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Meetings
The Carroll County Chapter meets on the second Saturday of every month. Please see individual event listings for details.
Officers
Chapter President: Michelle Sholund, [email protected]
Chapter Vice President: Emily Long, [email protected]
Chapter Treasurer: Hannah Krouss, [email protected]
Chapter Secretary: F. Kevin Silberzahn, [email protected]
Critique Groups
Taneytown Poets
- Genres: Poetry, Memoir, Short Essay
- Leader: Kathleen Blair and Ann Ungar [email protected], [email protected]
- Description: This is a developing group that will offer opportunities to exchange feedback, provide encouragement, and share information about areas of interest to writers. Time and location to be decided by initial participants. Email for information. All levels welcome!
- Status: Accepting new members
TIQUI
- Genres: Fiction; Nonfiction; Memoir; Flash Fiction; Literary; Fantasy; Romance
- Leader: Emily Long [email protected]
- Description: Meets the second Saturday of each month at 3PM to 4:45PM at the Finksburg Public Library.
- Status: Currently open to new members.
Latest News
Frederick Arts Council Literature Night
Join MWA members Rod Deacey and Claudia Gary for a night of poetry and jazz!
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October Events
October is a great month to write! Check out our conference this month and our chapter meetings!
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MWA Quick Notes, October, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
Boo! October rises as the sun sets earlier and earlier each day, so we know fall and a fantastic change of colors are at hand!
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MWA Quick Notes, September, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
September cometh!
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MWA Quick Notes, August, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
It's August-hot in Maryland, 2026!
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MWA Quick Notes, July, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
It's July and America's 250th birthday is right around the corner!
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MWA Quick Notes, June, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
June girds Maryland for summer!
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MWA Quick Notes, May, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
May blazes amid the brilliance and blooms of Maryland!
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MWA Quick Notes, April, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
April Fools are afoot and summer is peaking around the corner!
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MWA Quick Notes, March, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
March is here! Spring is peaking under the door!
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MWA Quick Notes, February, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
February is on its way! Or maybe it's already here!
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MWA Quick Notes, January, 2026: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
Its January 2026 in Maryland, and winter is here!
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MWA Quick Notes, December, 2025: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
Its December 2025 in Maryland, and winter is on its way!
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MWA Quick Notes, November, 2025: Events, Publishing Opportunities, and More!
Its November 2025 in Maryland, the land of Poe! Could this kind of Maryland scenery be a source of inspiration for "The Masque of the Red Death"?
11/01/2024 | @marylandwriters | 0
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May 2023 Notable Author: Karl Shapiro
“Poetry is innocent, not wise. It does not learn from experience because each poetic experience is unique.” - Karl Shapiro
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April 2023 Notable Author: Taylor Branch
“History is the key to citizenship.” -- Taylor Branch
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December 2022 Notable Author: Elissa Brent Weissman
Weissman Alludes to Faith in Young Adult Works
12/04/2022 | @webmaster | 12
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Events
Carroll Chapter Meeting - Nov 14 - Events Recap & Open Mic
Come join us for an events recap and open mic!
Carroll Chapter December Meeting - Holiday Party + Social Media Best Practices Round Table Discussion
Get ready to party and talk social media best practices!
