Every month or two I venture out to local cafes, coffee shops, delis, bistros, opium dens and any other sort of place that features an open, relaxed atmosphere, free Wi-Fi, and some form of nourishment.

My hope is that you — be you old friend or blog lurker – will drop in and say hello for at least as long as it takes to down your coffee. No need to RSVP — though you are welcome to leave a comment announcing your intent. Come and go anytime.

Orange County screenwriters — this is our chance to connect locally. While I considered bouncing this event back and forth from LA to OC, I think OC writers get stuck with the long commute far too often. I leave the LA version of this to other intrepid bloggers (WriterDad, I’m looking in your direction!).

• What: Screenwriting Manifesto Live, an informal gathering of screenwriters
• Where: Panera Bread, 23592 Rockfield Boulevard, Lake Forest, CA
• Who: All are invited. It’s a public place and a free country.
• When: Saturday, October 11th, 2008, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come and go any time.

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