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class="entry-header"><h1 class="entry-title" itemprop="headline">About</h1> 315</header><div class="entry-content" itemprop="text"><p><a href="https://writersofkern.com/about/#overview">Overview</a> | <a href="https://writersofkern.com/about/#history">History</a> | <a href="https://writersofkern.com/about/#programs">Programs</a> | <a href="https://writersofkern.com/about/#membership">Membership</a></p> 316<h2><a id="overview"></a>Overview</h2> 317<p>No matter your publication status, age, or level of writing skillâWriters of Kern (WOK) is here to help you reach your greatest writing goals and highest publishing aspirations.</p> 318<p>We offer opportunities, support, education, encouragement, resources, mentorships, and community to writers across all genres in Kern County and beyond.</p> 319<p>WOK is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization under the umbrella of the California Writers Club, which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.</p> 320<h2><a id="history"></a>WOK’s History</h2> 321<p>Since 1996âwhen WOK first opened its doors to writers in Bakersfield and surrounding communitiesâweâve provided a forum for both published and pre-published writers to share ideas, hone their craft, and encourage each other.</p> 322<p>Weâre a branch of the California Writers Club, whose roots go back even further than ours do (CWC was founded in 1909!).</p> 323<p>California Writers Club may be more than a century old, but we create innovative programs and opportunities for our members that keep up with todayâs digital and traditional publishing landscape. And the programs we offer and continue to expand only prove our commitment to our roots, our members, and to the writers in our community.</p> 324<h2><a id="programs"></a>Programs</h2> 325<p><strong>Workshops</strong> are one of the best ways to try out what Writers of Kern has to offer. Taught by guest lecturersâfrom agents and editors to published authors and screenwriter
325s and everything in betweenâour workshops offer the key insights and skills writers need to break through to their writing and publishing goals.</p> 326<p><strong>Annual Writers Conference</strong> brings together four masters of the writing and publishing field each year for a full day of workshops, networking, skills building, and book signings. Speakers like Edgar Award winning and internationally bestselling novelist, Anne Perryâa guest at one of our Spring Conferencesâ share their expertise and writing skills with WOK members and conference attendees. Weâve hosted published novelists, playwrights, screenwriters, editors, and agents looking for new authors.</p> 327<p><a href="https://writersofkern.com/critique-groups/"><strong>Critique Groups</strong> </a>cover multiple genres, take place in-person and online depending on the group, and are available to members only. Thereâs no extra fee to join one, and WOK can create the critique group thatâs just right for you. Many bonds between our members start here. <a href="https://writersofkern.com/critique-groups/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apply for a critique group</a>.</p> 328<p><strong>WOK Anthology</strong> accepts memoir, fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, flash fiction, and images. You have to be a member to submit writing. And as an imprint of WOK Press, publication in the anthology counts toward Active membership status. Not all submissions are accepted. Still many find the WOK Anthology is a comfortable way to practice the submission process. Even better, thereâs no fee to submit writing. Check back often for deadlines.</p> 329<p><strong>Peggy Connelly Scholarship</strong> provides financial support to up to two Kern County writers of childrenâs literature annually. Awards support research, travel, education, or other necessities in the pursuit of a childrenâs picture book, Middle Grade, or YA writing project.</p> 330<p><strong>Sunshine Committee</strong> members donât just greet members and guests at WOK meetings and workshops. They also send birthday, condolence, and congratulations cards to members who experience significant events. That’s because WOK is a community of supportive members, colleagues, and even friends. <a href="https://writersofkern.com/sunshine-cards/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Request a Sunshine Card</a> for you or a member you know.</p> 331<p><strong>WOK Honors Breakfast & Holiday Dinner</strong> events bring our membership and guests together each year in May and December to celebrate new members, pin Active members, exchange wrapped books, recognize new officers, and present awards and scholarships.</p> 332<p><strong>The Dan McGuire Blog Challenge</strong> speeds competitors through a 13-week mad dash to 26 blog posts and 52 comments. Itâs open to members only. And even if you donât reach the finish line with all your posts and comments in time, itâs a great opportunity to start your author platform and build an audience.</p> 333<p><strong>Fall Writing Contest</strong> awards cash prizes to three winning writers who submit work to this themed contest each Fall. The contest usually invites submissions of flash fiction under two thousand words around a picture or word prompt. First place winners see their names inscribed on the contest plaque.</p> 334<p><strong>Publication Opportunities</strong> through Writers of Kern and California Writers Club include two literary print magazines, print newsletters, and online articles. Submissions are open to both members and non-members, depending on the publication. Published writers receive a byline. Accepted submissions cover short & flash fiction, poetry, non-fiction, writing tips, book & product reviews, and pitched ideas.</p> 335<h2><a id="membership"></a>Membership</h2> 336<p>Writers of Kern is an incubator of talent and writing skill. For our members, we offer opportunities to network, improve writing skills, and publish. You donât have to be a resident of Kern County to become a member or take advantage of our member benefits.</p> 337<p style="text-align: center;"><a class="button arrow-right" href="https://writersofkern.com/membership/">Become a Member Now</a></p> 338<h3>Member Benefits</h3> 339<div class="one-half first"> 340<ul> 341<li>author recognition</li> 342<li>critique groups</li> 343<li>discounts on classes & events</li> 344<li>monthly speakers</li> 345<li>publishing opportunities</li> 346<li>scholarships</li> 347<li>workshops</li> 348<li>writing classes</li> 349<li>
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