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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  • February 19 at 3:30 PM, 5 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    Retrofits Critique Meetup

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

    Even Sundays are getting difficult to find a spot. I'll try to keep on top of it and get in early. Have a March and April date for us too.

  • February 15 at 6:30 PM, 3 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    S.N. Arly Reads Tonight at Dreamhaven Books
    Local writer S.N. Arly is giving a reading tonight. She's always a treat to listen to, so I hope that some of you can make it. Here's what S.N. Arly has to say about... Learn more

  • February 14 at 7:00 PM, 7 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    East St Paul (ESP)

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

    We're going to switch gears with our topic for the February Meetup and discuss World Building. We will get into the creative process of constructing the myriad variables... Learn more

  • February 11 at 2:30 PM, 6 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    West Metro Shorts Critique Group

    They rated it 4.00 4.002 (2 ratings)

    West Metro Shorts is a new workshop group devoted to short fiction (stories under 7500 words). We will start with some flash fiction exercises before critiquing members'... Learn more

  • January 29 at 4:00 PM, 7 Speculative Fiction Writers attended

    Retrofits Critique Meetup

    They rated it 4.00 4.001 (1 ratings)

    Looks like I'm going to have to settle for Sunday afternoons. How does that work for everyone. Let me know if that will be a consistent problem for you.
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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.

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  • from Sams's Dot Publishing -- Northern Lights

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