Meet us

I'm the author of 2 novels and a memoir, as well as the founder of Lit Camp. You can find me trying to quiet my mind inside the Zendo across the street.

I'm the author of 2 nonfiction books, and the new novel, 'The Last Confessions of Sylvia P.' You can find me in Berkeley hoping to run into Michael Chabon.

I am the writer, producer, and editor of the true-crime podcast, 'Nobody's Property.' You can find me tending to my small family of chickens.

I’m short and longform fiction and CNF writer living in Oakland.

I am a writer and comedic storyteller/clown/solo performer. You can find me at Cole

Valley Tavern with my son.

I am a writer working on short fiction and novels (mostly speculative fiction). 

I write about climate and energy policy for academic audiences and have creative non-fiction aspirations.

A lifelong Northern Californian, I’m working on a set of humorous essays about living between worlds in San Francisco.

I engage with many types of writing: scientific journal articles, poetry, books, technical writing

I am a California-native writer of fiction and essays (and whatever else they’ll pay me for). You can find me sitting under the Prophet’s tree in Precita park.

You can find me indoors, not far from the coffee.  I write fiction & am wrapping up a PhD in English. 

I write personal essays and poetry. You can find me walking my dog or battling weeds in my garden. 

I am a creative nonfiction humorist / visual artist: making something from nothing most likely in soft pants

I'm a psychologist and short-story writer working on a memoir. You can find me in the ocean swimming.

(TBD)

I am a queer writer, songstress, and cat mom. You can find me training my cat to ring a bell. 

I write memoir and lead writing workshops. You can find me standing along-side a backroad staring into the horizon.

I’m an English professor turned writer of poetry, fiction, and CNF. You can find me walking my rescue pup.

I am a poet and aut h or of t wo ch a pb ook s , and am curr ent l y work i n g on m y fi rst

f ul l-l en gt h poet r y col l ect i on.

I'm an academic writer that uses data and econometric modeling to study topics in sociology.

TK

I’m a writer who loves to experiment with all forms of writing: poetry, short fiction,

the novel, and CNF.

I write romance and fantasy novels. You can find me trying out boba cafes around the city.

I am a book editor and fiction writer. You can find me with a giant dog, dreaming of stories and dinner.

I’m a former educator and academic turned KidLit writer. I keep a weekly blog and

write children’s literature.

I’m a novelist and writing teacher. You can find me branching out into opera.

I write short stories and am working on a romantasy novel. Find me making Spotify playlists for my characters.

I’m a writer and filmmaker, currently working on a guide for healing chronic pain. You can find me on both sides of the soccer pitch: the sidelines cheering on my kids and the field, making plays

I write & edit creative nonfiction, memoir, and poetry. You can find me trail running in the East Bay hills.

I write fiction and creative nonfiction. I am also a 2024 Disability Futures Recipient.

I’m a writer / journalist / naturalist. When not writing, I can be found hiking on the California coast.

I write short fiction, dabble in screenwriting, and work as a brand strategist, creative consultant and writer

I authored 7 poetry books, 1 book on poetics, and a memoir. You can find me supporting counter storytelling. 

I am a recovering workaholic, imminent retiree and aspiring novelist.  You can find me over-thinking things.

I am a journalist and nonfiction writer. You can find me on the beach, in the woods or at the rollerskate rink.

I am a lover of historical and speculative fiction that center Black characters. 

You can find me working my way through a Lazy Susan of fiction drafts, mostly fantasy.

I'm working on several projects in CNF and speculative genres, including poetry. You can find me watching sci-fi/fantasy shows.

I'm a journalist turned author and essayist. Find me in Oakland photographing people and other living things.

I’m a poet with 1 book writing a memoir. You can find me on Little League bleachers or backpacking.

I’m working on a novel loosely based on Marc-André Leclerc. You can find me sporting a Great Gatsby tote bag.

I'm a SFF writer and neuroscientist who seems to exist at benjaminckinney.com and around Berkeley.

I'm a writer, artist, and editor. You can find me trying to take photos while walking my dog.

I'm a journalist and writer working on a hybrid memoir set in the Congo.

I'm a fiction writer and inventive creator who spent over a decade dreaming up Exploratorium exhibits.

