BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SLO NightWriters - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:SLO NightWriters X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://slonightwriters.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for SLO NightWriters REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260512T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20260126T174604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T211947Z UID:1222-1778610600-1778616000@slonightwriters.org 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:https://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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260414T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20260126T174252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T050318Z UID:1220-1776191400-1776196800@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:April Event: DESCRIPTION:Readings from our “2-Pages of Dialouge” Contest Winners\nSkilldrudgery: Advice from Best Selling 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\nOpening Remarks from SLONW President Dr. Tom Sant\nRefreshments provided! URL:https://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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20251209T005125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T143145Z UID:1158-1773167400-1773172800@slonightwriters.org 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:https://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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20251209T003808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T174649Z UID:1152-1770748200-1770753600@slonightwriters.org 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:https://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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260113T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20251209T002341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T170318Z UID:1148-1768329000-1768334400@slonightwriters.org 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:https://slonightwriters.org/event/welcome-2026-general-meeting/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250313T161932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T161131Z UID:599-1765305000-1765312200@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:Annual Holiday Party 2025 DESCRIPTION:  \nFree to SLO NightWriters members URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/annual-holiday-party/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250526T172813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173630Z UID:945-1763557200-1763557200@slonightwriters.org 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:https://slonightwriters.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series-5/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Brown bag series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251111T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250313T160802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T022351Z UID:525-1762885800-1762893000@slonightwriters.org 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:https://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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251014T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250403T014207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T045029Z UID:858-1760466600-1760473800@slonightwriters.org 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:https://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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250526T172537Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173129Z UID:940-1758110400-1758114000@slonightwriters.org 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:https://slonightwriters.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series-3/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Brown bag series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250909T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250313T160852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T044216Z UID:522-1757442600-1757449800@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:Golden Quill Writing Contest – Reading and Celebration of Winners DESCRIPTION:  \n\n5:15 pm (PDT) Critique Group Round Table \n6:30 pm (PDT) General Meeting Presentation \nATTEND IN PERSON URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/golden-quill-writing-contest-reading-and-celebration-of-winners/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250605T193910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T152317Z UID:981-1755936000-1755952200@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Fall Half-Day Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: The Fall Half-Day Writing Workshop has been cancelled due to a lack of interest. URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/fall-half-day-writing-workshop/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States CATEGORIES:Half day workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250701T222735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250701T222735Z UID:1021-1755023400-1755030600@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:General Meeting - Author Showcase Night DESCRIPTION:Calling All Published Authors!  Are you a published book author and current SLO NightWriters member with up-to-date dues (paid for July 1\, 2025)? This is your night to shine!     Although Slots are filled to do a Synopsis at the tables\, you may still showcase your book after the meeting for sale. With interest from members\, we can do another on a Saturday maybe on a Saturday in November? \nHow to Participate: \n\nSign up when you attend the general meeting in person – closed\nEvent coordinated by Program Director Dodi  (author: D’Andrea C)\n\nThe Evening’s Format: We have 8 available slots for authors to share and sell their published books\, with two substitute slots reserved as backup. This night is closed to new sign-ups. \nOur list include: Terry\, Tricia\, Judy\, Kevin\, Kit\, Doug\, Tony and Harvey \nShow and Tell Sessions: Each author will have 15 minutes at their designated table to: \n\nPresent a synopsis of their book\nIntroduce their work to attendees\nShare their publishing journey (all if time permitting)\n\nLooking Ahead: We’d love your feedback on this evening’s format! If well-received by our members\, we’re considering hosting another Author Showcase Night in January 2026 to kick off the new year. Please let us know how you enjoyed the evening – your input will help us plan future events. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow writers and celebrate our published authors! URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/general-meeting-author-showcase-night/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250526T172203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173150Z UID:938-1752667200-1752670800@slonightwriters.org 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:https://slonightwriters.