Village Publishing Club
Where Words Come to Life!
VISION
MISSION
To empower writers of all genres by providing the tools, resources, and support to write, publish and market their work. We foster a welcoming community where authors and aspiring storytellers connect, collaborate, and thrive on their journey to publication.
CORE VALUES
Respect
Integrity
Excellence
Workshop | June 18, 2025
From Manuscript to Masterpiece!
Three Member’s Journeys as Authors
June 18, 2025 | 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Clubhouse 3 | Room 2
Members Free | Guests $5
FEATURING AUTHORS:
Joanna Kraus, Playwright & Author
Diana Pardee, Author & Poet
Barbara Pronin, Author & Journalist
Peek behind the curtain as our authors share their stories – from inspiration to publication.
Learn what worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they’d known sooner.
Every book starts with a spark. Hear how each author lit their creative fire and turned passion into pages. You’ll leave feeling fired up to start – or finish – your own masterpiece!
2025 Meetings & Events
September 17, 2025 |STORYTELLING IN SEPTEMBER
2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2
October 7, 2025 | AUTHOR’S MARKETPLACE
1:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 7
November 5, 2025 | TBD
2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2
December 3, 2025 | HOLIDAY PARTY & ANNUAL MEETING
5:00 – 7:30 pm | Clubhouse 7
Storytelling in September
September 17, 2025
2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2
Got a Story to Tell?
Whether it’s a published piece or something fresh from your creative well, we want to hear it! The Publishing Club is now accepting submissions from club members for our Storytelling in September event.
Here’s the Scoop
Six stories will be selected to be read aloud by their authors (or a designated reader) at our September 17, 2025, meeting.
But that’s not all! After the event, each story will be professionally recorded in the Laguna Woods Video Club studio and aired on TV6 for the whole village to enjoy.
Submission Guidelines
Submission Deadline | July 15, 2025
Email to | pubclublw@gmail.com
Format | MS Word document, Times New Roman, 14-point font
Length | Must be 10 minutes or less when read aloud
Content | Fiction or real-life experiences welcome
Restrictions | No overt political statements
Selection Criteria | Quality of writing, variety of content, and adherence to the rules
Multiple entries allowed
Feeling stage-shy? No problem — you can ask another Publishing Club member to read your piece on your behalf.
Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and light up the room (and our village TV)!
2024 Village Stories Award Winners
Peggy Edwards Best Story Award
1. Mike Marchildon | Near Fatal Honeymoon
2. Roxanne Kind | A Promise Kept
3. Joanna Kraus | Daffodils
Scott Galasso Best Poem Award
1. Diana Pardee | Kelp Dancer
2. Bob Faw | A Psalm for Today
3. Don Price | It Used to Be