MARYLAND WRITERS’ ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND BOARD ELECTION 2026 Slate of Candidates and Proxy Voting Instructions for Board Election The 2026 Annual Maryland Writers’ Association annual membership meeting will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, from 7 pm to 9 pm. The...
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Ever wonder what makes the Maryland Writers Association so special? You if do, and this is your chance to get involved. MWA is a 100% volunteer non-profit organization. We rely on members like you to keep the cogs turning. I personally encourage you to run for office or to nominate another member. ...
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Magnificent Maryland Writers, Welcome to June! The month of June takes its name from “Juno”, the Roman goddess of marriage – which is strange, because she is most often depicted in the garb of war with sword in hand. Or maybe that makes sense, after all. Either way, it...
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April showers, May flowers, and greetings from MWA! The birth stone for May babies is emerald. This lovely gem is clear, green, and shiny brilliant, much like spring in Maryland. If this month were a gaudy t-shirt, I would wear it every day until it turned into June! By now you’r...
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Foghorn Greetings, Maryland Writer! All this month it is April 2026! Isn’t that strange? Thirty days of spring, glorious spring in Maryland, the most beautiful state of all these magnificent United States of America! I’m both happy and proud to be here. This week...
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Prince George's County Chapter Meeting
Get Your Manuscript Submission?Ready: Three?Level Self?Editing
South Baltimore Chapter Meeting
Geoffrey Himes, the longtime music critic for the Washington Post and a prolific writer, will talk about his career and how he became a writer, read selections from his recent books of poetry and music criticism, and sign copies of his books.
Montgomery County Chapter, Sat. June 13, 10:30 am HYBRID in person Writers Center and via Zoom
What Makes a Good Series - led by Millie Mack / Elections
Carroll June 2026 Meeting - Elections and Planning Meeting
It's election time! Come to vote our executive board and bring your ideas to help in our planning portion too!
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