What we’re about
The CWC Sacramento Branch is a fantastic opportunity for writers to meet and network with other writers and industry professionals in the local community.
Members write poetry and all genres of fiction and non-fiction such as memoir, short stories, and novels. Our historic organization hosts twice-monthly meetings open to the public which include presentations by renowned speakers, such as agents, editors, and publishers.
The benefits of membership include access to newsletters and activities, from 22 club branches, the quarterly Bulletin filled with tips, the CWC Literary Review comprised of members’ work, and support groups/critique groups.
Members range from students who are just starting out to writers who have been published many times over. We support writers of all levels, ages, genres and writing styles. Check us out!
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*CA Writers Club was founded in 1909 by Jack London, George Sterling, and Herman Whitaker, along with others.
Monthly Meetings:
Writers Network Meeting (First Friday)
9:00am - 11am at CH Cafe & Grill (Formerly Perko's)
6215 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights
Free to attend. Attendees pay for their own breakfast.
Monthly Branch Meeting ( Third Saturday)
1pm - 3pm at Arden-Dimick Library
891 Watt Ave. Sacramento
Free and open to the public.
Regular membership fee: $65 (includes one time $20 enrollment fee), annual renewal $45
Student membership fee: $15, annual renewal $15
Member Benefits:
-Discounts for luncheon meetings, seminars, and other CWC events
-Participation in critique groups
-Monthly "Sacramento Writer" newsletter
-Quarterly "Bulletin" distributed to all members of all branches
-The CWC Literary Review, annual magazine of members' stories
Some of our former speakers include:
ML Hamilton (Author of 37 Fantasy and Adult Novels)
Grant Faulkner (Executive director of NaNoWriMo)
Erika Mailman (Distinguished author of 4 historical novels)
Lee Foster (Travel writer/photographer)
Christina Deptula (Publicist)
Mark Coker (Smashwords)
James N. Frey (Acclaimed author and creative writing instructor)
Jordan Rosenfeld (Writers Digest author and coach)
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Chris Hennessy – How to Captivate Literary Agents and PublishersDenny’s Restaurant,, Orangevale, CA
Chris Hennessy – How to Captivate Literary Agents and Publishers
Strategies for finding a book agent and getting publishedCWC-Sacramento Network Meeting
Friday, May 2nd, from 9 am to 11 am at
Denny’s Restaurant, 8841 Greenback Lane, Orangevale, CA, 95662
Denny’s has a nice private room where we can close the doors and keep the noise to ourselves.Discover the pros and cons of various strategies for finding a literary agent and publisher.
What attendees will learn from Chris’s presentation:
- You will be prepared to connect with agents at Writers Conferences and on QueryTracker
- Know You and Your Stuff—manuscript, elevator pitch, one page, you’re extended pitch, etc.
- Chris’s potent PowerPoint includes clips from his award-winning films, social media posts viewed by tens of thousands, a query, and a book proposal.
- See Chris shoot a short/simple promotional video, ad-libbed, with his iPhone 12 and an audience volunteer.
- You will learn the basics of creating your video speaking reel, getting speaking gigs, building your email list, and getting your name out there.
Chris is a filmmaker, author, and speaker. Board Member, CWC, Sacramento.
Chris recently pitched Touched by Hannah to five agents who wanted Chris’ book proposal and sample chapters.
From 1990 to 2018, Chris produced 1500 films for Google, eBay, the SF 49ers, Deloitte, Office Max, and others. His videos have 8 million views.
Yoyo’s “Miracles on College Street,” produced to promote his memoir “Touched by Hannah,” won most inspirational at the 2022 Manhattan Film Festival and was a runner-up for Best Episode 2022 Western Region Cable TV.
https://www.henchris.comSac Writers continues to hold hybrid meetings with Zoom will be opened at 10 a.m., ready for the presentation.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 817 3734 0307
Passcode: 227171 - Sacramento Book Festival 2025Shepard Garden & Art Center, Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Book Festival 2025
The Sacramento Branch of the California Writers Club will again hold a book festival in Sacramento at the Shepard Garden Arts Center, 3330 McKinley Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95816, next to McKinley Park.
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10 am to 4 pm.Sacramento will have its own book festival for the second year. The California Writers Club is excited to continue this important literary event and intends to develop it into an annual Sacramento Capital Experience.
Our local Sacramento-area authors are the heart of this festival. The Sacramento Book Festival is a great way to meet them, learn about their work, and grab some signed copies. We’ll have everything from rockets to romance, from cookbooks to children’s stories. Non-fiction to inspire your working lives.
Remember, if an author’s writing touches you, send feedback to them online. Visit their website and email them. Authors are not just paperback writers; they are people who love to interact with their audience.
We’ll also have a series of workshops for aspiring writers, who will also be able to meet members of the California Writers Club to gain guidance on how to develop their art. We will also have author readings, where you can listen to their stories and poetry.
Please follow the instructions here if you want to apply for a table.
The venue is indoors, so you will not need an awning. The venue will also provide tables and chairs.We are looking to have food trucks outside, if you wish to bring your own picnic, there is plenty of outdoor space in the surrounding park.
We are reserving space in the venue where we propose to host speakers and mini-workshops. We will post the full schedule here when it is finalized. We are proud to have James Rollins as our keynote speaker.More information to follow shortly