I'm working on a memoir about clothes, tech, and loss. You can find me listening to music.

Entrepreneur and author focusing on soft skills that every knowledge worker can utilize

Grant writer and spec fiction dabbler. You can find me bribing the muse with snacks.

I'm the author of 2 children’s books. You can find me with horses, dogs, or crocheting amigurumis.

I am a writer experimenting and getting my reps in. Find me in the Berkeley Bowl parking lot, fighting for my life.

I'm a writer/director currently working on a sci-fi scrip. You can find me meditating.

I'm a poet turned mystery writer after being a cook, USAF captain, car tech, college teacher, GM/CFO of a dealership.

I'm currently working on a collection of short fiction. You can often find me play music on various street corners in the Mission.

’m an editor and creative nonfiction writer. You can find me overbuying books at local bookshops. 

Tk

Priest and Teacher at SFZC

anthropologist, clothesmaker, salonniere ~ turning life and lineage into stories of connection

I write short stories and poems. I wander around until I land in a spot to write.

I write creative nonfiction and fiction. You can find me out on the trails deliberating sentence structures.

I am an entrepreneur who writes short fiction and poetry on the side. 

Best selling memoirist, award-winning podcaster. Another Word For Love, FSG 2024

I write horror & romance fiction. You can find me curled like a shrimp, surrounded by endless mugs of tea.

A writer of urban fantasy, comedy, & poetry. Find on Substack @charliequixote and on TikTok @crazyidealist.

I write personal essays on self discovery, inner resilience, and relationships. 

I’m a poet and personal essayist, picture-taker, art-maker, and fierce fighter for trans rights.

I'm an elementary teacher currently writing speculative fiction. You can find me drinking peppermint tea. 

Christine C. Hsu is a poet, essayist, playwright, and short story writer based in SF.

Scientist, writer, rollerbladed across Canada

I write poetry and am working on a collection. You can find me outside running or drinking my 5th coffee of the day.

 I love to write and read. I also walk and practice yoga. I split my time between the Bay Area and Asia.

I am a novelist and short story writer. You can find me all over San Francisco, exploring.

I am the author of High Priestess of the Apocalypse.

I'm the author of 6 nonfiction books and a novel. You can find me chasing plot bunnies.

I am working on a collection of short stories. You can find me in the playground taking care of my son.

I am working on a memoir through Project Write Now. Otherwise, I am with my family enj

Long time short story writer with seven anthologies of my stories and one recent novella published. 

I'm a writer working on her first novel. You can usually find me walking my energetic dog.

I write poetry and non-fiction. You can find me running or eating pizza while watching Chef's Table: Pizza.

I'm a writer of short stories and screenplays. You can find me on long walks or digging through clothing consignment racks.

I’m a creative strategist and would-be novelist. You can find me wherever books are sold.

I’m a grad student writing my first novel. You can find me on the hunt for the best ice cream in SF.

I am a writer, a woodworker, and educator, and a parent. You can find me advocating for public schools.

I like to write nonfiction about science, philosophical, and historical topics.

I am the author of Keeping it Unbreal: Black Queer Fantasy and Superhero Comics, and to novels.

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I’m a field editor/writer/stylist for design magazines and relish being outside in fresh air.

David is a tabletop roleplaying game designer, writer, and editor based in Berkeley, California.

Reporter turned lawyer/writer. Short fiction & debut novel in progress. Oaklander & Dog Daddy AF.

Nature lover, fan of people and pets, booster of children’s lit, I hope to be found at Page Street working on my next book for kids.

I am an aspiring writer of fiction, creative nonfiction, plays, and whatever else my fingers can tap out.

I am a marketer and write fiction and essays. I am trying to get into fly fishing!

I'm working on my short stories and multi-dog memoir.You can usually find me outside.

I am an extrovert trying to remember what the quiet hours at Page Street are. Find me facing a wall when I write.

I'm a writer, songwriter, and cocreator of the video series, 'Love the Bay.' You can find me looking for birds.

I write articles on mental health in the workplace. You can find me writing historical fiction.

I am a stand up (Comedy Central), storyteller (Moth host), and WGA writer. You can find me working on sitcom pilots, dark shorts, and animated features

I am a fiction writer having fun with my latest novel. You can find me playing piano.

