Week of Events
Six Month Short Story Intensive
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 experience writing stories and familiarity with the elements of literary short fiction including scene, character, conflict, place, and revision. We will study individual stories by […]
Yallwest Santa Monica Book Festival
Over 113 authors including New York Times Bestsellers along with local and acclaimed young adult and middle grade writers, plus notable Hollywood directors and creators. 2 days of panels, book signings, food trucks, bad jokes, rock 'n' roll, killer photo ops & general geeky debauchery
The Break with Kaveh Akbar
The Break with Kaveh Akbar
In partnership with Alano Club of Portland, “The Break is a monthly virtual gathering of writers and artists lead by Kaveh Akbar, celebrating amongness, collaboration, and interdisciplinary creative experimentation. Though many of the activities and discussions orbit or are inflected by recovery themes (Akbar has been in active recovery for eight years), participants are not required […]
Young Bloomsbury: The Generation that Redefined Love, Freedom, and Self-Expression in 1920s England
Young Bloomsbury: The Generation that Redefined Love, Freedom, and Self-Expression in 1920s England
with author Nino Strachey in Conversation with SFSU Professor Loretta Stec An “illuminating” (Daily Mail, London) exploration of the second generation of the iconic Bloomsbury Group, who inspired their elders to new heights of creativity and passion while also pushing the boundaries of sexual freedom and gender norms in 1920s England.This event will be held […]
Virtual Pitch-O-Rama 2023
Virtual Pitch-O-Rama 2023
After our amazing session last year, we are happy to announce that we will be hosting the next Pitch-O-Rama as a virtual event on April 29th, 2023, where writers will be given the opportunity to pitch their works to agents and editors for publication. Everyone is welcome to participate! Register to pitch your book idea […]
All-Ages Adventures: The Wonderful New Worlds of Graphic Novels
All-Ages Adventures: The Wonderful New Worlds of Graphic Novels
Bay Area artists and writers are literally changing the landscape of print and online “kids’” graphic novels and comics by creating worlds, characters, and narratives that are visually stunning, compassionate and unique. Join a panel discussion with Susan Beneville, co-creator of Awake and Nix, Emily Martin, co-creator of Princeless, Alex De Luca, creator of Dragon Whisperer, Samuel Sattin, creator of Clint and Bezkamp, Melissa Pagliuca, Above the Clouds and Monster […]