PREPtober I: Writing for the Market — Genre, Theme, & Archetypes

Jason's Books & Coffee 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, United States

So, you wanna be a financially successful author, eh? Unless you set a solid theme within a defined genre using appropriate archetypes, your goal may prove elusive.

Free

G.R. Queer Writers

Lotus Brew Coffee & Dry Bar 781 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Join us at this weekly meet-up for LGBTQIA+ writers (allies welcome)! This is a safe space where all identities, forms, genres, and skill levels are celebrated and embraced. Each week, we kick things off with introductions and a discussion question, then shift into heads-down writing for an hour. We wrap up with a chance to share […]

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PREPtober II: Characters in Conflict

Jason's Books & Coffee 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, United States

A plot without a conflict is like a car without a gas tank: It might look lovely from a distance but it isn't going to get you anywhere.

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PREPtober III: Planning A/B/C Plots in a 5-Act Structure

Jason's Books & Coffee 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, United States

A plot is more than "one darned thing after another" — it's an opportunity to highlight a story's conflict through plausible, meaningful sequences of events.

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CWI: Bettie’s Pages

Bettie's Pages 11635 E Fulton St, Lowell, Michigan, United States

Come Write In! During CWI, people are welcome to visit to write in peace, with the full support of the venue.

Free

Wednesday Weirdos Write-In

Discord

Join the Wednesday Weirdos for a virtual write-in that's sure to lift your spirits.

CWI: The Bluestocking Bookshop

The Bluestocking Bookshop 501 Butternut Drive, Unit 3, Holland, Michigan, United States

Join the Holland Writers' Group and The Bluestocking Bookshop for some delightful Come Write In time.

M(e)L at the Lakeshore Write-In

Loutit District Library 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

Join Kess for two hours of literary library bliss.

Thursday Night Lights Write-In

Discord

What better way to celebrate Thursday than to run some sprints with your writing friends on Discord?

Free

G.R. Queer Writers

Lotus Brew Coffee & Dry Bar 781 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Join us at this weekly meet-up for LGBTQIA+ writers (allies welcome)! This is a safe space where all identities, forms, genres, and skill levels are celebrated and embraced.

Free