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October 2018 |
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(Click on the name of a Mingle for details. Dates are subject to change.)
| Wednesday, October 3 Westchester Writers |
Wednesday, October 3 Westside Writers |
Saturday, October 6 West San Gabriel Valley Writers |
| Wednesday, October 10 Antelope Valley Writers & Illustrators |
Thursday, October 11 SFV-Montrose Writers & Illustrators |
Monday, October 15 Westside Illustrators |
| Monday, October 22 San Fernando Valley Writers & Illustrators |
Thursday, October 25 South Bay Writers & Illustrators |
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 3. 6:15PM – 7:45PM
WHERE:
The Westchester Loyola Village Branch Library
7114 W. Manchester Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90045
The Westchester–Loyola Village Branch Library has ample free parking in the back and on the street in front. It is also within two blocks of the Santa Monica and Los Angeles Metro bus lines.
ABOUT:
Pitch Close To Perfect: Query & Cover Letters 101
EXTRAS:
Snacks and bottled water provided.
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Renee Carter & Saundra Davis
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 3. 7:00PM – 8:45PM
WHERE:
Ocean Park Branch Library
2601 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 458-8683
Corner of Main and Ocean Park. There is some metered parking next to the Library (check the signs carefully) and on Main Street. There is also a metered lot off Neilson, just 1 block west and a long block north.
ABOUT:
Recap of last month’s topic on SMART goals, also Marketing/Business/Social Media/Self-promotion ideas and discussion.
EXTRAS:
Filtered water provided. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks.
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Laurie Young & Rebecca Light
WHEN:
Saturday, October 6. 10:15AM – 12:00PM
WHERE:
Santa Catalina Branch of the Pasadena Library
999 East Washington Boulevard
Pasadena, CA 91104
ABOUT:
Bringing Up Baby: A Talk by authors Danielle Davis and Roda Ahmed on navigating the first year after publishing.
EXTRAS:
Snacks are welcome, if we have any volunteers.
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Ronna Mandel & Kyle Herrman
WHEN:
Wednesday, October 10. 7:00PM – 8:00PM
WHERE:
Panera Bread
39403 10th St. West, Palmdale, CA 93551
ABOUT:
Board Books – These are usually one of the first types of books kids get. The covers are thick and can withstand chewing, throwing, and any other physical uses imaginable. What do publishers look for when publishing board books?
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Kay Slowey-Sly & Nancy Whitesides
WHEN:
Thursday, October 11. 6:30PM – 8:00PM
WHERE:
Once Upon a Time Bookshoppe
2207 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA 91020
(next door to Zeke’s)
Bookstore Phone: 818-248-9668
Note: If you can’t find street parking, go through the alley, by Black Cow in a big lot.
ABOUT:
NEWS FLASH! – Special Author Q&A
Thanks to a mix-up by the scheduling gods, we are fortunate to have a special Q&A with best-selling children’s book author, Angela DiTerlizzi. Once Upon a Time Bookstore scheduled a book signing with Angela on the same night as our LitMingle. The event (https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/just-add-glitter-angela-diterlizzi) begins at 7:00 pm, but the author has agreed to meet with our LitMingle from 6:30 pm. Space is limited, so please RSVP. We will begin promptly at 6:30 pm. At 7:00 pm, Minglers may stay for the bookstore’s event or join the NaNoWriMo discussion under the tent behind the store.
NaNoWriMo – Jump start your novel in November!
NaNoWriMo stands for National Novel Writing Month, which is November. If you’ve been wanting to write that chapter book, middle grade or young adult novel, here is a challenge that can help you get that first draft done in 30 days! Come and learn all about NaNoWriMo and how to prepare and participate. If you’ve done it before, come and share your experiences. If you’re a picture book or illustrator kind of person, come and learn about other challenges that will help you get your project done. Let’s get working this October and November!
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Jennifer Swain & Todd Horinouchi
WHEN:
Monday, October 15. 7:00PM – 9:00PM
WHERE:
445 15th St., Santa Monica, CA 90402
(A two story Spanish-style private home. 5 blocks north of Wilshire, between Montana & San Vicente.)
Free residential street parking.
ABOUT:
Take Advantage of Social Media Platforms!
Let’s enjoy a fun creative evening together & move forward in our common pursuit of making a contribution to the world of children’s illustration and literature!
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinator Suzy Engelman Block
WHEN:
Monday, October 22. 6:30PM – 7:50PM
WHERE:
Meeting Room of the Los Angeles Public Library – Sherman Oaks
14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
There is parking in the lot (if you can find a spot) and unrestricted (free) parking on the nearby streets.
ABOUT:
Secrets of Story Structure…
“Writing nonfiction is more like sculpture, a matter of shaping the research into the finished thing.” ― Joan Didion
We’ve explored Lisa Cron’s approach to creating a story through emotion and Blake Snyder’s approach to creating a story based on expected/reliable story beats. Then we combined the two with author K.M. Weiland’s approach to outlining.
NOW, that we have studied how to gather all the important pieces, it’s time to figure out how to put them all together. Please join us as we discuss another book by K.M. Weiland, “5 Secrets of Story Structure.” We will cover the foundational elements that will help build your idea into a stronger more amazing story.
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Karen Sampson & Victoria Van Vleet
WHEN:
Thursday, October 25. 6:30PM – 8:00PM New date and time!
WHERE:
Our meeting will be at a home in South Torrance. If interested in attending, contact Diana at dto10@yahoo.com for exact location. New location!
ABOUT:
Queries and Pitches.
EXTRAS:
Light refreshments will be provided.
RSVP:
Please click here to RSVP to Coordinators Jen Minich & Diana Otto
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