I’m calling 2013 the year of relearning. Two weeks ago, I relearned the value of adding tags to blogs. A few days ago, I relearned the value of networking.
The lead judge for California Writers Club Tri-Valley high school writing contest, Lynn Goodwin, conducted a free writing workshop for students on February 5. The contest and workshop were publicized in our newsletter, local newspapers, libraries and area schools. I forgot about asking members to publicize them until Liz Koehler-Pentacoff volunteered.
Liz is deeply involved in the CWC Mt. Diablo middle school writing contest, and she has her own writing projects. Why should I think that would stop her? Many of us are members of other CWC branches or have commitments to other organizations. We all have projects, deadlines and obligations. None of that precludes us from promoting the activities of our fellow writers.
My thanks to Liz for reminding me that the California Writers Club exists to network, and for promoting Lynn’s writing workshop and the high school writing contest. If you want to promote the contest, it is free and open to high school students in grades 9-11 in the Tri-Valley. Details are on this website.
If you have connections with middle school students, direct them to the CWC Mt. Diablo website for information about that contest and the free writing workshop for 6-8th graders on Saturday, March 2 at the Walnut Creek Public Library. CWC members Sarah Wilson and Liz will be conducting the workshop.
Networking—it’s a great relearning experience.