West Michigan Author Alliance

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

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

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

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.

Community Write-In
2024-11-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit)
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.

PREPtober: Engaging with the Act of Writing
2024-10-27 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Detroit)
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)
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, 2023-11-22 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, 2023-11-22 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.

Holland Writers' Group
2023-11-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Detroit) | The Bluestocking Bookshop, 501 Butternut Drive, Unit 3, Holland, Michigan, 49424, United States
Join the Holland Writers’ Group to participate in peer critique and maybe even get a bit o’ writing done.

Muskegon Write-In
2023-11-28 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Detroit) | Hackley Public Library, 316 W Webster Ave, Muskegon, Michigan, 49440, United States
Join Mary in the downstairs program room.

CWI: Jason's Books & Coffee
2023-11-28 08:00 - 14:00, 2023-11-21 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Jason’s Books & Coffee, 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49509, United States
Drop in to write, edit, or plot in peace. Brewed coffee is free to NaNo participants.

The O.G. Tribe Write-In
2023-11-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Jason’s Books & Coffee, 1590 44th St SW, Wyoming, Michigan, 49509, United States
Join the “O.G. Tribe” group of the Grand River Writing Tribe for focused writing. Write with us and enjoy some complimentary snacks. This write-in will focus more on quiet writing time than on social time, so be prepared for many word sprints!

All-Region Virtual Write-In
2023-11-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | Discord
Join us on Discord for our longstanding Friday evening all-region write-in. We’ll chat, do word sprints, and get help on various blocks or ideas. All are welcome! The text-based component occurs in #event-room-a and anyone who (optionally) wants to join voice or video chat is welcome in the #video-chat lounge.

G.R. Queer Writers
2023-11-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Detroit) | Lotus Brew Coffee & Dry Bar, 781 College Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503, United States
Join us at this weekly meet-up for LGBTQIA+ writers (allies welcome)! This is a safe space where all identities, forms, genres, and skill levels are celebrated and embraced. Each week, we kick things off with introductions and a discussion question, then shift into heads-down writing for an hour. We wrap up with a chance to share any exciting discoveries, get help with a sticky craft problem, or read a bit of what you’re working on. If you’d like to be added to the Queer GR Writers mailing list for weekly reminders and other updates, email Niki Averton at niki.averton@gmail.com.

Thanksgluttony Day
2023-11-23 01:00 - 23:30 (America/Detroit) | Discord
Gobble, gobble! No events will be scheduled for today, but you’re free to start word wars in Discord if you grow weary of yet another story from Great Aunt Ethel.

Muskegon Write-In
2023-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 1296 Montgomery, Muskegon, Michigan, 49441, United States
Join Mary for writing shenanigans!

Panera & Prose Write-In
2023-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Panera Bread (Grandville), 32 44th St SW, Grandville, Michigan, 49418, United States
Relax and enjoy good times, good food, and good word counts.
