You are Invited to Our 2017 Public Events

Are you a Tahoe Area local or visitor? Are you an alum who wants to come and visit? Every year, the Community of Writers puts on a number of readings and events as part of our Summer Writing Workshops that are open to the public, and most are free of charge.

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July Events During The Writers Workshops

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Panels & Craft Talks

Don’t miss the chance to hear our staff share insights into the craft and business of writing. Topics are new each year, with the exception of our popular publishing panels, which feature agents, editors, and publishers providing insights and answering questions on this shifting landscape. Most panels and craft talks take place during the afternoon. Admission is free to the public and no reservations are required.

Most Craft Talks and Panels will take place in Bar One in the Olympic House between 1 and 4 pm.

Craft talks this year will be given by: Mark Childress and Josh Weil.

Late Afternoon Short Takes Readings

On many afternoons during the Writers Workshops, we invite staff members to read brief works of fiction and nonfiction, published and unpublished. Admission is free to the public and no reservations are required.

Most afternoon readings will take place in Plaza Bar in the Olympic House between at 5:30 pm.

Special Events

Reservations and/or ticket purchase recommended: Suggested donation $20/$8 student.

The Community of Writers also invites you to attend our remarkable evening events. This year we offer Special Events on two separate evenings, Monday 10 and Thursday July 13 with readings by authors with new publications. $20 adult/$8 Student. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Books will be available for purchase.

Most evening events will take place in Plaza Bar in the Olympic House between at 7:30 pm. However, if that venue is too warm, we may move it outside, under the stars, so please dress in layer.

On Monday, July 10 we present:

Natalie Baszile

Natalie Baszile

John Daniel

John Daniel

Lynn Freed

Lynn Freed

Martin J. Smith

Martin J. Smith

Natalie Baszile, John Daniel, Lynn Freed, and Martin J. Smith.

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Please note: This event may be outside, so please dress in layers.

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On Tuesday, July 11 we present:

An evening panel discussion about the risks and rewards of writing a book-length memoir.

Belle Boggs

Belle Boggs
Rachel Howard

Rachel Howard
Tom Lutz

Tom Lutz
Frances Stroh

Frances Stroh

With Belle Boggs, Rachel Howard, Tom Lutz, Frances Stroh

Moderated by Sands Hall

Admission is free to the public and no reservations are required.

Please note: This event may be outside, so please dress in layers.

Special Afternoon Event: Meet our Published Alumni!

On Wednesday, July 12 at 1:00 pm we present:

The Published Alumni Reading Series. The Community of Writers is delighted to celebrate the success of these writers and to present them to the participants, staff, and the public.