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ANNOUNCEMENT:

The Magical Scene Trifecta
and Other Strategies for Writing Scenes
with Author Jennifer Caloyeras

To Register for this Workshop, click here: The Magical Scene Trifecta
and Other Strategies for Writing Scenes

In this workshop we will look at how a combination of character, plot and theme development works to create a magical scene trifecta that will strengthen the core of any novel.

NOTE: This workshop will be hosted over Zoom. Attendees will receive the link once they register for this event.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

JENNIFER CALOYERAS is a novelist and short fiction writer living in Los Angeles. Her debut short fiction collection, Unruly Creatures (October 2017), was published by West Virginia University Press. She is the author of two young adult novels, most recently Strays (2015). Her short stories have appeared in Monday Night Literary, Wilde Magazine, Storm Cellar, Booth and other literary journals. In

2016, Jennifer served as the writer-in- residence at the Annenberg Community Beach House.

Jennifer currently teaches Short Fiction and Writing the Young Adult Novel at UCLA Writer's Extension Program. She holds a BA In English from the University of California at Santa Cruz, a MA in English Literature from California State University Los Angeles and a MFA in creative writing through the University of British Columbia.

To Register for this Workshop, click here: The Magical Scene Trifecta
and Other Strategies for Writing Scenes

Whether you seek a community of like-minded authors, dream of becoming a published author, or simply want to pursue and explore your writing hobby, joining a writing group like the Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles will help you.

CBW–LA offers critique groups and sessions, writing workshops, guest lectures, write-ins at local coffee shops, networking, writing support, and even publishing opportunities for our members and guests. Every month, there's something interesting on our calendar!

Once you've had a look around, be sure to check out OUR NEWSLETTER at medium.com for thoughts on writing.

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HISTORY

Although the group's main focus is on writing for children, we welcome writers of all kinds, as well as those who love to read children's books.

Founded in 2010, we branched out to start publishing our members in 2013 through our annual Story Sprouts Writing Day Workshop. We have two Writing Resources and Anthologies under our belt: Story Sprouts and Story Sprouts: Voice as well as a collaborative Middle Grade novel called Kayla Wayman, Teen Time Traveler: Lost in the Stream.

Story Sprouts: Setting and Story Sprouts: Conflict are currently in development, as well as a yet-unnamed Middle Grade collaborative novel about a boy who gets sucked into his video game. Look for those soon.

We encourage you to attend the annual workshop and buy a copy of the previous Story Sprouts; they make an excellent writing resource, brimming with high quality poetry, short fiction and nonfiction by our Story Sprouts authors.

MISSION AND PURPOSE

Our workshops provide tips and lessons on the craft and business of writing. You'll learn how to create characters so real, they practically jump off the page, weave storylines to make an interesting plot, revise and edit your manuscript, write and submit query letters to agents and editors, and how the publishing industry works.

You can get helpful feedback on your manuscript through our critique sessions, and our creative writing sessions help in sparking the next great idea, or simply help you improve your writing skills so you can find your voice and style.

MEMBERSHIP AND EVENTS

Events are open to members and non-members alike. Members get great discounts on our workshops and free access to our critique sessions. Be sure to RSVP to reserve your space at any event. We offer many takeaways and have limited space, so we want to make sure you get the most out of your experience.