Dearest Writers,
As this year ends and we think about our schedules for next year, where can we go to find out about literary events?
A number of people have reached out to me recently, saying something akin to: “I used to write poetry [or genre of choice]. I haven’t done it in years. Your launch reading [last month, for Our Day in the Labyrinth–video coming soon!] made me want to dust off my journals, start writing again, and get out to readings. But where do I start, to find out about literary events in Sacramento?” What wondrous music to my ears!
In an effort to support the folks who have been inspired, through whatever experience, to return to/continue with their writing, and who have contacted me for resources–and to support you, dear reader!–I share the following short list. Disclaimers: This was assembled quickly, in a season in which I am still recovering my energy, and is thereby necessarily limited. If I am missing a key clearinghouse of literary events and resources in town, please email me at kate (at) kateasche (dot) com and let me know! (Please note: The poetry venues listed below also often list fiction and nonfiction events and series, as well.)
Enjoy, and Happy Holidays!
Kate
Some Literary Event Calendars for Sacramento/The Valley/Northern California
- Perhaps the most comprehensive calendar is Rebecca Morrision’s Eskimo Pie – thank you for the energy you give in curating this, Rebecca!
- Sacramento Poetry Center‘s website – and the weekly emails Tim Kahl sends tirelessly, 50+ weeks per year
- Kathy Keith over at Medusa’s Kitchen has a great listing of recurring events
- Poetry in Davis offers a nice list of regular series
- Of course Poetry Flash offers a great calendar covering the Bay and Northern California
- Sacramento365.com is a good resource
- Shut Up & Write! – Sacramento is a another great place to meet writers of all genres “on the ground” and plug in that way…
- …and so is Writers Who Wine as well as the many other wonderful Facebook groups for writers (Sacramento Poetry Center, Poetry in Davis, etc.)
