… Although it is subject to change, future selections will likely include:     Maps and Legends: Reading and Writing Along the Borderlands  by Michael Chabon  Plot and Structure by James Bell  Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg Creating Short Fiction by Damon Knight Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury Revision and Self-Editing by James Bell Telling Lies for Fun and Profit by Lawrence Block Elements of Writing: Beginnings, Middles & Ends by Nancy Kress Eats, Shoots, and Leav …

(We're not really grumpy.  We just need our coffee) A writing group for the early birds or wannabe early birds who aspire to get some writing done in the early hours before the day eats everything. This is not an evaluation or critique meetup (necessarily), but just a shared commitment to starting the day with coffee, camaraderie and keystrokes. May it serve as a building block for your morning writing practice no matter what kind of writing you're doing.  At this time there is one weekly me …

Another name for Sit, Down, Shut up & Write. This group follows in the theme of SDSU&W with the point of NANOWRIMO. This is the place to finish your manuscript, complete that short-story or FINALLY begin writing that story bouncing around in your head. If you: Always wanted to write, but just needed to start, continue or finish Want to know where to begin your story Need to feel like your amongst kindred spirits Wish to get through that dreaded writers block Are just curious about writing Come …

Having trouble finishing your manuscript? Starting a term paper? Writing a long overdue love letter? Then this is the group for you! The Sit Down, Shut Up, and Write! Meetup is exactly what it sounds like: a venue for writers to start, continue, or finish written works.   The Format: The "Sit Down" part: The first thirty minutes is reserved for introductions, chit-chat, purchasing food and drink, skimming writing books, exchanging ideas, yoga postures, Gregorian chants, or whatever gets you psyc …

Overview Most of the time, WriteByNight is hard at work providing customized writers' services to novices and professionals alike. But on select days and times, we draw the shades, turn off our ringers and open our doors to writers on the prowl for a quiet, comfy haven where they can write, read, collaborate or just kick back and dream. We’ve got a library, writing prompts, coffee and free Wi-Fi. What more could a writer ask for?     Objective Write Here allows you to carve out much-needed writi …

… The focus will be on the craft of creative non-fiction rather than topics such as how to overcome writers block. We will start by reading "Writing True: The Art and Craft of Creative Nonfiction" by Sondra Perl and Mimi Schwartz and pull from other books about great fiction or non-fiction approaches to writing creatively. Participants can also bring their writing to be workshopped, either receiving general comments or asking for more specific feedback as preferred.