(Formerly the Meetup group of the Howard County chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association.) Writing can be a lonely profession, for new and experienced writers alike. The Writing Corner Meetup was created to present information and provide an opportunity to spend time with fellow writers. The 1st hour of each meeting will be a CRAFT workshop ($2 donation for supplies is appreciated). The 2nd hour will be WRITE CLUB. No. I can't tell you what we do. The first rule of Write Club is you do not …

I need motivation to write! I love writing (and am working on a novel), but never manage to find the time for it. I'd like to meetup with others who need the motivation of a social setting to get some writing done. We'll meet once or twice a week (only attend the meetings you can--don't let the frequency of meetings put you off) and sit down and write. If we go to a meeting to write, we'll actually WRITE! If you're looking for the accountability of a group to motivate you to write, this is for …

Born to write? Millions of ideas floating through your mind but too busy to sit by yourself and hammer out some ideas? Take a couple of hours a week and write! I would like to form a group of writers to meet at my home or local cafes, restaurants, etc. (open to ideas!) to write on topics, from directed prompts, or whatever grabs your imagination. This is not a group designed to critique works on the road to be published, but to stir your imagination, revitalize your skills, and perhaps give you …

Hello there! The Baltimore Writing Hour is a group for writers from the Baltimore area to meet weekend mornings for some productive working time. Typically, we gather in a quiet spot and work on our personal projects for a few hours. There is no required amount of time to put in. We find that sticking to a regular schedule and working in the company of fellow writers is a huge motivator in moving everyone's work along. Please note: this is not a critique or share group. We do not offer writing e …

the goal is to create a local group of south asian, asian, and any and all women who write for networking, support and feedback on writing. journalists, fiction, nonfiction all genres welcome. would love a mix of published and unpublished people. it would be great to get a big enough group to get a local chapter of women and work with other organizations to create workshops, conferences, retreats. anyone interested on furthering writing efforts of south asian women or just women in general shoul …

The Washington DC Write to Publish Group is unlike most writers’ groups which focus on critiquing each other’s work. Instead this group is dedicated to the "business side" of writing and educate authors (and would be authors) on what they can expect as they go from finished project to available for sale. Much of what I believe and will teach can be found online here: http://www.TheAuthorIncubator.com As a part of your membership, I offer monthly Q&A calls where you can ask any questions you have …

Have stories about monsters, ghosts, or whatever, stirring around in your head? Write it down, share it, meet with us, drink too much coffee, and get honest and constructive feedback on your work...because you probably aren't getting it from family and friends. They're afraid to hurt your feelings.

Open to all comics, writers, variety artists, actors, jugglers, strippers... Especially strippers. If you need to be funny or write funny come and join us for this weekly meeting. We have no pressure to perform the material. We just want to meet, talk shop, drink beer and enjoy. Please don't ask the staff at the location about the group, they won't know.

Welcome to the Writer's Group of Western MD. We offer local meetings for writers of many genres and mediums, from sharing our works to discussing goals, to encouraging one another to be the best at our craft. Check out our About Us page for links to our web site at http://www.writersworkshop.netfirms.com and more. Common Questions: I don't write fiction, can I still join? We welcome many genres of writing, although most of our topics center on fiction writing. Many members do cross over multi …

A group of fiction writers from Frederick (and beyond!) who want to workshop their writing and learn from each other about the craft. Together, we’ll share our writing, get inspired, and grow as a group. All fiction writers, regardless of experience, are welcome. There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed. -- Ernest Hemingway

This group is for anyone truly serious about having a career as a published (traditional or independent) fiction or non-fiction writer. We will meet once a month for writing tips, seminars, speakers and networking. The meeting will be mostly in libraries in the NV area. At this time we do not offer critiquing, but will be giving a lot of fun and informational seminars!

Are you committed to writing? We are looking for ten more serious wordsmiths to join our writing and critique group located in Northern Montgomery County, Maryland. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm in Olney, MD, at the Harris Teeter.  Our meetings are about two hours in length. We have talented writers of varying levels of experience.  We write:  fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, young adult, dark and science fiction. Any other genres? Our group prides itself on being s …

The purpose of the group is for local writers to be able to gather and receive constructive criticism of their writing. The group includes several published authors in fiction, science fiction, fantasy and alternate history. I would prefer any new members to be mature adults; this is not to dissuade teens from writing, but rather to encourage them to form or join writing groups aimed at their demographic. I want this group to feel free to write and discuss possibly mature themes and writing genr …

I am a professional editor and writer looking to form a group who can significantly help me improve my own creative writing and give each other feedback. It's almost like group therapy for your writing. We'll provide support and do a lot of hard work to help us all find--at the end--that our writing has improved in ways it never could by going solo. This is a group for serious fiction, nonfiction, and creative nonfiction writers who want to workshop their writing in a mature, supportive environm …

