december
December 7th, Pacific Grove
MEMBERS ONLY
Get ready for the CCW Holiday Party. Watch your email for details.
january 21 - Get Ready To Publish: Selecting The Right Editor for Your Writing Project
Lila LaBine & Eva Barrows
Your independent editor partner can provide the invaluable feedback needed to revise and put the final polish on your manuscript. Whether taking the traditional publishing route or striking out on your own self-publishing journey, working with a professional editor is essential. In this presentation, you’ll learn about the different types of editing professionals, how to determine which type suits your needs, and what an ideal editor/author partnership entails.
Lila LaBine is a novel and screenplay editor. She started her editorial business, LaBine Editorial (lilalabine.com), in 2020 and earned a Specialized Certificate in Copyediting from UC San Diego’s Extended Studies program in 2021. Lila specializes in paragraph- and sentence level editing of upmarket and commercial fiction, especially women’s fiction, romance, suspense, and thrillers. She also edits and proofreads screenplays and creates courses for newer writers. She’s dedicated to helping writers feel confident in their work and providing a safe space for them to get feedback and encouragement.
Eva Barrows (evabarrows.com) is a developmental editor and book writing coach based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has edited a variety of non fiction and fiction book projects spanning self-development, memoirs, and historical fiction. Eva enjoys mapping the story arc, identifying plot holes, coming up with solutions, suggesting character development fixes, and filling in sensory details. In 2007, she founded Imitation Fruit Literary Journal (imitationfruit.com) as a way to work with short story writers, poets, and artists on fun and upbeat content. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from San Francisco State University and is writing a historical fiction novel set during the dawn of silent film Westerns in Niles, California.
february 18 - What Writers Need to know about traditional publishing and working with agents and in-house editors
Georgia Hughes
Long-time publishing professional Georgia Hughes, editorial director at New World Library, will talk about the pros of working with traditional agents and publishers, and what is different now that self-publishing is easier than ever. She will offer guidance and tips on contacting agents and editors, and how to present your work to them. We'll discuss the trends and patterns we're seeing in publishing, including what publishers are looking for; what will be expected of you as an author; contracts; how editing, production, and marketing work in today’s publishing world, and answer questions you have about the process.
Georgia A. Hughes is editorial director at New World Library, where she acquires and edits nonfiction books in the areas of spirituality, personal growth, sustainable business, relationships, health and well-being, animals, and women’s issues. New World Library, publisher of the bestselling The Power of Now and other award-winning books, strives to publish books that help readers change their lives and the world, and aims for diversity and inclusion. Georgia has also worked as a bookseller, freelance editor, and for Harper Collins. Recent acquisitions include Writing That Gets Noticed by Estelle Erasmus, Talking on Eggshells by Sam Horn, Hagitude by Sharon Blackie, The Autistic’s Guide to Self-Discovery by Sol Smith, Career Wounds by Mandy Tang, and Stories Sell by Matthew Dicks. www.newworldlibrary.com
eVENT vENUE
cENTRAL COAST WRITERS
We meet in the evening on the third Tuesday of the month at the Center for Spiritual Awakening located at
522 Central Ave., Pacific Grove, CA (next to the PG Library). Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the meeting starts at 6:15 PM.
522 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950, United States