I'm a writer of fiction and CNF. You can find me knitted (or napping) in a cozy nook.

I am a writer, AI model designer, and former journalist. You can find me daydreaming on my hikes.

I'm a writer on African disaspora in the US. You can meet me at any San Francisco Litquake readings

I’ve been a journalist/editor/teacher, and have published numerous works of non- fiction, short stories, and poetry.

Tk

I am the author of 6 books, and am a book doctor & acquisitions editor. I'd like to pet your dog.

I am a geologist working on stories about scientists and endangered species. Find me chasing rocks.

I'm the author of 1 poetry chapbook and 1 novel. You can find me trying out tongue twisters on Twin Peaks.

I am a poet and literary scholar, recently drawn to short fiction. Somewhere in the ocean or with a cat.

I’m a historian and writer working on my 2nd book. You can find me watching European soccer over lunch.

by night, currently working on my third novel. You can find me going on long walks!

Chinese-American experimental poet and fiction writer based in NoPa. Mother-of-cats.

I am a writer and overthinker. You can find me in Aspen or SF—skiing, biking, or hiking, then wondering where the day went.

I’m a cultural historian and psychotherapist writing about what happens when institutions stop holding us, and how that reshapes attachment, belonging, and

our capacity to rest.

I am a writer working on screenplays, short fiction and memoir.

I write personal essays, an occasional short story, and I’m working on a memoir. When I’m not writing you can find me on my yoga mat.

I’m a journalist who writes about climate change, energy and the environment. You can find me on a walk.

I'm a journalist and essayist, and I'm also really into photography, piano, cats, and hot sauce.

I'm a former educator turned middle grade writer. You can find me running the Berkeley trails or hanging out in Elmwood with my three kids. 

I’m working on my first novel. You can find me hiking trails all over the Bay Area.

I'm a poet & outdoor science educator. I'd love to know about your favorite trees.

I write fantasy, sci fi and horror, not exactly in that order. You can find me buried under cats

I’m a travel writer with a novel coming out in Fall 2025. Find me on my old bike, peddling to the next cafe.

I’m a criminal defense attorney and aspiring academic. I love hiking with my dog around the Bay.

I’m a creative NF writer working on her first novel. You can find me hanging out wi/ my Hawaiian shelter hound.

I'm a playwright and screenwriter. You can find me swimming in a lot of old things or at the Y. 

I write some medley of creative nonfiction and journalistic observations. You can find me knitting.

I write memoir, fiction and short stories on death, love and the grief caused by both. 

I am a Latin American writer, living between languages, motherhood, and writing projects. 

I am a high school English teacher. You can find me trying to get back into writing.

I am a playwright and screenwriter with a journalism background and secretly write poetry. Don't tell anyone!

I am a writer-artist working on a graphic novel. You can find me daydreaming in Fredland.

I’m a Salvadoran-American writer, actor and model.You can find me planning some sort of adventure. 

I'm a journalist and Philly sports fan working on a novel. You can find me outside any ice cream shop.

I am a writer working on my memoir/family story.  You can find me walking the trails of Marin"

I'm the co-founder of 100 Word Story and the co-host of the Write-minded podcast.

I am the creator of Jon Virgin, A New Musical. You can find me walking Berkeley’s streets by foot, every day.

I am a writer, painter and designer; currently working on middle grade eco horror. You can find me toiling in my garden or hiking along the coast.

I am an academic sociologist. You can find me reading federal election polling at every opportunity.

I am a science journalist and fantasy novelist. You can find me sipping tea in the woods.

Lover of illustrated children’s books, epic fantasies, and poetry. I’m exploring love, grief, and identity.

I’m a writer and occasional contrarian.  You can find me chasing waterfalls.

Biotech founder by day and sci-fi/fantasy writer by night. You'll find me surrounded by half full cups of tea.

I write about time and question reality. I'm an ex-archaeologist and work in tech. You can find me in the sun.

I am a poet and not-so-realized visual artist. You can find me nibbling dark chocolate.

I am an author and a screenwriter. You can find me my the sea in Oakland or Ireland.

I'm a Tamil-American writer and marketer working on a linked stories collection and a short novel.

I am a writer and investigative journalist based in San Francisco. I am currently working on my second book about image and gender.

