Short Story Theme Contests

Craft and Critique Workshop: Dialog

Writing Prompt: Garbology

Where Do You Get Ideas? Craft and Critique Workshop
So where do you get ideas for your next novel? How do you get them? How can you tickle your muse and get her to speak to you? This is our topic for our upcoming Craft and Critique Workshop coming up on Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Butte County Library, Chico Branch (1108 Sherman Avenue, cross street First Avenue) in the meeting room (directly across the breezeway from the circulation desk). Don’t forget to bring your writing gear for our kick-off free write session! Agenda 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.  Free Write 1:30 – 1:45 p.m.  Craft Chat: How do you get ideas for your next

Write-in Thursday, November 19th
The Chico Writers Group is hosting a write-in Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the Butte County Library – Chico Branch (corner of First Ave and Sherman Ave) in the conference room from 9 am – noon. To attend, you must CONFIRM the times you will be there (if we aren’t using the entire 3 hour block, we should return the unused portion to the library) by leaving a comment here prior to 9 am on Thursday, November 19th. Feel free to bring coffee, edibles, music, etc.

Writers Workshop: The End All
Probably one of the most difficult things for writers, or should we say, storytellers, is learning how and when to come to an end. When and how exactly does one end the story? For most of us burgeoning novelists, this is the caveat, the one single solitary thing that keeps us from flourishing in the world of becoming published. You do, after all, need an ending to your novel, right? Well, step right on up, fetch some coffee and maybe a scone, grab a chair and listen to the story we’re about to tell. The topic for this coming meeting is “How – and when – to end your tale.” Catchy title, isn’t it? Have faith, it’s better than the

National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)
In less than a week thousands will be sitting down to write a novel. Challenged by Chris Baty, the wonderbrain behind this mad adventure, writers of all types and around the world are spirited along to write fifty-thousand –that’s right, 50,000– words in thirty days. And if you’ve been so inspired to do this that you actually churn out a book (which are typically another 40-50K more words depending on your genre), literary agent Colleen Lindsay doesn’t want you trying to pitch it to her. But don’t let her stop you from pitching it to others. Just be sure it’s worthy of the agent’s

Update on Meetings and Write-Ins
Here’s a list of our upcoming meetings which are open to new members. There is never a fee (no dues or membership fees). We just ask that if you plan on attending to please leave a comment here to let us know to look for you! The following are held at the Butte County Library, Chico Branch (1108 Sherman Avenue, cross street First Ave.), Public Meeting Room (directly across breezeway from the Circulation Desk). 1-3 pm Saturday, October 24, 20091-3 pm Saturday, November 7, 20091-3 pm Saturday, December 5, 20091-3 pm Saturday, December 19, 20091:30-4:00 pm Saturday, January 2, 20101:30-4:00 pm Saturday, January 16, 20101:30-4:00 pm S