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NPR's A Martínez speaks with Orville Schell, director of the Center on U.S.-China Relations at the Asia Society, about the escalating trade war between the U.S. and China.

Whether writing about our companion animals or about wild places, portraying nature and non-human animals requires honing our senses and deepening our empathy. In this three-hour workshop, we’ll look at the role of nature and non-human animals in stories and learn how to render both with compassion and authenticity. Through examples and writing prompts, we’ll examine ways you can reveal the natural world in your writing, including establishing setting, doing research, and capturing sensory detail. We’ll also look at how to authentically portray non-human animals in ways that honor their individuality and true selves. This workshop is for all writers who love the natural world and would like to incorporate its wonders into their work. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-09-13-writing-wild-with-midge-raymond/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

In this class we will revisit the main building blocks of your memoir as well as hone the essential skill sets needed to complete your first draft. We will pay special attention to your structure, character arc and scene writing. We will also cover How to Write a Book Proposal in the last session of the class. Since the former sessions work on learning individual skill sets (think one melody at a time), this class is vital to assist the writer in learning how to use all of the skill sets at once for a first draft (think symphony). Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-09-06-memoir-v-with-marni-freedman-and-tracy-j-jones/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Third Sunday Craft is a monthly gathering of creative writers that fosters support, inspiration, and community. More than craft classes, Third Sunday Craft will help you construct and sustain a writing practice. New focus topics for each session will challenge writers to explore and expand their craft. Generative writing prompts will encourage you to grow and learn in exciting new ways. Sharing your work within a safe, supportive community will help you discover and strengthen your voice. Finally, with the goal of fostering supportive accountability, each session will conclude with a writer’s intentions for the month. Come check out Third Sunday Craft! Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-08-17-august-third-sunday-craft-with-rich-farrell/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

If you have always wanted to write a novel but didn’t know where to start, this workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. In this six-week workshop, we will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. We will touch on many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.), but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for you. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/certificates-wrkshps/2025-08-16-novel-i-with-david-coddon/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

An empowering screenwriting workshop with writing exercises to help you develop your own ideas for a screenplay. Learn some of the crucial elements of dramatic and cinematic storytelling, as well as how to avoid some of the common pitfalls that make screenplays less effective than they could be. Many of the key principles we explore apply to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. This will be a safe, encouraging, creative environment for teens aged 15-19. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-08-02-jump-start-your-screenplay-teens-with-laurie-lamson/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

An empowering screenwriting workshop with writing exercises to help you develop your own ideas for a screenplay. Learn some of the crucial elements of dramatic and cinematic storytelling, as well as how to avoid some of the common pitfalls that make screenplays less effective than they could be. Many of the key principles we explore apply to other forms of dramatic narrative, such as a play or modern novel. All are welcome. This will be a safe, encouraging, creative environment for beginning to advanced screenwriters. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-08-02-jump-start-your-screenplay-adults-with-laurie-lamson/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Drummer/composer Jacob Wendt & his quintet play tunes from his highly touted hard bop album "Silver Street" — featuring Brian Levy tenor sax, Brian Mantz trumpet, Ed Kornhauser piano, & Mackenzie Leighton bass. $25 cash ($20 students) Visit: https://dizzysjazz.com/ Jacob Wendt on Instagram

Learn how to make the perfect probiotic pickle! Includes your own take-home mason jar of seasonal pickles. LEARN: We'll explain fermentation and have a brief discussion about the benefits of making and eating fermenting foods DEMO: We'll show you how easy it is to start making fermented foods yourself at home! We'll demo some simple fermented pickle recipes with cucumbers, peppers, carrots, and more which are loaded with healthy "probiotic" bacteria. TASTE: We'll have a variety of fermented pickle styles to sample DO IT YOURSELF: Roll up your sleeves and make your very own batch of seasonal pickles with organic locally grown ingredients to take home and ferment. Visit: https://fermentersclub.com/shop/pickle-workshop-sd/ Fermenters Club on Instagram and Facebook

Join us for this special storytime where you'll get to meet a real police officer! Recommended for toddler, preschoolers, and early elementary, this storytime program will include books, songs, and information about what it means to be part of the police department. Audience: Recommended for kids ages 3+ Location: Community Room Visit: https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations/mission-valley-library