What we’re about
Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010.
Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org.
We would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years.
This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the expenses necessary to keep this group afloat, and to help us organize even more helpful writing events and programs for all.
As a full member, you will receive the following benefits:
1. FREE RSVP’s to all our Critique Sessions/ First Pages Critique Sessions every other month.
Non-members (those on meetup who haven’t registered at cbw-la.org) will have to pay $10 for every critique session they wish to attend.
If you are a member, you automatically save $30 if you wish to attend all our critique sessions.
2. Access to a more regular critique group.
Members who fill out our Critique Group Form will be organized into regular critique groups based on their genre and location.
3. Discounted Price to all our workshops.
Regular workshops are priced at $20. Non-members will pay the full $20.
Members who register early for these events will pay only $10.
Members who choose to pay at the door for the workshop will pay only $15.
4. As a member, you are entitled to the following resources, available ONLY on our www.cbw-la.org website.
• Check out writing contests, challenges and prompts in our Writing Resources section.
• Read summaries of past events and workshops on our Blogs tab.
• RSVP to workshops, panels and critique sessions, using your CBW-LA member discount.
• Check the Events section for other local writing events, including book signings and writing conferences.
• Use the Members Only section to:
o Post any questions about the craft and business of writing on our Forum
o Download copies of Scribblers Scoop, our quarterly newsletter
o Download the latest handouts and worksheets
o Network with other members through the Directory
Once you have registered and paid for your membership at www.cbw-la.org, you will receive a welcome packet containing more information on how to make the most of your CBW-LA membership, along with a complimentary CBW-LA Button and Pen (and tote bag, if you paid for the 2 year membership).
Again, we encourage you to sign up as full CBW-LA members. Through our writing community, you’ll acquire a wealth of knowledge to help you attain your goals, and discover new friends who will accompany and support your budding writing career.
We promise you’ll find your CBW-LA Membership a rewarding experience.
The path to publication is filled with detours and distraction, and without proper goal-setting, you may find yourself overwhelmed and frustrated. Goals are like little lampposts that help light the path toward your writing dreams and help keep you focused towards your desired outcome: whether that’s getting a book published, or establishing a fulfilling writing career.
In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll discover how to turn your writing dream into a vision by creating purposeful, compelling, and practical goals. Beyond this, you’ll learn strategies and tactics to set, sustain, and succeed in your writing goals.
Please note that only those registered for this event at www.cbw-la.org will receive the Zoom link and handouts.
*THIS EVENT IS FREE!
Register for this event at: https://www.cbw-la.org/event-5974550
NOTE: Attendees of this Part I Workshop get a $10 Discount to attend Jumpstart Your Writing Career Part II: Find Your Path to Publication
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See all- JUMPSTART YOUR WRITING CAREER PART 1: HOW TO SET, SUSTAIN & SUCCEED IN YOUR WRITLink visible for attendees
The path to publication is filled with detours and distraction, and without proper goal-setting, you may find yourself overwhelmed and frustrated. Goals are like little lampposts that help light the path toward your writing dreams and help keep you focused towards your desired outcome: whether that’s getting a book published, or establishing a fulfilling writing career.
In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll discover how to turn your writing dream into a vision by creating purposeful, compelling, and practical goals. Beyond this, you’ll learn strategies and tactics to set, sustain, and succeed in your writing goals.Please note that only those registered for this event at www.cbw-la.org will receive the Zoom link and handouts.
*THIS EVENT IS FREE!
Register for this event at: https://www.cbw-la.org/event-5974550NOTE: Attendees of this Part I Workshop get a $10 Discount to attend Jumpstart Your Writing Career Part II: Find Your Path to Publication
- JUMPSTART YOUR WRITING CAREER PART 2: FIND YOUR PATH TO PUBLICATIONLink visible for attendees$65.00
Find the “write path” towards achieving your writing dreams. Discover who you are as a writer, and learn all about your different publishing options.
If you’ve always wanted to write, but don’t know where to start, if you’re stuck in a writing rut or want to rekindle your passion for writing, or if you’re serious about getting published but don’t know much about the industry, this workshop is for you.
We’ll have worksheets, handouts and writing exercises to help you get started on whatever writing path you wish to travel.
Here's a sampling of what you'll learn if you register for the workshop:
1. The Key Paths to Publishing - Traditional publishing and self-publishing are just two of the many options you have for getting published.
2. How a book gets published traditionally
3. The basics of self-publishing including:
a. Your self-publishing options
b. The Real Cost of Self-Publishing a book
4. The pros and cons for both traditional publishing and self-publishing
5. Other Publishing Options
6. Tools to kickstart your writing career
And much, much more!Please note that only those registered for this event at www.cbw-la.org will receive the Zoom link and handouts.
Register for this event at: https://www.cbw-la.org/event-5995415
NOTE: Attendees of the Jumpstart Your Writing Career Part I Workshop get a $10 Discount to attend