Affinity Circles
We often hear from members a desire to connect with fellow writers in their genre. It can be so helpful to discuss writing pickles, exchange resources and know-how, and trade work for feedback. Affinity circles are topical gatherings to help facilitate this kind of connection. Here's how they work:
And, of course, folks can use the Salon for meeting outside the organized dates and use the time however is helpful - sharing inspired examples, craft dialogue, prompted writing, etc. Pop us a note and we can give you access and support.
Members, if you're interested in participating in a circle, you can just show up on the date. Feedback submissions are due the Saturday before. Here is all you need to know on the submission process.
- Circles meet monthly on Wednesdays from 8 - 9:30pm
- We have four genre circles (plus many one-off gatherings and we're happy to add more by request)
- For each meeting, members can optionally submit writing OR a process question for feedback
And, of course, folks can use the Salon for meeting outside the organized dates and use the time however is helpful - sharing inspired examples, craft dialogue, prompted writing, etc. Pop us a note and we can give you access and support.
Members, if you're interested in participating in a circle, you can just show up on the date. Feedback submissions are due the Saturday before. Here is all you need to know on the submission process.
Short StoriesMeets the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Potential discussion topics:
What are your favorite short stories? How do you keep stories actually short? Where are you looking to share or publish your work? PoetryMeets the 1st Wednesday of every month
Potential discussion topics:
What poetry collections, publications, or sites do you read? How do you balance feedback and intuition? From where do you source inspiration? |
Personal Essay & MemoirMeets the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Potential discussion topics:
What makes the form work? How do you balance truth telling and fallible memory? Where do you read or aspire to publish? Fantasy & Sci-FiMeets the 4th Wednesday of every month
Potential discussion topics:
What tools help you organize? How do you distinguish between planning and procrastinating? What books or authors get you inspired? |
If you'd like to propose a genre or have other feedback, pop us a note at hello@dcwriterssalon.com.
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