Finishing a memoir on loss & legacy, and starting a historical novel. Runs w/Chihuahuas & huskies.

I’m a writer working on a novel, probably wearing an indie bookstore’s merch.

I've written a memoir and a novel. You can find me teaching creative writing to college students. 

I’m the author of two collections of poetry. You can find me shaking a cocktail. 

I am close to completing a memoir. You can find me writing (and reading) poetry.

I write fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. I’m working on a short story collection and a novel.

I'm the current NBCC VP of events and fiction chair. Find me reading yet another galley.

I’m working on my first novel. You can find me walking city streets or on the trails in the East Bay Hills.

a.k.a. Liliane Gill.  Have just finished a memoir and am currently working on a cozy mystery.

I'm a former tech journalists working on her first novel.

In Miami, I founded Islandia Journal. Now, I'm a transplanted East Bay writer and editor. 

I'm a poet working on a prose ms. When I’m not on the West Coast, you can find me in the Berkshire

I am a journalist whose upcoming book, A Greek Tragedy, is about a refugee shipwreck. You can find me taking refuge in Glen Canyon.

I'm an author of some books. You can find me playing records or trying to learn Hawaiian.

I'm a software engineer in San Francisco, writing on codeandfood.com about topics I want to learn.

I am a writer working on my first novel about San Francisco, Taiwan-Chinese relations, real estate and family. You can find me playing with my dog Maya.

It's a joy to call myself an essayist-memoirist. In the world, you will find me working in real estate or at the gym.

I'm a nonprofit leader writing about teens & social media. Find me swimming or yelling at the TV.

I'm an art historian and writer hoping to publish my first novel. You can find me playing with my dog, Pebble.

I am a fiction writing currently working on a memoir. You can find me swimming in the bay. 

I'm a goofy queen who wrote a novel. You can find me querying agents and petting my dog.   

I write books and plays. You can find me shamelessly eavesdropping.

Published author of three novels, a work of literary history, and various essays and translations. 

I work on scholarly essays and cookbooks.

I am a Cuban writer who emigrated in 1969 to San Francisco’s Mission District. Find me working on my novel.

I'm a writer/producer/journalist from NY. You can find me writing a weekly newsletter about culture & media

I am a Lit Camp alum who has put short stories, books, poetry, articles, and podcasts out into the world. You can find me teaching writing.

I've published a novel, a book of games, arts criticism, and travel journalism. So happy to  join!

I write fiction and you can find me at your local movie theater

I am an anthropologist, writer, and editor.

I have taken on a major project to write about a save civilization team consisting of past heroes. 

I am a speculative fiction writer, comedian, and podcaster. You'll often find me laughing to myself.

I am a writer, photographer, and environmental lawyer. I am currently working on a television drama pilot. I can be found watching movies at the Pacific Film Archive or walking my dog Churro Atomico at the Bulb.

Technical writer by day, creative non-fiction writer the rest of the time. Proud cat dad, baker, and seeker.

I am a journalist working on a book about a 10,000-year clock. You can find me on a beach with my dog Frances.

I'm the author of a poetry book and essays. You can find me walking by the Bay or hiking in the hills.

I am a poetry and fiction writer, artist, and former bookseller, currently working in academic publishing. 

I'm a fiction writer wrestling with my first novel. You can find me in wine country swirling glasses--when I'm not eating my way through SF.

I am a former parenting columnist & current MFA student. You can find me walking all over SF.

I am a former parenting columnist & current MFA student. You can find me walking all over SF.

I’m a poet, life-long journaler, and hopeful novelist. You can find me on a yoga mat, or on an airplane.

I'm working on my first novel. You can find me meandering around the Lower Haight.

I'm the author of 'Hurricane Season.' You can find me somewhere between DIA and SFO.

When I’m not writing, you can find me in planes, trains & automobiles (or trudging up the hills of SF)

I write science and nature creative nonfiction. You can find me walking my dogs and staring up at the Moon.

I am a poet and personal essayist who can't stop writing about New Mexico. You can find me in my room w my cat.

I am working on my first novel and a children's book.  You can also find me telling bad jokes at comedy open mics around the Bay Area. 

When not writing essays that fuse California & family history, it's because you can find me watching episodes of Columbo.

