Village Publishing Club

Where Words Come to Life!

VISION
Inspiring creativity, unleashing potential, and empowering authors.
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
Creativity
Respect
Integrity
Excellence

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 WORKSHOP

Need help? Ask a Librarian!

Representatives from our local libraries will share information on resources they have available to support writers.

Panelists:

Eileen Ordway, Manager, Laguna Woods Village Library
Vance Sharp, Adult Librarian, El Toro Library, Lake Forest
Lisa Brooks, Librarian, Laguna Woods Library, Orange County Public Library
Dr. Adrian S. Windsor, Board of Directors Newport Beach Public Library Foundation

What you will learn:

— How libraries choose books for their collection
— How a local author can get their book included in a local library
— References and resources available to support writers
— Events for writers at your local libraries this year

MEMBERS | Free
GUESTS | $5.00

2:00 – 4:00 pm
Clubhouse 3, Dining Room 2
23822 Avenida Sevilla, Laguna Woods

For more information & non-resident gate clearance email pubclublw@gmail.com

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

If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.

— Toni Morrison