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This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This meeting on the 3rd Saturday of each month is currently meeting on Zoom, SVP (Shenango Valley Pennwriters)
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Work (up to five pages) to be critiqued is emailed to the group at least one week prior to the meeting, pasted into the body of the email, not attached. Print the critiqued texts and bring it with you to the meeting for discussion. The meeting is held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at Panera’s.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
Join Area Rep Terry Friedman and other PW members for this Zoom critique session. Contact Terry for details.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
An in-person meeting at Marzoni‘s restaurant. Topic TBA. Dinner at 6PM.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster
Please join Pennwriters at the Annual Conference in Lancaster, PA. In attendance will be writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and all genres in a three day event with workshops, agent/editor pitch sessions, read and critique sessions, and inspiring keynote speakers.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster
Please join Pennwriters at the Annual Conference in Lancaster, PA. In attendance will be writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and all genres in a three day event with workshops, agent/editor pitch sessions, read and critique sessions, and inspiring keynote speakers.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster
Please join Pennwriters at the Annual Conference in Lancaster, PA. In attendance will be writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and all genres in a three day event with workshops, agent/editor pitch sessions, read and critique sessions, and inspiring keynote speakers.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Lancaster
Please join Pennwriters at the Annual Conference in Lancaster, PA. In attendance will be writers of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and all genres in a three day event with workshops, agent/editor pitch sessions, read and critique sessions, and inspiring keynote speakers.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
Join Area Rep Terry Friedman and other PW members for this Zoom critique session. Contact Terry for details.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This meeting will be in-person at Marzoni‘s restaurant. Topic TBA
You want to write stories with more diverse characters, but you aren’t sure how to get it right. That’s OK, this workshop is for you!
We’ll start by talking about how to research other cultures without being invasive or offensive. Then we’ll dive right in and workshop your characters. Participants should come with a one-sentences concept of their story and a brief character sketch.
If numbers warrant, participants will be separated into groups based on their character types and/or genre. Each group will receive one dedicated hour of in-depth discussion of tips and pitfalls for their particular stories.
This is a safe space to discuss race, gender, and cultures, and a safe space to make mistakes. A respectful and humble attitude is required of all participants.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
Work (up to five pages) to be critiqued is emailed to the group at least one week prior to the meeting, pasted into the body of the email, not attached. Print the critiqued texts and bring it with you to the meeting for discussion. The meeting is held on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at Panera’s.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
You want to write stories with more diverse characters, but you aren’t sure how to get it right. That’s OK, this workshop is for you!
We’ll start by talking about how to research other cultures without being invasive or offensive. Then we’ll dive right in and workshop your characters. Participants should come with a one-sentences concept of their story and a brief character sketch.
If numbers warrant, participants will be separated into groups based on their character types and/or genre. Each group will receive one dedicated hour of in-depth discussion of tips and pitfalls for their particular stories.
This is a safe space to discuss race, gender, and cultures, and a safe space to make mistakes. A respectful and humble attitude is required of all participants.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This meeting on the 3rd Saturday of each month is currently meeting on Zoom, SVP (Shenango Valley Pennwriters)
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
You want to write stories with more diverse characters, but you aren’t sure how to get it right. That’s OK, this workshop is for you!
We’ll start by talking about how to research other cultures without being invasive or offensive. Then we’ll dive right in and workshop your characters. Participants should come with a one-sentences concept of their story and a brief character sketch.
If numbers warrant, participants will be separated into groups based on their character types and/or genre. Each group will receive one dedicated hour of in-depth discussion of tips and pitfalls for their particular stories.
This is a safe space to discuss race, gender, and cultures, and a safe space to make mistakes. A respectful and humble attitude is required of all participants.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
You want to write stories with more diverse characters, but you aren’t sure how to get it right. That’s OK, this workshop is for you!
We’ll start by talking about how to research other cultures without being invasive or offensive. Then we’ll dive right in and workshop your characters. Participants should come with a one-sentences concept of their story and a brief character sketch.
If numbers warrant, participants will be separated into groups based on their character types and/or genre. Each group will receive one dedicated hour of in-depth discussion of tips and pitfalls for their particular stories.
This is a safe space to discuss race, gender, and cultures, and a safe space to make mistakes. A respectful and humble attitude is required of all participants.
