See all upcoming meetings below.
All meetings are at Ryan's Pub in West Chester.
The usual time (7pm) and in the usual place. (Some of us come at 6:30 to order dinner, drinks, and hang out.)
Ryan's Pub (2nd Floor)
124 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
Where to park? Gay Street is still open to traffic and parking, but remember that the meters are active till 10pm. Click here for free parking options in W.C.
Feeling insufficiently informed? Make sure you've joined our meetup.com mailing list
to receive updates about upcoming meetings!
All meetings are at Ryan's Pub in West Chester.
The usual time (7pm) and in the usual place. (Some of us come at 6:30 to order dinner, drinks, and hang out.)
Ryan's Pub (2nd Floor)
124 West Gay Street
West Chester, PA 19380
Where to park? Gay Street is still open to traffic and parking, but remember that the meters are active till 10pm. Click here for free parking options in W.C.
Feeling insufficiently informed? Make sure you've joined our meetup.com mailing list
to receive updates about upcoming meetings!
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BVWG Fall Critique Workshop: Tuesday, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Details
It is time for the BVWG Fall Critique Workshop. If you want a chance to have your work critiqued, please read and adhere to these rules:
Tuesday, Oct 20 · 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM EDT
Details
It is time for the BVWG Fall Critique Workshop. If you want a chance to have your work critiqued, please read and adhere to these rules:
- NOTE** Dues-paying members will have the first opportunity to submit their work. We have four slots available. If open slots remain, we will take non-dues-paying members.
- FORMAT: Double-spaced. Times New Roman font. 1-inch margins with page numbers. This simple, straightforward formatting is standard for many journals.
- WORD COUNT: 3500-word limit.
- CONTENT: We're open to all genres and literary works. We will not take work that contains gratuitous sex or violence.
- Submit your work to [email protected]. Please send your work as an attached PDF or Word file. The deadline for submissions is SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4th, 2026!
- A Critique Workshop focuses on the strengths of the submissions as well as areas that could be made stronger with suggested changes. The goal is for meeting attendees to read the submissions in advance, make suggestions for the writer, and come prepared to discuss ways to help the writer make the work better.
Tue, Nov 17 · 7:00 PM EST
Novel Energy: Spark It, Fuel It & Pass it On with Kathryn Craft
As a writer, you want to move your readers—but your work's emotional impact is not a given. It’s the result of a complex transfer of energy, from writer to story to reader. Guided by examples from all genres of literary art, inspired by dancers whose very language is movement, and drawing from her new book for writers, "Crafting Story Movement: Techniques to Engage Readers and Drive Your Novel Forward," former dance critic and longtime developmental editor Kathryn Craft will share her perspective on how your
novel can offer your reader the emotional experience they seek.
Kathryn Craft, a developmental editor for 20 years, is the author of a writing guide, "Crafting Story Movement," as well as two book club novels from Sourcebooks, "The Art of Falling" and "The Far End of Happy." Her online program, Your Novel Year, enters its 10th year in January.
You can learn more about Kathryn at kathryncraft.com and craftoncraft.substack.com.
Novel Energy: Spark It, Fuel It & Pass it On with Kathryn Craft
As a writer, you want to move your readers—but your work's emotional impact is not a given. It’s the result of a complex transfer of energy, from writer to story to reader. Guided by examples from all genres of literary art, inspired by dancers whose very language is movement, and drawing from her new book for writers, "Crafting Story Movement: Techniques to Engage Readers and Drive Your Novel Forward," former dance critic and longtime developmental editor Kathryn Craft will share her perspective on how your
novel can offer your reader the emotional experience they seek.
Kathryn Craft, a developmental editor for 20 years, is the author of a writing guide, "Crafting Story Movement," as well as two book club novels from Sourcebooks, "The Art of Falling" and "The Far End of Happy." Her online program, Your Novel Year, enters its 10th year in January.
You can learn more about Kathryn at kathryncraft.com and craftoncraft.substack.com.
