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 as a meeting spot outside the organized dates. Just pop us a note and we can give you access and support. If you're interested in participating in a circle, you can just show up on the date and stay tuned for resources shared and other circle updates, including how to submit for feedback exchange, via the Salon member Google group.
- Circles meet on Wednesdays from 8 - 9:30pm
- Right now, we have four genre circles, but we're happy to add more by request
- Each has two dates on the calendar every quarter - one for exchanging feedback, one for discussing process
- Discussions are wide open to participants' needs so bring your questions, ideas, etc.
And, of course, folks can use the Salon as a meeting spot outside the organized dates. Just pop us a note and we can give you access and support. If you're interested in participating in a circle, you can just show up on the date and stay tuned for resources shared and other circle updates, including how to submit for feedback exchange, via the Salon member Google group.
Short StoriesSeptember 20th -Feedback Exchange (submit Sept 16th)
November 15th - Feedback Exchange (submit Nov. 11th) 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? 
PoetrySeptember 13th - Process Discussion
November 8th - Feedback Exchange (submit Nov. 4th) 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 & MemoirSeptember 27th - Process Discussion
October 25th - Feedback Exchange (submit Oct. 21st) 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? 
FantasySeptember 6th - Process Discussion
November 1st - Feedback Exchange (submit Oct. 28th) 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 hello@dcwriterssalon.com.
For feedback, the folder will be shared via the Google group one week in advance for you to submit in PDF form up to 2,500 words (or 500 words for poetry). Participants will read each other's work prior to gathering. |