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Cultural Arts Commission
Saturday, October 15, 2016 Coronado High School
650 D Avenue Coronado, California
www.CoronadoARTS.com
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A Workshop for Writers
Coronado Cultural Arts Commission welcomes you and we hope to inspire your writing. The Commission continues to support the literary arts in our community with its third annual Writers Workshop on Saturday, October 15. A full day of nine sessions, eight presenters, and a keynote address by award-winning author Robert Masello. A wine and author reception follows the close of the daylong workshop at Coronado’s local gem, Bay Books located at 1029 Orange Avenue. Coronado has a rich literary history and great weather … and yes they are intertwined. Beloved author L. Frank Baum escaped the harsh winters of the Midwest in the early 1900s after writing “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz,” and found refuge and inspiration on our beautiful island. This beautiful coastal community has been a rich source of inspiration, and will continue to be a place where writers find a home.
Register today to attend and hear some of the best writers and teachers talk about social media and marketing, self-publishing, new writing techniques, the importance of revision, and how to find your audience if you are writing memoirs. Take your writing to the next level or fine-tune your skills with new ideas at the Coronado Writers Workshop.
WINE RECEPTION: Bay Books -1029 Orange Avenue 5:15 - 7 p.m. Coronado’s independent bookseller and sponsor of this workshop, Bay Books, welcomes attendees to a Meet & Greet Wine Reception with presenters following the close of the workshop. Presenters’ books will be available for purchase and signing.
LIMITED SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY Four published authors familiar with editing, outlining novels, and character development will be available to read 20 pages of your current manuscript and meet individually for a consultation. See the registration form for deadlines, details and cost. Limited to the first 12 submittals.
2016 Workshop Schedule Saturday, October 15, 2016 Registra on Form Enclosed
Schedule your day by indica ng the session for each me slot you would like to a end on the registra on form. Some of the presenters will send informa on prior to the Workshop.
8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Registra on ‐ coffee, juices, fruit (provided)
KEYNOTE ADDRESS 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Welcome Remarks George Galdorisi
Inside Secrets to Ge ng Your Book Published Robert Masello
MORNING SESSION 10:45 to NOON The Tao of Book Publicity Paula Margulies
Authors: Preparing for Social Media Barbra Drizin
Online Voice
Steve Johnson
LUNCH Noon to 1 p.m. Lunch on Courtyard (provided)
AFTERNOON SESSIONS 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. How to Write Unforge able, Fully Fleshed Out Characters Marni Freedman
Simply Publishing Cali Gilbert
Hardcore Memoir Traci Foust
2:45 to 4 p.m. Ka a’s Last Love: Wri ng you Own Story Kathi Diamant
The Memoir Map Marni Freedman
Robert’s Top Ten List of Wri ng Robert Marsello
WORKSHOP WRAP UP 4:15 to 5 p.m. Panel Discussion & Workshop Summary George Galdorisi ‐ Moderator
5:15 to 7 p.m. Wine Recep on Bay Books, 1029 Orange Avenue, Coronado, California *Sessions/presenters subject to change
Inside Secrets to Ge ng Your Book Published Keynote Speaker Robert Masello robertmasello.com
Robert Masello is an award‐winning journalist, TV writer, and the bestselling author of many novels and nonfic on books. His most recent thriller, tled “The Einstein Prophecy (47 North) hit the No. 1 spot in the Amazon Kindle store. Previous books include “Blood and Ice,” “The Medusa Amulet,” and “The Romanov Cross,” all published by Bantam/Random House. He also is the author of two popular studies of the occult ‐‐ “Fallen Angels and Spirits of the Dark” and “Rasing Hell: A concise History of the Black Arts.” His books on wri ng include “Writer Tells All,” “A Friend in the Business,” and the
classroom staple, “Robert’s Rules of Wri ng.” His TV credits include such popular shows as "Charmed," "Sliders,” "Early Edi on," and "Poltergeist: the Legacy." A na ve of Evanston, Illinois, he studied wri ng at Princeton University under Robert Stone and Geoffrey Wolff, and now lives a few blocks from the beach in Santa Monica. Masello kicks off the third annual Coronado Writers Workshop revealing insider secrets to ge ng your book published. He is not a professor, not a publisher, not an editor, not an agent. He is a writer who speaks his mind with absolute candor on everything aspiring book authors need to know. He explains the publishing process step by step, what to expect, how it works, and what authors can do at each point to keep things going smoothly. Equally important, Masello has a lot of fun doing it. Hear anecdotes from his own experiences in the trenches of publishing.
