President's Message
Dear fellow writers,
I hope you had a wonderful summer and are ready for more writing, workshops, etc. On Sept. 13, at 6:30pm, we will meet as we have for the past several years, at the Community Room, Helling Library. The program is an Open Read. Plans are underway for the Writers Conference (save this date - Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018) and for the Young Writers Competition (submissions due March 1, 2018). All our regular meetings are free and open to everyone! Spread the word and come!
Sincerely,
Hock
Wednesday September 13th, 6:30pm
Open Read
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Enjoy a cool, literary afternoon with local authors on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:30pm at the Medelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way in Nevada City.
Sierra Writers’ Open Reads are intended to be a safe place for writers to experiment with their craft, share their vision and voices, in a gentle, kind, and supportive environment.
Submitted writing will be read aloud by a group member. Considerate, brief, and tactful feedback will be given.
The author must be present at the reading and may choose to identify themself after comments are given.
Fiction, Nonfiction, and Poetry Submission Guidelines:
- word limit – 750 words (2-3 pages double spaced) – use Times New Roman 12 point font or similar
- one prose piece per person, or three short poems
- the piece will be read blind–please do not include your name on the work
Please join us for this constructive and engaging process.
For more information and to learn more about Sierra Writers and its members, please visit us at sierrawriters.org.
October: Ingrid Keriotis, A Poetry Reading and Workshop
November: Kim Culbertson and the Dynamism of the Young Adult Genre
December: Betsy Fasbinder on the World of Self-Publishing and How to Build an Author Platform
Beginning in January: Meetings held at the Open Book, 671 Maltman Drive in Grass Valley; same time and day as usual
January: Mary Volmer: A Fiction Workshop
February: Alicia Frost, Crafting a Poetic Voice
March: Will Dane and the Craft of Short Story
April: Open Read
May: Poetry Out Loud: Teen Contest Winners
June: Angela Sells, A Nonfiction Workshop: Bending the "Truth" in Long Narrative
*Note: This schedule is subject to change.
September 14: Yuba Lit The Art of the Short Story at 7 p.m. at the National Hotel in Nevada City. Featuring Nevada City’s own acclaimed Josh Weil (The Age of Perpetual Light) and Louis B. Jones (Radiance, Particles and Luck), and Bay Area writer Marilyn Abildskov (The Men in My Country). As always, Yuba Lit will feature five audience flash readers. Seating is cabaret style; admission is $10, with 50% of proceeds going to PEN Center USA.
September 23: Anita Bohbot will read from and sign copies of her memoir, “Rebel: Casablanca, WWII, and Hollywood,” which documents her unconventional path to adulthood growing up as Jewish woman during World War II across Africa, Europe, and Hollywood. Copies of the book are available for review and purchase at the Open Book before and during the event.
September 29: Previous San Francisco poet laureate devorah major, two-time American Book Award winner Alejandro Murguía, and current Sacramento poet laureate Indigo Moor will read from their current works at the Open Book at 7pm. Sierra Writers members will receive a special discount (suggested donation of $5 instead of the public price of $10).
 And local authors: don't forget to check out the Open Book's full-service publishing imprint, The Open Book Press, which has recently been added to the Poets & Writers list of small presses. Authors do not pay any associated fees upfront. Design, editing, and distribution included. More information on the submission process can be found at theopenbookpress.com
Groups
Note: Critique and writing support groups are open only to members of Sierra Writers.
Fiction critique group
For information, contact Ron Cherry
(530) 478-5616;
romuluswolf@comcast.net
This group is actively seeking new members. Critique includes editing comments as well as structural and narrative suggestions. We hope you’ll join us!
Nonfiction critique group
This group currently meets on the third Friday of every month. For information, contact Jan Westmore (530) 265-0718; jwestmore@sbcglobal.net
Lake Wildwood Writers Workshop
This group meets on the first Monday of each month at 2 p.m. in the Manzanita Room in the Recreation Center. Poetry, fiction, memoirs of about 500 words are read by the author (bring copies for others) and discussed in a genteel fashion. Contact Hock at wildwoodwritersgroup@gmail.com (special purpose address) if interested and need to be called into the gated community.
A critique group is also starting up in Lake Wildwood; if interested, send an email to Marta Weeks at mdcmdaw@gmail.com
President, Hock Tjoa, hgtjoa@gmail.com
Assistant Treasurer, Monica Adams
Membership Coordinator, Diane Miessler, dimiessler@yahoo.com
Website Manager, Lisa Redfern, lisa@redfern.biz
Member at Large, Beverly Lyon, bml@mtnlyon.com
Publicity, Will Dane; Amy Compton
Program Coordinator, Angela Sells
MEMBERSHIP AND BIOS
Don't forget to "re-up" your membership with Sierra Writers by visiting our website or sending in this mail-in form. If you would like to have your bio included on the Sierra Writers website, please contact Lisa Redfern at lisa@redfern.biz
VOLUNTEERS WANTED:
Assistance is needed by the President, Treasurer, and Board member at large.
Contact: Hock Tjoa if interested.
hgtjoa@gmail.com | 530-575-6163
Sierra Writers members may use this newsletter or the website to promote their book, classes, or other workshops. Organizations that serve the writing community of Nevada County may submit announcements to upcoming events. Send information to Newsletter Editor, c/o Sierra Writers at sierrawriters@gmail.com
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