Check out what’s planned for the upcoming week:
AUGUST 28: *NEW WEEKLY WRITE-IN* Join O.C. Writers starting at 8 a.m. at Polly’s Pies (23701 Moulton Pkwy, Laguna Hills) for some heads-down work. The group will break about 11 p.m. for a a writerly discussion, covering whatever the group wants to discuss. The group has a standing reservation for a long table in the private room. The group is led by Barb DeLong. There is no cost for the write-in, but please consider buying something at the venue to thank them for welcoming the group. For more information, email Barb at info@oc-writers.com.
AUGUST 29: **PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DAY** Bring your WIP to work alongside other (socially distant) writers at the O.C. Writers’ Monday Morning write-in at High Ground Coffee House (25522 Marguerite Parkway, #102, Mission Viejo). O.C. Writers member Barb DeLong generally arrives around 8 a.m. and leads a breakout discussion at 11 a.m. for those who want to take a break. High Ground offers indoor and outdoor work tables, but all are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The shop follows current Covid rules. For more information, send an email to Barb at info@oc-writers.com.
AUGUST 30: Join us for some friendly company and writerly conversation at the O.C. Writers’ Monthly Lunch, hosted by Gayle Carline. We usually meet at the outside tables, depending on the weather. Lunch is on your own–you can buy from the businesses around or bring something. We’ll talk about books and stuff, enjoy the sunshine, and get to know one another! RSVPs are encouraged. https://www.facebook.com/events/311794717915397.
AUGUST 31: Lake Forest Writers’ Roundtable discussion group, featuring writing and publishing business topics, takes place from 10:45 a.m. to noon on Zoom. Meetings are free and open to the public. To receive Zoom access information, email Roundtable leader Barb DeLong at delongbarb15@gmail.com.
We do our best to present accurate and up-to-date information, but it would still be wise to double-check before attending.
For more, visit our LITERARY CALENDAR, the area’s most comprehensive listing of events for writers and publishing creatives in Orange County. To submit information for an event, visit our SUBMISSIONS page.