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Special Speaker Events
Overview
Special Speaker Events (SSE) of the Greater Los Angeles Writer Society offer a wide variety of panels and guest speakers, featuring educators, nationally-known authorities, industry experts, agents, publishers and famous authors. This is your opportunity to learn about the craft and business of writing from the best voices of the day. While we sometimes focus on genre-specific topics, most are broad-based and provide valuable information for all writers.
GLAWS welcomes writers of all genres and levels of expertise. First-time admission is free unless noted.
(As GLAWS is a non-profit, donations are appreciated)
Schedule & Location: (Subject to change)
Special Speaker Events are typically held monthly on the third Saturday ten times a year, unless it is a five-weekend month, in which case it moves back one weekend to the fourth Saturday. (See Calendar for specific events) Most SSEs are held at the Palms-Rancho Park Library in the Ray Bradbury Room, second floor of the library. There is ample parking, but it does fill up fast, so come early. In addition to the stairs, there is an elevator for the handicapped.
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March 20th 3:00 pm
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Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
Self-Promotion
for Writers NINE Speakers - TWO panels - One Important Day! A panel of authors share their tips for success, followed by a panel of industry experts discuss issues and solutions. If you have anything in print, you can't afford to miss this important marketing event. Details | Flyer »» |
April
17th |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library NOTE LOCATION! |
Beyond the First Draft - Essentials to Editing Your Novel Successfully So you've just finished writing the next best-selling novel and think that you're done. Think again. Most authors view their first draft as their worst. It's the second and additional drafts where the novel or short-story really comes to life. Learn what to look for and how to apply solutions to chip away the flaws and really polish your work. |
April 24-25 Saturday 10-6 |
Los
Angeles Times Festival of Books UCLA Campus, CA |
GLAWS is a proud participant in this fine annual event. We have a large booth where authors may promote their books, and the society reaches out to new writers. |
May 15 or 22 TBA 3:00 pm |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
New Paradigms in Alternative Publishing for Authors A double panel event! There's more places to publish than New York and ways to do so. A panel of independent publishers and printers give you the features and benefits of going your own way... |
June 19 3:00 pm |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
Dealing
with Writers Block Is writer's block a real problem, or just a figment of your imagination? A panel of authors and editors provide the answer. |
July 17 3:00 pm |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
TBA
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Aug 7 2:00 pm NOTE Date and Time! |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
Summer Party
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Sept 18 3:00 pm |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
TBA
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Sept 26 Sunday - 10am-6pm |
West Hollywood Book
Fair |
GLAWS is a proud participant in this fine annual event. We have a large booth where authors may promote their books, and the society reaches out to new writers. |
Oct 23 3:00 pm NOTE Date!
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Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
TBA
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Nov 20 3:00 pm |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
TBA
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Nov 26-28 Fri-Sat-Sun |
Loscon |
GLAWS is a proud participant in this fine annual event. We have a large booth where authors may promote their books, and the society reaches out to new writers. We also sponsor various panels and a party suite. |
Dec 4th 2:00 pm NOTE Date and Time! |
Palms-Rancho Park
Library Ray Bradbury Room 2920 Overland Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90064 MAP | See Calendar |
Winter Holiday Party
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General Events Typical Agenda:
2:50 - Sign in & Networking
3:15 - General and Member Announcements
3:30 - Discussion topic, or bonus event
4:00 - Featured Speaker
4:45 - Q&A
5:00 - Meet the guest(s)5:30 - Clean up & pack equipment out
5:45 - Library must close the room
Locations:
Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library, the Ray Bradbury Room Second Floor
Driving directions: If you are coming North on the 405, exit the National Blvd off ramp East to Overland, then turn left/north. If you are coming West on the 10, exit the Overland off ramp, turn right. The library is on the right/east side of the street. There is air conditioning, ample parking, and an elevator to the second floor.
Venice Venice - Abbott Kinney Memorial Branch Community Room, First Floor
Driving directions: If you are coming on the 405, exit at VENICE Boulevard off ramp north/south. Go WEST on Venice past Lincoln Boulevard. The library is in the center where Venice splits at Washington Way. There is air conditioning and ample parking.
Meetings:
General Meets
Advisory Board
Critique Groups
Events:
Next GLAWS Event
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