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WRITE US! info@chestercountywriters.com
Welcome to Chester County Writers Workshop, a community-based organization for writers of all genres and levels of experience.
We are based in Downingtown, Pa, but our workshops and events are held all over the tri-state area.
Check out our free, no-pressure writing workshops, held twice a month, designed to break writers block and connect you with other artists. Beginners and experienced writers welcome!
For membership information and registration, please go to http://writers.meetup.com/635/ When you register you may opt to receive e-mail updates on workshop information and event locations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
We are looking for musicians willing to play two short sets at our Open Mic performances. It's not a paid gig, but it's a great opportunity to sell CDs and gain exposure! info@chestercountywriters.com
Screenwriters Workshop
Tuesday, May 12, 7 pm
Steamed Cow Cafe
Corner of Lancaster Ave and 322, Downingtown
Downingtown, PA 19335
Introduction to Screenwriters Workshop, inviting all interested in the pursuit of screenwriting, including writing for TV, feature film, shorts (playwrights also welcome), to meet on the second Tuesday of every month. Our first meeting will be mostly organizational to determine the format of future monthly meetings. Please feel free to bring your scripts, finished or works in progress, for sharing or reading with the group.
The workshop will be focused on supporting and encouraging writers by reviewing and critiqing materials, as well as providing information on format, tools and tricks of the trade and how to "make your break" into the Hollywood scene. Please email stacy@chestercountywriters.com with any questions.
Childrens Fiction Workshop
Thursday, May 14, 7 pm
Steamed Cow Cafe
Corner of Lancaster Ave and 322, Downingtown
Downingtown, PA 19335
All interested in writing children's fiction and exploring the world of children's book publishing. Please feel free to bring writings, ideas, and any experiences you may have had with publishing. Looking forward to meeting all who share a love of writing this type of literature! This first meeting will address organizational concerns for the group and where we want to go from here.
Leader: Rosemary Angelo
Battle of the Bards
Tuesday, May 19, POSTPONED!!
We're working to set-up the new date ASAP!
Questions: e-mail info@chestercountywriters.com
The Writer's Life Workshop
Sunday, May 31, 3 pm
Steamed Cow Cafe
Corner of Lancaster Ave and 322, Downingtown
Downingtown, PA 19335
All of us struggle with trying to fit our creative desire to write with every day life. How do you find time to write productively? What kinds of challenges do you run into while writing? What is YOUR process like? How would you like it to be? What kinds of triggers get you jumpstarted or kick a writer's block? Come prepared to do a few fun spontaneous writing exercises and discuss all of these questions and more. If you have a good resource that you think is relevant to this discussion, please bring it along and share it with us!
LEADER MEETINGS
Genre Critique Group Leader Meeting
Coming soon!
If you are interested in leading a group that exchanges manuscripts for constructive criticism, please attend this meeting! We are looking for Fiction, Poetry, and Non-fiction leaders. No prior experience necessary - we'll help you get started. Must be able to commit to at least one meeting a month. Co-leaders are fine - team up with another member to lead!
Workshop Leader Training I
Coming soon!
One of two training sessions to lead or general workshops for spontaneous writing, guiding constructive criticism, and Read Arounds, using our CCWW workshop method (a variation of Amherst Writers and Artists method.) You must be able to commit to attending two training sessions and to run one workshop per month.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congrats to the April 29 Battle of the Bards Winners!
We had a fantastic night at the Battle of the Bards Benefit for the West Chester Area Senior Center - an awesome turnout, fierce writing, and singer/songwriter Jake Michaels blew us away!
First Place: Tony Conaway
Second Place: Andrea Daniels
Third Place: Lindsey Warren
MC's Pick: Ian Latham
Musicians Wanted
We are always looking for musicians willing to plat two short sets at our Battle of the Bards Open Mic contests. Musicians are welcome to sell their CDs and other merchandise! If you or anyone you know is interested, please e-mail us at info@chestercountywriters.com