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To keep you up to date on the most recent additions to this web site and our HD CWC, go to this page  each time you visit! 
 
What's new as of:
 
June 12, 2010
 
For High Deesert Branch CWC Members Only!
 
Are you a published author?  Do you have a book for sale, and an online presence?
If so, email the details with a head shot (optional) to vvmediatro@aol.com
We're here to list your work on our web site in accordancw with the HD CWC Branch Mission Statement.
 
 
 July 10, 2010  Our published authors of the HD CWC
 
May 27, 2010
Here's the new electronic version of the State Central Board Newsletter!
 
April 11, 2010
 
Here's the link to the E-Book publishing we promised at our April 10 meeting at the Hesperia Library.  There's some good information and a special code for CWC Members, so take a look.  Please note:  This is NOT sponsored by the CWC.
 
 
 
March 30, 2010
 
March 17, 2010
 
 
Self Publishing comparison chart prepared by our member, Jim Elstad
 
March 17, 2010
Check out our own Evelyn Blocker's Daily Press photo and article!
 
January 25, 2010

WriterAdvice seeks flash fiction, memoir, and creative non-fiction that mesmerizes the reader in 750 words or less. DEADLINE: April 15, 2010. Entry fee: $10 per submission. First prize: $150. Former prizewinners are the judges. Complete guidelines, mailing address, and prizes at www.writeradvice.com.

 
01/01/2010 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
 
 
 
December 19, 2009
 
Costco is now refilling Epson, Dell and HP printer cartridges.  For further information, click here.
 
 
 
NOW!  A CURRENT PUBLISHNG OPPORTUNITY!
 
 DEADLINE IS MARCH 1, 2010
 
Here's a great opportunity to get your book published!
 
Unlimited Publishers, LLC, in cooperation with the CWC, is inviting you to submit your manuscript for consideration.  There is NO COST to enter, and NO COST to publish!  For further details, click here.
 
For further information, contact our HD CWC Branch Coordinator, Curt James cdj5326@yahoo.com or President Carol Warren or VP Bob Isbill.  (See Officers Page for contact information.)
 
You may also get further information by visiting  www.unlimitedpublishing.com/cwc
 
Our branch also needs a reading committee to review the entries for this event.  If you can help in that regard, please contact Curt James. 
 
 
 
November 14, 2009
 
                   
  Oak Hills Christian Novelist Alton Gansky attracted a record 32 new guests for this special genre meeting!  26 regular members also attended to hear the message delivered by Gansky, "What are you working on?"
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 24, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 13, 2009

 

 

 

The HD CWC conducted a Reading Event at the Barnes & Noble Booksellers at the Victorville Mall. 

It was a great success and publicized our club!

 

 

 

Apple Valley Mayor Rick Roelle presents Tthe Town Council's Proclamation declaring the third week of October as Writers' Week to President Carol Warren and Vice President Bob Isbill.

 

October 1, 2009

October 2009 issue of the Inkslinger posted on Newsletter Page. 

August 11, 2009  

 

 

 August 4, 2009

Pencast of George Robinson's "Nomenclature of Poetry" was posted and is now available on the Guest Speaker Page of this web site. 

 

A personal message from our president, Carol Warren.  Go to the Home Page or the Contact Us page and click for the audio/pencast message! 

 July 14, 2009

New Web Page with Slide Show of the 2009 meetings!

Go to Our Meetings Page. 

July 11, 2009

 

Bob Isbill's presentation of "Bits & Pieces" posted as a Pencast. 

 

Simply go to Guest Speaker Page and click on the link to the presentation you would like to hear and follow the notes!

July 5,

2009

Mike Foley's June presentation, "Writing Dialogue" is posted on line as a "pencast".

http://www.livescribe.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOverviewPage?sid=j4stfmRmXbZb

 

July 5, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

May 28,

2009

Marilyn Ramirez' presentation of May 8, 2009 was

posted http://www.livescribe.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOverviewPage?sid=ztLGsQj8DX0j

 

 

 

The June 2009 Inkslinger is posted on the Newsletter page. 

May 25, 2009
Brand new!  A "Pencast" is now available!
 
Turn on your speakers, and turn up your volume and listen to Mike Foley's presentation on "Creating Realistic Characters" while ylou follow the notes on your own computer screen!