… Using various writing prompts each session, we'll write, share, and discuss our work.  We'll use prompts that are appropriate for both fiction and non-fiction.   Sometimes, it just takes a prompt to get us unstuck, give us a new idea, or find a new way to approach a persistent problem.

ATTENTION WRITERS: No Meetups will be scheduled this summer. We will resume in the fall.   Each month we read and discuss a book devoted to the craft of writing.  "Do I have to read the book?"   Although technically not required, it is preferred. Although the discussion can move off onto tangents, the focus will be primarily on the contents of the book.  However,  if you do not have time to read the entire book, reading SOME of it is perfectly acceptable. Even digesting a few o …

(We're not really grumpy.  We just need our coffee) A writing group for the early birds or wannabe early birds who aspire to get some writing done in the early hours before the day eats everything. This is not an evaluation or critique meetup (necessarily), but just a shared commitment to starting the day with coffee, camaraderie and keystrokes. May it serve as a building block for your morning writing practice no matter what kind of writing you're doing.  At this time there is one weekly me …

Another name for Sit, Down, Shut up & Write. This group follows in the theme of SDSU&W with the point of NANOWRIMO. This is the place to finish your manuscript, complete that short-story or FINALLY begin writing that story bouncing around in your head. If you: Always wanted to write, but just needed to start, continue or finish Want to know where to begin your story Need to feel like your amongst kindred spirits Wish to get through that dreaded writers block Are just curious about writing Come …

… This Group will be doing:  2 Read, Workshop, and Chat meetups per month 1 Brainstorming session to get feedback on pre-manuscript ideas 1 Book Review session, where you talk about books you've enjoyed or learned new writing techniques Our semi-permanent meeting space is Monkey Nest Coffee on Burnet Rd.  Now, our "Charter" We welcome newcomers. If you RSVP Yes to a meetup, come. If you RSVP Yes and No-Show 3 times, we will boot you from the group. Things happen, we know. If you RSVP Yes an …

Austin Writers is a meant as a source of positive reinforcement and community for writers of all kinds in the Austin area. During a regular month, we have 2 meetups; one in South Austin & one in North Austin. (I am in the process of expanding that to 4 meetups a month.) These will be discussion based where people bring examples of their current writing for sharing (read silently) and to spark discussion. The goal is simply to help foster a community of writers in Austin, and provide continuity …

This group is the Austin branch of CBWLA (Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles.) We are genre writers that take writing for youth seriously with the goal of publication. If you are serious about getting published and work hard on your young adult, middle grade or children's genre craft, this group is for you.