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MWA's Literary and Art journal
Submission deadlines are May 30 and December 1.
Work created wholly or in part by AI is not eligible for submission.
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Greetings, You-Wonderful-Maryland-Writer-You! We have delved into the month of November, a month out of place because it is a month out of history. Its Latin name is “Nine” – like December, the month named “Ten” – but we observe it as our eleventh....
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It’s October and you are an amazing Maryland writer! So, from MWA’s Executive Committee President, hello! October has long been my favorite. Besides its outstanding fall colors, a cooler change of weather, and its cloudier (and moodier) days, we look forward to month’s...
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Welcome to September 2026, Maryland Writers! September is a spectacular month for many reasons. Schools are back in session. Summer gives way to fall. The foliage and weather changes. Inspiration abounds. Even so, September this year is exceptional, I think. Tw...
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Welcome to August 2026, Maryland Writers! Whew! It’s getting hot out there, and I’m not talking about the weather. Every day that I think I’ve seen or heard the weirdest possible news, the planet turns around and BAM! Something just got weirder. So, let&...
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First Fridays Open Mic with Genevieve Peri
Genevieve Peri will feature at this reading. A Q&A and open mic will follow. Each reader may read for up to five minutes.
Prince George's Chapter Meeting: AI and Authors
AI and Authors examines what four years of ChatGPT have taught us about writing, creativity, and productivity, exploring how authors can embrace AI without sacrificing artistic integrity.
Downtown Baltimore Chapter Meeting: Show & Tell
November Meet-up
Montgomery County Chapter, Sat. Nov. 14, 10:30 am HYBRID-In person Writers Center or via Zoom
Carmen Ortez-McGhee on her writing journey
View the full calendar here.
