Every November, thousands of writers around the world participate in National Novel Writing Month. Join us as we kick off this year’s NaNoWriMo with writing games and much boisterousness! Feel free to bring your lunch. Curious about NaNoWriMo? Contact jjobe@cals.org for more details.

Register for NoNoWriMo Kick-off Party

Do you NaNoWriMo? Come write with us! We will be writing quietly together, with breaks for writing sprints, prompts, additional support, and plenty of encouragement. Come and go as you please–eat as you need to! For more information, contact jjobe@cals.org.

Register for Sunday Late Date Write-Ins

After you’ve written the first draft, what then? A good workshop group can help you figure out what about your draft needs improving, and the process of critiquing other writers helps you become a better writer yourself. Share your memoir-in-progress with other writers to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. If this sounds like something you’ve been looking for, please join us. For more information, contact dmoore@cals.org.

Register for Memoir Writing Workshop

Presented by CALS Writing Circle, this ongoing class meets once each week and takes attendees aged 55+ through the steps of writing their own life stories. You’ll be given tools and techniques to help you learn to write regularly and productively. Everyone is welcome; no writing experience is required. Free.

This is a virtual event. Contact dmoore@cals.org for more information.

Register for Memoir Writing for Seniors