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
Christmas In July: Creating a Holiday Reader Magnet That Works With What You Write! A course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are looking to write the perfect reader magnet to maximize excitement during the holidays and beyond. It’s never too early or late to create a magnet and juice your sales and marketing platform! Even writers who are still drafting, have only begun querying, or are just starting to build their website and social media presence will benefit from creating a reader magnet.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
Christmas In July: Creating a Holiday Reader Magnet That Works With What You Write! A course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are looking to write the perfect reader magnet to maximize excitement during the holidays and beyond. It’s never too early or late to create a magnet and juice your sales and marketing platform! Even writers who are still drafting, have only begun querying, or are just starting to build their website and social media presence will benefit from creating a reader magnet.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
Christmas In July: Creating a Holiday Reader Magnet That Works With What You Write! A course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are looking to write the perfect reader magnet to maximize excitement during the holidays and beyond. It’s never too early or late to create a magnet and juice your sales and marketing platform! Even writers who are still drafting, have only begun querying, or are just starting to build their website and social media presence will benefit from creating a reader magnet.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
Christmas In July: Creating a Holiday Reader Magnet That Works With What You Write! A course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are looking to write the perfect reader magnet to maximize excitement during the holidays and beyond. It’s never too early or late to create a magnet and juice your sales and marketing platform! Even writers who are still drafting, have only begun querying, or are just starting to build their website and social media presence will benefit from creating a reader magnet.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This in-person meeting will be held at Marzoni‘s restaurant. Topic TBA. Dinner at 6PM. Attendees pay for their own dinner. Meeting follows.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
This workshop will explore questions and strategies for cover letters, different types of manuscript submission, contest research, submission organization, and finding the right press for your work, as well as the more technical elements of manuscript preparation such as formatting, poem order, the purpose of sectional organization, and many others.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
This workshop will explore questions and strategies for cover letters, different types of manuscript submission, contest research, submission organization, and finding the right press for your work, as well as the more technical elements of manuscript preparation such as formatting, poem order, the purpose of sectional organization, and many others.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This workshop will explore questions and strategies for cover letters, different types of manuscript submission, contest research, submission organization, and finding the right press for your work, as well as the more technical elements of manuscript preparation such as formatting, poem order, the purpose of sectional organization, and many others.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Learn by doing! Participants will explore techniques for creating a television series pilot script while crafting an industry-standard story outline. Opening acts will be scripted and workshopped in the last week of the course.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
This workshop will explore questions and strategies for cover letters, different types of manuscript submission, contest research, submission organization, and finding the right press for your work, as well as the more technical elements of manuscript preparation such as formatting, poem order, the purpose of sectional organization, and many others.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This in-person meeting will be held at Marzoni‘s restaurant. Topic TBA. Dinner at 6PM. Attendees pay for their own dinner. Meeting follows.
Marketing, Promoting, and Selling During the Holiday Season is a course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are published or who want to publish. It’s never too early or late to start your Holiday Selling plan! This course pairs nicely with the Christmas in July course, but authors are NOT expected to have taken that course or to have a published holiday book/novella/story/article in order to take this course. With some tweaks the holiday selling principles can be applied to the business of books all year long.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
Readers of historical fiction want to be transported to another time and place. They want
to experience your world along with your characters.
So, how do you weave all your research into your novel without creating long paragraphs
of historical text? How do you describe settings and details without telling?
In this workshop, we’ll talk about ways to create realistic characters of the time, while balancing
those characters with the socially accepted norms of the modern reader. We’ll examine dialogue,
again harmonizing historical language with modern. We’ll look at research, what to search for
and where to find it, and ultimately what to do when you make a mistake.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Marketing, Promoting, and Selling During the Holiday Season is a course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are published or who want to publish. It’s never too early or late to start your Holiday Selling plan! This course pairs nicely with the Christmas in July course, but authors are NOT expected to have taken that course or to have a published holiday book/novella/story/article in order to take this course. With some tweaks the holiday selling principles can be applied to the business of books all year long.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
Readers of historical fiction want to be transported to another time and place. They want
to experience your world along with your characters.
So, how do you weave all your research into your novel without creating long paragraphs
of historical text? How do you describe settings and details without telling?
