Bethesda Memoirs Online Meetup

Write polished memoir (or fiction, that’s OK) for enthusiasts at all levels, critique each other's work, discuss literary magazines, agents, and contests open for submissions, and learn the book publishing industry.

YOU'VE POURED BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS INTO YOUR CREATION, NOW SHARE IT WITH YOUR PEERS! Read aloud whatever you like: memoir chapters, short stories, essays, poetry, journal entries or excerpts from your novel. Upload your work for a pre-read or read it live.

In addition to open mic, the weekly Saturday morning 11:00am EST meetings include guest speakers and industry pros. Attend whenever and as often as you can. Meetings are online so all-comers, even those from outside the DC metro area, are welcome!

Group organizer Mel Christie hosts and Pete Warner recruits seasoned pros (particularly "how to write memoir" writers) to share tips and field questions, and are flexible regarding format, guests, suggestions for fresh name authors and speakers.

If you have never put pen to paper, started your memoir, or are still trying to find your genre, learn how the pros do it and the process they went through here!

Join our Facebook group and consider making a pledge so that we continue with this Meetup. Got questions? Contact Mel Christie through Meetup messaging, or bring them up on our next session!

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