GDRW.ORG
2024 MEETINGS
GDRW meets the third Tuesday of every month via Zoom from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., except for December.
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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 16
Cindy Dees
New York Times &
USA Today Bestselling Author
APRIL 16
Beth Bolden
Writing Sports Romance
JULY 16
Meghan Kelly
Securing a Narrator
October 15
Jane Kolven & Danica Favorite
AI Discussion
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FEBRUARY 20
L. Penelope
Award Winning Fantasy Author
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MAY 21
Eilis Flynn
Finding Your Hot Premise
AUGUST 20
Cherri Woods
Promote Your Own Book
November 19
Zara West
Drafting Your Way to the End
MARCH 19
Ines Johnson
Author & Veteran TV Writer
JUNE 18
Laura Bradford
What's Hot in Publishing
September 20
Zoe York
Planning a Better Frontlist
December 10
Members Only
GRDW is on break for the holiday! We will meet for dinner, awards, prizes, and fun. Closed to guests.
A Recap of 2023 Speakers
Jan - Gwyn Jordan - Gold Dust Literary Agency
Feb - Laurie Schnebly Campbell - " Creating Your Hero's Fatal Flaw"
Mar - Sylvia Hubbard - "Winning with Kindle Vella"
Apr - Melanie Harlow - "Writing "Unputdownable" Romance"
May - Literary Agent with the Jane Rotrosen Agency NYC
Jun - Becca Syme - Better Faster Learning Academy
Jul - Sierra London - Marketing Presentation
Aug - Anjanette Barr - "Traditional vs. Indie Publishing"
Sept - Shelley Adina - "Back-Cover Copy: A Hands-on Workshop"
Oct - Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency - "Ask Me Anything"
Nov - Valerie Twombly - "Selling Direct: How to sell direct on a budget and why you should be doing it."
Dec - Holiday Party