Important Links
NEW! CWC Online Workshop!
Our new CWC Online Workshop forum is an invaluable tool to CSU Fullerton writers. You can post your fiction, poetry, and drama for critque and offer a critique on the work of others.
Other CSUF English Clubs
As You Like It Shakespeare Society
The club is made up of primarily of CSUF Students, but it is open to all lovers of Shakespeare and his works. They bring you the best and most informed information on Shakespeare and local events relating to the Bard. AYLISS also puts out an annual Shakespeare journal.
Sigma Tau Delta's central purpose is to confer distinction upon students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies. Sigma Tau Delta also recognizes the accomplishments of professional writers who have contributed to the fields of language and literature.
National Events
National Poetry Month (April)
”Inaugurated by the Academy in April 1996, National Poetry Month (NPM) brings together publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools, and poets around the country to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.”
Podcasts for Writers (also available on iTunes)
The Secrets: The Podcast for Serious Writers
”The Secrets is a Podcast about writing and writers by New York Times Bestselling author Michael A. Stackpole.” The podcasts “address problems writers have and provide solutions as well as inspiration.” Past topics have included “Show, Don’t Tell” and “Outlines and Drafts”.
”The podcast by a wanna-be writer for wanna-be writers. Freelance writer Mur Lafferty discusses rejection, cover letters and getting the oomph to keep going.”
Submission Opportunities and Contests
Creative Writing Conferences
ICC Funds are available to attend conferences. Ask us how!
We have only listed a few for the sake of space and your eyes. For a more comprehensive list, visithttp://writing.shawguides.com/
Southern California Writers’ Conference
February 15-18, 2008
3-day conference featuring AM & PM 2-hour concurrent sessions, evening speakers, late night read & critiques, optional one-on-one & panels.
Writers Studio at UCLA Extension
April 4-10, 2008
Participate in the four-day intensive Writers Studio and attend in-class and online courses at the most comprehensive writing program in the United States.
West Chester Poetry Conference
June, 2008 (Exact dates TBD)
The nation's largest annual poetry conference. WCUPC is unique because it offers workshops in traditional poetic craft, and provides a national forum to discuss major trends in contemporary poetry.
June 21-26, 2008
30 different craft-based workshops with top authors and agents, speakers, panels, late-night critique sessions, receptions and closing dinner, opportunities to pitch your projects.
Squaw Valley Community of Writers
July/August, 2008 (Exact dates TBD)
7-day workshop featuring regular morning workshops, craft lectures, staff readings.
August, 2008 (Exact dates TBD)
Learn-Connect-Sell. Writer-friendly, highly rated conference features top editors, agents and magazine and book publishing professionals at one of the world's most beautiful settings.