I'm a poet working on my first novel. You can find me endlessly trying to achieve lettuce self-sufficiency in my yard.

Working on the second draft of my first novel. Eager to participate with this community.

i'm the author of 'Urban Playground.' You can find me at the ocean scouting for stories.

I am a native San Franciscan with a creative writing degree from the University of London.  

By day I run the California Migration museum, telling immigrants’ stories. By night I’m writing my first novel.

Author of five books, Founder at Breakthrough Sushi, Keynote Speaker, Opposite Thinker.

I'm working on a memoir / self help book about healing and awakening. I work in education + teach yoga.

I'm a journalist, performer, and educator. You can find me onstage performing.

I am a psychologist focused on making therapy more accessible, creative, and effective.

I’m a speculative fiction writer working on climate fiction and solarpunk. You can find me walking along the Central Coast or volunteering at a community garden.

I am a educator and environmental enthusiast writing fiction, CNF, and poetry.

I'm a 5th generation San Franciscan as well as a fourth generation writer.

I write creative nonfiction. You can find me journaling in the backyard of Finnegan's or walking Mt. Sutro.

I'm a fan of many literary genres but am currently trying to finish a novel I've been working for far too long.

I am the Ino at SF Zen Center, and a haiku poet. You can find me with a few books and a pot of green tea.

I'm currently writing a collection of short stories. You can find me wherever there are cats.

I’m a novelist/advertising copywriter. You can find me in Italy (or the Berkeley farmer’s market).

I'm working daily on a 'later' draft of a novel, and otherwise doing real world research. You can find me on my bike.

Journalist & founder of Expedite, a newsletter about the future of hospitality.

Magazine contributor.

I’m a memoir writer and prolific nonprofit board member because I can’t say no to a good cause. If you can’t find me, I’m probably traveling.

I'm a journalist at the New York Times and founder of The Box Sessions.

I'm a walking spa (somewhere in between a glass of wine, a cup of japanese tea, and a big bath). You can find me loving on the real world, no matter what's going on in AI.

I write personal essays and travel-centric pieces. You can often find me globetrotting. 

I am a former NPR journalist currently working on a depression era historical drama for television. You can find me walking the sweetest dog in the world.

I'm working on my first creative nonfiction book. You can find me walking, looking, and reading

I am a multigenre writer working on a debut speculative fiction novel, overcaffeinated and hyped.

Here you go: I’m a lifestyle journalist working on my first novel. You can find me lost in a book out at Ocean Beach.

I’m the author of a book of stories and a newly completed novel ASH AND LIGHT. You can find me in the library reading about California.

I’m writing a queer, trans comedic romantasy novel. Find me laughing with loved ones and singing to my cats.

I write plays, poetry, and fiction and recently collaborated on a radio noir serial. 

I write poetry and fiction. You can find me traveling to locales known for great cheeses.

I write fiction set in the Bay Area and in the memories of people who come and go here. I love long walks.  

I'm an author who writes YA and literary fiction. You can find me outdoors, usually climbing or skiing.

I’m a TV critic. You can find me in the back room at Satriale’s Pork Store.

I'm a writer of short stories and am also working on a novel. My work has been published in Joyland Magazine.

I’m a semi-retired techie pursuing long-delayed dreams of becoming a screenwriter and children’s book author. You can find me hanging with my teens.

I write poetry, personal essays, and I’m learning to write screenplays! You can find me being silly goofy.

I am a journalist and nonfiction writer originally from the Mountain West.

Writer and artist. Projects: creative nonfiction, YA, and an art book. You can find me "all over the map”.

I am a writer and San Francisco historian. When not writing you can find me reading, baking or water coloring.

I write poetry, nonfiction, and memoir, and I make collages. I moved to Oakland
from NYC in 1995.

I am an about-to-retire professor of literature and culture, ready to move from academic writing to fiction.

I am a social impact strategist and writer working on my first book

I am the author of a novel several essays, and some academic papers on Health Humanities. You can often find me hiking the fire roads of Wast Marin.

TK

I’m a faith-based autoethnographer turned pirate. Come find me at the Pirate Supply Store

crafting adventures.

I’m a former healthcare journalist and now a psychotherapist focusing on sex and relationships. You can find me exercising in SF parks and ordering oat milk lattes.

I’m working on a sci-fi and a fantasy novel. You can find me scootering around SF looking for a bench to write at.

I write my dissertation and short, creative nonfiction. You can find me staring at the sun at Ocean Beach.

Michigan / New York / California 

Maria Willett is a therapist, writer, and former lawyer exploring identity, trauma, and

high achievers.

I write novels, personal essays and poetry.  You can find me trying to convince people that Oakland is a wonderful place to live.

I am writer and editor who took an early retirement from academia. You can find me at yoga or the theatre.

I am a writer passionate about human connection and relationships. In addition I am a quant, tech and community builder in the Bay Area. Oh I also co-host a weekly Writing Club in SF.

I am a cultural producer and former journalist now working on my first book. You can find me looking at art and thinking about artists.

I'm wrapping up my first fantasy novel. You can find me traveling or looking for the next adventure. 

I have written a sobriety memoir (UNCORKED) and am working on revisions and a book proposal.

I am a TV screenwriter working on a novel. You can find me reading in the Panhandle. 

I write fantasy fiction. You can find me in the forest wondering which bird that is.

I write crossover fiction without regard to genre or saleability, and love nothing more than to burn what I've already written and start again. 

Matt Witten has written for Law & Order, House, and Pretty Little Liars. He’s also written seven novels.

I'm the author of a novel, a travel collection, and a humor book. You can find me on-air, on the trail, or on my way.

I’m a poet and educator currently working on my next poetry collection and a children’s book.

Horror and memoir writer. Find me crocheting or watching Jodie Foster movies.

Ghostwriters by day, spiritual writer by night.

I am always working on several novel projects at once. You can find me writing poetry to procrastinate.

I’m a Kidlit writer and contributor to the Writing is a Verb podcast. You can find me on the trails in Marin.

I write personal essays and memoir. You can find me hiking open space trails in Marin

I write about Latin America, revolutions, and courage. You can find me singing with my band, Parlor Tricks.

I am working on my first novel. You can find me in the hills or by the ocean.

I love to read and I love to write. Find me hanging around people who feel the same way.

I'm a creative director working on novel 2. You can find me running up steep hills.

I'm a Bay Area native currently living in San Francisco with my girlfriend and spicy, long-haired domestic cat, Dweezel. Find me walking on Haight Street looking for a semi-quiet bar to write at.

I’m a Story Editor/Creative Producer/Film Professor/Screenwriter. You can find me hiking.

Culture and entertainment journalist/critic/editor, setting words to images in short and not-so-short films.

I am the author of 1 nonfiction book, a travel memoir, flash fiction & the novel COAL. You can find me hiking somewhere on this planet.

Author of Unnatural Resources and a forthcoming ALS memoir, keyboardist in 40th Day, filmmaker, essayist.

I am a reader and writer of all kinds of novels. Find me scheming to quit my day job.

I write screenplays, essays, and fiction. Based in LA, you can find me writing.

I write queer screenplays and make nonfiction films in Berkeley. When not at work, I am likely outside hiking, gardening or reading. 

I directed 7 independent films, including THOUSAND PIECES OF GOLD. You can find me at one film festival or another.

 I’m an attorney-high-school-English-teacher-essayist

writing a book about loneliness. You can find me swimming at Aquatic Park.

I am a speculative fiction writer whose writing has been published in the Adroit Journal and Black Warrior Review, and nominated for Best of the Net.

i write and perform solo performance shows. You can find me swimming in the bay.

I do journalism, humor writing & cartoons. You can find me if you look for messy hair & a baseball cap.

I’m a copywriter from the UK with a passion for literary fiction. You can find me working on my first novel.

I am a writer and building technology researcher working on a fantasy for young readers.

Working on 1st novel which takes place in my native Brazil. Work in social impact. Mom of 3 daughters.

I'm working on a nonfiction memoir about emergency medical services in the greater Los Angeles area.

Therapist and rare extroverted fiction writer. You can find me befriending other patrons at Book Society.

I’m a mystery writer who worked in TV and founded a bisexual non-profit. You’ll find me playing ‘80s video games and gardening.

I am a native San Franciscan.  My writing focuses on children and history.  I am fond of a long afternoon nap.

I live in San Francisco where I write dark fiction, weird fiction, and strange stories.

I’m a mystery writer who enjoys quirky characters. You can find me at theatre productions and concerts.

I am an award-winning artist and best-selling author best known for my series All Over Coffee, which ran in the SF Chronicle.

I’m a beginner aspiring to write personal essays and comedy. I can be easily bribed with coffee.

I am working on a novel set in caves and mountains. You can find me walking my dogs at Pt. Isabel.

I’m a UX designer thinking about the Thai diaspora and writing fantasy and family archive narratives.

I'm a writer. You can find me lifting my cat off the keyboard. Again.

I'm a novelists, memoirist, and dance critic. You can find me singing torch songs. 

I write fiction and creative non-fiction and can often be found on Muni or strolling in the park.

I'm a researcher studying the use of machine learning in the public sector, especially the fire service.

New to the writing thing. Working on a few journalistic pieces, a sci-fi novela and my debut Soul album.

I’m a serial storyteller tackling the world of tech marketing by day. A recent empty-nester and closeted aspiring novelist, find me with a tub of popcorn in my lap.

I’m writing a historical fiction novel. You can find me walking a little white fluffy dog and parenting teens.

I am a published poet, philosopher, food columnist and troublemaker.  You can find me all over the east bay.

I'm writing a book on How Patterns Emerge. You can find me in SF's most baskable spots—Sat, 2 pm, sun, grass.

In my work, I try to bridge the gap between technology and the creative. Find me at a yoga class or poorly executing a DIY project.

I write narrative non-fiction explaining complicated topics for a general audience.

I am a historian and anthropologist working on a memoir. I can be found biking and hiking in the East Bay hills

I'm a writer of one published novel and one on the way. You can find me making art projects from found objects

I am a writer and poet. You can find me frolicking amongst the redwoods.

i am a writer working on memoir and poetry. You can find me (when I'm not writing) brewing tea.

I'm a queer fiction writer and orange cat lover from North Carolina. 

I’ve published 3 YA novels and a few personal essays. You can find me in swimming in the Bay most mornings. 

I'm a recovering techie, returning to writing after a bit. You can find me riding my bike.

Transpacific author, short story writer and sometime journalist. 

I am currently working on memoir and performance writing. You can find me teaching/taking Pilates and yoga. 

Writer, educator, lit series co-host. You’ll often find me epee fencing in Oakland!

A Berkeley-based editor/journalist venturing into fiction. Soft serve enthusiast. Thrower of garden parties.

I am a memoirist and holistic health educator (food and yoga). You can find me napping, meditating, or walking.

TK

I’m a writer and editor, currently for East Bay magazine. You can find me listening to music and overthinking.

I'm working on a memoir. You can find me every Saturday at the Alemany Farmer's Market.

I write short stories and am attempting a novel! You can find me exploring the city.

I'm a flash fiction author writing her first novel. You can find me reading ghost stories.

I’m a CNF writer and journalist finishing a book of essays about obsessions and possessions.

East Bay author of speculative fiction from a queer, feminist perspective.

Film Studies lecturer working on my first novel. Often hiking or at some experimental film or music fest. 

I write about healthcare and childcare in rural areas. You can find me strolling through the park.

Chronic drafter of YA fantasy aspiring to publish. Find me mumbling to Spanish podcasts while my dog walks me.

I’m a Ukrainian-American writer working on my first novel and exploring shame,

nostalgia, and belonging.

I'm a public interest lawyer and am working on a novel and CNF. You can find me in dance studios around SF.

I write fantasy and feghoots and nonsensical things. You can find me eagerly waiting in line at Arizmendi Bakery.

I enjoy reading expressive writing and hope to practice more of that myself so that I will publish my own words eventually to the world.

I run a social innovation lab and am working on my debut novel. You can find me up in Tilden park.

I’m writing a memoir, essays, and prose poems. You can find me acting like a downtown girl in an uptown world.

I’m an SF native, journalist, and author of The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work. 

I write about Indigenous, Mestizo, and Spanish communities of New Mexico.

I’m writing a short story collection while freelancing in publishing. Find me negotiating a jogging pace with my pup on JFK.

I write nonfiction about the ocean, climate & decolonization.You can find me in the watery parts of the world.

I’m a memoirist, poet, and aspiring fantasy novelist. You can find me next to the snacks.

I’m a writer and researcher working on nonfiction and poetry, and holding memoir and fiction as potential future projects.

I'm the author of 'How I'm Spending the Afterlife.' You can find me digging through the stacks at Amoeba.

I write (and draw) from personal experience with an intention of helping people relate to their inner worlds with compassion and reverence.

I am a writer, speaker, film producer and mental health activist.

Working on my first book, based on a 3-year journey through all 50 states, about who we are as a nation.

A retired financial advisor, I’m the author of two nonfiction works. Find me now working on a spiritual memoir in Berkeley.

I’m a non-fiction writer and founder of Future Histories Lab. Find me swimming in the Bay.

I'm a book reviewer and the author of 2 novels. You can find me living inside the book I'm currently reading.

I'm the author of 'Finder of Lost Objects.' You can find me aspiring to get lost.

I am a California native and a writer. You can find me in Berkeley hoping to crack Wordle in two tries. 

I write nonfiction of all genres. You can find me anywhere with good coffee and lots of books.

I write sci-fi & fantasy stories, short and long.
You can find me wandering the city or foraging for noodles.

An inquisitive Jordanian-American navigating professional work and a meaningful life.

I’m a writer of fiction and creative nonfiction, working on my first novel. You can find me walking or biking the streets of Oakland.

I am a Brooklyn native, Bay Area resident hailing from the glorious shores of the Caribbean Find me wrestling with the interplay between the ideals of psychology and spirituality, and the realities of the human journey

I’m a journalist-turned-brand writer from New York City. You can find me on trails with my broody Aussie, Poe.

I am a NP & Narrative Medicine student. Find me at the beach with my head in the clouds & feet in the sand.

An award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction and founder of Lakeshore Writers Workshop. 

I like writing about learning languages, meditation, and writing book reviews!

I'm a filmmaker and creative writing grad student. You can find me hosting the open mic at Center SF.

I'm a writer of memoir, poetry, and essay. You can find me walking in the park, joyful for fog.

I write creative nonficiton essays. I am happiest by water. 

I'm a journalist writing environmental nonfiction about riverpeoples in the Brazilian Amazon. You can find me in the middle of a rapids.

I'm a writer aspiring to take essay and novel drafts to publication. You can find me at the snack table.

I am a writer, surfer, and gluestick artist. 

I am a radio producer and writer who is taking his first steps into writing fiction.

I am a producer working on a feature script. You can find me wandering beautiful SF!

I'm a reformed creative director that isn't entirely reformed but thinks writing sci fi will save the world.

I'm a writer and scholar of media history and theory. You can find me at the playground.

I am a former copywriter for tech companies. You can find me at work on the

first draft of my first novel.

I spend my time peering into the in-between spaces. You'll find me in my garden. 

 I am a short-story writer, playwright, and screenwriter. You can find me in deep thought or making you laugh

I am writing a memoir about motherhood and memory; previously at Forbes. I swim, run, and herd 3 boys.

I’m a songwriter and musician living in San Fransisco. You can find me dancing! 

Fiction writer, RPG designer (Obachan Panic!), recovering former assistant to Dir. Michael Mann (MIAMI VICE)

I am a writer working on a novel and a short story collection.

I am a writer working on a novel and a short story collection.

I love poetry and work on my first book. You can find me in coffee shops, on the road or in the air.

I was trained as a lawyer before defecting to the far more uncertain profession of writing. My fiction and prose dig into the in-betweens: between cultures, generations, and English and Chinese languages.

I’m a lawyer based in SF. Love hiking, fermenting, and tea.

I am a lifelong educator currently teaching at UC Berkeley. I am working on a classroom teaching memoir.

I'm a multidisciplinary storyteller sharing stories on the page, from the stage,

and in your ears. My grandma read my memoir "Until the Last Pickle" but isn’t tech-savvy enough for my Substack

"Buckle Up, Bubelah!"

Zeb West writes professionally for video games, but is sometimes a puppeteer! Scifi and Fanta

I write playful fictions inspired by the situations that slow down time. I survive off tea.

You can find me sipping tea and working on poetry or short stories. My favorite tea is Sencha.