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Redwood Writers is the largest branch of the California Writers Club. Find us at redwoodwriters.org. Our motto is "writers helping writers."

Join us at our general meetings on the third Saturday of each month, 1-2:30 pm. Currently, all meetings are held virtually on Zoom until we can safely meet in person. Admission is $5/members, $10/nonmembers

10/18/2026

We had so much fun with all of you at this year’s Sonoma County Writers Conference! Thank you to all of our volunteers and presenters for a full day of writing inspiration! A special thank you to Shawn Langwell and Pamela Heck for their hard work behind the scenes, and to our president Mara Lynn Johnstone for her leadership of Redwood Writers.

What was your favorite thing you learned at this year’s conference?

📸 Shawn Langwell

09/08/2026

Join us for Get Lit! an engaging, fun and upbeat weekly discussion spotlighting authors and book events, including the talented authors of Redwood Writers, the largest Branch of the California Writers Club. We’ll peek behind the pages and engage local authors in lively discussions of their work, their process and their Northern California roots.

This week:
Dawn Dolan, author of Maybelline Has a Very. Bad. Day

Tune in to 95.9 The Krush on Tuesday, September 8th at 8:45 a.m. or catch the replays at https://www.krsh.com/getlit/

The Krush 95.9 FM KRSH

09/02/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Sonoma County Writers Conference, hosted by Redwood Writers.

Check out the amazing line-up of presenters and snag your seat. Early bird discount ends September 15.

If you'd like to volunteer to help at the event, please contact Pamela Heck or speak to her at the September 19 club meeting.

https://redwoodwriters.org/sonoma-county-writers-conference/

08/31/2026

Two big deadlines today!

First, don't forget to renew your Redwood Writers membership.

Then, polish up your flash fiction and submit it to our "Guaranteed Happily Ever After" Flash fiction contest. Share your stories where love, hope, or happiness gets the final word. Deadline is today!

https://redwoodwriters.org/flash-fiction-contest/

08/25/2026

Join us for Get Lit! an engaging, fun and upbeat weekly discussion spotlighting authors and book events, including the talented authors of Redwood Writers, the largest Branch of the California Writers Club. We’ll peek behind the pages and engage local authors in lively discussions of their work, their process and their Northern California roots.

This Morning:
J. L. Henker, author of Cave of Whispers
Tune in to 95.9 The Krush on Tuesday, August 25 at 8:45 a.m. or catch the replays at https://www.krsh.com/getlit/
The Krush 95.9 FM KRSH

08/12/2026

Are you new to Redwood Writers? Or would you like a refresher on our branch and a sneak peek at what’s to come this year? Then this meeting is for you!

This month’s gathering will serve as an introduction to Redwood Writers, showcasing the many opportunities available within our branch and the greater California Writers Club. You’ll get a preview of the exciting events and happenings planned for the year ahead, along with ways you can get more involved. We’ll also share how you can learn about opportunities to volunteer with the club—an important way members can grow their connections and support our vibrant writing community.

We will round out the meeting with a few writing exercises, just to get the ink flowing.

Best of all, if you bring a friend, both of you get in free!

We hope you’ll join us and discover how Redwood Writers can inspire, connect, and support you on your writing journey.
https://redwoodwriters.org/redwood-writers-101-2026/

08/11/2026

Join us for Get Lit! an engaging, fun and upbeat weekly discussion spotlighting authors and book events, including the talented authors of Redwood Writers, the largest Branch of the California Writers Club. We’ll peek behind the pages and engage local authors in lively discussions of their work, their process and their Northern California roots.

This week:
Jill Bronfman, author of THANKS FOR MEETING MY HERE.

Tune in on Tuesday, AUGUST 11 at 8:45 a.m. or catch the replays at:

https://www.krsh.com/getlit/
The Krush 95.9 FM KRSH

07/27/2026

Join us for Get Lit! an engaging, fun and upbeat weekly discussion spotlighting authors and book events, including the talented authors of Redwood Writers, the largest Branch of the California Writers Club. We’ll peek behind the pages and engage local authors in lively discussions of their work, their process and their Northern California roots.

This week:
Manterfield Author, author of ALL OUR LIES ARE TRUE.

Tune in on Tuesday, June 28 at 8:45 a.m. or catch the replays at:

https://www.krsh.com/getlit/
The Krush 95.9 FM KRS H

07/14/2026

Join us for Get Lit! an engaging, fun and upbeat weekly discussion spotlighting authors and book events, including the talented authors of Redwood Writers, the largest Branch of the California Writers Club. We’ll peek behind the pages and engage local authors in lively discussions of their work, their process and their Northern California roots.

This week:
Jean Gordon Kocienda, author of Girl in a Box
Tune in on Tuesday, July 14 at 8:45 a.m. or catch the replays at https://www.krsh.com/getlit/
The Krush 95.9 FM KRSH

07/03/2026

In case you missed it, this week's Get Lit featured Judy Baker, editor of our 2025 prose anthology, Moonshadow: tales of Hidden Light.

You can catch Judy's interview on Mindi in the Morning, along with past club members featured on the show at https://www.krsh.com/getlit/

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http://www.redwoodwriters.org/

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