Welcome to central coast writers

 San Jose Book Festival

The festival will bring together more than 100 authors and publishers, along with bookstores and community organizations. Come meet local authors including some CCW members, discover new books, talk with publishers, purchase signed books, and learn more about the local literary community

10 AM - 5 PM 

Eastridge Center, 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, CA 95122, USA

Tom E. Jones: Embrace Rejection

Rejection from literary agents and publishers takes many forms.  But it always feels the same – painful!  The fear of rejection can stifle your creativity and lower your self-esteem.  At CCW's monthly meeting, Tom E. Jones will discuss how to solve performance and productivity problems. 

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Center for Spiritual Awakening, 522 Central Ave, Pacific Grove, 93950

Writers RoundUp: The Craft of Writing Fiction

Join a Central Coast Writers morning workshop focusing on The Craft of Writing Fiction. The roundup, free and open to the public, featuring CCW members sharing their best practices. Topics include:  character development techniques, understanding point of view, setting description strategies, and plot and structure frameworks and resources.

10 AM - 12:30 PM

Hilltop Park Center, 871 Jessie St., 

Monterey.