GDRW.ORG
2025 MEETINGS
GDRW meets the third Tuesday of every month via Zoom from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., except for December.
We are dedicated to supporting the writing goals of all our members through networking, featured speakers covering topics on craft or business, critique sessions, and pitch practice. We work to provide a stimulating and productive environment for both the aspiring and the professional writer.
JANUARY 21
Aliza Mann
"Your Newsletter Just Became More Important"
APRIL 15
Madison Fann
Custom Sprayed Edges
JULY 15
Beth Bolden
How to prevent your lane
from becoming a rut.
OCTOBER 21
TDA
TDA
FEBRUARY 18
Rachel Beck, Agent
2025 Publishing Trends
MAY 20
Sara Megibow
Megibow Literary Agency
Closed to Guests
AUGUST 19
Patience Bloom
Writing Your Synopsis
NOVEMBER 18
TDA
TDA
MARCH 18
RaeAnne Thayne
"Creativity in the Storm: Finding Your Spark Amid Life's Challenges"
JUNE 17
Author Round Table
Craft Discussion
SEPTEMBER 16
Joanne Rock
Pivoting During Transitional Times
DECEMBER 9
Members Only
GRDW is on break for the holiday! We will meet for dinner, awards, prizes, and fun. Closed to guests.
A Recap of 2024 Speakers
Jan - Cindy Dees - Tropes. Lots of Tropes
Feb - L. Penelope - Award Winning Fantasy Author
Mar - Ines Johnson - Author and Veteran TV Writer
Apr - Beth Bolden - "Writing Sports Romance"
May - Eilis Flynn - "Finding Your Hot Premise"
Jun - Laura Bradford - "What's Hot in Publishing"
Aug - Cherri Woods - "Promote Your Own Book"
Sept - Zoe York - "Planning a Better Front list"
Oct - Jane Kolven & Danica Favorite - "AI Discussion"
Nov - Zara West - "Drafting Your Way to the End."
Dec - Holiday Party