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Past Meetings
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (07/20/2026)
July 20, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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All Constituents are Invited to MWA's Monthly Board of Director Meetings
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (07/20/2026)
July 20, 2026
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
Howard County Chapter Meeting: The Unreliable Narrator
July 16, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Unreliable narrators can create the most breathtaking twists in any genre. This presentation will introduce the four most common types of unreliable narrators and how to add this unique tool to your writing repertoire
Charles County Chapter Meeting
July 15, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Monthly meeting and fireside chat
Annapolis Chapter Meeting: Make 'Em Laugh with Barbara Morrison
July 15, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Join us for an online-only session in which you’ll learn the secrets of comedians to help you incorporate humor into your writing.
Cumberland Chapter - July Meeting - Presentation by Ali Dane
July 15, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Ali Dane will discuss audio books and audio book narration
Prince George's County Chapter July Meeting
July 14, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Conflict and Suspense in Fiction
Carroll Chapter July Meeting - Resource Pot Luck Exchange
July 11, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Bring your favorite writing resource(s) for a pot luck style gathering where instead of food, we share writing resources in a "show and tell" experience.
Frederick Chapter Meeting: No meeting this month
July 11, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
We will convene next month
Montgomery County Chapter, Saturday, July 11, 10:30 am In-Person at the Writers Centers, Bethesda
July 11, 2026
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Writers Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815
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Open Mic! Please come and read your work for 4-5 minutes-all welcome!
First Fridays Open Mic Theme: America 250
July 03, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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america250: Past, Present, and Future Guests are invited to share their writing related to this month’s theme, America250.
St Mary's/Calvert County Chapter Meeting: Election and Round-Robin
June 27, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdOmtqDgiHtakItAXrVkmRPVAASKFq1I1
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Let's reconnect, vote in a new chapter president, round-robin share our writing-life updates, and create some fun with a writing prompt or two...
N. Baltimore Chapter Meeting: ONLINE ONLY. Topic: Paid Advertising
June 27, 2026
11:00 AM EDT to 12:00 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room, 9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Come learn about the ins and out of paid advertising for authors!
PG County Chapter Critique Group
June 25, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
PG County Critique Group Zoom
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The Last Thursday Writer's Collective Critique Group
Howard County Chapter Meeting: Elections and Writing Sprints!
June 18, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Owen Brown Community Center
6800 Cradle Rock Way
Columbia, MD 21045-4809
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Time to elect officers, tell us what you want to see from HoCo MWA, Write, and eat cookies
Building Relationships with Bookstores: Getting and Staying Stocked
June 17, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Zoom and in-person
Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 Dubois Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Join us online or in person for an enlightening presentation by author Sill Bihagia, with insights and tools to help you connect with bookstores and get them to stock your books.
Charles County Chapter Meeting
June 17, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Monthly meeting and fireside chat
Cumberland Chapter - June Meeting
June 17, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Cumberland June Meeting - Open Mic
MARYLAND WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BOARD ELECTION
June 15, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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Annual Membership Meeting and Board Elections
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (June 15, 2026)
June 15, 2026
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Executive Committee every third Monday at 6:00PM EST.
Carroll June 2026 Meeting - Elections and Planning Meeting
June 13, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
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It's election time! Come to vote our executive board and bring your ideas to help in our planning portion too!
Montgomery County Chapter, Sat. June 13, 10:30 am HYBRID in person Writers Center and via Zoom
June 13, 2026
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Writers Center
4508 Walsh St
Bethesda, MD 20815
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What Makes a Good Series - led by Millie Mack / Elections
South Baltimore Chapter Meeting
June 10, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Little Havana, Hemingway Room
1325 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
Geoffrey Himes, the longtime music critic for the Washington Post and a prolific writer, will talk about his career and how he became a writer, read selections from his recent books of poetry and music criticism, and sign copies of his books.
Prince George's County Chapter Meeting
June 09, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Get Your Manuscript Submission?Ready: Three?Level Self?Editing
First Fridays Open Mic with Shirley J. Brewer
June 05, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Shirley J. Brewer will feature at this reading. An open mic will follow. Each reading gets 3 poems or five minutes.
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting- Online Only
June 04, 2026
11:00 AM EDT to 12:00 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Log on for a Conversation on Paid Advertising for Authors
Author Showcase: May 2026
May 31, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT
Liquidity Alehouse
8 N Main St.
Mt. Airy, MD 21771
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Come to the May 31, 2026 Author Showcase at Liquidity Aleworks. The event runs from 1 PM to 4 PM. We have a great lineup of authors for you.
