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!
BVWG Winter Social : Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Details
Come on out to the annual BVWG Winter Social! We'll be congregating on the second floor of Ryan’s Pub on Tuesday, December 16th, for an evening of pure fun and socializing with your fellow writers. Spouses and friends are welcome. Once again, there will be a cash bar, but the snacks are on us. As in the past, we’re stocking up the Tony Conaway Memorial Free Library – so bring a book to donate, and take another one home. And don’t hesitate to bring one of your own if you want to share that!
The Winter Social is also your chance to become a fully vested member of the Brandywine Valley Writers Group. Yes, the opportunity will be there for you to contribute $40 for your 2026 annual membership. We make it easy by accepting check, cash, or Venmo.
BVWG Meetings generally last about 90 minutes, though members often linger long after the formalities have ended (or at least until the good people at Ryan's reluctantly show us the door). We look forward to sharing the evening with you.
Details
Come on out to the annual BVWG Winter Social! We'll be congregating on the second floor of Ryan’s Pub on Tuesday, December 16th, for an evening of pure fun and socializing with your fellow writers. Spouses and friends are welcome. Once again, there will be a cash bar, but the snacks are on us. As in the past, we’re stocking up the Tony Conaway Memorial Free Library – so bring a book to donate, and take another one home. And don’t hesitate to bring one of your own if you want to share that!
The Winter Social is also your chance to become a fully vested member of the Brandywine Valley Writers Group. Yes, the opportunity will be there for you to contribute $40 for your 2026 annual membership. We make it easy by accepting check, cash, or Venmo.
BVWG Meetings generally last about 90 minutes, though members often linger long after the formalities have ended (or at least until the good people at Ryan's reluctantly show us the door). We look forward to sharing the evening with you.
Members Reading Night Tue, Jan 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM EST
Details:
Come on down for the BVWG Reading Night! We invite you to read a selection of your work to a live audience. Here are the guidelines:
*** This is the only way to secure a reading spot, so please read carefully! ***
If you want to be a reader, please send a 75-word, third-person bio to [email protected]. Your bio can be less but not more than 75 words. Your bio will be used to introduce you and your work. Remember that dues-paying members will get priority.
We're looking forward to seeing you and hearing you!
Details:
Come on down for the BVWG Reading Night! We invite you to read a selection of your work to a live audience. Here are the guidelines:
- Readings should be no more than 7 minutes.
- Dues-paying BVWG members will get priority to read their work.
- Completed pieces as well as works-in-progress or a section from a novel are equally welcome.
- No judgment or critique. This is an enjoy-the-stories kind of night.
*** This is the only way to secure a reading spot, so please read carefully! ***
If you want to be a reader, please send a 75-word, third-person bio to [email protected]. Your bio can be less but not more than 75 words. Your bio will be used to introduce you and your work. Remember that dues-paying members will get priority.
We're looking forward to seeing you and hearing you!
February 17, 2026: The Pro’s and Con’s of Freelance Writing with Full-time
Philadelphia Freelance Writer and Editor:
Erica Moody
Have you ever thought about quitting your day job to write on your
own terms?
Longtime lifestyle magazine writer and editor, Erica Moody, shares
the realities of creating a sustainable freelance writing career. From finding
the right markets and deciding between part-time and full-time freelancing
to landing anchor gigs that provide stability, this session explores the many
benefits and challenges of freelance writing. Her current contract with
Northen Virginia Magazine as both editor and writer has her wearing many
hats, such that she does everything from pitching story ideas to editing final
copy.
Join us for Erica’s presentation, followed by a discussion on the
opportunities for freelance writing.
You can learn more about Erica here: www.ericamoodywrites.com
Philadelphia Freelance Writer and Editor:
Erica Moody
Have you ever thought about quitting your day job to write on your
own terms?
Longtime lifestyle magazine writer and editor, Erica Moody, shares
the realities of creating a sustainable freelance writing career. From finding
the right markets and deciding between part-time and full-time freelancing
to landing anchor gigs that provide stability, this session explores the many
benefits and challenges of freelance writing. Her current contract with
Northen Virginia Magazine as both editor and writer has her wearing many
hats, such that she does everything from pitching story ideas to editing final
copy.
Join us for Erica’s presentation, followed by a discussion on the
opportunities for freelance writing.
You can learn more about Erica here: www.ericamoodywrites.com
