Upcoming Events
Salon & Book Signing
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
RSVP HERE: https://www.evite.com/event/0325IIAE4SKDAAMZMEPRRIFNVQSR7Q/
Expert to Author: Five Steps to a Published Nonfiction Book
Join us for an interactive workshop where we’ll walk you through five surprising, often-overlooked things you can do now — even if you haven't written a single word — to boost your odds of finishing your nonfiction book and getting it published. Space is limited; sign up now!
SIGN UP HERE:
https://www.booksociety.social/event-details/expert-to-author-five-steps-to-a-published-nonfiction-book
Bookstore Event with the Authors
We will be discussing our book and strategies for writing your own at this bookstore event, free and open to the public.
REGISTER HERE:
https://bookpassage.com/event/marisa-solis-elizabeth-dougherty-complete-expert-author-guide
Book Proposal Course
Join this four-session virtual course to learn the ins and outs of writing a strong book proposal. Interactive sessions meet for 1.5 hours on Tuesdays — Oct. 13, 20, 27, and Nov. 3— 5 pm to 6:30 pm PDT. Open to women and men writing nonfiction who want to fast-track their proposal bootcamp-style. Register via Happy Women Dinners by email.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.happywomendinners.com/contact
Writers Conference: Does Your Book Idea Work?
TWO SPOTS LEFT! Join Marisa Solis and Happy Women Dinners for a one-day, in-person writing conference designed to give you clarity, community, and expert feedback on your manuscript-in-progress. Includes: Panel discussions; Q&A with industry experts; 1:1 feedback on the first page of your first chapter and your one-page book synopsis; private sessions with a publisher, literary agent, and developmental editor; lunch and snacks; accountability partners beyond the conference. Sign up for the newsletter to register.
REGISTER HERE: https://www.happywomendinners.com/contact
Bookstore Event with the Authors
Moderated by author Terri Givens, we will be discussing our book and strategies for writing your own at this bookstore event. Please RSVP. Open to the public.
Author Talk
Join us for a talk and lively discussion at the Oakland Public Library. Free and open to all.
Book Launch!
Join us for our book launch! We’ll be reading from our book, talking about why we wrote it, and answering your questions about writing your own book. RSVP now.
Santa Barbara Writers Conference
For over five decades, writers from around the world have gathered at the Santa Barbara Writers Conference to rub elbows with fellow writers, well-known authors, and publishing professionals. You’ll participate in a magical week of intensive work, focused on craft, marketing, and networking. This year, on June 23 and 24, Marisa is offering 20-minute manuscript consultations—free for all registered participants.