PG County Chapter Critique Group CANCELLED
May 28, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
PG County Critique Group Zoom
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The Last Thursday Writer's Collective Critique Group
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
May 23, 2026
11:00 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room, 9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Come Learn About Self-Publishing
Howard Chapter Meeting: Staying Ahead of the Curve: How Speculative Fiction Writers Can Compensate for Rapid Technological and Cultural Changes
May 21, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Owen Brown Community Center
6800 Cradle Rock Way
Columbia, MD 21045-4809
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Afraid the rapid pace of technical and cultural change will make your speculative manuscript outdated before you finish it? Join a panel published authors to discuss how to stay ahead of the curve
Charles County Chapter Meeting
May 20, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Monthly meeting and fireside chat
Annapolis Chapter Meeting: Identifying Your Book's Target Audience: Your Marketing Plan Foundation
May 20, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom/In-person Meeting
Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 Dubois Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Join us online or in person for an interactive session with author Jean Burgess to help you identify target audiences for your book’s marketing plan.
Cumberland May Meeting
May 20, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Jennifer Browne will read excerpts from her book, "American Crow."
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (May 18, 2026)
May 18, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Board of Directors every third Monday at 7:00PM EST.
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (May 18, 2026)
May 18, 2026
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Executive Committee every third Monday at 6:00PM EST.
Frederick Chapter Meeting: Whatever Happened to Objectivity?
May 16, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
C. Burr Artz Library
110 E Patrick St, Frederick
Frederick, MD 21701
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Journalism in the Era of "Fake News"
Gaithersburg Book Festival
May 16, 2026
10:00 AM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT
Gaithersburg Bohrer Park
506 S Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Join fellow writers and readers for this great festival!
South Baltimore Meeting: Storytelling: Your story is a promise
May 13, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Little Havana, Hemingway Room
1325 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
Taylor Holbrooks, the host of WYPR's Morning Edition, will explore how she incorporates storytelling into her reporting and how curiosity and human connection guide her work.
Prince George's County Chapter Meeting
May 12, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
Baden Branch Library and Zoom
13601 Baden Westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
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How to Write a Winning Romantic Suspense
Carroll Chapter May Meeting - Unreliable Narrators
May 09, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Want to learn more about unreliable narrators and how to write them, this presentation is for you!
Montgomery County Chapter, Sat. May 9, 10:30 am HYBRID in-person at Wheaton Vol. Fire and via Zoom
May 09, 2026
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Wheaton Volunteer Firefighter Green Room
2400 Arcola Ave
Wheaton, MD 20902
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Sarah Birnbach will discuss journaling to spark your writing
First Fridays Open Mic with T. De Los Reyes
May 01, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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T. De Los Reyes will feature at this reading. An open mic will follow. Each reading gets 3 poems or five minutes.
PG County Chapter Critique Group
April 30, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
PG County Critique Group Zoom
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The Last Thursday Writer's Collective Critique Group
St. Mary's/Calvert Monthly Chapter Mtg: April In-person Meet and Greet!
April 25, 2026
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
Prince Frederick Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
IN PERSON MEETING! Join us at Prince Frederick Library Room 2 for a Meet and Greet at 2PM, this Saturday!
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
April 25, 2026
11:00 AM EDT to 12:00 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room, 9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Come hear a presentation on self editing by author MK Sholund!
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (April 20, 2026)
April 20, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Board of Directors every third Monday at 7:00PM EST.
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (April 20, 2026)
April 20, 2026
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Executive Committee every third Monday at 6:00PM EST.
Howard County Chapter Meeting: Cold Case Investigations
April 16, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Knowing how a real cold-case detective would approach the common mysterious never-solved murder will lend realism and believability to your manuscript. Join us to learn about the latest approaches to cold cases and bring your questions!
Annapolis Chapter Meeting
April 15, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
Annapolis Friends Meeting, 351 Dubois Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Join us for an informative in-person and online session with award-winning author Andrew McDowell, who will share lessons he’s learned from more than a decade of running his author’s website and blog.
Charles County Chapter Meeting
April 15, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Monthly meeting and fireside chat
Cumberland Chapter April Meeting
April 15, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Finish the story. Chapter members will be presented with two different story openings and will be asked to complete one of the stories in 500 words or less.
