West Michigan Author Alliance

In-Person Write-In (Andrew)
2024-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Panera Bread (Grandville), 32 44th St SW, Grandville, Michigan, 49418, United States
Join Andrew upstairs at Panera for a weekly write-in. Bring a power strip if you have one.

In-Person Write-In (Jason)
2024-11-19 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2024-11-05 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | The Bluestocking Bookshop, 501 Butternut Drive, Unit 3, Holland, Michigan, 49424, United States
Jason at a different bookstore! Yes, ’tis true. Enjoy a lakeshore write-in every Tuesday of November.

Virtual Write-In (Bob)
2024-11-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
Bob’s weekly write-in on Discord.

Virtual Write-In (Jay)
2024-11-17 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-11-03 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
Jay’s weekly write-in on Discord.

Virtual Write-In (Allyson)
2024-11-16 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-02 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
Join HufflepuffWrites on Discord for a weekly write-in.

Community Write-In
2024-11-15 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
We continue the tradition of an “all-community” virtual write-in on Friday nights. It’s now on Discord; in the days of yore, it was on IRC. Hosted by the Weasel Wranglers.

Day of Knockout Noveling 2024
2024-11-09 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Jason’s Books & Coffee, 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49509, United States
The Day of Knockout Noveling is an eight-hour feast of writing and potlucking. Come and go as you please; bring a dish to pass. And bid on items in the silent auction!

Virtual Write-In (Bob)
2024-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
Bob’s weekly write-in, on Discord.

In-Person Write-In (Jason)
2024-11-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Jason’s Books & Coffee, 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49509, United States
Join Jason for a focused in-person write-in at the bookstore. No purchase necessary.

PREPtober: Engaging with the Act of Writing
2024-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
This Discord session covers tools, software, reference materials, and the “how” (in a technical process sense) of writing long-form fiction.

PREPtober: The Elements of Storytelling
2024-10-24 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Detroit) | Michigan
This conversation, to be held on our Discord server, focuses on the major elements of storytelling — genre, conflict, and the evolution of language. Q&A to follow.

Fall Writers' Conference 2024
2024-10-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Jason’s Books & Coffee, 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49509, United States
The Fall Writers’ Conference focuses on the craft of writing. It’s intended to help people who are eager to write a novel in the autumn or winter to get their bearings to improve their odds of success. Our theme this year is creativity — how to be creative while being anxious as a writer, and how creativity can still work within the publishing industry’s metadata boxes.

Two talks mixed with plenty of hands-on guided and individual work will help participants to walk away with a solid plan for drafting a novel over this year’s cold-weather months.

The conference is sponsored by Lakeshore Literary Foundation. It’s offered as a part of the West Michigan Author Alliance program.

Registration is mandatory through Eventbrite.

Kickoff!
2024-10-12 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Allendale Township Library, 6175 Library Lane, Allendale, Michigan, 49401, United States
Our kickoff meeting features light snacks, conversation, and networking. It’s a great way to start our inaugural TNT celebration!

(Doors open at 1:50, no earlier.)

Thank Goodness It's Over — Now What?
2023-12-02 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Jason’s Books & Coffee, 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49509, United States
You’ve survived (maybe?) NaNoWriMo 2023. Now what? In this open conversation, we’ll share what went well or poorly and what you can do to keep your book project on track. Topics can include editing, writing groups, publishing, and book marketing. No formal presentation — just an open floor for folks to share. No cost to attend. Light snacks provided.

The End Is Nigh
2023-11-30 21:00 - 23:59 (America/Halifax) | Discord
Are you ready to go out with a bang? Or celebrate an early win? Join us on the Discord server to cheer on the late-achievers, luxuriate in the thrill of victory, and reminisce on the shenanigans of the previous 30 days.

Thursday Night Lights Write-In
2023-11-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Detroit) | Discord
What better way to celebrate Thursday than to run some sprints with your writing friends on Discord?

NaNo Wrap Party
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | The Bluestocking Bookshop, 501 Butternut Drive, Unit 3, Holland, Michigan, 49424, United States
It’s a celebration for our indie authors and NaNo writers – whether the 50K was easy or a challenge for you, you did the thing! Bevs and snacks provided for this social event!

M(e)L at the Lakeshore Write-In
2023-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Cafe Tamaki, 12 Washington St, Grand Haven, Michigan, 49417, United States
Join Kess for two hours of bliss.

Wednesday Weirdos Write-In
2023-11-29 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Discord
Join the Wednesday Weirdos for a virtual write-in that’s sure to lift your spirits.

CWI: Bettie's Pages
2023-11-29 11:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Bettie’s Pages, 11635 E Fulton St, Lowell, Michigan, 49331, United States
Come Write In! During CWI, people are welcome to visit to write in peace, with the full support of the venue.
