Writing that historical mystery? Michal Strutin offers tips and advice on how to research faster and with better results. Please register at https://mwanorcal.org/events/.

Ask Maura Matera, CPA, all your questions about writing and taxes. Please register at https://mwanorcal.org/events/.

This is a virtual event. You must register to attend this event. Please see our Events page for a registration link.

George Cramer interviewed me, asking me questions about my process and experience as an author. This interview debuts on 10/13. Check it out: https://gdcramer.com/george-cramer-blog/

Claire M. Johnson will give some pointers on how to write sex scenes that will provide your novel with some heat but not smut.

Eileen Rendahl and Margaret Dumas discuss the advantages of using these software tools to enhance the organization of your manuscript. Registration is necessary for this Zoom event: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMuc-yvqjooGtRroqVdrMD1X1PdCaHwgJjj.

Four distinguished queer mystery writers talk about another queer crime fiction writer who has been important to their own work. Ellen Hart discusses J.M. Redmann; John Copenhaver muses about Patricia Highsmith; Cheryl Head remembers Nikki Baker; and Michael Nava talks about Joseph Hansen. This event is co-sponsored by the San Francisco Public Library.

Objection! Criminal Law Procedure with Michael Nava

Worthy Opponents: How to Create Memorable Protagonists and Antagonists, with Margaret Lucke

MWA NorCal’s line-up at this Noir at the Bar-style event will feature Daisy Bateman, Vera Chan, Michelle Chouinard, Ellen Kirschman & Lisa Towles.

This is the grand daddy of awards for mystery writers. Check out National’s home page for listings of the nominees : https://mysterywriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2022EdgarNoms.pdf

To attend this event you must be registered: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcO6urzwqGdUoN8LHKxd9AXU9UTcki3RY

In conjunction with the San Francisco Public Library, MWANorcal continues our celebration of Mystery and Crime writers. Micheal Nava curates a panel of Latinx authors discussing their books, writing and their inspirations. Featuring Alex Segura, Raquel I. Reyes, Richie Narvaez and Lucha Corpi.

Register here:

https://sfpl.org/events/2021/09/15/panel-latinx-mystery-writers

Who doesn’t want to write the best book possible? Join us on Zoom on Saturday, Sept. 11, to find out how. Moderated by Janet Rudolph (Editor of the Mystery Readers Journal), this panel features S.A. Cosby (Blacktop Wasteland & Razorblade Tears), Matt Coyle (the Rick Cahill series), Laurie R. King (the Mary Russell-Sherlock Holmes stories), Jess Lourey (the Mira James mystery series) and Ivy Pochoda (Wonder Valley and These Women).

Register here: https://www.sistersincrime.org/events/eventdetails.aspx?id=1553013

To register for this event go here:

https://www.bookclubofwashington.org/events-1/the-easiest-eighty-thousand-words-ever-put-together-david-dodge-and-to-catch-a-thief?fbclid=IwAR0QcdE_rLIlgiL3AOMIJh7KHGZTZao9ng4QiU22_VBLccV28GyGtVh8FGg

Join Eileen Rendahl on our Satuday Facebook Live event when she discusses “Romancing the Mystery.”

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Join MWA Norcal for a presentation by Nicholas Erik, author of “Marketing Stratagies for Indie Writers.”

Laurie R. King in conversation with Sabrina Flynn will discuss “Indie Publishing, or I’ve Finished My Manuscript. Now What"? For more information, go to the MWA Norcal Website: www.mwanorcal.org/events.

Every Saturday from 10:45 AM to Noon, MWA Norcal sponsors a write in to help you get that novel done! A brief chat is followed by dedicated writing time. Members, email MWANorCalEvents@gmail.com and request the Google Meet link to join.