Manzanita Writers Press
Manzanita Writers Press is a literary press serving writers and readers of the Mother Lode and Sierra region, and is an affiliate of the Calaveras County Arts Council, a nonprofit arts organization in
Our purpose is to support a thriving literary community in our economically and culturally diverse area, networking with writing communities in our region to form a vibrant, publishing community of writers. We hold workshops, readings, critique group meetings, and as our press grows, we will publish books by emerging and seasoned writers of our foothill and Sierra region and beyond. We will continue publishing the popular Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra volumes for
Manzanita is a printed literary collection of poetry, prose, art and photography of the Mother Lode and Sierra regions of
The press cut its teeth on its first book in 2008, by publishing a collection of essays and poems by author Glenn Wasson, titled Tales Mark Twain Would Have Loved To Steal, which was a success in our region, mainly due to his witty style and content. We are planning on publishing more authors and invite people to become involved with our press.
We are opening submissions to Volume 6 of Manzanita with a deadline of
Contact Editor Monika Rose for more information and send Manzanita submissions directly to the editor after reading guidelines page: mrosemanza@jps.net
Local and regional sponsors support the publication with generous sponsorships, grants, and ads. Contact us if you would like your business, family, or organization represented in the publication for a tax deductible sponsorship space in a publication and belong to our VIP press membership. We also invite advertisers for the anthology.
Writers Unlimited Collective
Writers Unlimited is a supportive writers group sharing in-depth review and craft discussion of members' original prose and poetry. Members work toward publication of their writing projects and critique each other's works-in-progress. The group is growing in scope and recently expanded their literary press and are in the process of organizing this new publishing entity for our foothill and mountain counties, serving the Mother Lode and Sierra region. If you are interested in participating on the staff, please contact the number below.
The writers meet
Contact mrosemanza@jps.net
Park in back or next to Red Brick Saloon in the parking lot in back and walk down the stairs.
E-mail or call for more information or directions or call the office and gallery at 209-754-1774 before