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Past Meetings
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
December 21, 2021
6:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
HARK! The Frederick Writers Read!
December 18, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Readings of members' poetry, first pages, etc.
St. Mary's/Calvert County December Gathering and Storytelling
December 18, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkf-2uqzkoHtbgX9-LOxixhn7njkTGktOR
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A holiday celebration! We provide the prompts and you provide the story!
Howard County: Holiday Happy Hour
December 16, 2021
5:00 PM EST to 7:00 PM EST
Union Jack's
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
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Join us in-person for an end-of-year Happy Hour!
Annapolis Chapter - Open Mic Night
December 15, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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This is your chance to read your published, unpublished, finished, or in-progress poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc. in front of a friendly group of supportive people.
Charles County Chapter - Chapter Christmas Party
December 15, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
McIntyre House
11891 Knollcrest Lane
La Plata, MD 20646
Good food, Book Swap, and Writing prompts!
Cumberland Chapter - December Meeting and Social
December 15, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Cumberland meeting and short story reading.
Prince George's County Chapter: PG County End of the Year Holiday Hoorah!
December 11, 2021
2:00 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
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MWA PG County Chapter is ending the year with a bang!
Carroll County Chapter Meeting, December 2021
December 11, 2021
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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Party time! Let's wrap up the year with good cheer and plans for 2022.
December Montgomery County Meeting
December 11, 2021
10:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Open Mic Session
North Baltimore Chapter: An Author and Editor Conversation
December 09, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
ZOOM and Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room, 9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Ellen Prentiss Campbell and Apprentice House Press
South Baltimore Holiday Gathering
December 08, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Union Craft Beer Hall and Garden
1700 West 41st Street
Baltimore, MD 21211
WRAPPING UP 2021 WITH IN-PERSON FRIVOLITY
December 2021 First Friday: Matt Hohner
December 03, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Matt Hohner, a Baltimore native and award winning poet, will be sharing his work. Followed by open mic.
St. Mary's/Calvert November Roundtable
November 27, 2021
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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Survey results are in! Let's gather to discuss and check in with everyone.
Webinar: Getting to "The End" with Jeanne Adams
November 20, 2021
2:00 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
MWA Webinar Series
Beginings and middles and ends, oh my! Just in time for your NaNoWriMo challenge.
Frederick: Research Technique Share
November 20, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Share Your Research Techniques and see what others are doing!
Howard County: NaNoWriMo Write-In
November 18, 2021
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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Join us for a hybrid write-in (in-person and Zoom) in honor of National Novel Writing Month
Annapolis Chapter - Is Your Writing Mojo MIA
November 17, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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We’ll dig into three areas: defining your Mission; recapturing Inspiration; and diversifying your target Audience. This workshop is for anyone looking for new ways to get their writing mojo back.
Charles County Chapter - Fireside Chat
November 17, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Charles County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87232996075?pwd=WTM2U0dab3A3d3lGTjROWjZRejVUQT09
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Fireside Chat
Cumberland Chapter presents - Meg Eden - Secrets to publishing in literary magazines
November 17, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
304 Cumberland Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Meg Eden will teach us the secrets to publishing in literary magazines.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
November 16, 2021
6:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
November 2021 Board Meeting
November 15, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings.
Prince George's County - The Importance of Names
November 13, 2021
2:00 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
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Names evoke feelings and images, and help stories come alive. Andrew McDowell discusses the importance of selecting (and creating) names for fictional characters, settings, and other elements of your stories.
Carroll County Chapter Meeting, November 2021
November 13, 2021
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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How is your turtle enclosure? Writing and productivity.
History of Mysteries: November Montgomery County Meeting
November 13, 2021
10:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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The development of mysteries through the decades
Shut Up and Write for NaNoWriMo
November 10, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd--vpj0rHdAWF4r_7w031P-qDv8u0c24
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Get your NaNoWriMo word count up at the South Baltimore Chapter Shut Up and Write Event.
