BAKERSFIELD WRITERS OF KERN
A BRANCH OF CALIFORNIA WRITERS CLUB

Writers of Kern is one of fourteen branches of the California Writers Club. CWC was started by Jack London and fellow writers for the purpose of helping aspiring authors and socializing with other authors.

The Writers of Kern was formed to bring together professional writers and aspiring writers in a creative atmosphere. Published writers share their knowledge and skills through critique groups, at general meetings and during conferences and workshops.

We have printed brochures with an application to join attached, and business cards which members pass out to people who are interested in writing. We now have over 60 members in our club.

Every other year each club nominates a member who has been instrumental in helping the club with its mission. They are then presented with The Jack London plaque for outstanding service to their branch of CWC. Past recipients are: Barbara Gable, Barbara Nelson, Jim Imel, Maggie Caldwell Smith, Beth Davisson, Camille Gavin, Helen Shanley, Peg Connelly, and Terry Redman.

Fees are due on July 1st of every year. A total of $65.00 is required to join which includes the $20.00 fee to become a member of CWC. Each year after that the dues are $45.00.

CWC provides insurance for every meeting or function we promote and gives us the non-profit status as a club.