A group for writers of anything who want to meet other writers of anything and talk while eating. We'll talk about writing and not writing. We'll eat food that most writers can afford. We'll share the energy, wisdom, wit and inspiration of other writers. NOTE: This is not a writers group where writing is shared with and critiqued by the group. If members want to share their writing, they can do so on their own with members who appreciate, understand and have knowledge or interest in their genre. …

Announcement:  Brush & Quill's first show will be on Saturday, September 15th at Outstanding Dreams Alpaca Farm in Preston, MD! A mix of a writing circle and an art collective,  Brush & Quill will use a combination of structured activities and improvisational writing and drawing to create individual and collaborative poems, prose, drawings, and paintings. In addition to writing and art, we sometimes break out a word or art game.  Although, we sometimes do structured writing and art activities, …

A group willing to meet at the Garryowen Irish Pub (Second Floor), Gettysburg, Monday nights, 6:30 - 7:30 pm, to share and discuss techniques of writing, book publishing, book promotion/marketing.

The purpose of this group is to create a fun, fast-paced, dynamic, creative and supportive structure to review, critique and encourage one another in completing our works with the goal of getting them published.  We are open to all genres. The purpose of this group is to create a fun, fast-paced, dynamic, creative and supportive structure to review, critique and encourage one another in completing our works with the goal of getting them published.  We are open to all genres.  We meet on the 3rd …

This group fosters the development of local authors' work through honest but fair criticism; to provide encouragement and inspiration to those authors as they write and submit their work for publication; and to provide a support network for those authors. There are no fees or dues, but the Speculative Wordsmiths require a serious commitment. Members must be willing to participate fully in the group's activities, and to give as much as they receive. Strong membership participation is critical to …

THE I AM SHELLY BELL EXPERIENCE Welcome to the I Am Shelly Bell Experience. The fact that you landed on this page means you should become one of the "Bad Muthaflockers." It means you only flock to the most genuine, artsy, fun, confident building, inspiring experiences you can find! Who are we? We provide the community with meaningful interactions including poetry events, community causes, adventures, and group gatherings. We are dedicated to bridging the gaps between art and technology by findin …

I spent an amazing year in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, I was a member of a creative writing group where I met some fantastic writers. I want to start a similar group in the DC area because I know we have many great writers in the area as well. So here we are. The group brings together writers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a new writer or have published, all are welcome.  If writing is your life, search for a group no longer.  The format is writers will bring no mo …

Have you always thought about writing a book, screenplay, blog, anything? If so, then join us as we meet up in locations around the Loudoun County area and put our creative juices to good use! The purpose of this group is to create a supportive network of aspiring authors. It's a lonely world out there when you write, and we all know we can be our own worst critic. As a group we can encourage each other to meet our goals as well as help each other when necessary. If you are looking to complete a …

Are you working on a non-fiction book, article, script or blog? Are you a fiction author inspired by factual events? Join the Arlington Creative Non-Fiction Writers for constructive critiques and networking opportunities! In addition to constructive feedback, we're also here to support each other in researching, writing, selling and publicizing our projects. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Join us at the Corner Bakery (2111 Wilson Blvd) just steps from the Courthouse Metro!

There are many things that this group is NOT: It's not being critiqued by anyone who walks in off the street, It's not meandering conversations about kids, recipes, having a terrible job, or having no job at all. It's not about blogging, fanfic, children's books, or books that are written in an hour, a week, a month, or a year. What this group IS is meeting regularly with a professional writer and editor who will work on your book on all levels from genre choice to plot arcs to line-by-line edit …

Columbia Writers is a group of dedicated writers and authors from all over Maryland. While many of our members focus on YA, kidlit, and children's genres, we welcome all genres. We meet regularly to exchange critiques of our writing, collaborate on writing projects, and host workshops or author meets. As a group, we've completed one anthology and are working on a second. RSVP for one of our meets to learn more!

The original name was going to be "The messy writer's group for the functionally nutty," but we don't all have to be messy, or nutty, or functional. We read, write and perform poetry. Sometimes it shoots, sometimes sits like dirt, sometimes resists like phlegm, or oozes, or sometimes it just rests above our heads- no matter. It's a product of "the great yellow rose in your brain" (that's Ginsberg). If you have ever said to yourself, after writing a whole bunch of words on a page, "Man I wish I c …

Based on the writing workshop model, we will meet at a cozy spot to discuss and dissect some great contemporary short stories by published authors. We’ll talk about what makes the story tick: what’s working, what isn’t, and what we can learn (or steal) for our own writing practice. Then we’ll drink a beer or a coffee or something, and have a few laughs. Join us if you're a fan of the genre or if you want to get caught up on the latest fiction, or if you're a writer yourself and want to learn fr …

Come to enhance the writing abilities of your young children and learn their Christian faith at the same time.  It is a fun and enjoyable way to help your child develop important skills and live like the Lord.