Attention authors, writers, and aspiring writers!
The California Writers Club has formed and chartered a new branch in the south part of California’s Central Coast. The Coastal Dunes Branch meets in Nipomo, on the border of San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County. Anyone can attend our monthly meetings, workshops, or other sponsored events for free.
The California Writers Club’s overall mission is to educate writers of all levels of expertise in the craft of writing and the marketing of their work. In keeping with that educational mission, the Coastal Dunes branch’s focus: Practicing the Craft of Writing. In our monthly meetings, we offer speakers and facilitators who guide us in writing, allowing us to learn from them and one another.
Please join us at the Nipomo Library for our free presentations; we’d love to see you!
Our next meeting is Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Nipomo Library
Presenter: Bryan Schwartz, Publishing Consultant
Topic: “Workshop on Artificial Intelligence. A hands-on workshop demonstrating essential AI tools for the modern writer. The AI Advantage: Accelerate your Writing, Publishing, & Book Marketing”
Brian Schwartz, a full-time publishing consultant, will be our ‘AI Tour Guide’ to show us how to work smarter, not harder, in the AI age. This interactive demonstration will show you how to use five game-changing AI tools that can transform your writing workflow. You’ll get hands-on experience with powerful AI tools that reshape the publishing landscape. No technical expertise is required – just bring your curiosity and creative spirit. You’ll leave with practical knowledge of how to use these tools effectively in your writing process, from first draft to final polish.
Key Points
How AI is improving the quality of what’s being published.
- Each tool serves a distinct purpose in the writing/publishing process.
- Affordable/accessible options for writers at all levels.
- Maintaining creative control while leveraging AI assistance.
Why, What, Where, and How Authors Are Using AI
- Brief overview of AI in publishing.
- Common author pain points these tools address.
- Clear up misunderstandings on how AI ‘retains’ user content.
Live Tool Demos (30 minutes)
- Live demonstration of AI tools in action.
- Common use cases and best practices.
- Practice exercises for attendees.
- Q&A specific to each tool
- Integration strategies: How these tools work together.
Location: 918 West Tefft Street, Nipomo, CA.
Directions: From 101 northbound or southbound, take the Tefft Street exit.
Proceed west for .9 miles. At Orchard, turn right into the library parking lot.
Date/times: Saturday mornings (the first Saturday of each month unless a holiday weekend)
10:00 AM- 10:30 Check-in and Networking
10:30-10:45 CWC Announcements
10:45 AM – 12:15 PM: Featured Presentation
12:15 – 12:45: Q&A, Book Signing if applicable
Refreshments are provided; admission is free.
For our 2025 calendar of speakers, visit our Event Calendar page.
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