About us
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“There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” - C.S. Lewis
Official Websites:
Green Mountain Writers Group
Green Mountain Writers Review
Two Flavors of GMWG on Meetup:
I created the Green Mountain Writers Group on Meetup in 2021 during the pandemic. I hope to restore the live meetings in Burlington that we lost when COVID struck a few years ago. Each week on Zoom, we host several different types of workshops for more than 850 members from all across the USA and around the world.
Find the schedule and RSVP at www.meetup.com/green-mountain-writers.
About the founder: Stephen Kastner:
Since 1997, I have been an independent consultant at DesignWise Studios. I began a visual artist in painting and photography. In the 80s I worked as a professional photo-journalist for the NYT papers in Florida. In 2006, I lived in Yunnan, China and spent 6 months as a filmmaker while designing the curriculum for what was to became the top-rated Chinese Culture Spa on TripAdvisor, the Linden Centre. Now, I employ writing, digital photography, videography, graphic design, and networked media to create all varieties of digital storytelling and I coach authors on self-publishing.
Upcoming events
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Lunch with the Poets
The Innovation Café, 128 Lakeside Ave. Ste. 102, Burlington, VT, USJoin us every Friday for Lunch with the Poets, a relaxed, weekly gathering of poets, writers, readers, and lovers of language at The Innovation Café in Burlington.
Whether you write poetry, enjoy listening to it, or simply appreciate creative conversation, you're invited to pull up a chair and join us for lunch.
Participants are welcome to share a poem of their own or one they love during our open reading session, or simply sit back, enjoy lunch, and listen. No experience is required, and new faces are always welcome.
Event Schedule
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & ConversationEnjoy lunch, meet fellow writers and readers, and connect with members of Vermont's creative community.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Open Poetry ReadingsParticipants are invited to share one or two poems. Readings are generally limited to 3–5 minutes each so everyone has an opportunity to participate.
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Meet the Poets & NetworkingStay a little longer to continue conversations, exchange ideas, and make new connections.
Cost
Free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase from The Innovation Café.
Your RSVP will help us to arrange a group table in advance. But feel free to invite friends. Simply bring your appetite and your love of words.
We look forward to seeing you there.Organizer's Note: This is intended to be a welcoming and supportive gathering rather than a formal critique group. Original work, favorite poems by other authors, and first-time readers are all welcome.
1 attendeeLunch with the Poets
The Innovation Café, 128 Lakeside Ave. Ste. 102, Burlington, VT, USJoin us every Friday for Lunch with the Poets, a relaxed, weekly gathering of poets, writers, readers, and lovers of language at The Innovation Café in Burlington.
Whether you write poetry, enjoy listening to it, or simply appreciate creative conversation, you're invited to pull up a chair and join us for lunch.
Participants are welcome to share a poem of their own or one they love during our open reading session, or simply sit back, enjoy lunch, and listen. No experience is required, and new faces are always welcome.
Event Schedule
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & ConversationEnjoy lunch, meet fellow writers and readers, and connect with members of Vermont's creative community.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Open Poetry ReadingsParticipants are invited to share one or two poems. Readings are generally limited to 3–5 minutes each so everyone has an opportunity to participate.
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Meet the Poets & NetworkingStay a little longer to continue conversations, exchange ideas, and make new connections.
Cost
Free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase from The Innovation Café.
Your RSVP will help us to arrange a group table in advance. But feel free to invite friends. Simply bring your appetite and your love of words.
We look forward to seeing you there.Organizer's Note: This is intended to be a welcoming and supportive gathering rather than a formal critique group. Original work, favorite poems by other authors, and first-time readers are all welcome.
1 attendeeLunch with the Poets
The Innovation Café, 128 Lakeside Ave. Ste. 102, Burlington, VT, USJoin us every Friday for Lunch with the Poets, a relaxed, weekly gathering of poets, writers, readers, and lovers of language at The Innovation Café in Burlington.
Whether you write poetry, enjoy listening to it, or simply appreciate creative conversation, you're invited to pull up a chair and join us for lunch.
Participants are welcome to share a poem of their own or one they love during our open reading session, or simply sit back, enjoy lunch, and listen. No experience is required, and new faces are always welcome.
Event Schedule
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & ConversationEnjoy lunch, meet fellow writers and readers, and connect with members of Vermont's creative community.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Open Poetry ReadingsParticipants are invited to share one or two poems. Readings are generally limited to 3–5 minutes each so everyone has an opportunity to participate.
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Meet the Poets & NetworkingStay a little longer to continue conversations, exchange ideas, and make new connections.
Cost
Free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase from The Innovation Café.
Your RSVP will help us to arrange a group table in advance. But feel free to invite friends. Simply bring your appetite and your love of words.
We look forward to seeing you there.Organizer's Note: This is intended to be a welcoming and supportive gathering rather than a formal critique group. Original work, favorite poems by other authors, and first-time readers are all welcome.
1 attendeeLunch with the Poets
The Innovation Café, 128 Lakeside Ave. Ste. 102, Burlington, VT, USJoin us every Friday for Lunch with the Poets, a relaxed, weekly gathering of poets, writers, readers, and lovers of language at The Innovation Café in Burlington.
Whether you write poetry, enjoy listening to it, or simply appreciate creative conversation, you're invited to pull up a chair and join us for lunch.
Participants are welcome to share a poem of their own or one they love during our open reading session, or simply sit back, enjoy lunch, and listen. No experience is required, and new faces are always welcome.
Event Schedule
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Lunch & ConversationEnjoy lunch, meet fellow writers and readers, and connect with members of Vermont's creative community.
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM
Open Poetry ReadingsParticipants are invited to share one or two poems. Readings are generally limited to 3–5 minutes each so everyone has an opportunity to participate.
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Meet the Poets & NetworkingStay a little longer to continue conversations, exchange ideas, and make new connections.
Cost
Free to attend. Food and beverages are available for purchase from The Innovation Café.
Your RSVP will help us to arrange a group table in advance. But feel free to invite friends. Simply bring your appetite and your love of words.
We look forward to seeing you there.Organizer's Note: This is intended to be a welcoming and supportive gathering rather than a formal critique group. Original work, favorite poems by other authors, and first-time readers are all welcome.
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