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Peer Writing Groups
Sharing the company of other writers is one of the best ways to sustain the motivation to write, receive constructive feedback, and replenish one's literary creativity. Below is a listing of a few writing groups that meet in the Hudson Valley area and are accepting new participants.
If you facilitate an ongoing writing group and would like us to include your posting here, please e-mail us with the following information:
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- Type of group (i.e. poetry group, women's writing group, fiction, novel critique, etc.)
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- Meeting times
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Sisters in Crime of Upstate New York, the Mavens of Mayhem
Good Buy Books, 330 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
6:00 p.m., every second and fourth Tuesday of the month
A mystery writers group; all new members are welcome.
Contact: june.kosier@va.gov for more information.
East Greenbush/Rensselaer County Writer's Group
Panera, Rte 4, East Greenbush
Wednesday, 10:30 am, every three weeks.
Critique group (magazine articles, memoir, novels)
Motivated writers, published or actively seeking representation/publication. Experience giving critiques.
Contact: Email Peggy Frezon at peggyfrezon@gmail.com for more information.
Albany Public Library Writing Group
First and Third Thursdays, 9:30 am
Writers of all skill levels are welcome to share and learn.
Contact: Call (518) 768-2206 for more information
Delmar Writers (All genres)
Bethlehem Public Library
1:00 pm on the 1st Friday of the month
Contact: Marion Menna at maripoetm@aol.com
Every Other Thursday Night Poetry Group
Voorheesville Public Library
6:30 pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Contact: www.voorheesvillepubliclibrary.org or Barbara Vink at vinkb@uhls.lib.ny.us
Lifelines (Memoir/personal)
Voorheesville Public Library
7:00 on the 3rd Thursday of the month
Contact: www.voorheesvillelibrary.org
or Cathy Anderson at (518) 861-8067
Kinderhook Writers (Poetry, fiction, non-fiction)
Kinderhook Library
8:00 pm on the last Monday of the month
Contact: Craig Hancock at (518) 758-7738
Society of Children Book Writers and Illustrators
Guilderland Library, 6:30 pm
Last Monday of the Month
Contact: www.scbwi-easternny.org or cdscbwi@googlegroups.com
Childrens Book Writers
East Fishkill Community Library, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Second Tuesday of the Month
Encompassing Picture books, Middle Grade and Young Adult novels. We are comprised of beginner and advanced writers. We critique the works of our peers and talk about the world of publishing. We also welcome illustrators and graphic novelists in this category.
Contact: Laurie Treacy at llt806@optonline.net
Fiction Writers Group
Barnes and Noble in Colonie Center, at a cafe table
6:30 pm every Tuesday
The group is comprised of published and unpublished authors of novels, short stories, plays and film scripts. It is a critiquing group, and we give every member a chance to read and get feedback each week. Having something to read is not a condition of participation: we welcome your feedback as well.
Contact: Winifred Elze at www.winifredelze.com