Workshop: Make ‘Em Laugh
Wednesday 15 July 2026, 7:00 pm ET
Maryland Writers’ Association, Annapolis Chapter, Online
A bit of humor can add zest and variety whether you’re writing something light or something serious. We’ll work on how to incorporate humor into your writing. All MWA meetings are open to the public and free to MWA members and first-time guests. All others may pay $5.00. Info & registration link here.
Time to Write Writers’ Retreat
Thursday 17 September to Sunday 20 September 2026
Pinewoods Camp, Inc.
80 Cornish Field Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
$250 includes meals and lodging. Only a few places left!
Join us for a weekend of writing in the woods. Writing can be lonely work, so spending a few days with fellow writers may give you the boost you’ve been looking for. Plus this retreat is your chance to get away from the demands of daily life and focus on your writing.
You might take advantage of optional activities such as workshops and supportive critique sessions, find inspiration walking the lovely paths at camp and nearby Nature Conservancy trails, or simply rest and recharge. Evenings might include readings and games in front of the fire. Most of all, you will have plenty of time to write.
Pinewoods is a beautiful rustic camp located in a 25-acre pine and beech forest near Plymouth, Massachusetts. Its cabins are mostly double occupancy with nearby modern toilets and showers. There are lots of trails for walking, two ponds for swimming, and the whisper of pine trees to inspire you.
Your fee includes housing and meals. Nine spectacular meals are provided, from Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch.
Download the 2026 TTW Retreat flyer for more information & registration.
Questions? Contact me.
The 2026 TTW Retreat Flyer
Life Writing
Tuesdays: October 27, November 3 & 10, 2026, 6:30-8:30 pm
Odyssey Program
Johns Hopkins University
Online via Zoom
We all have stories to tell. In this course, spread over three Tuesdays, we’ll practice telling ours in journals, memoirs, personal essays, blogs, and other forms of life writing. After looking at examples, we’ll discuss how to get started and then begin transforming our experiences into stories that will preserve memories and touch others. The course is appropriate for new and experienced writers.
Register here.
Ongoing Events
Poetry Discussion Group
First Saturday of every month
12 – 2 p.m.
ONLINE via zoom
Free
Each month we read and discuss the work of a poet. Open to all. No experience or preparation necessary. Copies of the poems are available. These casual discussions are a great way to expand your knowledge of and appreciation for poetry. Come and help us choose next month’s poet.
For more information and a link to join, contact me.