AI and the Singularity
What the heck is a Singularity?
Let’s make 2026 a year of incredible creativity, connection, and craft. Please join us to kick it off our first Special Speaker event.
DATE & TIME: SUNDAY, Feb 22nd, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Note a new day and new location, in Sherman Oaks. Both of our normal locations, the Abbot-Kinney (Venice) and Westchester libraries are unfortunately under constructions/renovation. Thanks to a GLAWS member, we have an alternate location.
This meeting is open to all—longtime members, lapsed members, and brand-new friends interested in telling the world “What is your story!” Come for the community, the inspiration, and the fun! While you do not have to be a member to attend, we would appreciate it if you were. Unfortunately, last month’s $10 coupon has expired. If you volunteer for the meeting or speak on the panel, you’ll get some free months.
What’s in store
AI and the Singularity
02:00 – 02:30: Introductory remarks; Neil Citrin and John Gwinner
02:30 – 03:30: John Gwinner, our CTO and Vice President, will give a brief overview of AI; what is the “Singularity”, and how does it affect writers. This will be from a standpoint of both the craft of writing, the business of writing, and the overall profession.
Spoiler alert: No, AI will not do away with writing or take your job. However, writers that know how to USE AI may take your book sales.
3:30 – 5:00: Round table discussion and open-mic questions.
A few notes:
OUR 2026 FIRST QUARTER SCHEDULE
Mark your calendars now for our upcoming meetings (all 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Sunday, February 21st. AI Roundtable; are we truly in the Singularity? What is a Singularity?
Saturday, March 21st Likely topic: The business of Writing (so you can get your taxes in – write! er, right.)
Saturday, April 18-19th – LA Times Festival of Books (https://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks/) – reserve your booth time now to sell your books!
We have fantastic programming lined up, from craft workshops to industry panels. Your renewed membership ensures you won’t miss a thing.
Let’s gather, write, share, and support one another. The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society is its members, and we can’t wait to see you—and hear you—on the 22nd
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AMNESTY
With all this great contact coming up, a new year means it’s time to renew your membership and continue enjoying all GLAWS benefits, including event discounts, workshop access, and now, open mic priority.
To make renewal effortless, we are declaring a 2026 Membership Amnesty. Whether you’ve missed a few months or a few years, you can start fresh! Simply pay for a 2026 membership ($60). You do not need to catch up on back dues to rejoin the community and participate fully. This is the perfect time to come back to the fold.