Robert’s Top Ten List of Rules of Wri ng Robert Masello
You know the principles, the lectures, the "expert" techniques. And you've discovered that some mes tried‐and‐true just equals red.
In “Robert's Rules of Wri ng,” successful author Masello stomps out status quo wri ng advice and delivers 101 uninhibited techniques to improve your wri ng. Whether you're a fic on writer, freelancer, memoirist, or screenwriter, “Robert's Rules of Wri ng” gives you the unorthodox advice to transform your wri ng life and get published. Join Masello as he shares his Top Ten List.
Book publicist Paula Margulies is an author and the owner of Paula Margulies Communica ons, a public rela ons firm for authors and ar sts. Her wri en work includes the nonfic on book, “The Tao of Book Publicity: A Beginner’s Guide to Book Promo on,” her debut novel, “Coyote Heart,” a short story collec on, “Face
Value: Collected Stories,” and a historical novel, “Favorite Daughter, Part One.” Margulies is a contributor to Author Magazine, The San Diego Examiner, The Original Writer’s Edge Blog (h p://writersedgeinfo.blogspot.com), and The Feisty Writer and has been awarded ar st residencies at Caldera, Red Cinder Ar st Colony, the Vermont Studio Center, and Centrum. Margulies resides in San Diego.
In this session, Margulies will cover techniques that help authors successfully promote their publica ons. Workshop topics include: how to build an author pla orm, guidelines for crea ng blog tours, how to set up a successful speaking tour, and how to obtain interviews with the media. Margulies also will discuss social media, book pricing and promos, and building an engaging author website, along with how to develop targeted publicity material, including front and back cover text, press releases, and Q&As, and ps for crea ng newsle er and media lists. Margulies is also happy to answer ques ons about prac cal topics such as publicity costs, ming, and considera ons when hiring a publicist.
The Tao of Book Publicity: Book Promo on Strategies that Work Paula Margulies paulamargulies.com
Barbra Drizin is an educator at heart. Her passion is teaching others by conveying technical knowledge in a way that is easily understood. Drizin founded Start from Scratch Social Media in 2010 as a means of expressing that passion. She weaves her technical skills, knowledge of social media, intui on for product crea on and strategy, experience as an educator, and desire to help people into Start from Scratch
Social Media. Today it’s not a choice, it’s a necessity for authors and all of us to have a social media presence in order to be current. You will be asked, "What social media pla orms are you on?" and "How many followers/connec ons do you have?" Ensure that you have an engaged audience ready and eager for the launch of your book. It’s recommended that you acquire an engaged social media audience at least six months before your book is published. However don’t just jump in. There are pre social media prepara on steps you must take to ensure a successful, customized social media strategy. Join Drizin for a content‐rich, compelling presenta on on "Preparing for Social Media.” You also will receive a template Drizin developed to help you clarify your goals, your target market, and the social media pla orms that are right for you.
Authors: Preparing for Social Media Barbra Drizin socialmediaeducators.com
How do online writers become known? How do you create buzz from social? What tools should I use? What do publishers look for in today's online media world? Steve Johnson moved to Coronado with his wife in 1999. They
were blown away by Coronado’s beauty, charm and the small‐town community that enabled locals to connect with each other in a way that just isn’t possible in bigger ci es. Shortly a er moving to Coronado, Johnson created an online newspaper that covered Coronado for locals, visitors, and most of all, was published in a mely manner. The first version was launched in 2002 and the response was overwhelmingly posi ve. The Coronado Times (published by eCoronado.com) is a daily publica on that covers Coronado news, events, entertainment, business and community. The Coronado Times is read by 55,000 visitors each month and has a staff of 12.
