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Special Speaker Events (SSE) presented by the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society offer a wealth of educators, nationally-known authorities, industry experts, agents, publishers and famous authors. It is a terrific opportunity to learn about the craft and business of writing from the best voices of the day. While GLAWS sometimes focuses on specific genres, most topics are broad-based and provide valuable information for all writers. (Pictured here is Ray Bradbury addressing a SRO attendance.)

Special Speaker Event Audience at the Greater Los Angles Writers Society GLAWS welcomes writers of all genres of writing and levels of expertise. We also welcome those who support the writing community whether you're an industry professional or fan of writing. Admission at the library is always free. Non-members, please register/check-in at the door to receive a guest badge. RSVP for preferred seating.

Schedule & Location: (Subject to change) Click for details

Special Speaker Events are typically held monthly on the third Saturday ten times a year, unless it is a five-weekend month, in which case it moves back a weekend to the fourth Saturday.

Most SSEs are held at the Palms-Rancho Park Library in the Ray Bradbury Room, second floor of the library. There is ample parking, but it does fill up fast, so come early. Additional on-street parking available. Air conditioned. In addition to the stairs, there is an elevator for the handicapped. We encourage you to come early and patronize the library. Everyone is welcome. Typical agenda »

Previous Special Speakers and other Events: Click for details

A wealth of photos, details, and contact information for past events, speakers and panelists is archived in the Scrapbook Section »

Topic: Location: Time & Notes:
January 19, 2019
"Great Beginnings for Novels"

What does it take to get your MS read by a Literary Agent andq` Publisher?

Palms-Rancho Park Library
Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm

Creating Strong Openings – Your First Lines, Your First Page, Your First Three Page

Writing a first line that will grab a literary agent or acquisition editor and immediately announce your authority as an author. This will cover first pages, first chapters, and first characters. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn how real pros consider the merits of the material and the intent of the author, then offer improvements covering everything from glaring grammar errors to story-structure flaws to the overall storytelling and more.

Submit your first 3 pages in advance to sse@glaws.org. Selected MS will be read aloud and projected on a big screen so you and the audience can follow along and learn how agents and editors review and decide when to ask for the rest of your manuscript. They may also suggest improving your sample.
February 23, 2018
"7 Things Every Writer Needs to Become an Author"
Special Presentation by
Keith Ogorek, 
President Author Learning Center

Los Angeles
Valley College
Monarch Hall, Campus Center
5800 Fulton Avenue,
(between Burbank Blvd & Oxnard) Van Nuys, CA 91401

Free Visitor Parking
in Lot A,C, & Multilevel

Saturday 12:30 pm

Note Earlier Time
GLAWS Members- wear your badge for free admission.

It is estimated about 200 million people in the US have an idea for a book, yet most never become an author. Why is that? Because having an idea for a book is really easy, but writing a good book, getting it published, and marked it can be one of the more challenging accomplishments. In this helpful presentation, Keith Ogorek shares seven key things you need as a writer so you end up with a book, instead of just an idea and unfinished manuscript.
March 16, 2019
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 Palms-Rancho Park Library
 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
April 5, 2019
Writers of the Future
Award Ceremony

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Friday Night
April 27, 2019
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 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
April 27, 2019
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 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
May 18, 2019
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 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
June 15, 2019
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 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
July 20, 2019
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 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
August 17, 2019

Palms-Rancho Park Library
 Ray Bradbury Room
 2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday
2:00 - 5:00 ± pm

This is an invitation for you and your guests to join other GLAWS writers for a fun, festive party of food, books, entertainment, and the opportunity to socialize with other writers.

This is a pot luck lunch and Open Mic read event. You are also encourage to wear casual festive tropical attire!    Flier
September 21, 2019
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 Palms-Rancho Park Library
 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
October 19, 2019
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 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
November 16, 2019
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 Palms-Rancho Park Library
 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 2:30 pm
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Winter Holiday Party
Pot luck buffet, wrapped book exchange, open mike, time to network, and have fun with free entertainment! Flier

Schedule:
2:00– Volunteers setup and decorate

2:30 – Doors open -
               Attendees arrive
3:00 – Potluck Brunch
3:30 – Announcements /
              Awards
3:45 – Open Mic Readings
4:45 – Book Exchange
5:00 – Clean up, pack out

Palms-Rancho Park Library
 Ray Bradbury Room
2920 Overland Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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Saturday 11am - 2pm
Special Speaker Events Typical Agenda:

2:00 - Doors open to the public - Register & Network with other writers
2:30 - Announcements
3:00 - Featured Speaker or Panel
4:15 - Q&A
4:45 - Meet the Speaker(s)

5:00 - Staff clean up & pack equipment out
5:30 - Library must close
6:00 - Guest of Honor Dinner - Members-only by RSVP

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Locations:
Palms-Rancho Park Branch Library , the Ray Bradbury Room Second Floor
Driving directions: If you are coming North on the 405, exit the National Blvd off ramp East to Overland, then turn left/north. If you are coming West on the 10, exit the Overland off ramp, turn right. The library is on the right/east side of the street. There is air conditioning, ample parking, and an elevator to the second floor. Aerial Photo
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Venice - Abbott Kinney Memorial Branch Community Room, First Floor

Driving directions: If you are driving on the 405 San Diego freeway, exit at VENICE Boulevard off ramp north/south. Go WEST on Venice past Lincoln Boulevard. The library is in the center where Venice splits at Washington Way. There is air conditioning and free parking. The lot fills quickly so come early. There is additional parking on adjacent streets. Aerial PhotoPalms-Rancho Park Library Meeting Location for the Greater Los Angeles Writers Society

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