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Local Writing Groups



VIRGINIA BEACH
  • Lauran Strait's writing classes and writers' workshops at Virginia Beach's Adult Learning Center. Lauran's spring workshops last 16 weeks from Feb. to May. Her Fall workshops last 12 weeks from September to November. She sometimes offers an 8 week short story class, an 8 week creative writing class, and an 8 week self-editing class. For more information, contact Lauran. NOTE: Lauran is taking a year off from teaching.

  • Open Poetry Workshop--Meets the first Monday of every month at 7 PM at the Princess Anne Public Library, 1444 Nimmo Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA. 219-2610.


  • Open Page Poets workshop--Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month from 7-9 PM at the VB Higher Education Center, 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. Call Amanda at 412-2869 first.


  • Pungo-Blackwater Library Writers' group--Meets the second Monday evening of every month. 922 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457-1438, (757) 426-5194


  • The Writer's Studio--a place, located at 613 N. Lynnhaven Rd., Suite B, Virginia Beach, for writers to take classes. For the most recent list of classes email Elaine McFerron at here, or call (757) 486-6515.


  • Local Literary, Film, and Lectures Events--Meets the second Monday evening of every month. 922 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23457-1438, (757) 426-5194


  • Writer's Block--Meets at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4485 Virginia Beach Blvd at 7PM the third Monday of the Month for an exchange of ideas.


  • Journaling for Life, a memoir- and journal-writing support group--meets at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4485 Virginia Beach Blvd at 7 p.m. the third Tuesday of the month.


  • Open Mike Poetry group--meets at Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 4485 Virginia Beach Blvd at 7 PM, with sign-ups at 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month. Call 671-2331.


  • Virginia Beach Writers--A chapter of the Virginia Writers Club meets 10 a.m. Tuesdays at the Higher Education Center, 1881 University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA. For writers of all genres and ages. Call 481-0121 or 482-2493



    • NORFOLK
  • The Muse Writing Studio and Workshops--an organization in Norfolk, VA for writers, new and experienced, to come together in writing workshops, writing studios, readings, and special events.


  • The Norfolk Writers' Meetup group--For information, email the group's organizer at this address.



    • CHESAPEAKE
  • Chesapeake Romance Writers, a chapter of Romance Writers of America, -- Meets on the first Saturday of the Month at 10:00 AM at the Russell Memorial Library, 2808 Taylor Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321. To inquire about meetings or joining CRW, contact Wendy Gray, CRW Secretary.


  • Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime--For more information, email Teresa Inge, Chapter President.


  • Java Poets open-mic--Meets once a month at 7 PM at the Greenbriar Library, 1214 Volvo Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA. (just north of Greenbriar Mall). 410-7058



    • PORTSMOUTH
  • Atlantis Writers--Meets at Atlantis Games and Comics (6231 Portsmouth Blvd, Portsmouth) every Tuesday evening from 5:30-9:00. Atlantis Writers strongly encourages emerging writers of all ages. For more information contact Atlantis Writers.


  • The Portsmouth Writers Group--Meets at Churchland Library, 4939 W. High Street. For meeting schedule and other details, call (757) 393-8759



    • HAMPTON
  • Kinship of Authors--Meet the second Thursday of the Month at 6:30 PM at the Hampton Public Library--4207 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, VA 23669. For more information, contact Ann Davis.


  • Phoebus Branch Library Open Mic--Meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 6:30 PM. 1 South Mallory Street, Hampton, VA 23663. This is an open invitation for authors to share their writings. Contact: Ms. Harrell, 757-727-1149, for more information


  • Writers on Writing --every first and third Thursday at the Phoebus Branch Library--1 South Mallory Street, Hampton, VA 23663. Invited local authors read and give background on their work, sharing how and why they write. Contact: Ms. Harrell, 757-727-1149, for more information.



    • NEWPORT NEWS
  • The Newport News Writers' Meetup group--Meets every Wednesday at 7 PM at the Belgian Waffle and Steak House--Corner of Warwick Blvd. and Old courthouse way, just north of Denbigh Blvd. Newport News, VA. At this Writers Meetup group, writing is traded and reviewed and writers share literary tips, make friends, and have fun!


  • Word-4-Word Poets open mic--Meets the second Tuesday of the month from 7-9 PM at Aroma Coffeehouse and Bakery at 706 Town Center Drive, Suite 104, Newport News, VA. Starts Sept 9, 2008. (757) 240-4650. Hosted by Hollis Pruitt, Ann Shalaski, and Mike Correa. For more information contact Ann Shalaski..


  • Poetry Open Mic--Meets the fourth Friday of the month from 7-9 PM at the Barnes and Noble at 12170 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA. Hosted by Ann Shalaski. For more information contact Ann Shalaski.


    WILLIAMSBURG
  • not currently offering a writing class but is working with writers one on one. For more information, email Leona Wisoker.


  • Williamsburg Critique Group: Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at the Bailey's home in Williamsburg. For information contact Rick Bailey at (757) 564-7118 or Rick Bailey.


  • Williamsburg OPEN MIC: Second Saturday each month at the Williamsburg main library (Room B) from 2:00-4:00 PM. For more information, call (757) 220-9405 or e-mail Ed von Gehren.



    • Gloucester and Mathews
  • Gloucester Writers Critique Circle--A part of the Chesapeake Bay Writers Club--meets the last Saturday of each month at 7:00 PM. E-mail Gary Herring or call (804) 694-5646.


  • Mathews Critique group: meets from 10 A.M. to Noon at the Mathews County Public Library on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Call Group Coordinator Tom Neiger at (804) 725-2220 if you are interested in attending or E-Mail Tom.



    • Rappatomac
  • Rappatomac Writers Critique Group--A part of the Chesapeake Bay Writers Club, meets twice a month. There are two locations and two dates each month. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Wicomico Parish, in Wicomico Church. And the third Thursday of each month in Warsaw, at Rappahannock Community College, in the Board Room, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information email here.



    • RICHMOND
  • Richmond Christians Who Write--They meet the 3rd Sunday of every month from 2-5 at Grove Avenue Baptist Church in Richmond (8701 Ridge Road).


  • Virginia Romance Writers--They meet at Bon Air Library, Richmond, VA--10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


  • James River Writers--JRW serves aspiring and professional writers and passionate readers in all genres through a variety of programs, services, and events, often presented in partnership with other area cultural organizations. JRW offers an annual writers' conference every October.


  • Richmond Writers Chapter of the Virginia Writers Club, Inc.. For information about this group, please email Linda Layne.



    • OTHER
  • Chesapeake Bay Poets--the home of poetry throughout Hampton Roads from Richmond to upper North Carolina to the Eastern Shore . . . connecting poets to events, resources, and one another, encouraging the care and feeding of poetry and poets where ever they may be.


  • Cheasapeake Bay Writers--A chapter of the Virginia Writers Club


  • Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime writers group--For more information, email Teresa Inge, Chapter President.


  • Eastern Shore Writers Association-- meets monthly (excluding July and August), on the second Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meetings rotate between locations around the Delmarva Peninsula , giving convenient access to all members. Most meetings are in Easton-Talbot County (MD), Salisbury (MD), or in the Dover, DE area. They are held primarily at restaurant facilities. All programs are free and open to the public, followed by an optional lunch where members can exchange information with each other and the speakers.



    • NORTH EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
  • Page After Page Writing Group--Meets the second tuesday of each month. Meet local authors and discuss your current work, get insight and tips on publishing. For more information call 335-PAGE(7243). PAGE AFTER PAGE BOOKSTORE, 111 SOUTH WATER ST., ELIZABETH CITY, NC, 27909



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