Prince George's County Chapter April Meeting
April 14, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
Online and In-Person Baden Branch Library
13601 Baden Westwood Rd
Brandywine, MD 20613
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Cultural Sensitivity in Fiction: Writing Diverse Characters with Respect and Authenticity
April Carroll Chapter Meeting - 3 Level Self Editing presentation with Jean Burgess
April 11, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Hear from writer and copy editor Jean Burgess on how to "Get Your Manuscript Submission Ready: 3 Level Self-Editing"
Frederick Chapter Meeting: Frederick Chapter April Meeting: Open Reading and Critique
April 11, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
C. Burr Artz Library
110 E Patrick St, Frederick
Frederick, MD 21701
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A critique group meeting for Frederick County at the C. Burr Artz Library. Share your work(s), discuss the writing process, and find like-minded writers.
Montgomery County Chapter, Sat. April 11, 10:30 - 12:30 via Zoom only (change)
April 11, 2026
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Meeting
Purple Grass And Green Cows: How To Create Believable Worlds In Science Fiction And Fantasy with Amy Kaplan
First Fridays Open Mic with Chrissy Stegman
April 03, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Chrissy Stegman will feature at this reading. An open mic will follow. Each reader gets three poems or five minutes.
St Mary's/Calvert County Meeting: Surviving the Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) System
March 28, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqdOmtqDgiHtakItAXrVkmRPVAASKFq1I1
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Interested in self-publishing? Intimidated by Amazon KDP? Fear not! Karen Diem’s “Surviving Amazon KDP” covers what you need to know before you trek through the system, plus offers tips, tricks, and useful navigation hacks.
PG County Chapter Critique Group
March 26, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
PG County Critique Group Zoom
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The Last Thursday Writer's Collective Critique Group
MWA March State Webinar
March 21, 2026
2:00 PM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT
MWA Webinar Zoom
How do you turn your book into an audiobook? Join Ali Dane and find out how!
Howard County Meeting: Plumbing the Depths of Myth, Legend, and Folklore to Create the DNA of Your Original Story Ideas
March 19, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Owen Brown Community Center
6800 Cradle Rock Way
Columbia, MD 21045-4809
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Taking inspiration from mythic motifs and using them to shape tone, structure, character psychology, and thematic depth in your writing.
Annapolis Chapter Meeting: Self-Publishing Secrets Amazon Doesn’t Want You to Know!
March 18, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Friends Meeting
351 Dubois Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Join us for an online/in-person session with best-selling author Amy Schisler in which she’ll share the secrets to successful self-publishing using KDP (Amazon) and its competitors, including handouts to take home and use to your advantage.
Charles County Chapter Meeting
March 18, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Chapter Meeting and Fireside Chat
Cumberland Chapter March Meeting
March 18, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Marketing Your Book Without Going Crazy
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (March 16, 2026)
March 16, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Board of Directors every third Monday at 7:00PM EST.
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (March 16, 2026)
March 16, 2026
6:00 PM EDT to 7:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Executive Committee every third Monday at 6:00PM EST.
Carroll Chapter March Meeting: Write In
March 14, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
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Write in - bring your works in progress or write using prompts provided
Frederick Chapter March Meeting: Open Reading and Critique
March 14, 2026
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
C. Burr Artz Library, Trust Conference Room
110 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
Looking for a community of writers? Want to share your work? Join Frederick County at the C. Burr Artz Library for an open mic reading and then group critique of each other's works.
Montgomery Chapter, Sat. March 14, 10:30 am HYBRID (in-person at Writer's Center & via Zoom)
March 14, 2026
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Writer's Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815
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Sill Bihagia discusses: Stocking Your Book & Building Relationships with Bookstores
S. Baltimore Chapter: Manuscript Glow-Up: DIY Copyediting To Fix It Like a Pro
March 11, 2026
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Little Havana, Hemingway Room
1325 Key Highway
Baltimore, MD 21230
Your story is sound—now it’s time for the words to shine. Manuscript Glow-Up: DIY Copyediting to Fix It Like a Pro is a practical, no-fluff workshop designed to help writers strengthen their manuscripts before submission or publication.
Prince George's County Chapter Meeting
March 10, 2026
6:30 PM EDT to 7:45 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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From Shy to Sold
First Fridays Open Mic with Hillary Gonzalez
March 06, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Hillary Gonzalez will feature at this reading. An open mic will follow. Each reading gets 3 poems or five minutes.
SMC Chapter Mtg Turning Your Writing Into a Play: The Essentials You Need to Know by Jean Burgess
February 28, 2026
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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Could YOU write a play, or adapt one from your writing? The answer is YES...but you must pay attention to how a play’s characters, dialogues, action, and plot differ from those narratives in story.
