MinnSpec -- Minnesota Speculative Fiction Writers

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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Women in Publishing Roundtable
- Thu Jul 13
  7:00 PM
- RSVP
- 6 going
- 1 comment
Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies

1905 Perimeter Drive, Roseville, MN (map)
Come hang out with women writers at different stages in the publishing process. What unique challenges do women face? What added challenges do women of color face? Or... Learn more
David Brin Keynote Address
- Thu Jul 13
  7:00 PM
- RSVP
- 4 going
- 0 comments
McNamara Alumni Center

200 Oak Street SE, Minneapolis, MN (map)
David Brin is giving a keynote address at a genome editing conference. Brin wrote The Postman and the Uplift books and has won the Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and Campbell... Learn more

Hosted by: Margaret T. (Assistant Organizer)
Writing the Opposite Gender
- Sun Jul 23
  12:00 PM
- RSVP
- 8 going
- 0 comments
Uptown Heating and Cooling

3554 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, Minneapolis, MN (map)
If you're a writer, sooner or later you'll have to write a character of the opposite gender. How do you avoid stereotypes? How do you know if your character is talking... Learn more

Hosted by: Margaret T. (Assistant Organizer)
July MSP Critique Group
- Sun Jul 23
  2:00 PM
- RSVP
- 10 going
- 0 comments
Uptown Heating and Cooling

3554 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, Minneapolis, MN (map)
Hosted by: Margaret T. (Assistant Organizer)
August MSP Meetup (Topic TBA)
- Sun Aug 20
  12:00 PM
- RSVP
- 2 going
- 1 comment
Uptown Heating and Cooling

3554 Bryant Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, Minneapolis, MN (map)
Hosted by: Margaret T. (Assistant Organizer)
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Recent Meetups

3 days ago · 12:30 PM
Watch Wonder Woman
6 Speculative Fiction Writers

Venue change: Now showing at Saint Anthony Main Theater at 1:00 PM. Meet at 12:30p to ensure seats and tickets. Join us for a Sunday afternoon at Saint Anthony Main... Learn more
June 18 · 2:00 PM
June MSP Critique Group
3 Speculative Fiction Writers
June 18 · 12:00 PM
Anatomy of a Short Story
8 Speculative Fiction Writers

What makes a short story go? How is its plot structured? What do you have to do differently when writing a short story than a novel? Let's get together and discuss these... Learn more
June 14 · 6:30 PM
Speculations reading: Tyler Tork
7 Speculative Fiction Writers | 5.004

Tyler will entertain the crowd with new fiction. Afterward we will adjourn to some restaurant in the vicinity for drinks, food and conversation
June 13 · 7:00 PM
East St Paul (ESP) Speculative Fiction Writers Meetup
9 Speculative Fiction Writers

The topic for our next Meetup in June will be "Making good scene structure". If you are planning to attend, please be sure to RSVP so we know how many to plan for. We... Learn more
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Susan K. RSVPed Yes for October MSP Critique Group
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Oct 15

October MSP Critique Group
Sunday 2:00 PM at Uptown Heating and Cooling

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Nikki P. RSVPed Yes for July MSP Critique Group
2 days ago

Jul 23

July MSP Critique Group
Sunday 2:00 PM at Uptown Heating and Cooling

10 going
New Discussion Reply

Margaret T. replied to Workshop topics (latest of 3)
2 days ago

">A reminder that I'm working on scheduling Wordbrew for sometime in October this year. Historically, this event has replaced the monthly mnspec meetup, although it does not have to, but obviously the two shouldn't happen on the same day. Oh!..."
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Mark E D. commented on August MSP Meetup (Topic TBA)
2 days ago

"I will be in Nebraska for the Eclipse. Hopefully, I'll be doing a live feed. I will keep you informed."

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Mark E D. RSVPed Yes for July MSP Critique Group
2 days ago

Jul 23

July MSP Critique Group
Sunday 2:00 PM at Uptown Heating and Cooling

10 going
New comment

Nishi P. commented on Women in Publishing Roundtable
3 days ago

"do you have to be a woman to join this meetup? Just curious."

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Kate B. RSVPed Yes for Writing the Opposite Gender
3 days ago

Jul 23

Writing the Opposite Gender
Sunday 12:00 PM at Uptown Heating and Cooling

8 going
New Discussion Reply

Conrad Z. replied to Workshop topics (latest of 3)
3 days ago

"A reminder that I'm working on scheduling Wordbrew for sometime in October this year. Historically, this event has replaced the monthly mnspec meetup, although it does not have to, but obviously the two shouldn't happen on the same day."
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Nishi P. commented on Watch Wonder Woman
3 days ago

"I'm currently waiting on the status of a possible ride. So hopefully I can get a ride."

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Founded Apr 21, 2004

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