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Let your child’s imagination soar in this exciting four-week creative writing and publishing workshop. Young Writers Ink: Word Magic + Publishing blends playful creativity with real-world writing skills. Young writers (ages 10–13) will experiment with poetry, short stories, creative nonfiction, hybrid writing, and mixed media in a fun, supportive environment. Each session begins with a quick unjournaling warm-up, followed by short pieces of poetry or prose, hands-on creative activities, and time to develop longer pieces. Along the way, students will learn how to polish their work and submit to real contests and anthologies, building confidence and pride in their voices.Please note: There is not a session on Friday, July 4.SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Wherever you are in the writing process, submitting your work can be a helpful light at the end of the tunnel. But the world of literary magazines and small publishers is so expansive and diverse, it’s hard to know where and how to send your work out for publication.In this workshop with Dennis James Sweeney, author of "How to Submit: Getting Your Writing Published with Literary Magazines and Small Presses", we’ll talk about the landscape of literary magazines and small presses, strategies for achieving your publication goals, and how to navigate the vulnerability of sending out the writing you’ve worked so hard on.You’ll leave the class with next steps for submitting your latest piece of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, or hybrid work. This informational class will also include written reflection, group discussion, and Q&A time. Join us if you’d like company in the exciting but daunting process of sending out your writing.Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-14-how-to-submit-with-dennis-james-sweeney/SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression.Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others.As a creative writing teacher and published author since 2007, and a trained mindfulness teacher since 2017, I enjoy fostering unique and brave spaces for participants to gather from all backgrounds and walks of life. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. Just bring a pen and notebook to our online class… And come as you are!SD Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Some characters follow the rules—yours won’t. This class is a high-energy, hands-on workshop designed to help you create bold, flawed, and irresistibly compelling characters. Through interactive exercises and expert techniques, you’ll craft characters who scheme, charm, deceive, and take risks—characters readers can’t help but root for (or obsess over). Whether they’re stealing a kiss or a kingdom, your characters will leap off the page, leaving a trail of intrigue in their wake. If you want to write fiction that crackles with life and keeps readers hooked, this is the workshop for you.Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-14-the-art-of-unforgettable-characters-with-arlon-jay-staggs/SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Summer Solstice marks the beginning of the new season, the longest day and shortest night of the year. What better way to celebrate than gathering with a group of writers around a traditional Solstice bonfire. For this Solstice celebration let’s take ourselves and our notebooks bayside in San Diego’s beautiful Mission Bay to gather around a fire-ring and write our way into the shortest night. We’ll begin in the still-bright light of day and watch the sun as it descends into the watery horizon and evening begins. Bring your beach chairs and writing materials. Participants will be sent the exact location and directions prior to our gathering.Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-20-summer-solstice-celebration-with-judy-reeves/SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

From June 20th through September 22nd, unwind with us at Sunset Soirée, an exclusive evening ritual. Hotel guests are invited to savor a complimentary glass of white wine, red wine, or Champagne as the sun dips below the horizon, casting golden hues over our scenic golf course. Arrive 30 minutes before sunset to settle in, sip, and celebrate the beauty of the moment.Visit: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events#!/e/nightly-june-20th-september-22nd-sunset-soiree-0fbf4fd1/Rancho Bernardo Inn on Instagram and Facebook

Join us as we raise a glass to support the public good inewsource provides for all! The evening will feature free cider, small bites and a conversation with the reporters of inewsource discussing the federal administration's impact on San Diego.Visit: https://www.bivouaccider.com/inewsource on Facebook / Instagram

Agents often share that what makes a memoir stand out in the marketplace is a strong author’s voice. In this workshop we will uncover the soul of the writing with fun and interactive voice techniques to make the storytelling as dynamic as possible.Students will also learn how to craft smooth transitions as well as how to enter and exit a chapter or scene. Participants will gain a better understanding how to create a seamless text that takes the reader between past memories (flashbacks) and present-day experiences and observations.We will work on bringing the theme of the piece to life so that the manuscript will resonate with universal meaning. Symbolism will also be explored as a way to deepen the writing and flesh out the theme of your book.Class structure: Except for the first class, the first hour will be lecture and the second hour will be read and critique where participants can workshop their material or class assignments.Tone of class: We strive to create a supportive, nurturing environment where participants feel encouraged to share, risk and connect to their most creative self.Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-06-28-memoir-iv-with-marni-freedman-and-tracy-j-jones/SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Celebrate National Wine Day at AVANT at Rancho Bernardo Inn on Sunday, May 25th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a special edition of our monthly Sunday Supper. This month, paella takes center stage in a Spanish-inspired culinary experience. Enjoy savory paella, assorted tapas, and 25% off all bottles of wine for just $45 + tax per person. Gather your friends and come savor the flavors in AVANT’s stylish and inviting dining room. Reservations are encouraged.Visit: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events#!/e/may-25th-4-00-pm-8-00-pm-national-wine-day-sunday-supper-99f13bcbRancho Bernardo Inn on Instagram and Facebook

Raise a glass to an exclusive evening of flavor and celebration at Buena Vista Terrace on Tuesday, July 22nd, at 6 p.m. Indulge in the unveiling of Rancho Bernardo Inn’s select barrels of Maestro Dobel and Herradura Tequila, perfectly paired with a gourmet taco menu. Savor hand-pressed corn tortillas with hand-carved tacos al pastor, grilled fish tacos, and tequila-infused salsas with fresh guacamole—all designed to elevate your tasting experience. With expertly crafted tequila flights and specialty cocktails, this is an event not to be missed. Reserve your spot and toast to an unforgettable evening under the stars!Visit: https://www.ranchobernardoinn.com/rancho-bernardo-inn-events#!/e/july-22nd-6-00-pm-tacos-tequila-rancho-bernardo-inn-select-release-party-eef1d6e6/Rancho Bernardo Inn on Instagram and Facebook