Online Voice/Wri ng Tools Steve Johnson coronado mes.com
Freedman, with a degree from the USC School of Cinema c Arts, began her career with her play, “Two Goldsteins on Acid,” which was produced in Los Angeles. She also is a published author who has worked as a script doctor, ghost writer, blogger, and wri ng coach. Freedman runs the popular monthly Memoir Writers Club at San Diego Writers Ink. Ever think about turning your true life story into a page turning book? Ever wonder how to start, what to include and how to avoid the
biggest memoir mistakes? In this session you will learn:
The Top 3 Styles of Memoir (and how to begin each one) What Can Help a Memoir to Sell in Today's Marketplace How to Assess if You Should Write for Friends and Family or For the Public The Truth About Memory, The Truth about Truth The Top 5 Memoir Wri ng Mistakes That Memoir Does Indeed Have a Structure (including a brief introduc on to
The 15 Plot Spots Memoir Plo ng Tool)
Each par cipant will walk away with a memoir plo ng tool (The 15 Plot Spots for Memoirs) along with an accompanying handbook.
The Memoir Map Marni Freedman thewriterinyou.org
How to Write Unforge able, Fully Fleshed out Characters Marni Freedman thewriterinyou.org Do you find that some of your characters are falling flat? Ever wondered if there was a way to ensure that your characters are three dimensional? Want to know the secret to making them pop off the page? In this session you will learn:
The 9 Essen al Character Elements How to U lize Archetypes The Secret of the Character's Inner Need The 4 Types of Character Arcs and When to Use
Them The Importance of the Character's Wound How Foils Can Kick Your Character Game up a
Notch!
Foust’s first memoir “Nowhere Near Normal” was published by Simon and Schuster in 2011 and was featured in Marie Claire magazine, NPR and MSNBC Today. She has appeared in Portland Book Review, San Diego City Beat, San Francisco Chronicle, VIVA Magazine, and has been featured and interviewed on KGO News Talk San Francisco, Houston Public Radio, Good Morning San Diego CW 6, WMJI Cleveland, The Jim Bohannon Show, NBC Today Health blog, and CBS US Radio Show. She is a regular contributor to the online magazine Role Reboot. Her
essays have appeared in several anthologies including SPENT (Seal Press 2014), a book about women and the psychology of shopping and “The Truth of Memoir,” (Writer’s Digest 2014) an instruc onal book on the genre of memoir. Foust has a degree in American Literature from University of California, Santa Cruz and has taught crea ve wri ng. She was the first place award recipient for the Northern California Olympiad of the Arts Award in Short Fic on. Her short story “The Cruelty of Children,” published by Echo Ink Review, was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2014. Her second memoir, “Love and Xanax,” is set to be released next year. Session will work on perfec ng the cra of the modern memoir including: Non‐linear or linear (arc) wri ng: Which style is best for your story? How to set up a compelling scene: Learn to create effec ve narra on for
place and me. The 10 most important edi ng steps to clean and ghten your wri ng. How to perfect the subtle art of unique, strange and memorable detail How to tac ully share stories of abuse while avoiding melodrama cs. How interes ng and lyrical beginnings play the most important role in the
process of hooking an agent. Modern syntax and style in the Genre: Unique ways of turning your
narra ve into a style that is all your own.
Hardcore Memoir Traci Foust tracifoust.com
Ka a’s Last Love: Wri ng Your Own Story Kathi Diamant kathidiamant.com ka aproject.com
Kathi Diamant is an author, speaker, teacher, broadcaster, and adjunct professor at San Diego State University, where she teaches wri ng and directs the San Diego State University Ka a Project, search to find the lost last work of Franz Ka a. Her cri cally acclaimed and award winning biography, “Ka a’s Last
Love: The Mystery of Dora Diamant,” has been published in the United States and United Kingdom, and in transla ons in Spain, France, Russia, China, Brazil, Germany, Albania, Turkey, and in Czech in 2016. Diamant has presented her book interna onally since 2003, taught wri ng classes for Osher Lifelong Learning Ins tute at San Diego State University since 2008, and workshops on presenta on techniques for authors thru Authorpreneurs.
