Manzanita: Poetry and Prose of the Mother Lode and Sierra is a series of literary publications published by Manzanita Writers Press, an affiliate of the Calaveras County Arts Council in San Andreas, California. Writers Unlimited is a writers group associated with the literary press and is also an affiliate of the Calaveras County Arts Council. Manzanita Writers Press publishes works by regional writers and is a nonprofit organization.

 Founded in 1984 by Editor Monika Rose, Writers Unlimited, and now Manzanita Writers Press, has published 10 publications, organized countless readings and workshops in the region, held writing contests, and promoted the literary arts throughout the region. The writers critique group meets every 2nd and 4th Monday at 6:30 P.M. at the Calaveras County Arts Council Gallery at 22 N. Main St. San Andreas in the heart of the historic town. Contact the editor for additional meeting times and special events. This group networks with and links to other writing networks throughout California. If you'd like to join the staff of Manzanita Writers Press and the literary publications, attend writers meetings, and/or assist in this nonprofit organization, please contact the editor by e-mail for quick response. mrosemanza@jps.net

Formation of the new Manzanita Writers Press, a nonprofit press formulated to do the following:

• Facilitates Writers Unlimited critique group, and an affiliate of the Calaveras County Arts Council.  Organizes readings and workshops. Networks with writing communities across the state.
• Publishes local, regional, and other area writers, whether launching a career, or nurturing a more experienced writer. Assists selected project writers in procuring funding, editing and promotional services, and other needs of the publishing process.
• Trains Volunteer Editors and staff members. Staff needs at present: Grant writers, fiscal editor, as well as advertising and sponsorship staff members. Stipends may be paid for services as funds are made available. Please contact us.

 

Additional Contact Information:
Writers Unlimited, an affiliate of Calaveras County Arts Council
PO Box 632, San Andreas, CA 95249    
or Writers Unlimited c/o
CCAC Arts Council     PO Box 250, San Andreas, CA 95249
(209) 754-1774      Executive Directors: Penny and Mary Jane
CCAC web site: arts@goldrush.com  

 Manzanita Editor, Monika Rose: mrosemanza@jps.net