Meet other local writers and offer one another feedback in a relaxed environment. Members bring at least one hard copy of their work in completed first drafts of stories (both fictional and non-fictional and everything in between). Someone in the group (not the writer) will read the story aloud. Stories should be no longer than about 2,000 words (about 8 pages) and can be as short as a fraction of a page as long as it feels complete.  The workshop will meet for two hours, approximately. There is …

… Other requirements include the following: • A willingness to meet once every 4 to 6 weeks • Adept at reading semi-technical material (non-fiction books will be read) • A commitment to reading and discussing the book (read the book, come with thoughts)  

Are you committed to writing? We are looking for serious wordsmiths to join our critique group located in Montgomery County, Maryland. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm in Olney, MD, at the Harris Teeter. Our meetings are about two hours in length. We have writers of different experience levels working in speculative, young adult, and dark fiction. We try to include a writing prompt at the end of every meeting.

I'm an aspiring author. I intend to publish soon (fingers crossed)...but in the meantime, I need to finish my book.  I sincerely need to connect with other serious-minded fiction and non-fiction writers in Mitchellville, MD--to keep me focused. I discovered a few writers' groups in Virginia and lots in DC but want to stay in the MD suburbs so I don't have to venture too far from home on the weekends or after a long day's work. I'm serious about my craft and I'd like to meet with 7 to 9 folks twi …

This group is for support for the nonfiction writer.  We have very different needs than fiction writers which we can support each other on.   Like any other writers' group, we can pass around samples of our writing for critique and feedback. I write in the area of personal growth, but any nonfiction writing is welcome.

The Washington Science Fiction Association, founded in 1947, is the oldest science fiction group in the greater Washington, DC, area. Our interests cover a wide range, including science fiction, science fact, fantasy, and many related fields. Each year we run Capclave, our regional science fiction convention, and we have helped sponsor worldwide conventions such as the World Science Fiction Convention and the World Fantasy Convention. In addition, the club administers the WSFA Small Press Award, …

This group will meet twice a month--once to discuss a selection of literary fiction, and once for a non-fiction selection. If you enjoy reading and you'd like to get together and discuss a book with others who have read it, this is your book club! Everyone is welcome--male or female, gay or straight, democrat, republican or independent. Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fiction from popular or "pulp" fiction. According to Wikipedia: "In broad terms, literary fictio …

Did you know that more than 81% of people say that they'd like to write a book? If you have a book inside of you, what better year than 2012 to write and publish it? I'm the author of a few self published books and am planning to write another in 2012. I've written the others rapidly, and in isolation- but I thought it would be fun to see if I could find other authors or aspiring authors to meet with and talk as I work on this next book. My goal for this group would be to have it be a place wher …

WASHINGTON, DC METRO - CHRISTIAN BOOK CLUB: APRIL 2012 BOOK: "A LINEAGE OF GRACE" BY FRANCINE RIVERS (NON-FICTION) on SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012 (11:00 - 1:00) Have you ever looked for a book club that specifically served those who liked to read from a Christian Book genre and sub-genre’s within that category? Washington Beltway Community Church has taken the initial steps to organize and sponsor such a book club, where the Christian community can come on a monthly basis to read, study, reflect an …

MAY 2012 BOOK OF THE MONTH "NEARING HOME" BY BILLY GRAHAM #12 CHRISTIAN BOOK BESTSELLER (NON-FICTION). Have you ever looked for a book club that specifically served those who liked to read from a Christian Book genre and sub-genre’s within that category? Washington Beltway Community Church has taken the initial steps to organize and sponsor such a book club, where the Christian community can come on a monthly basis to read, study, reflect and discuss some of the top bestselling authors on the Ne …

Have you always thought about writing a book, screenplay, blog, anything? If so, then join us as we meet up in locations around the Loudoun County area and put our creative juices to good use! The purpose of this group is to create a supportive network of aspiring authors. It's a lonely world out there when you write, and we all know we can be our own worst critic. As a group we can encourage each other to meet our goals as well as help each other when necessary. If you are looking to complete a …

Our book club meets the third Thursday of every month and we rotate meeting "hosts" each month. We generally try to try a different book genre each month, such as memoir, non-fiction, science fiction, biography, autobiography, classic, fiction, etc. The "host" can select the meeting space, be it a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, or home, and comes up with a few good starter discussion questions.  Ideally we'll stick to Capitol Hill and Eastern Market. Feel free to offer "hosting" a meeting, just s …

Meet history lovers from the DC area in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, we will read a new book every other month. Then we will meet to discuss the reading selection at an informal and accessible meeting place. Perfect for those who have an interest in reading, history, travel, and meeting new people.

Tired of the Classics; tired of Click Lit and want something new, then you belong in this group. We will read books like "The Road", "The Good Soldiers" and "Leopold's Ghost".  This group leaves Austen on the shelf to collect dust, so we can get involved in real books outside of Oprah's silly frilly stories. Give me meat!

… We alternate between fiction and non-fiction. In the past, we met at people's homes all over the DC area; but now we are meeting and alternating between two set great locations: La Madeline in downtown Bethesda and Dirty Martinis in Dupont (at both you can eat and/or drink, if you want, good, inexpensive food).  Perhaps we might occassionally meet at members' homes as well. We'll also have happy hours (which happens at Dirty Martinis when we have book club there--before book club starts and the …

Meet other women in the area that share an interest in reading all kinds of fascinating works of literature. Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover. We will read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! We believe new books and thoughts from our members will help keep the Ladies Loving Literature Book Club interesting, fresh and exciting for all. We will meet at a different location in the area every five weeks to talk about the book we've read and choos …