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Writers of Kern (WOK) February 2026 Writers Workshop
What if some of your most compelling story ideas are already waiting where you live?
Notorious Bakersfield began as a passion project fueled by Robert Petersen’s love of true crime and local history. In this talk, he’ll explore how revisiting forgotten headlines became a way to tell meaningful stories, preserve local memory, and find a unique narrative voice by writing about the place he knows best.
Attendees will learn how real events—especially those drawn from history and true crime—can be shaped into responsible, engaging stories without sensationalism. The session also offers a practical look at how personal curiosity can become an ongoing creative project, developed one story at a time.
Perhaps most importantly, this talk gives writers permission to begin. You don’t need special credentials, a large platform, or a perfect plan to tell meaningful stories. You just need curiosity, attention, and the willingness to start—right where you are.
To purchase tickets please visit: https://writersofkern.com/2026/01/17/february-featured-speaker-robert-petersen/
Meeting on Saturday, February 21, 2026
Breakfast begins at 8:30 am
The workshop begins at 9:15 am
Members $20 | Nonmembers $25
Writers of Kern members receive access to critique groups, monthly programs, and writing contests, including the Spring Poetry Contest and the expanded Peggy Connelly Scholarship. Membership information is available at writersofkern.com.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3490703-0
