Redwood Writers

Celebrate California Writers Week

Aspiring writers and poets are invited to celebrate California Writers Week with a free event on October 18, 2023.

Come to the Sonoma Valley Regional Library to bask in the poetry of local authors and learn how Redwood Writers contributes to the craft, marketing, and success of writers.

There will be time for Q&A and admission is free to all.

Judy M. Baker is president of Redwood Writers, the largest chapter of the California Writers Club.

Judy joined Redwood Writers to develop her skills as an author and poet. She became President of the Club in 2022. She has served the group in several capacities including Vice President, chair of Membership, Redwood Writers Academy, a member of the Speaker and Conference Teams. Her tech skills helped the group migrate to online meetings and workshops during lock down.

Redwood Writers continues to innovate as it serves its members with monthly in-person meetings, small groups, and publications.

Redwood Writers offers opportunities for writers of all types to learn, grow, and get published.

The mission of Redwood Writers is "Writers Helping Writers." The club offers many opportunities for new and seasoned writers to be seen and heard. Meetings and membership

Monthly meetings take place in Santa Rosa, California.

For information about meetings and joining the club, go to the club website at https://redwoodwriters.org

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Books, Honey and Money

June 11, 20243 min read

“Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.” - James Russell Lowell

What happens when authors work together?

They create book buzz!

Introducing the Book Buzz Cafe

Book Buzz Cafee

Here are 3 reasons to join the hive! 👊

1. Share Your Nectar

Like bees, authors gather nectar as ideas and experiences. Share your insights, inspirations, and marketing tips with fellow authors. Your story might be the spark that ignites another’s creativity.

2. Collaborate and Create

Blogging helps your website to be more than just a place for people to visit. It gives them the opportunity to interact with your business in a way that isn’t possible through other forms of content on your website. By blogging, you have the ability to help drive traffic back to your website and convert that traffic into leads. For example, if you blog about an important industry event and share it on Facebook and Twitter, you can expect a boost in new signups to your email list or visitors to your website.

3. Build relationships and grow

Blogs are a great addition to your site as they give you the ability to create authoritative content. They also help you establish credibility and become an expert in your field. Moreover, they provide you with an opportunity to build an audience that will help push your company’s brand recognition.

Bees support each other to ensure the hive’s success. Our community is built on mutual encouragement and growth. Celebrate your fellow authors’ achievements and find inspiration in their successes.5. You can repurpose blog content for social media

This is a wonderful way to get more mileage out of your time and amplify your marketing.

Advice from a Honey Bee

  • Create Buzz: Spread the word about your work and celebrate the achievements of others.

  • Sip Life’s Sweet Moments: Enjoy the small victories and the joyful moments in your writing journey.

  • Be Kind: Ask permission before giving feedback and treat others with respect.

  • Mind Your Own Beeswax: Focus on your unique voice and story, without comparing yourself to others.

  • Work Together: Collaborate with fellow authors to create something greater than you could alone.

  • Always Find Your Way Home: Stay true to your roots and the core of what inspires you to write

  • Stick Close to Your Honey: Keep your loved ones and supporters close, as they provide the sweetness in life.

  • Bee Yourself: Embrace your unique style and voice, for that is what makes your writing special.

Join the Buzz: Be a Part of the Book Buzz Cafe

A place where you can sip your favorite coffee, dive into productive conversations, short writing sessions, and connect with like-minded authors who share your passion for words. The Book Buzz Cafe is an experience designed to inspire, motivate, and uplift. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • Productive Atmosphere: Carve out dedicated time to focus on your book marketing. Whether you’re drafting your next chapter or polishing your final manuscript, our cafe offers a supportive environment to help you stay on track to reach your readers.

  • Collaborative Spirit: Engage in lively discussions, share your challenges, and brainstorm solutions with fellow authors. Our collaborative spirit ensures that you’re never alone on your book marketing journey.

  • Fun and Inspiration: Enjoy fun writing prompts, engaging activities, conversations, and inspiring guest speakers who will reignite your creative spark. Every session is designed to leave you feeling energized and excited about your book and author career.

How to Join the Buzz

Sign up for the Book Buzz Cafe and become a part of our community. The only cost is your time. Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting your writing career, there’s a place for you in our hive.

Come camera ready. We may do impromptu interviews. Remember, the idea is to have fun, connect, learn, and prosper.

👉 Sign up for the Book Buzz Cafe https://bit.ly/Qbee

Let’s create a buzz together and make our literary dreams come true. Remember, in the hive of authors, every word matters, and every story counts.

Come, join the hive. Let's make some honey!


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Judy M. Baker

My mission is to help nonfiction authors create and sustain buzz about their books, reach more readers, grow their impact, and attract income. Judy M. Baker, the Queen Bee of Book Buzz, has transformed the lives of hundreds of nonfiction authors with her strategic and integrated approach to marketing and branding since 2011. She writes poetry, memoir, and magical realism, and is a creative content creator. Judy lives in Sonoma and is the Past President of Redwood Writers, the largest chapter of the California Writers Club, and Past President of the Bay Area Independent Publishers Association.

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