First Friday Poetry Reading and Open Mic
November 05, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Come hear International Slam Champion Gayle Danley perform her dynamic work and answer questions, and share a piece of your own.
North Baltimore Chapter: Creating Audio Books
October 28, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room, 9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
Audio books—the fastest growing segment of book sales!
Howard County: NaNoWriMo Warm-up!
October 21, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
La Madeleine
6211 Columbia Crossing
Columbia, MD 21045
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Join us for a hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom) to prep for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) in November
Creating from Wounds: A Generative Workshop with Meg Eden
October 20, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Want to generate some new poems? In this workshop, Meg Eden will share some poems from her latest collection, dissecting her process and leading interactive prompts on topics such as the natural object, form and personification.
Cumberland Chapter - October Meeting
October 20, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
439 Mechanic Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Monthly Chapter Meeting
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
October 19, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
MWA Annual Brain to Bookshelf Conference
October 16, 2021
9:00 AM EDT to 5:00 PM EDT
Baltimore Hilton of BWI (Special Conference Rate - Limited Availability)
1739 W Nursery Rd.
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
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Registration Now Open
South Baltimore Chapter: An Introduction to Ebook self-publishing
October 13, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd--vpj0rHdAWF4r_7w031P-qDv8u0c24
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Everything you need to know to self-publish an ebook.
Prince George's County - How to Format Your Manuscript for Publication
October 09, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
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Liz is a publishing author of both non-fiction and fiction books for adults and children. If you have any specific questions that you would like Liz to address during the session, feel free email her at [email protected]
Carroll County Chapter Meeting, October 2021
October 09, 2021
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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Things that go bump in the night: rats, wraiths, and writer's block! Keeping the words flowing.
October Montgomery County Meeting
October 09, 2021
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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The ins and outs of pitching, query letters, and book proposals
Frederick Chapter: Practice Your Pitch!
October 06, 2021
7:30 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Let's practice our pitches on one another! Or just throw out some of the story ideas you're trying to get under control and ask which piques our interest!
October 2021 First Friday Reading & Open Mic Featuring Ashley Elizabeth
October 01, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Ashley Elizabeth writes specifically about the human condition as a Black queer woman in a country that values virtually none of those identifiers. Her reading will be followed by Open-Mic (sign up in advance).
St. Mary's/Calvert County Sept Mtg: Writers' Roundtable
September 25, 2021
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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This will be a special open mic afternoon with our chapter! For those attending the conference, and participated in the webinar with Gina Panettieri, now it’s time to try out the pitch on our own work.
Howard: Lessons from Writing a Military Thriller
September 23, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County September 2021 Meeting Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoceuuqzIsGtB0srjyLGjl92A6F3zonCwz
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Learn tips to make a technical thriller that's realistic enough for experts but understandable by lay readers.
North Baltimore Chapter: Open MIC and Social
September 23, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Historical Society of Baltimore County, Galloway Room
9811 Van Buren Lane
Cockeysville, MD 21030
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Welcome Back to In-Person!
Annapolis Chapter: Flipping Conflicts into Conversations with Jeanine Hull
September 22, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Covering complex topics can be a daunting task and harnessing information into an easy-to-read format can be a chore within itself.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
September 21, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
September 2021 Board Meeting
September 20, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings.
Webinar: How to Pitch Your Work with Literary Agent Gina Panettieri
September 18, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
MWA Webinar Series
Learn the tricks for a successful agent pitch from Talcott Notch Literary Agent Gina Panettieri. Here is your chance to fine-tune what you plan to say when you meet with an agent at the conference. (Webinar Cost is $20, Free for Conference Registrants)
Frederick Chapter: May Kuroiwa on Cultural Appropriation
September 18, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Details coming soon.
Cumberland Chapter Monthly Meeting
September 15, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
349 Mechanic Street
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Presentation by Flo McCahon - The History of Mysteries
Prince George's County: Public Strategies for a Traditional or Indie Author
September 11, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
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Public relations consultant/author Cherrie Woods utilizes her engaging, informative and interactive teaching style to communicate relevant and practical PR strategies to help authors create a public profile once their books are done.
