coffee hour for editors who identify as Black, Indigenous, or Person of […]
The Splendid Disarray of Beauty (2023) tells two intertwined stories, one of love, the other of art. In 1910, the San Franciscans Frank Ingerson and George Dennison became permanently paired in life and love. Known among their friends and in their community as the Boys, they remained in a de facto common law marriage for […]
Off the Page Staged readings that are the first step in Word for Word’s production process—taking a short story from the page to the stage. Join us for the first of many steps in bringing stories to the stage. “The Secret Source” by Ben Okri Directed by Rotimi Agbabiaka Two young people discover that the […]
Join us as we talk about AI morality & legality with PubWest general counsel Ryan T. Shaffer of Sherman & Howard L.L.C. We all have a lot to learn in that arena! PubWest roundtables are an open forum for PubWest members and guests to discuss issues in the publishing industry. Roundtables are not recorded.
L.A. Painter: The City I Know / The City I See is a full-color exploration of Karla Klarin’s abstract and modern landscapes of Los Angeles, where she was born, raised, and became one of the city’s most influential female painters. This first full monograph of her work is accompanied by ten essays that define her […]
Of all the things people in prison might be doing, chances are learning InDesign doesn't immediately come to mind. But it did for Michael Santos and, through Prison Professors the organization he founded, incarcerated individuals now have an additional, if unlikely, pathway to success. Santos is passionate about creating a supportive and rehabilitative environment within […]
If you copyedit or proofread fiction or want to learn more about doing so, join host Erin Cusick for an informal discussion about the joys and challenges associated with editing fiction. Come prepared to share insights and experiences, ask questions, or just listen to learn from others. Though the event is open to all editors, […]
If you copyedit or proofread fiction or want to learn more about doing so, join host Erin Cusick for an informal discussion about the joys and challenges associated with editing fiction. Come prepared to share insights and experiences, ask questions, or just listen to learn from others. Though the event is open to all editors, […]
Come join Monotype at their signature event, Brand Talks, happening June 15th at the Exploratorium. Join monotype and fellow creatives for an evening of engaging, short talks from standout thinkers in the design, marketing and branding space, including a keynote by Canva, and brand story by COLLINS agency. Enjoy a drink, food, and great conversation […]