Join the Philadelphia Writers Group and share your creative nonfiction: Personal essays, professional papers, book manuscripts, whatever. We meet twice a month to share our work and receive helpful, positive critiques. We have developed a collegial style, and we're comfortable sharing writing with other like-minded people.

When you come, please bring a typed manuscript, up to 500 words, in 12-point Times New Roman, double-spaced. Bring enough copies for the people who have signed up. We meet in a private location in Center City -- at 6 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month. This Meetup costs $10 per session. 

I lead the discussions, sharing lessons from decades of writing and teaching adults to write. I expect you to comment -- kindly, helpfully -- on other people's contributions. You'll learn from editing as well as from writing.

 After signing up, please e-mail me at writerphiladelphia at gmail dot com and ask for the actual address.

Some reviews

“I would highly recommend this group to both new and experienced writers. Everyone is genuinely interested in your growth and development and will provide you with direction and honest feedback. Since joining, I feel my writing skills and confidence have significantly improved.” - Michelle

 

“As I said in Rate & Review, this is a terrific group. They're supportive and they're good company. This is a safe place for any writer seeking constructive feedback. There is NO attack critiquing here.” - Patty

"For people who seriously want to write, this is the place to come for advice, feedback, and encouragement.” - David

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  • February 7 at 6:00 PM, 6 writers attended

    Philadelphia Writers Group

    They rated it 4.50 4.502 (2 ratings)

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    One writer brought a cover letter for a job application. ...

    —Susan

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    The atmosphere is comforting, the pople are respecful, and the goup's leader knows her stuff (editing/feedback). ...

    —Peaches

  • January 17 at 6:00 PM, 6 writers attended

    Philadelphia Writers Group

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

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    People who had never met found surprising connections, including two writers who speak Polish. ...

    —Susan

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    This was my first experience with a writers group. I truly enjoyed it and learned a lot.

    —Enny Cramer

  • January 3 at 6:00 PM, 5 writers attended

    Philadelphia Writers Group

    They rated it 5.00 5.003 (3 ratings)

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    Terrific. Would someone else post a review, please?

    —Susan

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    I enjoyed my time with Susan so much. It was very instructive and helpful in a warm, encouraging way. ...

    —Linda Reed

  • December 6, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 4 writers attended

    Philadelphia Writers Group

    They rated it 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)

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    It was very illustrative. I am very happy with the experience. Diana Larisgoitia

    —Diana Larisgoitia

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    Great group. Interesting exchanges, particularly between two writers for whom English is not a first language.

    —Susan

  • November 15, 2011 at 6:00 PM, 4 writers attended

    Philadelphia Writers Group

    They rated it 4.50 4.503 (3 ratings)

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    Great group, as usual. ...

    —Susan

    “

    Susan facilitates meetings that simultaneously reinforces everyone's writing ability and encourages participants to stretch and impr ...

    —Marilyn Dyson

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Philadelphia, PA 19102
Founded Mar 29, 2010
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