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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-99f13bcb Rancho Bernardo Inn on Instagram and Facebook

Film Forum Coronado presents "Spring in A Small Town" Wednesday, August 20 at 6 p.m. Free Film and Discussion In the Winn Room Adults “SPRING IN A SMALL TOWN” (1948. 94 min.) (Mandarin w/ English subtitles.) - Fei Mu directed this sensual, simmering love triangle steeped in adulterous desire, hesitant passion and suppressed longing. Married to an ill, depressed husband, a housewife is suffocating quietly in a provincial village when an old flame unexpectedly walks back into her life. Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

Film Forum Coronado presents "12 Angry Men" Wednesday, August 6 at 6 p.m. Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7390 Free Film and Discussion In the Winn Room Adults “12 ANGRY MEN" 1957 ( 97 min. PG.) - Sidney Lumet’s radical, behind-closed-doors look at the American legal system is an electrifying snapshot of 1950s America on the verge of change. Henry Fonda is the lone dissenting member of an all-white jury passing judgement on a Puerto Rican teen charged with murder. With Lee J. Cobb, Jack Klugman, Ed Begley, E.G. Marshall, Jack Warden and Edward Binns. Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

Applicable to comedy, drama, and reality, this unique course is designed for creative aspiring writers with no prior experience—as well as those with screenwriting experience—who seek to break into television writing. Learn in an interactive environment the basics of creating, writing, and presenting your first television script for both drama and/or comedy, including how to take your idea to the next step and create a complete half-hour or one-hour television script. Beginning and professional writers are welcome. Prior screenwriting experience is not required. The course will cover: The steps usually taken for a first-time television writer towards writing the first script (general idea, character development, style, story acts, etc.) Structure Character development The importance of your first script as a calling card How to find an agent and get your script read Who should you be writing for Who does what job on a television series The outlets for new shows and new ideas Developing your idea The best way to write for you The Writers’ Room Collaboration processes Overview of winning past and current television show scripts Feedback on your current concepts, outline, scenes and scripts Students will be emailed several TV scripts (shooting drafts) in PDF format prior to the first-class session (and more during the course) to be read in advance if possible. We’ll also be viewing videos related to the topics throughout the course. This course will also include special guests, including WGA writers and producers working in television today. Students will get the opportunity to ask questions and get a behind-the-scenes look into how television is made, learning about the different career paths to becoming a professional television writer and what showrunners, producers, creative executives, and fellowship competitions are looking for from writers working today. Note: Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Be sure to sign up today! Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-17-creating-writing-your-first-tv-pilot-with-bo-kaprall/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Film Forum Coronado presents "UFOria" Wednesday, June 18 at 6 p.m. Film Forum Coronado Coronado Public Library 640 Orange Ave. Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 522-7390 Free Film and Discussion In the Winn Room Adults “UFOria” (1985. 93 min. PG.) - A giddy, whimsically witty ditty about the need to believe. Shelved by studio execs with cold feet, this snappy slice of contemporary Americana achieved cult status. A backwater grocery store clerk ( Cindy Williams ), a bogus faith healer ( Harry Dean Stanton ) and a hapless drifter ( Fred Ward ) wait on the arrival of an interplanetary Noah’s Ark. Coronado Public Library, in partnership with the Coronado Island Film Festival, presents FILM FORUM CORONADO, taking place the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the library's Winn Room. Film expert Ralph DeLauro provides a brief introduction to each film and leads a discussion afterwards, often including pointers about how lighting or camera angles contribute to a scene’s mood or propel the story.

Searching for a partner can be horrifically painful. But board games are always awesome. So what if you combined board games and finding a partner? Picture this: You sit down for a night of games. A gaming concierge walks you through several games over the course of the night. You play classics you love and discover brand new games you've never heard of, playing each with a different group of fun singles. All while in a great establishment with plenty of delicious options on tap. At the end of the night, you give your gaming concierge a list of the folks you met that you'd like to date and a list of those you met that you'd like to just hang out with as friends. If any two people put down the same name as each other in either column, then your gaming concierge will make sure you get each other's e-mail address and you can coordinate a time to hang out. Best case scenario: You find true love, discover some awesome board games, and make some new friends. Bad case scenario: You accomplish only one of those three things, which is still pretty great. Worst case scenario: There will be alcohol. Before you decide to buy tickets, a few basics we should cover: 1) This event is for men & women, ages 25-39. We also have events for gay men and queer women. And we're hoping to add events to serve even more people in the future! Head over to www.quirkevents.com/san-diego to see what else we have to offer. (If you scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, you'll be able to join our mailing list and get notified about future events. Plus, joining our mailing list gets you 50% off your first ticket purchase!) 2) To stay up-to-date on everything we have going on at Quirk Events, follow us on Instagram here! 3) Refunds are only available to those who cancel with more than 48 hours' notice, in order to make sure we have enough time to find a replacement for you and keep the event well-populated. (Exceptions will be made for emergency situations on a case-by-case basis). After that, we're blowing the money from your ticket sale on something awesome and nonrefundable. 4) If we get to 24 hours before the event and still haven't sold five tickets for each gender, we will cancel the event (and notify you). When we have run this event in the past, tickets have consistently sold very well, so we don't expect this to happen. But we thought we should cover this in case it came up. 5) How many games we have and which ones we use will be based in part on how many people attend, so we can't tell you for sure what we'll have right now. But the goal is for all of them to be fun, light, easy-to-learn games. Selection will include games from both the something-you-have-played-before category and the something-you-haven't-played-before category. The games are also chosen because they often tend to spark conversation and leave room for chatting with new people as you play. All games will be group games, meaning you'll get a chance to meet a handful of people with each new round.

