<0> Austin Area Writing Groups | National Novel Writing Month

The following writing groups meet throughout the year and invite you to join them for writing and camaraderie. If you know of a group that's open to new members, let me know and I'll post it here.

Times, dates, and places may change over time. To avoid disappointment (and learn how to locate the group), check with the contact person before heading out to your first meeting.

Mondays with the Austin Java Writing Company
The Austin Java Company Writing Company invites you to join them every Monday at the AJC on Parkway. It's $3 wine night! AJWC is a friendly social group that formed after NaNoWriMo 2005. They meet primarily for write-ins and moral support. Contest entry is encouraged and critiques are available. Please note that writers may discuss adult content in this group.
Time: 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Location: Austin Java Company, 1206 Parkway (Parkway angles off from Lamar north of 12th Street, between Castle Hill St. and Shoal Creek Blvd.)
Map: http://tinyurl.com/294ff4
Contact: Enrique Gomez (keyser72 at mac dot com)
Online at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=6578521591

Second and Fourth Tuesdays with the SlugTribe
The SlugTribe, a Texas study group for science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction has been “graduating writers to pro status” for more than 20 years. Their bi-monthly meetings are open to all. SlugTribe meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Hancock Rec Center, 811 E 41st Street, Austin (at 41st and Red River)
Map: is here
Website: http://www.slugtribe.org/

Thursdays in Cedar Park
Join long-time Wrimo RockinB and friends for spontaneous writing in Cedar Park. Please note that Thursday, Dec 11 will likely be the last meeting until next year. Unless there’s a huge upswell of interest, see y’all in 2009!
Time: 5-7 pm
Location: Its A Grind, 700 W Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park (between 183 A and old 183)
Map: http://tinyurl.com/64ud4m (I can’t totally vouch for this map, but I think it’s close)
Contact: John (rockinbrengle at gmail dot com)

First and Third Saturdays in Round Rock
Join the Round Rock Writers Meetup group to share your novel, screenplay, stage play, short story, poem, or any kind of writing. All levels of expertise and all genres are welcome. First Saturday is a general meeting and third Saturday is a write-in.
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Location: The group meets at different locations in Round Rock, so make sure to check them out first. Currently (Jan 09), the third Saturday meeting is at Hastings Books Music & Video at 2200 I-35 in Round Rock. Anyone who signs up on the Round Rock Writers web site & RSVPs for the third Staurday event will get a 10% discount on books bought during (and right before and after) the write-in.
Contact: pcalico (Neva) http://www.meetup.com/RoundRockWriters/members/5386487/
Online at: http://www.meetup.com/RoundRockWriters

Sundays (second and fourth) with the Novels in Progress Study Group
For over 20 years, the Novel in Progress study group has nurtured Austin-area writers, including several who have become published novelists. They critique 25 pages of a member's manuscript at each meeting and welcome visitors to sit in to see if the group is a good fit.
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Austin Recreation Center near 15th and Lamar
Map: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/parkmaps/images/austin_recreation_center.jpg
Contact: Helenathemuse (Deanna) at deanna at austin.rr dot com
Online at: lizardfire

Various days and locations
I just found Austin Writers on meetup.com, so can only tell you what their blurb says. Please let me know if you attend this group and would recommend it to others.
Austin Writers is a meant as a source of positive reinforcement and community for writers of all kinds in the Austin area. During a regular month, we have 2 meetups; a mid-month Write-In, where we come ready to simply be in one place and write in the company of others; and an end of the month Sharing & Discussion, where people bring examples of their current writing for sharing and to spark discussion.
The goal is simply to help foster a community of writers in Austin, and provide continuity to keep us writing as we go through daily life. It is not a heavy-duty workshop type thing. Absolutely all writing styles and approaches are welcomed; fiction, non-fiction, journaling, experimental.
Requested Donation to cover fees: About $2 per Meetup. Thanks for helping us thrive!