Carroll County Chapter Meeting, September 2021
September 11, 2021
1:30 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
Finksburg Branch Library
2265 Old Westminster Pike
Finksburg, MD 21048
Join us for a discussion on writing tools and more. All experiences and opinions are welcome!
September Montgomery County Zoom Meeting
September 11, 2021
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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The heart of the story, and how to find it and use it even in stories you've already finished writing.
Frederick September 2021 - Sky Stage Literature Night Open Mic
September 08, 2021
7:30 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Join us for our third annual Open Mic at Sky Stage! Readers from MWA will be scheduled and an open mic will follow.
South Baltimore Chapter: Publishing Options
September 08, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd--vpj0rHdAWF4r_7w031P-qDv8u0c24
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Discover the advantages and disadvantages to traditional, hybrid, and indie publishing.
September 2021 First Friday Reading and Open Mic
September 03, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Reading from Dir and the Howlers. The intro and scenes from Act 1 of Dir and the Howlers with garage band musical improvisations by Cliff Bernier.
St. Mary's/Calvert Chapter Aug Mtg: How to Format Your Manuscript for Publication
August 28, 2021
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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During this session, Liz will show us how to turn a finished manuscript into a polished and print-ready book, using the guidelines from Amazon KDP and Ingram Spark.
North Baltimore Chapter: Revision - The Art of Reseeing
August 26, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsc-qgqD0vHdPfYJlcZSrYNPAMIkDPV9Jn
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Resee your manuscript more deeply and completely.
Howard: In-person Summer Social
August 19, 2021
4:00 PM EDT to 6:00 PM EDT
Ale House Columbia
6480 Dobbin Center Way
Columbia, MD 21045
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Join your fellow writers again in person at Happy Hour on the Patio of the Ale House in Columbia. Appetizers provided, drinks will be cheap!
Annapolis Chapter: Mapping the Territory with J. H. Diehl
August 18, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Author J. H. Diehl discusses her writing travels and how mapping your territory as a writer can help you to create stronger, more resonant stories.
Cumberland Chapter August Team Event
August 18, 2021
5:00 PM EDT to 7:30 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Team Event
13006 Mason Road NE
Cumberland, MD 21502
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Cumberland Chapter Event at 1812 Brewery
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
August 17, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
August 2021 Board Meeting
August 16, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings.
Building a World
August 14, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
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Are you building authentic worlds, rich with detailed imagery and well developed characters that draw your readers in? B.Sharise's will show us how to take your readers on a journey to new places and meet characters they can connect to!
Montgomery County Not-A-Meeting
August 14, 2021
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Open Mic Session
South Baltimore: How to Do an Online Book Launch?
August 11, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd--vpj0rHdAWF4r_7w031P-qDv8u0c24
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Learn how to launch your book online, with a focus on maximizing reach, engagement, and sales.
Frederick Chapter: Outdoor Meeting & BBQ!
August 07, 2021
12:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
Ballenger Creek Pavilion #1
If you’re comfortable meeting outdoors, come see your fellow writers in person! Chapter will provide burgers, hot dogs, and refreshments. Bring a side, dessert, refreshment—or just yourself. Noon ‘til we drop!
First Friday August 2021
August 06, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Pamela Smith is August's Featured Poet. Come hear her read from her latest collection, Beloving, an autobiography in poetry form.
Writing Diversity in Popular Fiction
July 31, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
MWA Webinar Series
Eliana West offers tools to write characters from different racial backgrounds without falling into the pitfalls that result in character stereotypes instead of genuine people. ** This Webinar will NOT be recorded **
Frederick Chapter Drop-In
July 25, 2021
7:30 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Just stop in to tell us what you're up to! Come late, leave early -- whatever works for you!
