Welcome to the Writers of Kern (WOK) website and home page!   WOK is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting both established and aspiring writers in our community.  This website will provide helpful information about WOK, its members and events, both past and upcoming.  We encourage you to browse this website, participate in the blog and contact us with any questions you may have.

Note: This website is still in development, so please excuse any incomplete information while we finish.

Spring Workshop Sat., April 20

$30 non-members, $20 members Clarion Hotel 3540 Rosedale Hwy. (Hwy. 58), Bakersfield, Calif.   8:00 – 8:30                            Meet & Greet with continental breakfast 8:30  – 9:00                            Welcome.  Writers of Kern President, Dana Martin Ongoing                                    Book sales provided …continue reading

March 16th meeting – Dana Martin

The Writers of Kern, a non-profit local chapter of the California Writers Club, will host local writer Dana Martin its guest speaker this Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. Guests are welcome. Dana Martin is a professional writer, editor and social media consultant, who is frequently published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Woman’s World …continue reading

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