October 17, 2023:  A Discussion on Identity in Writing with
​Gabrielle Stanley, Assoc. Director WCU Writing Center

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Are you an active writer or a passive writer? Are you aware that your individual perspective impacts your work to create the special and unique voice that is yours? Has it occurred to you that grocery lists, tweets, and emails constitute genres of writing?

Gabby Stanley is a writing studies researcher specializing in conception studies, or how one's conceptions of writing can affect the writing they produce. Her research has been published in Young Scholars in Writing and presented at regional and national conferences. Along with conception studies, Gabby also researches how a writer's identity influences their work. She currently serves as Associate Director of the Writing Center at West Chester University, where she trains writing tutors to help their clients learn to use their individual identity as a strength in their writing.
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Don't miss the opportunity to participate in this roundtable discussion with Gabrielle Stanley.
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When and Where? 

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.

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November 21, 2023:  Roundtable Discussion ​

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​Ever wonder what tools other writers use to do their work? Have you heard of Scrivner? How many hours a day do writers spend in the chair, and how many projects do they tackle at once? Have other questions you are interested in talking about?

​Join in the conversation at our November meeting where member, Dennis Murray, will get things started with a 15-20 minute personal introduction. Having a peek into the experience one writer has had with his project, will surely inspire a vigorous discussion tailored to the needs and interests of those in attendance. Don't miss it!

December 19, 2023:  Winter Social!

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It’s that time again for the annual BVWG Winter Social! Come one and all to the second floor of Ryan’s Pub on Tuesday, December 19th, for an evening of pure fun and socializing with your fellow writers. Spouses and friends are welcome. We’ve invited past speakers, a long list of Friends of the BVWG, and more, so it promises to be a wonderful evening.  

Once again, there will be cash bar service, but 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!

And, not to be missed, the Winter Social is your big 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 2024 annual membership. We make it easy by accepting check, cash, or Venmo.

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