St. Mary's/Calvert County July Meeting: Separating Fact from Fiction: Journalism in the Era of “Fake News”
July 24, 2021
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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Novelist, Writing Coach, and former CNN Editor John DeDakis takes a look at the history of journalism and how technological advances have helped to shape the current toxic atmosphere of political discourse.
North Baltimore Chapter: Prose Poetry
July 22, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsc-qgqD0vHdPfYJlcZSrYNPAMIkDPV9Jn
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Explore and experiment with the intriguing and flexible genre of prose poetry.
Annapolis Chapter: Dynamic Dialogue: A writer’s guide with Shelly Desjarlais
July 21, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Dialogue can be one of the trickiest components to any piece. How can we add a decent flow and a touch of zing to our characters’ conversations? I have a few tips and tricks that will make your dialogue sing.
Cumberland Chapter - July Meeting
July 21, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Meeting
439 Mechanic Street
Cumberland , MD 21502
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Hybrid meeting - ZOOM and in-person for all who are vaccinated.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
July 20, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
Click here for Venue Website / Zoom Link
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
July 2021 Board Meeting
July 19, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqfumuqzIoE9N5hk90SmHdwiAGcz3Djl3K
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Board meetings are open to all MWA members.
Howard County: Practice Your Pitch!
July 15, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Practice your pitch with Flo McCahon, the MWA officer who is booking the agents you'll be pitching to at our MWA conference in October
South Baltimore Chapter Virtual Meet and Greet
July 14, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd--vpj0rHdAWF4r_7w031P-qDv8u0c24
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Join the kickoff meeting for the South Baltimore chapter!
July Montgomery County Zoom Meeting
July 10, 2021
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Let’s talk about agents!
First Fridays Featured Reader and Open Mic Event
July 02, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Monthly Open Mic with Featured Reader - Jay Hall Carpenter
MWA Annual Meeting
June 28, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Annual Membership Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlf-usqTMtHtGxAgbhQ_f4GI-mC-1rkAfz
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Please join us for updates on MWA . ALSO: Readings from the winners of our novel contest and the induction of 14 MWA past presidents as lifetime members.
St. Mary's/Calvert June Meeting and Elections
June 26, 2021
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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Chapter Meeting and Elections
North Baltimore Chapter: Chapter Elections & Collaboration
June 24, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsc-qgqD0vHdPfYJlcZSrYNPAMIkDPV9Jn
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Elect chapter officers and share your writing accomplishments and challenges.
Frederick June 2021 - Member Share
June 19, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Come share what you're up to these days!
Howard: Chapter Elections & Small Presses Presentation
June 17, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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We'll elect Chapter officers, get input for future events and have a presentation on small presses
Annapolis Chapter: Writing Behavior & Psychology Accurately with Loriann Oberlin
June 16, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Loriann will cover how to use the DSM-5, create your characters’ family of origin, delve into child development and address difficult relationships—topics every writer will find informative and useful in their own creative ventures.
Cumberland Chapter - Eugenia Kim - Writing Character
June 16, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Writing Fiction is the touchstone of literature because it is through character that we follow the story and it is through character that the story grows to universality.
Prince George's Chapter - When Poets Dance With Words
June 12, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
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When Poets Dance with Words is a free virtual open forum moderated by Prince George's County Poet Laureate, Sistah Joy and the County's “Poet of Excellence,” Diane Wilbon Parks,
Write and Revise
June 12, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 3:00 PM EDT
Carroll County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Learn different ways to edit your book!
June Montgomery County Zoom meeting
June 12, 2021
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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You may need to do some plotting, even if you hate it
South Baltimore Chapter: Travel Writing Isn't All About Beaches and Sunshine
June 09, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Travel writing involves a lot more than a visit to a five-star resort on somebody else’s dime.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
June 08, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
June 2021 First Friday: Spoken Word Showcase
June 04, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Four spoken word poets/artist will take the mic - Patrice Smith aka Poetic Blaze, Patti Ross aka little pi, Bernardo Taylor, and 13 of Nazareth.
