Affinity Circles
We often hear from members a desire to connect with fellow writers in their genre or in their stage of the process. It can be 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:
To organize a pop-up on any genre, stage, or craft (like query submitting, romance writers, effective dialogue, being a lawyer by day, children's authors, world building, etc.), email [email protected] with a preferred Wednesday OR Sunday and an intention (feedback exchange, process discussion, analyze published work, prompted writing, etc.) so we can share with members.
If you're interested in participating in a scheduled Circle, you can just show up on the date (listed below and on the calendar). Feedback submissions are due the Saturday before. Here is all you need to know on the submission process.
- Circles meet on Wednesdays from 7:45 - 9pm (and occasionally, Sundays from 11 - 12:30pm)
- Our Fantasy & Sci-Fi genre circle meets every 1st Wednesday of the month
- Three other circles meet four times a year (October, February, April, and June)
- All alternative Wednesdays can be pop-up Circles, organized by any member on any topic of interest
- For each meeting, members can optionally submit writing OR a process question for feedback
To organize a pop-up on any genre, stage, or craft (like query submitting, romance writers, effective dialogue, being a lawyer by day, children's authors, world building, etc.), email [email protected] with a preferred Wednesday OR Sunday and an intention (feedback exchange, process discussion, analyze published work, prompted writing, etc.) so we can share with members.
If you're interested in participating in a scheduled Circle, you can just show up on the date (listed below and on the calendar). Feedback submissions are due the Saturday before. Here is all you need to know on the submission process.
Short StoriesNext dates: Feb 12, 2025
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? 
PoetryNext dates: Oct 23, 2024 and Feb 26, 2024
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 & MemoirNext dates: Oct 16, 2024 and Feb 19, 2025
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 1st 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? |
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If you'd like to propose a genre or have other feedback, pop us a note at [email protected].
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