Cali Gilbert is a No. 1 interna onal bestselling author, award winning photographer, and social entrepreneur. She has traveled the globe as a former figure skater and magazine publisher, and has contributed to the Huffington Post. As the creator of the “It’s simply … “ book series, Gilbert has published several bestselling books of her own and now serves other writers through her company, Serendipity Publishing House. Gilbert splits her me between Santa
Monica and Coronado, where she enjoys serving her community, especially women in transi on and youth programs. The publishing industry has vastly changed, especially in the last few years. Today, indie publishing is the direc on many new authors are taking as it has become easier for writers to do the work themselves. This book serves as a guide for the writer, taking them on the journey from original thought to a completed book they can hold in their hands. This book is divided into three parts — Wri ng, Marke ng and Publishing. Each part walks the reader through the steps it takes to develop a book into a completed manuscript, market the book long before its release, and then publish the book while retaining the rights and crea ve control. If you’ve ever had a dream of wri ng a book, this book will support you on your journey of becoming a published author.
Simply Publishing Cali Gilbert CaliGilbert.com
Captain George Galdorisi is a career naval aviator who began his wri ng career in 1978 with an ar cle in the U.S. Naval Ins tute Proceedings. He has wri en more than 200 ar cles in professional journals, as well as 10 books, including the New York Times best seller, “Tom Clancy Presents: Act of Valor,” the noveliza on of the film and “The Kissing Sailor,” which proved the iden ty of the two principals in Alfred
Eisenstaedt’s famous photograph. His latest book project is a reboot of the best‐selling Tom Clancy’s Op‐Center series, with St. Mar n’s Press as publisher. Book one, “Tom Clancy’s Op‐Center: Out of the Ashes,” is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly best‐seller. Book two, “Tom Clancy’s Into the Fire,” released in 2015 and was a USA Today and Publisher’s Weekly best‐seller. Book three, “Scorched Earth,” is releasing in August of 2016. Galdorisi and his wife became Coronado residents in 1983 and his wife taught in the Coronado school district for two decades, comple ng her teaching career at Village School. Galdorisi recently taught a course “Get Published Now,” with Coronado Adult Educa on.
Workshop Wrap up George Galdorisi georgegaldorisi.com
The Cultural Arts Commission would like to thank our presenters, volunteers, and
par cipants for encouraging the cra of wri ng.
A special thank you to the members of the Literary Arts Program Area for their
work on the 2016 Coronado Writers Workshop.
Peggy Lindquist ‐ Cultural Arts Commissioner Literary Arts
Sherril Altstadt ‐ Cultural Arts Commissioner Communica ons: PR & Media
Kate Carinder ‐ Co‐Chair 2016 CWW Connie LeFever ‐ Co‐Chair 2016 CWW
Jennifer Bates Franks Virginia Sherman
Franklin Escobedo Mary Beth Dodson
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Frequently Asked Ques ons Where are the sessions held? All sessions are held at the Coronado High School located at 650 D Avenue. What is the suggested a re? Please dress comfortably. You will be walking between classrooms for sessions so flat shoes are recommended. Classrooms are not air‐condi oned but have ceiling fans. What is for lunch? Lunch is catered by Panera and is a choice of a turkey sandwich, vegetarian sandwich or salad. Please indicate your choice on the registra on form included in this brochure. Where do I send my registra on? City of Coronado A n: Kelly Purvis 1825 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118
Who do I contact for addi onal informa on? Contract Arts Administrator Kelly Purvis at (619) 522‐2633 or [email protected].