North Baltimore Chapter: From Niche Books to Podcasts and Beyond
May 27, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Energizing session with Louise Phipps Senft!
St. Mary's/Calvert Chapter: Writers Roundtable: Part Two
May 22, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
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We learned about the elevator pitch in April and practiced with a famous movie or novel, now it’s time to try out the pitch on our own work. If you’re not ready to pitch bring a small section of your work to share in this open mic afternoon.
Frederick May 2021 Drop-in Meeting
May 20, 2021
7:30 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Just stop in to say hi! Come late, leave early, whatever works for you.
Howard County: Police Procedurals
May 20, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Learn how to get the details right when police appear in your story.
Cumberland Chapter May Meeting
May 19, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Monthly Meeting to catch up on member activities, conduct a brief writing exercise, and allow members to read a page of their most current work.
Annapolis Chapter: Songwriting with Edward Sparks
May 19, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Edward Sparks will talk about the art of writing songs that speak to the heart. He will share his songs and writing process with us and will be happy to take questions from aspiring songwriters.
Frederick May 2021: From Novice to Novelist
May 15, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Novelist and writing coach John DeDakis offers a practical 15-point plan that demystifies and deconstructs novel-writing. We'll also look at strategies for finding an agent, marketing the finished product, and facing your writing and marketing fears.
South Baltimore Chapter: The Ins and Outs of Writing for Kids
May 12, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Award-winning author Cindy Callaghan will discuss writing for tweens and teens.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
May 11, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
A Conversation with KidLit Authors
May 08, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
MWA Webinar Series
From board books to young adult, big press to small press, indie to work for hire to traditional publishing, the world of children's literature is as vibrant and varied as the kids and teens who read it. Join us for a lively panel with kidlit authors.
Prince George's Chapter: Juggling Genres as a Writer
May 08, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Become a more versatile writer! Learn the differences and similarities between different genres, how to handle them, and how to find the best length for your story. See how genres can be blended, when to do it, and when not to.
May Montgomery County Zoom Program
May 08, 2021
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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four key elements of poetry: image, sound, form and realization
First Friday - May 2021 - Poet May Kuroiwa
May 07, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Join us for our featured poet: May Kuroiwa (coo-row-ee-wah)
St. Mary's/Calvert April Mtg: Writers Roundtable
April 24, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
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This will be a special open mic afternoon with our chapter! We will be bringing our 30 second elevator pitch for polishing, advice and practice.
North Baltimore Chapter: Behind-The-Scenes Discussion on the Business of Publishing
April 22, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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You’ve typed “the end” on your manuscript…now what?
Cumberland Chapter - Jeanne Adams - Plotting 101
April 21, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Presentation by Jeanne Adams - Plotting 101
Annapolis Chapter: Writing as Activism with Robert Stubblefield
April 21, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Poet and author Robert Stubblefield gives a glimpse into how writers, no matter the genre, can use their writing to help society move forward by observing, imagining, and creating the world-that-could-be from the world-that-is.
MWA April 2021 Board Meeting
April 19, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings. Currently MWA is holding all meetings virtually. If the venue changes, this event listing will be updated.
Frederick April 2021 - Let Us Jam! (Part two – Let Us Slam!)
April 17, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Patti Ross will return to talk more about Slam Poetry and share some of her own performance poetry.
Howard County: Character Development Workshop
April 15, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Learn to create believable, dynamic characters.
South Baltimore Chapter - The Past is Always With Us
April 14, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Explore ways to capture your past and craft them into stories.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
April 13, 2021
6:00 PM EDT to 8:00 PM EDT
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
Poetically Speaking...from Across the Potomac: "Making Writer's Block A Myth"
April 10, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 3:30 PM EDT
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Attendees will engage in an interactive workshop with writing prompts and a discussion with activities that will assist them in making writer’s block a myth.
