Straw Dog Writes
2027-12-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-12-22 19:00 - 20:00, 2027-12-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2028-01-05 19:00 - 20:00, 2028-01-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2028-01-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2028-01-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2028-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) and 3 more dates | ZOOM, MA
Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions, a 45 minute writing session, have a 15 minute discussion, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat.
To register and receive the zoom link, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com

Open Mic at WOW in Westfield
2027-12-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2028-01-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2028-02-17 19:00 - 21:00 | The WOW Center, 105 Elm Street, Westfield, MA
FREE, low-pressure, open mic night welcoming all who love prose and poetry. Authors, poets and writers of every skill level are invited to share a 3–5-minute piece for WOW’s newest series celebrating the spoken word, produced with the Straw Dog Writers Guild and Whip City Wordsmiths.
This program will happen each month on the 3rd Thursday.
Check back here for special theme events and more!
Readers sign up on a first-come basis, when the doors open. Be an audience member or perhaps share your favorite fiction/non-fiction or poetry selection. Beverages available. Right on!!!!

Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
2027-12-22 18:30 - 20:00, 2027-12-29 18:30 - 20:00, 2028-01-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2028-01-12 18:30 - 20:00, 2028-01-19 18:30 - 20:00, 2028-01-26 18:30 - 20:00, 2028-02-02 18:30 - 20:00, 2028-02-09 18:30 - 20:00 and 3 more dates | Dalton Free Public Library, 462 Main Street, Dalton, MA, 01226
This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary

“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.
We will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:

getting settled and acquainted
writing goals for the session
one hour of concentrated writing
recap

Bring your laptop, journal, pen, and paper. At this time, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.

For more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com

Second Sundays Virtual Open Mic
2028-01-09 18:00 - 20:00, 2028-02-13 18:00 - 20:00
Come create community on second Sundays of every month 6-8pm EST with a virtual open mic on zoom.
Please contact Lindsay Rockwell for zoom link if interested: emonrock@mac.com
Format Focus: EVERYONE READS!

Co-create and reading and listening experience that is generous, dynamic, and heart-felt.
Read a 3-minute piece
Brief positive responses after readers share
Listeners welcome
