Upcoming Talks, Events, Classes and Workshops
Scott Burns will give us a tour of the serious side of cartooning at the Sacramento Book Collectors monthly meeting at Arcade Library. War, Politics, and Social Commentary in 19th and 20th century books, periodicals and ephemera. Scott is a non-fiction writer, attorney, avid book collector, bookseller and raconteur. The event is free. Arcade Library is located at 2442 Marconi Avenue, west of Fulton Avenue Sacramento. The library is closed so look for the community room doors on the left side of the building. Lots of well lit parking.
Morning Coffee -- Wednesday, March 7th, 10 am to 1 pm
Join us from 10 am to noon on Wednesday March 7th from 10 am to 1 pm with your writing or art pad, work-in-progress, or idea for a new project. We’ll provide inspiration, writing and art prompts, pen and ink, watercolor pencils, and bits of this and that, to get your creative juices going. There are almost always editors around to help sharpen your work, too.
March's Morning Coffee will be held at the CastleDab, home of Maryellen Burns and Leo Dabaghian, 2014 23rd Street, Sacramento. (between T and U Street). Each month we'll convene at different spots around the city, and see what emerges. That is, until we have enough material to publish Morning Coffee – the first in a series of literary books and magazines we’ll publish on the I Street Press Espresso Book Machine at the Sacramento Public Library. There's no charge, but if you want to put a little money into the kitty to cover drinks and snacks, we won't turn you down. The April Morning Coffee is April 4th in midtown, then we head out to Arcade Library for a while and a turn at Shine Coffee. Call 916-768-6077 or email: maryellen_burns@mac.com or booktalk@me.com for more information.
Book Review -- Tuesday, April 17, 6 pm to 9 pm. -- An overview of everything you need to know about creating a self-published book -- from concept, to planning, research, writing, editing, book design, and other things you need to know to get the book into the marketplace. Artfox Gallery, 2213 N Street #B. Contact Lawrence Fox, fox@artfox.us or Maryellen Burns, booktalk@me.com for more information. We take most major credit cards. $35.
Nonfiction Authors Network Meeting -- Funding for Writers (Maryellen Burns)
February 15, 2012 6:30 pm Double Tree by Hilton Hotel 2001 Point West Way $10
You'll learn how to find money, materials, and other support for creative work or the book of your dreams, whatever field you're in. Discover sources for planning a successful project, identifying potential funding sources and investors and creating a crowd funding campaign on Kickstarter, Indiegogo and other sites.
Sacramento Book Collectors Club -- The Serious Side of Comics, Scott Burns
February 17, 2012 7:00 pm Arcade Library, 2442 Marconi Blvd. (Free)
I Street Info Sessions -- 2nd Tuesday 6:15 pm and 4th Saturday 10 am.
Join the Sacramento Public Library as we jump into the world of print-on-demand, self-publishing and writing/publishing classes. We hope that I Street will become the go-to destination for all things writing and publishing. Do you have a book inside you? We can help get it out of your brain and on to paper and then print it for you. Every month Maryellen Burns and Lawrence Fox volunteer for two information sessions that take you step by step through the process. There's also an author's guide. Go to saclibrary.org. Double click on the I Street Logo and then look for I Publish at I Street for more information or istreet@saclibrary.org.
Morning Coffee -- Wednesday, March 7th, 10 am to 1 pm
Join us from 10 am to noon on Wednesday March 7th from 10 am to 1 pm with your writing or art pad, work-in-progress, or idea for a new project. We’ll provide inspiration, writing and art prompts, pen and ink, watercolor pencils, and bits of this and that, to get your creative juices going. There are almost always editors around to help sharpen your work, too.
March's Morning Coffee will be held at the CastleDab, home of Maryellen Burns and Leo Dabaghian, 2014 23rd Street, Sacramento. (between T and U Street). Each month we'll convene at different spots around the city, and see what emerges. That is, until we have enough material to publish Morning Coffee – the first in a series of literary books and magazines we’ll publish on the I Street Press Espresso Book Machine at the Sacramento Public Library. There's no charge, but if you want to put a little money into the kitty to cover drinks and snacks, we won't turn you down. The April Morning Coffee is April 4th in midtown, then we head out to Arcade Library for a while and a turn at Shine Coffee. Call 916-768-6077 or email: maryellen_burns@mac.com or booktalk@me.com for more information.
Crowdsource Funding -- Kickstart Your Project (Maryellen Burns)
March 20, 2012 6:00 pm to 9 pm CastleDab, 2014 23rd Street Sacramento $25Crowdsource funding has been around for centuries -- friends, families and business associates pooling their money and resources together. What's different today is the Internet. Now, individuals and organizations who need funding for a special project, business, or creative project can seek support from people anywhere in the world. Discover the ins and outs of how to start a campaign, write a compelling narrative, create a memorable video, exciting premiums, and a plan for getting the word out and encouraging people to invest in you. Maryellen Burns has raised more than $15,000,00 for organizations and creative individuals over the last thirty years. Recently, she helped raise more than $18,000 for writers and artists in less than ninety days using Kickstarter, Indiegogo and investigative journalism sites to support conferences, books, overseas travel, and art exhibits.To RSVP or purchase tickets for any of these programs contact Maryellen Burns at either maryellen_burns@mac.com or booktalk@me.com. Credit cards for programs are accepted.
