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2026 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 20
Lisa Rayne
"Copyright Trademarks & AI"
APRIL 21
Iris Matthews
"What’s the Point? Consciously Planning Point of View"
JULY 21
Michelle Jackson
TBD
OCTOBER 20
TBD
TBD
FEBRUARY 17
William Kenower
"Fearless Writing"
MAY 19
Eilis Flynn
"Your Indie Editor and You"
AUGUST 18
Rick Hambright
Hambright Marketing
NOVEMBER 17
TBD
TBD
MARCH 17
Lori Puma
"Designing Unforgettable Romantic Heroes"
JUNE 16
Lynne Urban
"Brand Building"
SEPTEMBER 15
Frederick Smith
"The MM Romance Landscape and Writing Queer Characters"
DECEMBER 8
Members Only
GRDW is on break for the holiday! We will meet for dinner, awards, prizes, and fun. Closed to guests.
TBD
A Recap of 2025 Speakers
Jan - Aliza Mann - "Your Newsletter Just Became More Important"
Feb - Rachel Beck - "2025 Publishing Trends"
Mar - RaeAnne Thayne - "Creativity in the Storm: Finding Your Spark Amid Life's Challenges"
Apr - Madison Fann - "Custom Sprayed Edges"
May - Sara Megibow - "Megibow Literary Agency"
June - Author Round Table - "Craft Discussion"
July - Beth Bolden - "How to prevent your lane from becoming a rut"
Aug - Patience Bloom - "Writing Your Synopsis"
Sept - Joanne Rock - "Pivoting During Transitional Times"
Oct - Caridad Pineiro - "Finding Your True Publishing Path"
Nov - Golden Angel - "Money Matters for Authors"
Dec - Holiday Party