A Community of Words: A Directory of Literary Readings and Workshops in California [Paperback]

Poets & Writing Inc (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1999

On any given day in California, there are dozens of literary events taking place in bookstores, community centers, museums, cafes, and libraries. From big-name authors on tour to local "open mikes," there's something for every reader to hear and a place for every writer to be heard. The rst guide of its kind, A Community of Words gives writers and listeners a way to tap into this extensive literary network. With more than 120 listings, this unique directory tells you where to go, whom to contact, and how to get yourself heard (or hear others) through readings and workshops. Listed for each venue is detailed information on applications, audiences, and payments. A Community of Words provides essential information for anyone trying to organize a reading tour or for those who simply enjoy the art of live literature readings.

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About the Author

Poets & Writers, Inc. is a national service organization for writers, with ofces in New York and San Francisco. In California, Poets & Writers operates several statewide grant programs for writers and literary presenters, providing matching fee support to over 300 writers per year. Karen Clark and the staff of the San Francisco ofce prepared this guide with the assistance of the California Arts Council.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Heyday Books; 1st edition (March 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890771201
• ISBN-13: 978-1890771201
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,490,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Dorianne Laux's most recent collections are Facts about the Moon, recipient of the Oregon Book Award and The Book of Men (W.W. Norton). Laux is also author of Awake, What We Carry, and Smoke from BOA Editions, as well as Superman: The Chapbook and Dark Charms, both from Red Dragonfly Press. She co-edited The Poet's Companion: A Guide to the Pleasures of Writing Poetry (W.W. Norton). Recipient of many national grants and awards for her poetry, Laux teaches in the MFA Program at North Carolina State University and is founding faculty of Pacific University's Low Residency MFA Program in Oregon.