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SUMMARY:Why Setting Matters (Becca Waddell and Jenna Johnson)
DESCRIPTION:Whether writing fiction or nonfiction – high fantasy\, contemporary\, memoir\, or even an instruction manual – putting the information into context is vital. No matter what you write\, world building is important. Be sure to bring your questions and something to take notes with. \n \nBecca Waddell\, Represented by Jessica Schmeidler of Golden Wheat Literary\, Rebecca Waddell is a mom\, poet\, and blogger who writes adult\, young adult\, and middle grade novels along with the occasional picture book. She has work published with ten anthologies and literary magazines. When she isn’t writing\, she eats chocolate\, sword fights\, and pets wolficorns with her husband\, kids\, and dogs. She can also be found in her garage creating resin art or practicing with her longsword. \n \n\nJenna Johnson\, Fantasy Author. Swordswoman. Chicken Mama. These are just a few of the titles Jenna Elizabeth Johnson proudly goes by. She is the author of over a dozen novels\, novellas\, and short stories\, including the award-winning Legend of Oescienne series\, the Otherworld series\, and the Draghans of Firiehn novella series. \nBesides writing fantasy adventures featuring domineering dragons\, headstrong heroines\, brooding Celtic warriors\, and all the magical creatures in between\, she is a competitive HEMA (Historical European Martial Arts) practitioner\, participating in longsword tournaments whenever she gets the chance. \nDuring her down time\, Jenna can be found exploring the open spaces of California’s Central Coast\, camping in Yosemite National Park\, reading books and webcomics\, or hanging out with her flock of overly-affectionate lap chickens. \nYou can join Jenna’s readership at www.jennaelizabethjohnson.com \n5:15 pm (PDT) Critique Group Round Table \n6:30 pm (PDT) General Meeting Presentation \nATTEND IN PERSON
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/becca-waddell-and-jenna-johnson-talk-fantasty/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creating the Podcast (Jaime Parker Stickle)
DESCRIPTION:Writing\, producing\, and releasing a podcast–let’s talk about it. How do you get from concept to execution\, and how do you get the world to listen? With five million podcasts streaming in the world it’s important to know how to effectively transform your idea into a must listen to audio experience. We’ll talk about narrative building\, sound design and editing\, interviewing\, ethical reporting\, and the production timeline from beginning to end. \n \nJaime Parker Stickle is a writer\, actor\, podcaster\, and professor of film and television at Montclair\nState University. She is the creator and host of the true crime investigative podcast\, The Girl with the Same Name as well as the hilarious podcast about side-hustles\, Make That Paper. Jaime lives in Los Angeles with her husband\, son\, and fur babies. \n\n5:15 pm (PDT) Critique Group Round Table \n6:30 pm (PDT) General Meeting Presentation \nATTEND IN PERSON \n\n 
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/ceating-the-podcast-jamie-parker-stickle/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T130000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Series!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Zoom for our Brown Bag Lunch Series on the third Wednesday of this month!  \nWe’ll have a special guest and enjoy some great conversation about books\, the craft of writing\, and the writing life. Enjoy your lunch while you listen and bring as many questions as you’d like!  \nAn announcement regarding who the month’s guest will be will go out via email a week before the meeting.  \nThis is a members-only perk–the Zoom link will go out via email to all SLO NightWriters members early on the morning of the event.
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Brown bag series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T183000
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SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nFree to SLO NightWriters members
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/annual-holiday-party/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T183000
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SUMMARY:Welcome 2026/General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meet the new SLO Nightwriter’s Board! Little-known personal secrets revealed!\nStart the new year by enjoying our Pen-Paper-Pizza Potluck.  You bring your favorite pen and paper —we’ll supply the Pizza!\nNew President Dr. Tom Sant has Words of Wisdom for 2026 you won’t want to miss.\nThe one-sheet “Tips To Be a Better Writer” will be discussed and made available to members.\n\n 
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/welcome-2026-general-meeting/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T183000
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SUMMARY:For the Love of Poetry/February General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Guest speakers: \n     George Yatchisin is Santa Barbara Poet Laureate\, 2025-2027\, and the author of Feast Days (Flutter Press 2016) and The First Night We Thought the World Would End (Brandenburg Press 2019). His poems have been published in journals including Antioch Review\, Askew\, and Zocalo Public Square. He is co-editor of the anthology Rare Feathers: Poems on Birds & Art (Gunpowder Press 2015)\, and his poetry appears in anthologies including Reel Verse: Poems About the Movies (Everyman’s Library 2019).\n\n     Chryss Yost is the co-editor of Gunpowder Press\, which was launched during her tenure as Santa Barbara Poet Laureate\, a post she held from 2013-2015. Chryss is the author of Mouth & Fruit and has helped to edit dozens of anthologies\, most recently Women in a Golden State: California Poets at 60 and Beyond. A San Diego native and lifelong Californian\, she has a Ph.D. in Education from UCSB.\n\nRefreshments provided. We will see you there!
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/for-the-love-of-poetry-february-general-meeting/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T183000
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SUMMARY:Catapulting Your Story From Good to Great + 33/333 Winners Read + Pro Dialogue Tips
DESCRIPTION:HOW TO CATAPULT YOUR STORY FROM GOOD TO GREAT! \nMark H. Parsons\, author of ROAD RASH and THE 9:09 PROJECT\, both Young Adult novels\, and Rolynn Anderson\, author of 13 Suspense/Mystery novels (including her just released TO KILL A CONDOR)\, have learned important lessons about how to properly edit a novel with the help of a professional and Beta editors. They discuss questions like “Where do I find a qualified editor?” “How much should I pay for one?” They also talk about how to navigate the conundrum of what the reader wants/expects from the story vs. what the writer wishes/dreams for the story. \nAlso: Tips on writing effective dialogue from “Our Pro”\, Harvey Ardman. \n33/333 Writing Contest Winners Announced—and read! \nRefreshments will be provided.
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/a-night-of-suspense-march-general-meeting/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Event:
DESCRIPTION:Opening Remarks from SLONW President Dr. Tom Sant\nReadings from our “2-Pages of Dialogue” Contest Winners\nSkilldrudgery: Advice from Reknowned Authors\nPublishing Tips:\n\nWe have two short presentations by two of the club’s  long-term members and published authors: \n“Tips on how to get published” by Terry Sanville\, who has published hundreds of short stories\, written books\, and was the winner of our “333” Prose Contest earlier this year.  \n \n“Steps involved in Indie Publishing\,” by Brian Schwartz. \n \nSince 2009\, Brian Schwartz has assisted hundreds of authors in navigating the ever-changing publishing marketplace. At SelfPublish.org\, his mission is to bridge the gap between self-publishing and traditional publishing by applying the proven strategies and techniques of successful independent publishers. Embracing the latest tools and developing his own\, Brian continues to revolutionize how independent authors navigate the publishing landscape. \n\nRefreshments provided!
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/publishing-tips-april-general-meeting/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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SUMMARY:May Event and Meeting/Presentation: How to Use Comedy in Your Writing
DESCRIPTION:How to Use Comedy in Your Writing\, by Terry Wiley & Carol Baker \nMore Skilldrudgery: Tools to Make You a Better Writer \nWinners and Readings from April Contest \nRefreshments provided.
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/my-journey-to-film-school-may-general-meeting/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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SUMMARY:July Event and Meeting/Presentation: My Journey to the Film Festival by Carole Wagener
DESCRIPTION:Come experience Carole Wagener’s humorous presentation\, “How NOT to Be a Screenwriter.” Carole has also published “The Hardest Year\,” a love story in letters written with her husband\, William Wagener\, during the Vietnam War.  She has had several short stories and poems published in various anthologies\, and she is currently the Corresponding Secretary for the Coastal Dune Writing Club. \n \n \nMore Skilldudgery: Tools for the Night Writer! \nJune Contest Winners and Readings \nRefreshments
URL:http://slonightwriters.org/event/july-event-and-meeting-presentation-my-journey-to-the-film-festival-by-carol-wagener/
LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States
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