Happening this Month
On Zoom Every Month for Our Members – usually the 2nd Monday at 7:00pm Pacific
This free, one-hour gabfest often begins with a question or theme, but it is really for you. If you have questions, issues, complaints, want to brag a little, want to share some great news, this is a great place to do just that. It’s for you, an informal get-together.
In the Works
Here’s what we’re working on for our writing community. It’s all subject to change for the obvious reason, but this will help you plan.
UPCOMING REGULAR MEETINGS:
- MARKETING INTENSIVE
- AGENT PANEL—with agents from Los Angeles and New York
- MAGAZINE EDITORS
- SELF-PUBLISHING INTENSIVE
- NAVIGATING THE WRITING AND PUBLISHING WORLD TODAY
…and more, of course!
January, April and September
7:00pm Pacific–on ZOOM until we can resume in-person meetings.
- Want some feedback on potential titles for your next book?
- Need help with finding a distributor?
- Have an opinion about a potential cover design?
- Not sure if you should spend money on exhibiting at an upcoming trade show?
- YOUR questions can be answered at the next Brainstorming meeting
November 30, 2021 – RECORDING AVAILABLE
6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (Pacific)
Via Zoom
Few industries have been on the front edge of change more than Hollywood – and not only because of the changes forced on production and development by the Coronavirus.
In some ways, there are now more opportunities than ever for would-be screenwriters and “content creators,” with YouTube, digital channels and distribution, web series, and micro-budget “DIY” indie films shot for under six figures. But there are also more pitfalls and traps than ever, for both young people starting out and mature writers transitioning in their careers.
Special Programs
Everything You Need to Self-Publish So You Can Publish Your Book Now
Do you have everything you need to successfully self-publish your book?
Whether you’re writing a helpful nonfiction work, a stunning genre novel, a community cookbook, or the next bestseller, the publishing process involves the same elements: preparation of your manuscript and production of your book. And don’t forget about marketing.
IWOSC/PALA’s 2019 Self-Publishing Intensive has the answers you need to start now and successfully publish your book. Our experts, Carla King of Self-Publishing Boot Camp and Sharon Goldinger of PeopleSpeak Consulting and the Publishers Association of Los Angeles, have over 45 years of traditional AND self-publishing experience and will cover EVERY aspect of self-publishing that you need to know.
PLUS, attendees will receive more than a dozen books, handouts, checklists, and timelines.
For the FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION, and to save as an IWOSC/PALA member, click here.
LOCATION: Veterans Memorial, Culver City (Corner Culver & Overland)
Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 9:00am – 4:00pm
Everything You Need to Self-Publish So You Can Publish Your Book Now
Do you have everything you need to successfully self-publish your book?
Whether you’re writing a helpful nonfiction work, a stunning genre novel, a community cookbook, or the next bestseller, the publishing process involves the same elements: preparation of your manuscript and production of your book. And don’t forget about marketing.
IWOSC/PALA’s 2019 Self-Publishing Intensive has the answers you need to start now and successfully publish your book. Our experts, Carla King of Self-Publishing Boot Camp and Sharon Goldinger of PeopleSpeak Consulting and the Publishers Association of Los Angeles, have over 45 years of traditional AND self-publishing experience and will cover EVERY aspect of self-publishing that you need to know.
PLUS, attendees will receive more than a dozen books, handouts, checklists, and timelines.
For the FULL COURSE DESCRIPTION, and to save as an IWOSC/PALA member, click here.
LOCATION: Veterans Memorial, Culver City (Corner Culver & Overland)
IWOSC/PALA Membership Benefits
Member benefits include:
- newsletter, packed with information
- discounted membership with IBPA
- discount for recordings of meetings
- attendance at our members-only brainstorming sessions
- participation in cooperative marketing programs
- free panels/deep discounts for seminars
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access to information about IBPA’s Publishing University scholarships