Check out what’s planned for the upcoming week:
AUGUST 2: Bring your WIP to work alongside other (socially distant) writers at the O.C. Writers’ Monday Morning write-in at Patch Coffee (29100 Portola Pkwy, Lake Forest). O.C. Writers Community Director Barb DeLong generally arrives around 8:30 a.m. and leads a breakout discussion at 11 a.m. for those who want to take a break. Patch 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 2: Laguna Beach Books will host an in-person discussion and signing with Jim Kempton, author of Women on Waves, at 5 p.m. at the shop, 1200 S. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. Cost is $29.95, which includes a free copy of the book. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-on-waves-in-store-event-with-jim-kempton-tickets-162728442151.
AUGUST 3: O.C. Writers’ newest weekly write-in takes place 10 a.m. to noon at Arvida Book Co., 115 W. Main St., Tustin. Bring your WIP to work alongside other (socially distant) writers at this free event, hosted by write-in leader Dawn Hubbar. Questions? Email Dawn at info@oc-writers.com.
AUGUST 5: O.C. Writers’ weekly Roundtable discussion group, featuring writing and publishing business topics, takes place from 11 a.m. to noon on Zoom. Meetings are free and open to the public. To receive Zoom access information, email Roundtable leader Casey Dorman at info@oc-writers.com.
AUGUST 5: Foothill Ranch Library Writers Support & Critique Group Zoom meeting. Read your work and be prepared to provide critique to others. This free group meets weekly from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Contact stella.carruth@occr.ocgov.com for more information and for the Zoom invite.
AUGUST 7: The California Writers Club’s Orange County Branch will feature “Incorporating Technical Expertise Without Losing the Reader,” a presentation by R.D. Kardon, at 10:45 a.m. at its monthly meeting. calwritersorangecounty.org.
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