MWA Calendar
MWA has transitioned to online meetings until further notice
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Past Meetings

How To Sell More Books in 2021
January 23, 2021
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
MWA Webinar Series
Ally E. Machate is on a mission to make great books happen and help authors reach more readers. Learn the 3 best ways to start selling more books, and avoid the mistakes that slow sales, with steps you can take right away.
St. Mary's/Calvert January Writer's Roundtable
January 23, 2021
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
St. Mary's & Calvert Counties Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87144350391?pwd=NHFOMmdWNGNHT1dJSTlVazh4bTROdz09
This is a special roundtable with our chapter! We were introduced to many of your wonderful talents last August as we shared a short story or a section of a larger work with the group, it was such a positive day we thought, why not start 2021 the same way

Non-Fiction Panel Workshop
January 21, 2021
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Howard County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocuGoqTosHNXceAT4FdZUxSaL_nvPG5Y-
This Nonfiction Panel Workshop featuring Valarie Austin, Katherine Pickett and Phil Padgett will discuss their diverse works and publishing experiences and answer your questions about non-fiction, publishing, marketing and more.

Writers Block Workshop
January 20, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Annapolis Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtcuCgpz8jE9EpbkrjLEjaRCD2QlHOJ62q
This writers block workshop will introduce a technique known as Common Sense Writing, which explores using sensory isolation as a means to get out of your head and develop ideas from different perspectives.
Cumberland Chapter January Meeting
January 20, 2021
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cumberland Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqce2qpjoqH9TF0gEYXc0_brIFULUXu9uD
We will introduce new officers and discuss future chapter activities for the coming year.
Paul Lagasse speaks about his career
January 20, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Christ Church
112 Charles St
La Plata, MD 20646
Monthly Meeting
Lower Eastern Shore January Meeting
January 19, 2021
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Lower Eastern Shore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvdeuspjsqGtbjzRQtgHmARZqmCWIG2M1E
Monthly gathering of the chapter! No presenters – just a friendly get-together.

MWA January 2021 Board Meeting
January 18, 2021
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
MWA members are always welcome to attend board meetings. Currently MWA is holding all meetings virtually. If the venue changes, this event listing will be updated.
Let us Slam!
January 16, 2021
1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Frederick Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpce2qqT8tGdwK2fqC2bke2MzCqPkWpjor
This workshop will explore the history of slam poetry and review the works of ‘Old Possum’ and ‘Slampapi’ . Is their work really that similar? Let us slam!

South Baltimore Chapter - Pointers for Self-Publishing
January 13, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
South Baltimore Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd--vpj0rHdAWF4r_7w031P-qDv8u0c24
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtd--vpj0rHdAWF4r_7w031P-qDv8u0c24
Author & Publisher Eileen McIntire will discuss the pros and cons of traditional vs. print on demand (POD), as well as how to produce your self-published book, and crucial considerations for self-publishing.
The Art of Setting Creative Intentions
January 09, 2021
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Prince George's County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtc-2rpj4tGNB4wU5dMvMm7gJ9gkCo-v2F
Learn the difference between setting an intention versus a goal for creative projects

January Montgomery County Zoom Program
January 09, 2021
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Montgomery County Chapter Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdO6vrDktGNBDR24pRNxYogoJLoJZhxtC
how to design your workspace to make it and you more productive

First Friday Open Mic - January 2021 - Featured Poet Tara A. Elliott
January 01, 2021
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
First Fridays Zoom Registration
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvd--hqD8qH9wqroozp6AkVVxIPg6jxfar
Featured Presenter Tara A. Elliott. Writers, performers and lover of verse are invited to spend time sharing work and experiences in support for the lonely sport of writing and building a supportive group of MWA writers.