April Montgomery County Zoom meeting
April 10, 2021
10:30 AM EDT to 12:30 PM EDT
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Open Mic Session
St. Mary's/Calvert: Writing and Publishing your First Book
March 27, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Learn about the process to write and successfully publish a professional looking book from publishing expert Jim Brewster, President of J2B Publishing
North Baltimore Chapter: Writing (and Publishing!) Short Fiction
March 25, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Learn short fiction disciplines and publishing tips!
Webinar: Creating Believable Villains with Maria Snyder
March 20, 2021
2:00 PM EDT to 4:00 PM EDT
MWA Webinar Series
The enduring legacy of memorable villains to their complexity as characters. Tune in for insights on turning your one dimensional villain into a full blown bad ass that your readers will love to hate.
Frederick March 2021
March 20, 2021
1:00 PM EDT to 2:30 PM EDT
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Have you ever thought about freelance writing? Scott Harris has been doing it for the past eight-plus years, and it's entirely possible he learned something about it at some point. During this talk, he'll share pointers and lessons from his own experience
Howard County: The Editor Strikes Back: Part II
March 18, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Join us for additional insights from another editor.
Annapolis Chapter: One Woman Living History
March 17, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 8:30 PM EDT
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Award-winning actress and Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung will be performing as Grace O’Malley, the Sea Queen of Connaught! Following her performance, Mary will detail how she researches and writes historical scripts.
Cumberland Chapter - March Meeting
March 17, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Cumberland, MD 21502
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Welcome new members and poll group on their preferences for speakers and activities this year.
MWA March 2021 Board Meeting
March 15, 2021
7:00 PM EDT to 9:00 PM EDT
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings. Currently MWA is holding all meetings virtually. If the venue changes, this event listing will be updated.
Prince George's Chapter Meeting: Unleashing Your Purpose Through the Power of the Pen
March 13, 2021
2:00 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Presented by Tanya Ward Jordan, MWA member and founder of The Coalition For Change, Inc.
Carroll County Chapter March 2021: Becoming an Author at Any Age
March 13, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Carroll County Library Facebook and You Tube page
Learn how you can become a published author at any age, even without a college degree, agent or publisher.
March Montgomery County Chapter Zoom meeting
March 13, 2021
10:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Learn how to create a world that will grab your readers.
MWA South Baltimore: How to Promote Your Own Book
March 10, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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In this virtual workshop, authors will learn relevant and practical PR strategies to help develop a public profile for themselves and their books, and ultimately, get more sales.
Frederick Chapter Drop-In
March 09, 2021
7:30 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Let's get together on something other than a Saturday! It really can be done! Just drop on by to let us know what you're up to and to hear what everyone else is doing. You don't have to be on time, you don't have to stay the whole time.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
March 09, 2021
6:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
First Friday - March 2021 - Pat Valdata
March 05, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Join us to listen to Pat Valdata, fiction writer and poet followed by Open Mic. Pat's newest novel, Eve’s Daughters, was published by Moonshine Cove in November 2020.
North Baltimore Chapter: On the Line
February 25, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Examine how line is crucial to meaning and nuance in poetry.
Montgomery County/Frederick County joint meeting in February
February 20, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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In this practical, participatory workshop, publishing and writing experts Valarie Austin, Katherine Pickett, and Barbara Morrison share innovative tools and techniques to help you restart your writing.
Howard County: The Editor Strikes Back: Part I
February 18, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Find out what editors really think about your submissions
From Shy to Sold - Presentation by Ally Machate
February 17, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Querying, proposing, and getting your book published.
MWA Charles County February Chapter Meeting - Virtual Launch Parties
February 17, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Online
Megan Ellis, Charles County Chapter secretary/treasurer, will speak to us about virtual launch parties.
Annapolis Chapter: Navigating the Paths of Publishing
February 17, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Join Michele Chynoweth as she discusses all of the various publishing paths, the pros and cons of each when it comes to time, money, marketing and more—and how to best approach each.