Experience "America's Finest City" in San Diego's Backcountry! Get ready to overcome your Crossroads through the oak woodlands, native grasslands, and fields of wildflowers while dodging the cows in this first-of-its-kind Historic Santa Ysabel Backcountry Fun Run, Hike & Bike. Historic Santa Ysabel 501(C)(3) offers this unique challenge in partnership with the San Diego Bicycle Club and the Santa Ysabel Preserve. Burst into the breathtaking backcountry of the Santa Ysabel East Preserve on Memorial Day Weekend, May 24 & 25, 2025. This unique challenge is open to men, women, and the whole family of runners, hikers, and bikers of all experience levels, for pure family fun that takes you over the mountains and through the woods! This is the first race held at this beautiful county park and reserve, supported by the County of San Diego, Santa Ysabel Preserve. San Diego County Supervisor Joel Anderson has awarded a Community Enhancement Program (CEP) grant to encourage recreational and off-road cyclists. The grant keeps the registration cost low and the fun and benefit high for all. Whether you're chasing competition, testing your limits, or enjoying a scenic challenge, these courses deliver—winding through open ranchland on gravel roads, with the occasional curious cow. Run/Hike - Saturday, May 24, 2025. · Place: Santa Ysabel Reserve · Start time: 7:30 a.m. · Beginner Course - Roughly 3 miles · Intermediate Course - Roughly 5.4 miles · Advanced Course - Roughly 7.6 miles (steep, challenging) Registration link for Saturday's Run/Hike Experience: https://www.farmhouse78.com/store/event/historic-santa-ysabel-backcountry-fun-run-hike-bike/ Bike Experience: Sunday, May 25, 2025 · Place: Santa Ysabel Reserve · Start time: 7:30 a.m. · Short Course – 7.6 miles, 1,000 feet of climbing · Long Course – 16.6 miles, 2,900 feet of climbing Cyclists will race together on the same course, but results will be timed and awarded separately for men and women in three age categories: 16–29, 30–49, and 50+. To add to the excitement, riders can choose from three race classes. · Mountain Bikes · Gravel Bikes · Class 1 & 2 E-Bikes Registration link for Sunday's Bike Experience: https://sdbc.org/grit-and-gravel "The course is no joke," says organizer Jerry Marino. "With steep climbs and cattle crossings, it's the kind of ride that serious cyclists dream about, and off-road enthusiasts enjoy!" After completing the run, hike, and bike experience, registered participants will be treated to a mouthwatering BBQ lunch catered by Farmhouse 78, a beloved local favorite. Friends and family are welcome to join the feast for just $30. Adults can unwind with a beer or glass of wine in the garden while enjoying live music on the deck behind Olive & Oak General Store Bring the Kids—There's Something for everyone! Don’t miss the Kids' Bike Safety Rodeo—a free, fun-filled event where young riders learn essential biking skills in a safe environment. Every child receives a free helmet, and the bike obstacle course adds an extra dash of excitement! Giddy UP! Run, Hike, or Ride hard. Race smart. And don't let the cows beat you to the finish line.

The roots of storytelling literally go back to prehistoric oral traditions that have carried on perennial myths, themes, and archetypes that infuse the human experience from its beginnings all the way up through modern times. Writing a well-written narrative is mastering the energies of your story – the multi faceted energies that determine the moods, reactions, choices and traits of your characters, the energies between characters, the drive of the pacing, action and dialogue to create a deeper, emotionally powerful resonance within your total story structure. If you’re serious about your writing, this hands-on dramatic writing workshop will bring a new perspective to understanding these elements that make solid, well-paced stories that grab your audience, emotionally connect them with your characters and pull them all the way through your hero’s journey to a powerful climax and rewarding resolution. Whether you are writing novels, short stories, screenplays, or memoirs, this proven approach creates emotionally resonant, believable characters, plots and worlds for your story. Using a multi-level shamanic approach to take a deeper look at your story, Matt shows you how to bring your writing process into focus by demonstrating his unique method of comprehending the energetic dynamics that make up a well-structured story. This lecture will focus on bringing a greater understanding of how these story elements interact, support each other, and drive the unfolding of the overall story arc. Narrative flow, time and space transitions, scene openings and closings, and many other effective tips and tricks will be shown to help your story move with authority and create a vivid, believable landscape for your protagonist to pass through. Join Matt for a transformative nuts and bolts intensive, in-depth discussion that will change the way you approach your writing and storytelling forever. Attendees are encouraged to bring their writing problems and questions for discussion, analysis, and guidance. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Note: Though this class is offered as part of the Novel Writing Certificate Program, there is no pre-requisite to join this class. All students, members, and nonmembers are encouraged to enroll. In this six week workshop, students will expand upon what they have learned about the key components of novel writing. The focus of this workshop will be on character development, scene building, narrative structure and the process of writing a first draft. Participants will be encouraged to submit a chapter of their work for peer review. Previous Novel Writing Certificate classes are recommended as a prerequisite. However, experienced/advanced writers may take this workshop with instructor approval. Note: There will be no class on Saturday, August 16. Thank you for your understanding! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram