What Do Literary Agents Want? A Panel Discussion with Q&A Mon. September 23 at 6 PM Pacific In today’s rapidly…
Once a month, IWOSC hosts a panel to discuss writing and publishing topics.
Everybody’s a Critic! – Arts Criticism
How to break in as a critic – and how to get your books, indie films, and projects noticed too!…
The “How-To” of How-To Books
If you consider yourself an expert at anything, telling your readers how to do it might be the best way…
No Kidding – Children’s Books are Big Business
Publishing Trends, Marketing Opportunities, and the Evolving Craft of Captivating the Little Ones A Panel Discussion with Q&A Mon. March…
IWOSC’s 2024 Book Marketing Panel
Selling Your Books in the Age of AI, Social Media, Network Marketing & Zoom Mon. January 29 at 6 PM…
Where Do Writers Go from Here? Writing in the Post-Strike and AI Era
The Independent Writers of Southern California Presents Its November 2023 Panel Wednesday, Nov. 29 at 6 PM Pacific No matter…
IWOSC’s 2023 Mystery Writers Panel
What is the essence of mystery that captivates readers? Monday, Oct. 30 at 6 PM Pacific From cozy to crime,…
IWOSC’s 2023 Literary Agents Panel
Agents from the east and west coast tell writers what we need to know to get published! Wed. Sept. 27…
Building Brave New Worlds (Before It’s Too Late)
Speculative Fiction Panel Discussion with Q&A How can speculative fiction writers build futuristic worlds in novels and short stories when…
Documentary Film & Video Journalism
Tips for Writers and Filmmakers on Breaking In – and Breaking THROUGH From Ken Burns to Michael Moore, from Grey…
Artificial Intelligence and Writers
In recent years, AI has been gaining a lot of attention in the writing industry. This event explores the many…
Legal and Tax Tips for Writers and Other Creatives
Legal and Tax Tips from the experts for writers and other creatives Fretting over your taxes? Worried about health insurance? …
THIS IS US: The Independent Writers of Southern California at 40
It’s an Anniversary Party! Ever since our founding exactly 40 years ago, in November of 1982, IWOSC has prided itself…
IWOSC’s Annual Literary Agents Panel
IWOSC Presents its Annual Literary Agents Panel for 2022 What Writers Must Know About Working With Agents Today Wednesday, September 28 6:00…
Indie Publishing and Small Presses
Indie Publishing and Small Presses: What Writers Need to Know Do you, like many writers today, hope for traditional publishing…
What Today’s Writers Need to Know About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
What Today’s Writers Need to Know About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Discover what DEI Means to the Writing and Reading…
Online Panel (Webinar): Everybody’s a Critic
How to Get Your Writing and Film Projects Noticed by Top Critics — and How to Become One Yourself! In…
Self-Publishing with BookBaby with Steven Spatz, President Emeritus of BookBaby
Steven Spatz, President Emeritus of BookBaby, will share with his audience of essayists, novelists, editors, book designers, authors of all…
Writing Short: The Art of the Short Story and Personal Essay
In our time-crunched world, it can be satisfying to write, complete and publish shorter works–such as the short story and…
Romance and Women’s Literature Writing
Tips for Writing for the Biggest Markets in Fiction Today
Romance and Women’s Literature WritingTips for Writing for the Biggest Markets in Fiction Today Wonder how successful authors keep sending…
IWOSC January: Marketing Your Books in 2022
After nearly 2 years of Covid and lockdowns, how do you tell the world now about your book? Book store signings and…
Tricks Of The Trade – Writing Advice from the Experts
TRICKS OF THE TRADE – Writing Advice from the Experts There’s no one formula for writing – there are a…
Trends in Publishing
Monday, January 25, 2016 7:30 to 9:15 p.m. (networking follows the program) WHAT DO PUBLISHERS WANT? As the greatest writer…
Behind The Screen: Writing for TV Today – and Tomorrow
TV is a booming business for writers with one-hour dramas and dramedies, half hour semi-comedic series and animation. Even reality…
Public Speaking for Writers: Overcoming Your Fears and Making the Best Impression with Clinton Young
In today’s era of Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, having a public presence, brand, and followers is a must. And…