The Speculative Collective Writers' Workshop

The Speculative Collective is a writing critique group formed in 2008, which caters to all varieties of speculative fiction writing.

Our group meets once monthly to share our science fiction, fantasy, or even more unusual writing with each other. Work is posted in advance, and then critiqued at the meetup by everyone in the group, from those just starting out to the more experienced, published writers in our group.

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Recent Meetups

May 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 5 Writers attended
Speculative Collective May Workshop
Before we gather, each member takes the time to read/critique every other attending member's writing sample. At the meet-up itself, we take the time to explain our notes... Learn more
April 25, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 3 Writers attended
Speculative Collective April Workshop
They rated it 4.001 (1 ratings)

Before we gather, each member takes the time to read/critique every other attending member's writing sample. At the meet-up itself, we take the time to explain our notes... Learn more
March 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 7 Writers attended
The Speculative Collective March Workshop
They rated it 5.002 (2 ratings)

Post writing in advance and we'll critique it at the meetup! We'll be meeting in the public area of an office building located at 875 3rd Avenue @ E. 53rd Street. We... Learn more
February 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM, 2 Writers attended
February meetup (repeat)
February 21, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 6 Writers attended
The Speculative Collective February Workshop
They rated it 5.001 (1 ratings)

Post writing in advance and we'll critique it at the meetup! We'll be meeting in the public area of an office building located at 875 3rd Avenue @ E. 53rd Street. We... Learn more

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New Member

Petros L. Ioannou joined
January 13 at 8:33 PM

"I'm new to Los Angeles, moved here from London and lived in New York for a while. Studying to get my MFA in Screenwriting but would really like to have a group of people who can help me along with my writing, give me feedback and visa versa."
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jonathan hernandez joined
January 8 at 3:39 PM

"Looking forward to meeting other writers and working together to get our skills finely honed. My goal is to be published---preferably soon!"
New Member

JA Perez joined
December 20, 2011 at 5:56 PM

"My name is Jim Perez, and I am from Huntington, NY. I recently completed my first middle grade fantasy adventure novel, and I am looking to meet with other fantasy writers to help improve my writing and to gain information about getting published."
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Andrew joined
November 22, 2011 at 11:03 PM

"I've been writing and publishing for a number of years, but not SF. I am married, and have been living in NYC for about 12 years now. Will be finishing up law school in 3 weeks. Looking forward to having some writing time again!"
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Brian Kimmelblatt joined
October 28, 2011 at 12:48 PM

"I am a recent law school grad, looking to develop my writing and branch out into other areas."
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shivaloka joined
October 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

"I'm a recent graduate of American University were I earned a MFA in writing. My work contains either a fantasy or a magical realism element that is involved in my fiction and poetry."
New Member

Timothy Andrew Sheridan joined
September 7, 2011 at 3:35 PM

"I'm Tim. I believe in magic. The world is a great place."
New Member

Ricardo Torres joined
August 15, 2011 at 9:59 PM

"I'm a storyteller."
New Discussion

Edward started How to be a good Alpha Reader
June 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM

"Here is a podcast by three established authors (NYT best sellers) where they talk about the writing experience and how to be a good member of a writing group. http://www.writingexc..."

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Dave started "Avoid cliches like the plague," and other funny tips for proper English
May 27, 2011 at 12:37 PM

"Tips for Proper English (funny) 1. Avoid alliteration. Always. 2. Never use a long word when a diminutive one will do. 4. Employ the vernacular. 5. Eschew ampersands & abbreviations, etc. 6...."

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