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ML Captain of Capital Ideas
Austin, TX Municipal Liaison 2004-2008
NaNoWriMo Winner 2002-2008

lazym	<0> Austin Area Writing Groups
58,095 / 50,000 Municipal Liaison Joined: Oct 30, 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 361 Posted on: Dec 11, 2008 - 08 02	The following writing groups meet throughout the year and invite you to join them for writing and camaraderie. If you know of a group that's open to new members, let me know and I'll post it here. Times, dates, and places may change over time. To avoid disappointment (and learn how to locate the group), check with the contact person before heading out to your first meeting. Mondays with the Austin Java Writing Company The Austin Java Company Writing Company invites you to join them every Monday at the AJC on Parkway. It's $3 wine night! AJWC is a friendly social group that formed after NaNoWriMo 2005. They meet primarily for write-ins and moral support. Contest entry is encouraged and critiques are available. Please note that writers may discuss adult content in this group. Time: 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm Location: Austin Java Company, 1206 Parkway (Parkway angles off from Lamar north of 12th Street, between Castle Hill St. and Shoal Creek Blvd.) Map: http://tinyurl.com/294ff4 Contact: Enrique Gomez (keyser72 at mac dot com) Online at: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=6578521591 Second and Fourth Tuesdays with the SlugTribe The SlugTribe, a Texas study group for science fiction, fantasy, and horror fiction has been “graduating writers to pro status” for more than 20 years. Their bi-monthly meetings are open to all. SlugTribe meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month Time: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Location: Hancock Rec Center, 811 E 41st Street, Austin (at 41st and Red River) Map: is here Website: http://www.slugtribe.org/ Thursdays in Cedar Park Join long-time Wrimo RockinB and friends for spontaneous writing in Cedar Park. Please note that Thursday, Dec 11 will likely be the last meeting until next year. Unless there’s a huge upswell of interest, see y’all in 2009! Time: 5-7 pm Location: Its A Grind, 700 W Whitestone Blvd, Cedar Park (between 183 A and old 183) Map: http://tinyurl.com/64ud4m (I can’t totally vouch for this map, but I think it’s close) Contact: John (rockinbrengle at gmail dot com) First and Third Saturdays in Round Rock Join the Round Rock Writers Meetup group to share your novel, screenplay, stage play, short story, poem, or any kind of writing. All levels of expertise and all genres are welcome. First Saturday is a general meeting and third Saturday is a write-in. Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Location: The group meets at different locations in Round Rock, so make sure to check them out first. Currently (Jan 09), the third Saturday meeting is at Hastings Books Music & Video at 2200 I-35 in Round Rock. Anyone who signs up on the Round Rock Writers web site & RSVPs for the third Staurday event will get a 10% discount on books bought during (and right before and after) the write-in. Contact: pcalico (Neva) http://www.meetup.com/RoundRockWriters/members/5386487/ Online at: http://www.meetup.com/RoundRockWriters Sundays (second and fourth) with the Novels in Progress Study Group For over 20 years, the Novel in Progress study group has nurtured Austin-area writers, including several who have become published novelists. They critique 25 pages of a member's manuscript at each meeting and welcome visitors to sit in to see if the group is a good fit. Time: 1:30 pm Location: Austin Recreation Center near 15th and Lamar Map: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/parkmaps/images/austin_recreation_center.jpg Contact: Helenathemuse (Deanna) at deanna at austin.rr dot com Online at: lizardfire Various days and locations I just found Austin Writers on meetup.com, so can only tell you what their blurb says. Please let me know if you attend this group and would recommend it to others. Austin Writers is a meant as a source of positive reinforcement and community for writers of all kinds in the Austin area. During a regular month, we have 2 meetups; a mid-month Write-In, where we come ready to simply be in one place and write in the company of others; and an end of the month Sharing & Discussion, where people bring examples of their current writing for sharing and to spark discussion. The goal is simply to help foster a community of writers in Austin, and provide continuity to keep us writing as we go through daily life. It is not a heavy-duty workshop type thing. Absolutely all writing styles and approaches are welcomed; fiction, non-fiction, journaling, experimental. Requested Donation to cover fees: About $2 per Meetup. Thanks for helping us thrive! ---------- ML Captain of Capital Ideas Austin, TX Municipal Liaison 2004-2008 NaNoWriMo Winner 2002-2008
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Autolycan	RE: <0> Austin Area Writing Groups
11,605 / 50,000 Official Participant Joined: Oct 29, 2008 Location: Austin, MI Posts: 10 Posted on: Feb 12, 2009 - 00 21	Hello. My name is Wil and I just got here from Michigan. I was checking both employment and writing groups. I belonged to a simple one back in East Lansing. I know nothing of Austin so I would like to see when and where to meet these groups. Thanks.
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lazym	RE: <0> Austin Area Writing Groups
58,095 / 50,000 Municipal Liaison Joined: Oct 30, 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 361 Posted on: Feb 12, 2009 - 11 39	Welcome, Wil! I used to live in East Lansing too, long time ago. Just pick a group (or groups) and use the contact information to get details from the group leader. Hope you find something that fits.
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