In this workshop, we’ll talk about ways to create realistic characters of the time, while balancing
those characters with the socially accepted norms of the modern reader. We’ll examine dialogue,
again harmonizing historical language with modern. We’ll look at research, what to search for
and where to find it, and ultimately what to do when you make a mistake.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
Marketing, Promoting, and Selling During the Holiday Season is a course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are published or who want to publish. It’s never too early or late to start your Holiday Selling plan! This course pairs nicely with the Christmas in July course, but authors are NOT expected to have taken that course or to have a published holiday book/novella/story/article in order to take this course. With some tweaks the holiday selling principles can be applied to the business of books all year long.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
Readers of historical fiction want to be transported to another time and place. They want
to experience your world along with your characters.
So, how do you weave all your research into your novel without creating long paragraphs
of historical text? How do you describe settings and details without telling?
In this workshop, we’ll talk about ways to create realistic characters of the time, while balancing
those characters with the socially accepted norms of the modern reader. We’ll examine dialogue,
again harmonizing historical language with modern. We’ll look at research, what to search for
and where to find it, and ultimately what to do when you make a mistake.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
Marketing, Promoting, and Selling During the Holiday Season is a course for fiction and nonfiction writers who are published or who want to publish. It’s never too early or late to start your Holiday Selling plan! This course pairs nicely with the Christmas in July course, but authors are NOT expected to have taken that course or to have a published holiday book/novella/story/article in order to take this course. With some tweaks the holiday selling principles can be applied to the business of books all year long.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
Readers of historical fiction want to be transported to another time and place. They want
to experience your world along with your characters.
So, how do you weave all your research into your novel without creating long paragraphs
of historical text? How do you describe settings and details without telling?
In this workshop, we’ll talk about ways to create realistic characters of the time, while balancing
those characters with the socially accepted norms of the modern reader. We’ll examine dialogue,
again harmonizing historical language with modern. We’ll look at research, what to search for
and where to find it, and ultimately what to do when you make a mistake.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This in-person meeting will be held at Marzoni‘s restaurant. Topic TBA. Dinner at 6PM. Attendees pay for their own dinner. Meeting follows.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
Poetry has always served as a form of social and political resistance. From the ghettos of warn-torn Warsaw to the American civil rights movement, poets have historically been a voice for the unrepresented and catalysts for social change. In our cultural moment, more and more writers are compelled to engage in political topics in their work. However, due to the misinformation on social media, the overwhelming nature of the 24-hour news cycle, and the often-isolating culture of our craft, finding meaningful ways to incorporate our political selves into our poetry is often challenging. With these challenges in mind, this workshop will explore how our current social & political landscape has galvanized this traditional political role of the writer and provide tools and exercises to find one’s political voice in their writing practice.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
Zem Zem Banquet and Meeting Hall
Save the date for the Area One Mini Con. More details coming soon.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
Poetry has always served as a form of social and political resistance. From the ghettos of warn-torn Warsaw to the American civil rights movement, poets have historically been a voice for the unrepresented and catalysts for social change. In our cultural moment, more and more writers are compelled to engage in political topics in their work. However, due to the misinformation on social media, the overwhelming nature of the 24-hour news cycle, and the often-isolating culture of our craft, finding meaningful ways to incorporate our political selves into our poetry is often challenging. With these challenges in mind, this workshop will explore how our current social & political landscape has galvanized this traditional political role of the writer and provide tools and exercises to find one’s political voice in their writing practice.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Poetry has always served as a form of social and political resistance. From the ghettos of warn-torn Warsaw to the American civil rights movement, poets have historically been a voice for the unrepresented and catalysts for social change. In our cultural moment, more and more writers are compelled to engage in political topics in their work. However, due to the misinformation on social media, the overwhelming nature of the 24-hour news cycle, and the often-isolating culture of our craft, finding meaningful ways to incorporate our political selves into our poetry is often challenging. With these challenges in mind, this workshop will explore how our current social & political landscape has galvanized this traditional political role of the writer and provide tools and exercises to find one’s political voice in their writing practice.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
Poetry has always served as a form of social and political resistance. From the ghettos of warn-torn Warsaw to the American civil rights movement, poets have historically been a voice for the unrepresented and catalysts for social change. In our cultural moment, more and more writers are compelled to engage in political topics in their work. However, due to the misinformation on social media, the overwhelming nature of the 24-hour news cycle, and the often-isolating culture of our craft, finding meaningful ways to incorporate our political selves into our poetry is often challenging. With these challenges in mind, this workshop will explore how our current social & political landscape has galvanized this traditional political role of the writer and provide tools and exercises to find one’s political voice in their writing practice.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
As an award-winning author of more than 15 novels of mystery and suspense, Annette Dashofy will share what she’s learned about creating a page-turning whodunit that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, guessing and second-guessing the identity of the killer. She has taught this material in individual segments over the years for various Sisters in Crime chapters both online and in person, at Pennwriters Conferences, and other writing conferences around the country. In this course, she’ll combine the separate classes into one course.