An Overview of Coronado’s Crea ve Community
Coronado is blessed to have a vibrant, lively and engaging arts community and the Cultural Arts Commission is proud to provide a public face for Coronado’s body of crea ve industries. Grounded in a rich cultural heritage stretching back more than a century, our enchanted island enjoys and shares two resident theater groups – Coronado Playhouse Community Theater, and Lamb’s Players Theatre (San Diego County’s third largest professional theater group) that offer performances year around; the Coronado School of the Arts, a na onally acclaimed, award winning school located on the campus of Coronado High School; several fine art galleries including Arts & Frames by Wood Gallery, Art for Wildlife, Aus n’s, Dan McGeorge, Emerald C, Ruby P. and the newest City‐owned gallery, the C3, located in the Coronado Community Center featuring the work of local ar sts. Music is well represented by the Coronado Community Band and the Coronado Jazz Band as well as Musica Vitale (an ensemble of professional classical singers) and two organiza ons provide a wide variety of free music concerts – Coronado Promenade Concerts in the Park (Summer Sunday evenings in Spreckels Park) and the Ferry Landing Concert Series (Saturday and Sunday a ernoons spring to late fall). Our Coronado Senior Associa on provides programming, including the wildly popular Armchair Travel, open to the public and the Coronado Recrea on Department and Coronado Unified School District’s Adult Educa on offer a host of classes for young to old year‐around. The Coronado Historical Associa on represents both history and art with its museum exhibi ons, historic archives, and as sponsor of the popular Historic Home tours (May) and Coronado ArtWalk (September). One of our crown jewels ‐ the Coronado Public Library, offers ongoing exhibi ons, children’s storytelling, lectures, films, as well as hosts discussion groups along with the very popular series of events during its Summer Fes val. Our City boasts a collec on of more than 30 pieces of art in public places around town stretching from Tidelands Park to the south end of the Silver Strand – a Public Art Walking Tour brochure is available for viewing on CoronadoARTS.com or pick one up at the Coronado City Hall or the Coronado Visitor’s Center. Adding to our visual bounty – a drive down Orange Avenue from the Ferry Landing to the Hotel del Coronado offers myriad opportuni es to view and enjoy MainStreet Ltd.’s 16 unique and special median gardens, or to tune into the buzz of downtown ac vity or view MotorCars on MainStreet (April) or MainStreet Goes Ghostly (October). And last but certainly not least – the Coronado Island Film Fes val organiza on has announced dates for the second annual Coronado Island Film Fes val slated for November 9 ‐ 12, 2017. CIFF will host films in the exquisitely restored Village Theater and Coronado School of the Performing Art’s Theater along with other venues. Beyond the obvious organiza ons, Coronado also is home to a number of na onally recognized award winning authors and poets, playwrights, TV, film, and stage directors/producers, as well as actors, musicians, composers and film makers. We offer a wide and richly textured variety of visual fine ar sts and cra sman rounding out what Coronado presents to its residents and shares with the world. Coronado Arts Associa on presents a variety of visual ar sts at its Art in the Park (first and third Sundays in Spreckels Park). Find them all listed on Ar st Profile pages of the Arts Directory on CoronadoARTS.com. The arts in Coronado are alive, vibrant and growing. We invite you to come take a closer look and let us share with you our passion for crea vity.
Helpful Websites
City of Coronado
coronado.ca.us
Coronado Chamber of Commerce
www.coronadochamber.com
Coronado Visitor’s Center
www.coronadovisitorcenter.com
The City of Coronado is a small beach community with an island feel. Incorporated in 1890,
Coronado has a rich history and excep onal community assets in a village atmosphere.
Surrounded by the San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean, Coronado offers a unique lifestyle
enjoyed by residents, and has also welcomed visitors from around the world for 125‐plus
years.
Coronado is the perfect des na on to swim, sail, surf, bike, run, walk, play tennis, golf or take
in a play—and now a end a Writers Workshop. Coronado beaches are consistently ranked
some of the world’s best, and there are miles of bike paths along the coastline that provide a
great way to exercise and enjoy the spectacular scenery. Enjoy a round of golf in the shadow
of the San Diego‐Coronado Bridge at the Coronado Municipal Golf Course. The City Council
encourages residents and visitors to “shop local” and take advantage of the many unique
shops, restaurants and hotels.
The City of Coronado’s Cultural Arts Commission serves as a leading voice for the arts in Coronado through program development, creative initiatives, and dynamic alliances. The Commission, comprised of seven volunteers, covers seven program areas including Arts Education; Arts Partners and Advocacy; Literary Arts; Communications: Public Relations, and Media; Special Events and Development; Public Art and Visual Arts.
The Coronado Cultural Arts Commission serves and partners with local artists and cultural arts organizations to further develop a vibrant and cohesive arts community, strengthen arts education, enhance cultural tourism and economic development, and enrich life in Coronado for citizens and visitors.
The Commission maintains a master arts calendar for all artsrelated events and activities. Please visit:
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2016 Coronado Writers Workshop
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