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Southwest Baltimore Chapter: Fifteen Fingers and Two Tails: How to Create Non-Human Characters for Science Fiction and Fantasy
October 27, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Southwest Baltimore Simply Made Here/Zoom
2302 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
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How to Create Non-Human Characters for Science Fiction and Fantasy
First Fridays Open Mic with Genevieve Peri
November 06, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Genevieve Peri will feature at this reading. A Q&A and open mic will follow. Each reader may read for up to five minutes.
Prince George's Chapter Meeting: AI and Authors
November 10, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Prince George's County Chapter ZOOM Meeting
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AI and Authors examines what four years of ChatGPT have taught us about writing, creativity, and productivity, exploring how authors can embrace AI without sacrificing artistic integrity.
Downtown Baltimore Chapter Meeting: Show & Tell
November 11, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Little Havana, Hemingway Room
1325 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
November Meet-up
Montgomery County Chapter, Sat. Nov. 14, 10:30 am HYBRID-In person Writers Center or via Zoom
November 14, 2026
10:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Writers Center
4508 Walsh St
Bethesda, MD 20815
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Carmen Ortez-McGhee on her writing journey
Carroll Chapter Meeting - Nov 14 - Events Recap & Open Mic
November 14, 2026
1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Come join us for an events recap and open mic!
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (11/16/2026)
November 16, 2026
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance Is By Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (11/16/2026)
November 16, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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All Constituents May Attend MWA Board of Director Meetings
Cumberland Chapter Meeting: Open mic night
November 18, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Open mic night - members will read their latest creations.
Charles County Chapter Meeting: Building Suspense
November 18, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Learn the art of building suspense with Austin Comacho
First Fridays Open Mic with Pamela Murray Winters
December 04, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Pamela Murray Winters will feature at this reading. A Q&A and open mic will follow. Each reader can read for up to five minutes.
Prince George County Chapter Meeting: Personal Experience in Writing
December 08, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Prince George's County Chapter ZOOM Meeting
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John DeDakis, award-winning novelist and former CNN editor, shares how writers can transform personal experience, loss, and life’s unexpected turns into authentic, compelling stories.
Carroll Chapter December Meeting - Holiday Party + Social Media Best Practices Round Table Discussion
December 12, 2026
1:30 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Get ready to party and talk social media best practices!
Charles County Chapter Meeting
December 16, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Monthly meeting and fireside chat
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (12/21/2026)
December 21, 2026
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (12/21/2026)
December 21, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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All Constituents May Attend MWA Board of Director Meetings
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (01/18/2027)
January 18, 2027
6:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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All Constituents May Attend MWA Board of Director Meetings
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (01/18/2027)
January 18, 2027
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
St. Mary's/Calvert County Monthly Chapter Mtg: What Makes a Good Series
January 23, 2027
1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdOmtqDgiHtakItAXrVkmRPVAASKFq1I1
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Is the ending of your book really the ending or is it just the beginning of a new one? Join us as we ask the question? Is our story complete?
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (02/15/2027)
February 15, 2027
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (02/15/2027)
February 15, 2027
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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All Constituents May Attend MWA Board of Director Meetings
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (03/15/2027)
March 15, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (03/15/2027)
March 15, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (04/19/2027)
April 19, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (04/19/2027)
April 19, 2027
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (05/17/2027)
May 17, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (05/17/2027)
May 17, 2027
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (06/21/2027)
June 21, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (06/21/2027)
June 21, 2027
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (07/19/2027)
July 19, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (07/19/2027)
July 19, 2027
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (08/16/2027)
August 16, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (08/16/2027)
August 16, 2027
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (09/20/2027)
September 20, 2027
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (09/20/2027)
September 20, 2027
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (11/15/2027)
November 15, 2027
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (11/15/2027)
November 15, 2027
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (12/20/2027)
December 20, 2027
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (12/20/2027)
December 20, 2027
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (01/17/2028)
January 17, 2028
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (01/17/2028)
January 17, 2028
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (02/21/2028)
February 21, 2028
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (02/21/2028)
February 21, 2028
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (03/20/2028)
March 20, 2028
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (03/20/2028)
March 20, 2028
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (04/17/2028)
April 17, 2028
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (04/17/2028)
April 17, 2028
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (05/15/2028)
May 15, 2028
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (05/15/2028)
May 15, 2028
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (06/19/2028)
June 19, 2028
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Executive Committee Meeting Attendance is by Invitation Only
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (06/19/2028)
June 19, 2028
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA Board of Director Meetings, All Constituents Invited