MWA February 2021 Board Meeting
February 15, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings. Currently MWA is holding all meetings virtually. If the venue changes, this event listing will be updated.
Prince George's Chapter Meeting: Sit In While You Write In
February 13, 2021
2:00 PM EST to 3:00 PM EST
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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This session will be interactive as we fast draft on what hope, determination and perseverance means to you.
MWA: South Baltimore: Do I Need an Audio Version of My Literary Masterpiece?
February 10, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Many authors are considering if they need an audio version of their book. This presentation will provide information to help authors decide whether this is an additional option they want to add to their library of products.
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
February 09, 2021
6:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Meeting
First Friday - February 2021 - Voices of Woodlawn
February 05, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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In Voices of Woodlawn, Maryland poets Diane Wilbon Parks, Patrick Washington, Sylvia Dianne “Ladi Di” Beverly and Hiram Larew, joined by poet and harmonica player, Cliff Bernier, give voice to those enslaved at Woodlawn, a Virginia plantation.
NORTH BALTIMORE CHAPTER MEETING: RE-OPENING YOUR LIFE IN 2021 – A GOAL SETTING WORKSHOP
January 28, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
North Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Jump start 2021with goals and action plans that help you achieve your aspirations as a writer!
How To Sell More Books in 2021
January 23, 2021
2:00 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
MWA Webinar Series
Ally E. Machate is on a mission to make great books happen and help authors reach more readers. Learn the 3 best ways to start selling more books, and avoid the mistakes that slow sales, with steps you can take right away.
St. Mary's/Calvert January Writer's Roundtable
January 23, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
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This is a special roundtable with our chapter! We were introduced to many of your wonderful talents last August as we shared a short story or a section of a larger work with the group, it was such a positive day we thought, why not start 2021 the same way
Non-Fiction Panel Workshop
January 21, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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This Nonfiction Panel Workshop featuring Valarie Austin, Katherine Pickett and Phil Padgett will discuss their diverse works and publishing experiences and answer your questions about non-fiction, publishing, marketing and more.
Writers Block Workshop
January 20, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
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This writers block workshop will introduce a technique known as Common Sense Writing, which explores using sensory isolation as a means to get out of your head and develop ideas from different perspectives.
Cumberland Chapter January Meeting
January 20, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
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We will introduce new officers and discuss future chapter activities for the coming year.
Paul Lagasse speaks about his career
January 20, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Monthly Meeting
Lower Eastern Shore January Meeting
January 19, 2021
6:00 PM EST to 8:00 PM EST
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Monthly gathering of the chapter! No presenters – just a friendly get-together.
MWA January 2021 Board Meeting
January 18, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 9:00 PM EST
MWA Board Meeting
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MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings. Currently MWA is holding all meetings virtually. If the venue changes, this event listing will be updated.
Let us Slam!
January 16, 2021
1:00 PM EST to 2:30 PM EST
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
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This workshop will explore the history of slam poetry and review the works of ‘Old Possum’ and ‘Slampapi’ . Is their work really that similar? Let us slam!
South Baltimore Chapter - Pointers for Self-Publishing
January 13, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Author & Publisher Eileen McIntire will discuss the pros and cons of traditional vs. print on demand (POD), as well as how to produce your self-published book, and crucial considerations for self-publishing.
The Art of Setting Creative Intentions
January 09, 2021
2:00 PM EST to 3:30 PM EST
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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Learn the difference between setting an intention versus a goal for creative projects
January Montgomery County Zoom Program
January 09, 2021
10:30 AM EST to 12:30 PM EST
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
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how to design your workspace to make it and you more productive
First Friday Open Mic - January 2021 - Featured Poet Tara A. Elliott
January 01, 2021
7:00 PM EST to 8:30 PM EST
First Fridays Zoom Registration
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Featured Presenter Tara A. Elliott. Writers, performers and lover of verse are invited to spend time sharing work and experiences in support for the lonely sport of writing and building a supportive group of MWA writers.