2/28 North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
February 28, 2026
11:00 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room, 9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Come join our monthly meeting!
PG County Chapter Critique Group
February 26, 2026
6:30 PM EST to 7:45 PM EST
PG County Critique Group Zoom
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Join our monthly Prince George's County Writer's Collective Critique Group to share your work, receive supportive feedback, and strengthen your craft in a welcoming community of writers committed to growth, clarity, and storytelling excellence.
Frederick County Chapter: Grant Writing: Preparation, Research & Reporting Basics
February 21, 2026
1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
Frederick Chapter Zoom and In Person Meeting
110 E Patrick St
Frederick, MD 21701
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Learn how to draft a proposal, find grant opportunities, and obtain funding success.
Howard County Chapter Meeting: Diversity in Romance
February 19, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Owen Brown Community Center
6800 Cradle Rock Way
Columbia, MD 21045-4809
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Diversity in Romance Matters!
Charles County monthly chapter meeting
February 18, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Charles County monthly chapter meeting and fireside chat
Annapolis Chapter Meeting How to Generate a Buzz: Promoting Your Book Launch
February 18, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Annapolis Friends Meeting
351 Dubois Rd.
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Join us online or in person for a lively presentation with author Liza Achilles, who will walk us through 3 proven steps for getting people excited about buying and reading your book.
Cumberland February Meeting
February 18, 2026
6:30 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
127 Baltimore Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Meeting at The Lily Books & Cafe
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (February 16, 2026)
February 16, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Board of Directors every third Monday at 7:00PM EST.
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (February 16, 2026)
February 16, 2026
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Executive Committee every third Monday at 6:00PM EST.
February Carroll Meeting - Round Table Discussion - Beta Readers and Critique Groups
February 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 and learn all about the differences between Beta Readers and Critique Groups and how do ARC readers fit in. Bring your questions!
Montgomery County Chapter, Sat. Feb. 14, 10:30 am via ZOOM
February 14, 2026
10:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Zoom meeting
Christine Kessides discussses awards and contests - how do you find them and should you apply?
First Fridays Open Mic with Kyle Solomon
February 06, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Kyle Solomon will feature at this reading. An open mic will follow. Each reader gets three poems or five minutes.
SMCC Chapter Meeting: Character Development Using the Enneagram and Astrology
January 24, 2026
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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Our speaker Annie Hoover will illustrate how writers can use the Enneagram and astrology to develop and flesh out characters.
N. Baltimore Chapter Meeting 1/24
January 24, 2026
11:00 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room, 9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
First meeting of the year, on AI and writing!
Annapolis Chapter Meeting: Creating Characters That Help You Write
January 21, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Annapolis Friends Meeting
351 Dubois Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
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Join us for an in-person/online meeting with author and writing teacher Becky Shiles, in which you’ll learn how to create dynamic characters by asking yourself just two questions.
Charles County chapter meeting: Publishing with Indie Publishers
January 21, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
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Charles County chapter meeting: Lou Wilham presents on Publishing with Indie Publishers
Cumberland January Chapter Meeting
January 21, 2026
6:30 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
Cumberland, MD 21502
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John DeDakis - From Journalist to Novelist, or How I Learned to Make it Up
MWA Board of Directors Meeting (January 19, 2026)
January 19, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Board of Directors every third Monday at 7:00PM EST.
MWA Executive Committee Meeting (January 19, 2026)
January 19, 2026
6:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA convenes the monthly meeting of its Executive Committee every third Monday at 6:00PM EST.
Howard County Chapter Meeting: Identifying your books target audience!
January 15, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Owen Brown Community Center
6800 Cradle Rock Way
Columbia, MD 21045-4809
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Your Marketing Plan foundation presented by Jean Burgess
Carroll Chapter January Meeting - Goal Discussion + Author Bio Workshop
January 10, 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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This meeting is a twofer! A group discussion on writing goals for the new year and a author bio writing workshop
Montgomery Chapter, Sat. Jan. 10, 10:30 am HYBRID (in-person and via Zoom)
January 10, 2026
10:30 AM EST to 12:00 PM EST
Writer's Center / and via Zoom
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815
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Get Your Manuscript Submission-Ready: 3 Level Self-Editing with Jean Burgess
MWA's First Fridays Group Welcomes 2026 with Tips and Tricks plus Open Mic
January 02, 2026
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Ring in the New Year with First Fridays Open Mic and a discussion on writing tips and tricks. An open mic will follow. Each reader gets three poems or five minutes.
