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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August 19, 20242 min read

Fabulous Filmora is a Storyteller's Friend

Whether you're a newcomer to video production or have explored other methods of creating movies or clips, I will share how my challenges paved the way to something greater.

After struggling with Adobe Premiere, flailing with iMovie, and feeling confounded with Camtasia, I was introduced to Wondershare Filmora.

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Here is why I love it:

  • Templates

  • Tutorials

  • Tools

  • Cloud storage

  • Customization

  • Easy Animations

  • Constant Improvements

  • Works on all my devices, from desktop to phone

  • High Definition

  • Audio options and improvements

  • The cost is tiny compared to other video editing software

  • Frequent enhancements and updates

  • A useful library of assets

  • Integrates with other tools

  • It's powerful

  • Get started fast

  • You don't have to use all the features to create a good-looking result

  • It's fun to use

Versatile Video

The variety of file types that can be imported and exported from Filmora will have you covered. You can even link your video masterpiece output to YouTube or Vimeo.

Filmora offers a lot built into the app and you can purchase additional effects, sounds and more.

Whether you want to create astonishing titles and transitions, cool casual clips and reels, to polished corporate videos, Filmora gives you a plethora of possibilities. If you are a prolific creator, you can adapt the tools, make templates or use pre-made designs, gather your reusable brand assets into project files or global media folders, and even make your own voice double!

Using Filmora as an Author and Storyteller

  1. Create an intro video for your social profiles

  2. Cover Reveal

  3. Tell a Story

  4. Share a Clip

  5. Edit or Create a Podcast

  6. Build a system and process for your videos

Three Videos I Made with Filmora

Want to Learn More?

Come to the Book Buzz Cafe and if you want a guided tour of book marketing. We explore tools like Filmora, marketing tips, and build strong marketing habits, practice our messaging, and bust through the things and thoughts holding you back. We meet on alternate Mondays. It's a marketing lab for authors like you.

Click Here to Register for the Book Buzz Cafe

Arrange a chat with Judy.

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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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