What is literary Journalism? What is literary journalism, or creative nonfiction, and why should we care about it? Award-winning PEN literary journalist Kathleen Sharp describes this popular form of telling true stories and explains why it’s so rare. Using examples from her own work for the New York Times, NPR, and TV platforms, she’ll reveal the elements …
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January 2023 Movie Night
Fresh to Frightening: The Sharon Green Story AWC-SB Annual Movie Night is Back!!! Join us on Wednesday, January 11th at the Balboa Building Theater, when AWC-SB Member and Clarion Award winner Sharon Green shows her award-winning documentary, Fresh to Frightening: The Sharon Green Story. After the screening, Sharon will share her experiences in a male-dominated …
Wed. Nov 2: Gendered Ageism in the Workplace—What Is It and How You Can Defy It!
Gendered ageism is a serious issue for women in the workforce at both ends of the spectrum. But there are ways to overcome the pitfalls and keep moving ahead in your career. Join us on November 2 when award-winning entrepreneur, Forbes contributing writer, and executive coach Bonnie Marcus explains what you can do to stay relevant.
Lifting Women Up: Highlights from the AWC National Conference
Journalist Tara Gatewood receives AWC’s highest honor and AWC-SB president Lisa Osborn recaps this and other highlights from the AWC National Conference in Kansas City, MO.
AWC-SB 2022 Fall Membership Campaign — Join Now and Save!
The Santa Barbara Chapter of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC-SB) is offering incentives to new members who join during its Fall Membership Drive. Members who join in October can save up to $75.
Wed. Oct 12: Increase Your Value, Use Your Network, and Negotiate to Get What You’re Worth
Whether you work within an organization or as a freelancer, coach, or solopreneur, join us on October 12 when Patricia Schwartz will lead a panel discussion with Amy Ramos and Luz Reyes-Martin on opportunities for upskilling, using your network, and increasing your confidence to get what you’re worth.