Events

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Creative Writing Workshop

Second Monday of each month, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM

Baltimore County Public Library
Essex Branch
1110 Eastern Blvd
Essex, MD 21221

An in-person event for writers supporting each other in the development of their craft. Feel free to drop in! Here are our upcoming dates and topics:

January 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Structuring chapters to keep readers reading

February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Where do you get your ideas?

March 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Topic TBA

April 13 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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May 11, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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June 8, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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July 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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August 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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September 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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October 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
(Tuesday due to Columbus Day)
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November 9, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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December 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM
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Maryland Writers’ Association Events

MWA’s “From Brain to Bookshelf” Conference
Saturday October 10 – Sunday October 11, 2026

Baltimore Hilton of BWI
Linthicum Heights, MD

Two days of workshops and networking, plus an open mic session, bookstore, and more. All writers welcome! Details available at the Maryland Writers Association website.

Other Events

Western Maryland Indie Lit Festival

September 24 – 26, 2026

Frostburg, Maryland

Come visit my book table! I’m also trying to get signed up for a reading and writing craft talk, but I was a bit late to the party this year, so I’m not sure yet if that will work out. Full details are here.

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