Minnesota Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, Horror -- If you're exploring the worlds beyond mainstream literature, MinnSpec welcomes you.     

 

Come to network, hear readings from works in progress, swap story critiques, and talk shop.  Our members range from those just starting out to established authors with multiple book contracts.

 

Want to know more? Check our About Page, or read one of our group's anthologies!

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Recent Meetups

  • May 20 at 3:00 PM, 3 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    Retrofits Critique Meetup

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    Try to get any stories, chapters, etc. in by the 14th of May so everyone has time to critique them. If the weather is good we may meet in the outdoor patio.
  • May 12 at 6:00 PM, 3 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    "Dark Shadows" at Southdale Theater
    Come see Johnny Depp as the vampire Barnabas Collins in Tim Burton's comedic remake of the cult soap opera "Dark Shadows."  I don't know the exact movie schedule yet, so... Learn more
  • May 8 at 7:00 PM, 6 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    East St Paul (ESP) Speculative Fiction Writers

    They rated it 5.00 5.004 (4 ratings)

    Had a great time reviewing Bill's and Michael's submissions. GREATLY enjoyed the writing exercise we did at the end.

    Tina Murphy

    Lovely group with fascinating insights.

    Genta Sebastian

  • May 6 at 2:00 PM, 5 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    MSP May 6th Critique Workshop

    They rated it 5.00 5.001 (1 ratings)

    We will be meeting at our usual time: 2:00pm.
  • May 6 at 12:00 PM, 16 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    Using Social Media Without it Using You

    They rated it 4.50 4.503 (3 ratings)

    How do we as writers keep on top of social media?  There's blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Google Plus, Pinterest and tons of other tools.  How do you use them well without... Learn more
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Meetup HQ has offered our group sponsorship since 2009! Thanks!

GPS -- The Geek Partnership Society

We have a partnership to further all things science-fictional and geeky.

Sams's Dot Publishing

The wonderful publisher of our group's anthologies.

  • from Sams's Dot Publishing -- Northern Lights

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