Mastering the Mystery will help aspiring crime fiction writers to determine into which genre and subgenre their story fits, learn how to craft a puzzle that will keep the reader staying up past their bedtime to solve the murder, and learn where to go to get answers to questions like “would a cop really do that?”
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This in-person meeting will be held at Marzoni‘s restaurant. Topic TBA. Dinner at 6PM. Attendees pay for their own dinner. Meeting follows.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
As an award-winning author of more than 15 novels of mystery and suspense, Annette Dashofy will share what she’s learned about creating a page-turning whodunit that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, guessing and second-guessing the identity of the killer. She has taught this material in individual segments over the years for various Sisters in Crime chapters both online and in person, at Pennwriters Conferences, and other writing conferences around the country. In this course, she’ll combine the separate classes into one course.
Mastering the Mystery will help aspiring crime fiction writers to determine into which genre and subgenre their story fits, learn how to craft a puzzle that will keep the reader staying up past their bedtime to solve the murder, and learn where to go to get answers to questions like “would a cop really do that?”
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
As an award-winning author of more than 15 novels of mystery and suspense, Annette Dashofy will share what she’s learned about creating a page-turning whodunit that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, guessing and second-guessing the identity of the killer. She has taught this material in individual segments over the years for various Sisters in Crime chapters both online and in person, at Pennwriters Conferences, and other writing conferences around the country. In this course, she’ll combine the separate classes into one course.
Mastering the Mystery will help aspiring crime fiction writers to determine into which genre and subgenre their story fits, learn how to craft a puzzle that will keep the reader staying up past their bedtime to solve the murder, and learn where to go to get answers to questions like “would a cop really do that?”
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
As an award-winning author of more than 15 novels of mystery and suspense, Annette Dashofy will share what she’s learned about creating a page-turning whodunit that will keep readers on the edge of their seats, guessing and second-guessing the identity of the killer. She has taught this material in individual segments over the years for various Sisters in Crime chapters both online and in person, at Pennwriters Conferences, and other writing conferences around the country. In this course, she’ll combine the separate classes into one course.
Mastering the Mystery will help aspiring crime fiction writers to determine into which genre and subgenre their story fits, learn how to craft a puzzle that will keep the reader staying up past their bedtime to solve the murder, and learn where to go to get answers to questions like “would a cop really do that?”
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building
The group meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at the New Cumberland Library, Foundation Building, New Cumberland. The date will vary depending on the 4th Wednesday, but it‘s July 26 this month. Please bring 5- 10 copies of no more than a 5-page, double spaced, and 12 point font sample of your work, .
This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This in-person meeting will be held at Marzoni‘s restaurant. Topic TBA. Dinner at 6PM. Attendees pay for their own dinner. Meeting follows. The annual book giveaway will be part of the meeting.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets the first Saturday of each month. Currently being held Zoom. Leader: Janet Wells
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6 PM.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets at the Erie Public Library on the second Saturday of each month. Leader: Todd Main
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
This group meets online on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Hermina Boyle for instructions and link.
This in-person meeting of writers is led by Dave Freas and meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month.
This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
This group meeting twice monthly, led by Phyl Campbell.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.
It's the LAST Thursday of the month, not the four despite the name. Meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Cafe at the Settler's Ridge Barnes & Noble. The discussion topic is open to anything writing or publishing-related, but if you have a specific topic in mind, please email host Annette Dashofy.
This group meets every Thursday on Zoom. Leader: Todd Main
Previously held at Hoss's in Erie.
This groups meets every Friday for a write-in. Each meeting starts with a short mindful CD selection after which attendees write. Come and go at any point.
This group meets every Tuesday to work on current projects and critique work.