Napa Valley Writers

Napa Valley Writers A branch of the California Writers Club, a nonprofit professional organization open to writers in eve

We are branch of California Writers Clubs, a nonprofit professional organization open to writers in every genre and at every level of experience, from novice to notable. Our purpose is to promote fellowship and to provide practical information that supports all members in achieving their publishing goals.

June 14, 10 a.m., 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa: Every writer's chance to define yourself and attract buyers!
05/23/2025

June 14, 10 a.m., 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa: Every writer's chance to define yourself and attract buyers!

Self-Publishing 101 with Ruth SchwartzOur May 10 meeting is a "must" for anyone considering self-publishing or strugglin...
04/25/2025

Self-Publishing 101 with Ruth Schwartz

Our May 10 meeting is a "must" for anyone considering self-publishing or struggling with all that is entailed.

Ruth will present a concise and powerful overview of the self-publishing process. Whether you’re a first-time author or looking to refine your self-publishing skills, this session will arm you with essential knowledge and actionable steps to kick-start your self-publishing journey.
• Introduction to Self-Publishing: Key differences between traditional publishing, hybrid publishing, and self-publishing; Overview of the self-publishing industry and its evolution
• Essential Steps Overview: A high-level walkthrough of the self-publishing process
• Choosing Your Platform: Introduction to major self-publishing platforms
• Marketing Basics: Overview of categories, keywords, and metadata

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists, 1625 Salvador Ave., Napa.

Don't miss this timely and thought-provoking presentation by Anne Matlack Evans, on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m.!
02/21/2025

Don't miss this timely and thought-provoking presentation by Anne Matlack Evans, on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m.!

A bounty of writing riches! Open mic at the Napa Library, on January 30 at 6 pm. Don't miss this chance to share your wo...
01/19/2025

A bounty of writing riches! Open mic at the Napa Library, on January 30 at 6 pm. Don't miss this chance to share your work!

Join us on Saturday, February 8, at 10 am, for a very timely discussion of the state of journalism, and the future for w...
01/19/2025

Join us on Saturday, February 8, at 10 am, for a very timely discussion of the state of journalism, and the future for writers of both fiction and non-fiction. Sasha Paulsen, a 25-year veteran of journalism as well as a novelist, will present Writers and the News. Not to be missed!

CHANGE OF VENUE!! The meeting on Saturday at 10 am will be just down the street from our usual spot. New location: Coven...
01/10/2025

CHANGE OF VENUE!! The meeting on Saturday at 10 am will be just down the street from our usual spot. New location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1226 Salvador Avenue in Napa. Just a couple of blocks further down Salvador, on the other side of the street. Same great meeting coming up!! See you there.

Happy Holidays! Here's a nice present for all writers: check out the program by Judy Baker, coming January 11, 2025 from...
12/17/2024

Happy Holidays! Here's a nice present for all writers: check out the program by Judy Baker, coming January 11, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon. Not to be missed!

Love to travel? Love to write? Join us for Will Butler's discussion of how to do both. And wow, does this guy do both! N...
10/30/2024

Love to travel? Love to write? Join us for Will Butler's discussion of how to do both. And wow, does this guy do both! November 13, at 7. Be there!

An embarrassment of riches! Not one, but two terrific events are coming up this month, after our monthly meeting (don't ...
10/04/2024

An embarrassment of riches! Not one, but two terrific events are coming up this month, after our monthly meeting (don't miss that! Short stories!) On Wednesday, October 16, our own president Amber Starfire will be hosting the open mic at the Napa Library. Come share your work!
And then, to put all those skills we gathered from all the presentations this year, come hear about NaNoWriMo on October 29, at noon. (That's a registered event, so sign up now!)

Short stories? Yes, please! Don't miss a chance to hear Roger Lubeck, at our next meeting, October 9, at 7 pm! Open to t...
09/27/2024

Short stories? Yes, please! Don't miss a chance to hear Roger Lubeck, at our next meeting, October 9, at 7 pm! Open to the public, too.

Don't forget to sign up for this amazing workshop. It's such a treat to get this level of instruction!
09/14/2024

Don't forget to sign up for this amazing workshop. It's such a treat to get this level of instruction!

Coming at the end of September, Napa Valley Writers are offering a stellar workshop featuring Linda Joy Myers. Sign up e...
08/24/2024

Coming at the end of September, Napa Valley Writers are offering a stellar workshop featuring Linda Joy Myers. Sign up early as spaces are limited for this truly unique workshop.

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