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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250823T080000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250812T183000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250716T130000
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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:https://slonightwriters.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Brown bag series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250708T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250618T120000
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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:https://slonightwriters.org/event/brown-bag-lunch-series/
CATEGORIES:Brown bag series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T203000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250513T183000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250503T080000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250408T183000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250311T183000
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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
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