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January, 2026

Thursday
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Thursday
1
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Friday
2
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Friday
2
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
3
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Saturday
3
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
3
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Saturday
3
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1st Saturday of each month, MVP (Meadville Vicinity Pennwriters), Meets at Saegertown Area Library and on Zoom.

Leader: Janet Wells
Sunday
4
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Sunday
4
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Sunday
4
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Sunday
4
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Sunday Night Write-in on Zoom 7PM to 9PM contact Leader Fritze Roberts.
NOTE: Goal of night is to encourage each other to get words on the page and help silence our “inner” editor.
Monday
5
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Monday
5
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Monday
5
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Monday
5
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A critique group of various genres meets on Zoom the first Monday of the month except for on holidays. Contact Terry Friedman for more information.
Tuesday
6
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Tuesday
6
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Tuesday
6
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Tuesday
6
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Area 4 Inkwell Meeting--1st Tuesdays: January, February, and March are Zoom meetings starting at 7:00 PM ET. All others are at Marzoni‘s in Duncansville. Dinner and drinks are optional at 5:30 PM ET. The regular meeting starts at 7:00 PM ET. The August event may be at a different venue.
For more information, contact Dave Agans.
Wednesday
7
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Wednesday
7
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Wednesday
7
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Wednesday
7
First Reformed United Church of Christ
7:00 PM
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The Susquehanna Valley PennwritersCritique group meets at First Reformed United Church of Christ, 301 W. 2nd St. Berwick, PA on the first and third Wednesdays. All meetings are at 7PM. Contact Dave Freas with any questions.
Wednesday
7
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They meet by Zoom on the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. People interested can contact Sandra Skowron and she will send the link. They critique up to 20 double-spaced pages at each meeting.
Thursday
8
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Thursday
8
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Thursday
8
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Thursday
8
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This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
Thursday
8
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Every Thursday evening, Fellowship Of The Quill (FOTQ) is currently meeting on Zoom, starting at 6PM Leader: Todd Main
Friday
9
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Friday
9
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
10
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Saturday
10
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
10
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Saturday
10
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Second Saturday of each month, Erie County Public Library, Millcreek Branch, 1-4 PM. Leader: Todd Main
Sunday
11
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Sunday
11
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Sunday
11
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Sunday
11
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Sunday Night Write-in on Zoom 7PM to 9PM contact Leader Fritze Roberts.
NOTE: Goal of night is to encourage each other to get words on the page and help silence our “inner” editor.
Monday
12
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Monday
12
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Monday
12
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Monday
12
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A strength-based feedback group that helps dig deeper into your story. We hold meetings monthly on Discord.
Tuesday
13
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Tuesday
13
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Tuesday
13
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Wednesday
14
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Wednesday
14
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Wednesday
14
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Thursday
15
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Thursday
15
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Thursday
15
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Thursday
15
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This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
Thursday
15
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Every Thursday evening, Fellowship Of The Quill (FOTQ) is currently meeting on Zoom, starting at 6PM Leader: Todd Main
Friday
16
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Friday
16
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
17
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Saturday
17
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
17
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Saturday
17
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Critique group meets on the third Saturday of each month from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Saturday
17
Warren Public Library, Jefferson Room
1:00 PM
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Monthly meeting on the third Saturday of each month at the Warren Public Library.
Sunday
18
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Sunday
18
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Sunday
18
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Sunday
18
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Sunday Night Write-in on Zoom 7PM to 9PM contact Leader Fritze Roberts.
NOTE: Goal of night is to encourage each other to get words on the page and help silence our “inner” editor.
Monday
19
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Monday
19
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Monday
19
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Tuesday
20
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Tuesday
20
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Tuesday
20
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Wednesday
21
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Wednesday
21
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Wednesday
21
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Wednesday
21
First Reformed United Church of Christ
7:00 PM
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The Susquehanna Valley PennwritersCritique group meets at First Reformed United Church of Christ, 301 W. 2nd St. Berwick, PA on the first and third Wednesdays. All meetings are at 7PM. Contact Dave Freas with any questions.
Thursday
22
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Thursday
22
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Thursday
22
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Thursday
22
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This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
Thursday
22
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Every Thursday evening, Fellowship Of The Quill (FOTQ) is currently meeting on Zoom, starting at 6PM Leader: Todd Main
Friday
23
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Friday
23
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
24
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Saturday
24
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
24
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Saturday
24
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Monthly in-person meeting the fourth Saturday of each month.
Saturday
24
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Jim Rada presents a free workshop only for members of Pennwriters.
Sunday
25
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Sunday
25
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Sunday
25
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.
Sunday
25
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Sunday Night Write-in on Zoom 7PM to 9PM contact Leader Fritze Roberts.
NOTE: Goal of night is to encourage each other to get words on the page and help silence our “inner” editor.
Monday
26
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Monday
26
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Monday
26
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Tuesday
27
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Tuesday
27
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Tuesday
27
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Tuesday
27
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The Wellsboro group meets on the 4thTuesday of every month at 4pm, exact location determined in advance each month. November and December meetings in 2025 are combined on December 2nd. For more info, contact Lori Duffy Foster at lori@loriduffyfoster.com
Wednesday
28
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Wednesday
28
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Wednesday
28
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Wednesday
28
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This is an online only group. Monthly exchange and review via Google Docs. Contact Amy Gunarich for instructions and links.
Thursday
29
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Thursday
29
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Timons Esaias hosts this write-in Monday thru Thursday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Timons at himself@timonsesaias.com for details. This is an opportunity to get in some writing time with fellow Pennwriters.
Thursday
29
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Thursday
29
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This group meets on Zoom every Thursday. Work-in progress up to 12 pages to be mailed ahead of time.
Thursday
29
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Every Thursday evening, Fellowship Of The Quill (FOTQ) is currently meeting on Zoom, starting at 6PM Leader: Todd Main
Friday
30
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Friday
30
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
31
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Pennwriters Members may enter as often as they like in four categories, (Nonfiction, Novel Beginnings, Poetry (up to 3 poems), and Short Story), but each entry must be entered and paid for separately.
Saturday
31
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You can purchase an ad in the 2026 Conference Program through the website.
Saturday
31
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Deborah Sale-Butler hosts this write-in Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact Deborah at debsalebutler@gmail.com for details and Zoom link.