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California Writers Collective hosts first Empowerment LuncheonA day for authors and creative entrepreneurs. Emeryville, California June 30, 2009 - The California Writers Collective (CWC) hosts first Empowerment Luncheon at the Courtyard by Marriott in Emeryville, California Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The luncheon is a partnership between the CWC and Universal Press & Productions.
No ordinary luncheon, participants learn from published authors and industry professionals throughout the day. Creative writing, poetry, short stories, screenwriting, media and marketing are just some of the topics covered. Participants should come prepared to get full, not only from the enjoyable entrée but also from the overflow of solid information. Other topics on the agenda include: turning your passion into profit, clothing line and accessory success.
Speakers scheduled to empower attendees are: Van Waller, Vincent Alexandria, Chandra Adams, Anna Christian and CWC Facilitators. Local vendors will be on-site to provide samples, resources, support and advice to aspiring writers and all creative entrepreneurs. Success binders are just one of the resources every participant receives. This promises to be an active day that will set attendees on track for making their creative ideas and writing goals a reality!
Tickets are only $25.00 and available online through Universal Press & Productions. There is a discounted ticket of $18.00 available for all CWC and Writers Resource Center (WRC) members. Visit today to pick up your ticket: www.universalpandp.com.
About the California Writers Collective and Universal Press & ProductionsThe California Writers Collective was formed in 2005 as a network of authors from Northern and Southern California. The CWC, as part of its mission, aims to improve awareness of the tools and resources available to anyone interested in becoming a published author via workshops, literary events and seminars.
Universal Press & Productions is a Northern California small press publisher. We produce books, products and events with an objective to be helpful, inspirational and informative. We create information that empowers our readers to go into their daily life and make changes, improve their lifestyle, live safely, eat out enjoyably, learn a new skill or start a business. When individuals get serious about walking in the direction of their dreams, our products and events are there to help them make it happen.
Contact CWC facilitators, Denise Spiller (ms.spiller@universalpandp.com) or Charles Chatmon (cwcollective@gmail.com) for more information on the CWC and other writing workshops or events. Visit the California Writers Collective online at
www.californiawriterscollective.com.