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series-2/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Brown bag series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250313T160943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T044035Z UID:536-1751999400-1752006600@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:A Nightmare of Our Own Making: Crafting Ecological Themes In Our Writing (Nicholas Belardes) DESCRIPTION:Does writing about nature sell? How about when writing about the destruction of our natural world? Join Nicholas Belardes\, author of THE DEADING and TEN SLEEP\, as he defines and discusses climate fiction and eco-horror\, and then takes us on a journey into the deep\, wild unknowns in our own writing. Followed by a Q&A. \n \nNicholas Belardes’s debut eco-horror The Deading combines elements of literary\, horror\, and science fiction. The New York Times Book Review says The Deading “perfectly balances social critique\, lyricism and ghastliness. It’s a claustrophobic mosaic of a novel\, and an outstanding debut.” Belardes’s follow up\, Ten Sleep (2025)\, blends elements of gothic and eco-horror with Western fiction. While attending UCR Palm Desert’s MFA Program\, Belardes received its Founder’s Award. When not writing\, he’s either birdwatching or teaching essay writing at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s Ethnic Studies Program.Does writing about nature sell? How about when writing about the destruction of our natural world? Join Nicholas Belardes\, author of THE DEADING and TEN SLEEP\, as he defines and discusses climate fiction and eco-horror\, and then takes us on a journey into the deep\, wild unknowns in our own writing. Followed by a Q&A. \n  \n\n5:15 pm (PDT) Critique Group Round Table \n6:30 pm (PDT) General Meeting Presentation \nATTEND IN PERSON URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/a-nightmare-of-our-own-making-crafting-ecological-themes-in-our-writing-nicholas-belardes/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250526T171918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173205Z UID:929-1750248000-1750251600@slonightwriters.org 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:https://slonightwriters.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Brown bag series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250313T161534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T044346Z UID:572-1749580200-1749587400@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:Summer Social DESCRIPTION:  \n6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m \nFree to SLO NightWriters members / $5 for non-members. URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/summer-social/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250314T043230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T044419Z UID:765-1747161000-1747168200@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:Dialogue Presentation: Dialogue Writing (Harvey Ardman) DESCRIPTION:Dialogue Presentation: Dialogue writing gets a bad rap among writers\, even very good writers. They think they have trouble making it realistic. They feel awkward when required to write it. They don’t know when to use it and when to resist using it. As a result\, many writers think of dialogue as a problem. They overlook a simple fact: dialogue is a tool\, an extremely useful tool that can greatly enrich writing and storytelling in fiction and other forms of creative writing\, adding a dimension of reality that no other technique can equal. In this presentation\, Harvey Ardman will share some of what he’s learned about dialogue. \nIn this presentation\, Harvey Ardman will share some of what he’s learned about dialogue writing in his nearly 70-year writing career\, with examples from his work and others. He’ll talk about how to turn dialogue writing into a tool that’s both powerful and easy to use. \n \nHarvey Ardman has been a writer all his life. He has written and published 23 books\, fiction and non-fiction\, as well as dozens of PBS documentaries on a wide variety of subjects. He lives in SLO\, having moved here from the Maine coast three years ago. His most recent book “Hello\, Earth” is available on Amazon. \n  \n\n5:15 pm (PDT) Critique Group Round Table \n6:30 pm (PDT) General Meeting Presentation \nATTEND IN PERSON URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/dialogue-presentation-dialogue-writing-harvey-ardman/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T123000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250314T041409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T173337Z UID:754-1746259200-1746275400@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:Half Day Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to join us for: \n\nA presentation: How to Get Published\nCoffee & Continental Breakfast\nWriting\, Workshopping & Community\n\nClick here to Register for Workshop URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/half-day-workshop/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States CATEGORIES:Half day workshops END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250313T161844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T044532Z UID:518-1744137000-1744144200@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:AI for Authors (Brian Schwartz) DESCRIPTION:Understanding and utilizing Artificial Intelligence can significantly enhance your writing process. By mastering the latest technology (many of which are still free-of-charge)\, you can streamline your workflow and improve the quality of your work. Join us for an enlightening session on how authors are leveraging AI to enhance their writing craft\, amplify reach\, and discovering new & groundbreaking applications of this rapidly evolving technology.  Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or AI-curious\, you’ll leave with practical strategies to strengthen your author platform and streamline your publishing journey.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nA hands-on demo of the mightest tools you should be using: Familiarize yourself with AI tools designed for authors.\nData Management: Learn best practices for effectively managing and utilizing a new depth of input (while avoiding the pitfalls of data overload).\nImplementation Checklist: Create a checklist to integrate these tools and techniques into your writing routine.\n\n\n \nAn innovative leader in the independent publishing world\, Brian Schwartz has guided over 700 authors from manuscript to market as CEO of SelfPublish.org. His deep roots in the writing community include serving as director of the Central Coast Writers Conference and president of the Colorado Independent Publishers Association.  As an early adopter of AI technology in publishing\, Brian now dedicates as much as 40% of his workday to leveraging artificial intelligence tools. \n  \n\n5:15 pm (PDT) Critique Group Round Table \n6:30 pm (PDT) General Meeting Presentation \nATTEND IN PERSON URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/ai-for-authors-brian-schwartz/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T203000 DTSTAMP:20260407T222133 CREATED:20250228T063228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T063228Z UID:238-1741717800-1741725000@slonightwriters.org SUMMARY:Petite Practices: An Easy & Proven Way to Achieve Success (Dr. Christiane Schoeter) DESCRIPTION:Petite Practices: An Easy & Proven Way to Achieve Success is based on insights from my book\, How to Master Your Goals. In this session\, you’ll learn practical\, bite-sized strategies that simplify goal-setting and help you achieve success with ease. By focusing on small\, consistent actions\, you’ll discover how to make steady progress toward your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re aiming to boost productivity\, enhance well-being\, or achieve long-term success\, these proven practices will provide you with the tools and motivation to make every day count. \n \nDr. Christiane Schoeter is a passionate Business and Wellness Coach with a distinctive European flair. Her upcoming book\, How to Master Your Goals: A Curated Collection of 1-Page Worksheets\, is highly anticipated. She focuses on helping women elevate their health and confidence\, empowering them to excel in life and business. With a Ph.D. in Health Economics\, Christiane is a Professor of Marketing\, Innovation\, and Entrepreneurship at one of the top U.S. universities\, earning national and international awards for her teaching and research. Christiane hosts the Top 1% globally ranked Happy Healthy Hustle Podcast and a vibrant community on Instagram and YouTube\, where she shares practical productivity tips and advice. Known for her motivating “Let’s do it!” attitude\, Christiane is a sought-after speaker in business and wellness\, inspiring women to live healthier\, more fulfilling lives. URL:https://slonightwriters.org/event/petite-practices-an-easy-proven-way-to-achieve-success-dr-christiane-schoeter/ LOCATION:United Church of Christ\, 11245 Los Osos Valley Road\, San Luis Obispo\, CA\, 93405\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR