Meet us

Janis Cooke Newman

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.

Lee Kravetz

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.

Emily Cooke

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.

Jeanne Carstensen

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

Heather Quinn

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

Keli Daily

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

Laura Sydell

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.

Matthew Felix

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.

Kaitlin Solimine

I'm the author of a novel and a children's book. You can find me in the Presidio with three kids in tow.

Yalitza Ferreras

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

Cindi Badiey

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

Rosie Ruley Atkins

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

Alberto Roldan 

I am a screenwriter who love propulsive stories. You can find me pacing while thinking.

Rachel Howard

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

Susie Hara

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

Kurt Wallace Martin

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

Deborah Claymon

A recovering journalist working on fiction and essays. You can find me on the road.

Jessica Fechtor

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

Rosa Kang

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

Saeeda Hafiz

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

Beret Olsen

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

Earl James

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

Caleb Astey

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

Dawn Steffler

I'm a fiction writer working on a first novel. You can find me at a pho restaurant, slurping up yummy asian noodles.

Cynthia Nooney

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

Spencer Fleury

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

Deborah Crooks

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

Kathleen Boyle

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

Alex Park

I'm a writer and researcher from Oakland. You can find me working on a book about fast food.

Jennifer Berger

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

Jill Bronfman

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.

Meika Rouda

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

Sean Newman

I am brand new to my writing journey. You can find me working on two novels I'd classify as 'compassionate sci-fie."

Jackie Davis Martin

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

Meghen Kurtzig

I'm a Kidlit writer & contributor to the Writing as a Verb podcast. You can find me on the trails in Marin.

Janice Maloney

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

Colleen Gonzalez

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

Julia Cope

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.

Nina Yiamsamatha

I write creative nonfiction and am building the courage to share my work. You can find me lying in the sun.

Theresa Paddden

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

Irene Han

I am a poet interested in revisionary mythology and ekphrasis. You can find me in the modernist art museums.

Tighe Flatley

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

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan

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

Lee Jenkins

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

Susanne Pari

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

Kate Korditch

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

Gail Ansel

I write short stories, novels, essays. You can find me at the Beach

Todd Wilson

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

Leigh Lucas

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

Michael Grant

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

Cameron Tuttle

I write funny and unfunny books equally slowly. You can find me pretending to be a detective (snooping) in Sonoma.

Mara Kardas-Nelson

I'm a nonfiction writer finishing my first book. You can find me in the mountains.

Kamilka Malwatte

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

Linsey Krolik

I'm writing my first novel while trying to teach law. You can find me trying to keep up with my three teens and three dogs.

D. E. Hardy

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

Sarah Amador

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

Melina Selverston Scher

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

Juliette Kelley

I am a writer and psychoanalytic candidate. You can find me working on a memoir about my intersection between the unconscious & the uncanny.

Jane Ciabattari

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

Debbie DeVoe

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

Jihi Jolly

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

Karen Bjorneby

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

Keri Olsen

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

Julie Morse

I'm a writer with experience in journalism, essays, and strategy. You can find me at Good Earth. 

Tina Myers

I am a writer, surfer, and gluestick artist. 

Ashley Seashore

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

Katie Burke

i'm the author of 'Urban Playground.' You can find me in Dolores Park scouting for my next literary characters.

Natacha Ruck

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

Ana McCracken

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

Nancy Kelly

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

Taylor Majewski

I'm a journalist currently working on a speculative novel. You can find me walking in my neighborhood.

Sarah Buecher

I am a writer, activist, and agitator. You can find me peddling across roads and trails.

Chistopher Rowland

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

Stefanie Hoffman

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

Piotr Bajda

I am a former journalist and wannabe fiction writer. You can find me trying to walk every street in SF.

Melissa Franke

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

Daniel Mollett

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

Erin DiMiero

I have a fat outline and a slim first draft of a dramedy. You can find me trying to finish my third draft by November.

Gretchen Sisson

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

Nada Djordjevich

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

Claire Dodd

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

Anuradha Bhagwati

I am the author of a memoir and an open water swimmer. You can find me at the beach.

Asad Badruddin

Asad sells software, podcasts. You can find him writing his first novel 

Caty Everette

I am currently working on a memoir about love and leadership. You can find me swimming in the ocean.

Evalyn Baron

After 45 years on NYC stages, I’ve retired here to write and write..and write…

Micaela Heekin

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

Julie Levine

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

Lena Hoeck

I write personal essays and work as a researcher. I'm new to SF so you can find me exploring the city.

Natalie Mead

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

Samantha Shields

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

Sonja Sonnenburg

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

Theory

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

Leigh Lucas

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

Jan Sollish

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

Bora Kim

I am a writer/director currently working on a sci-fi script. You can find me meditating.

Thom Fowler

I write queer narrative nonfiction, sketch comedy, and screenwriting.

Marcelle Cohen

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

Steve Nam

I'm an author of short stories and an aspiring novelist. You can find me at art shows.

Max Luo

I'm working on my first novel. You can find me on the tennis court or biking up a mountain.

Laura Holson

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

Marnie Burke de Guzman

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.

Jackson Burgess

I'm the author of two poetry books and a novel-in-progress. 

Thomas Hobohm

I want to write it all down. You can find me at the cinema or a coffeeshop.

Megan McDonald

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