Writing groups are a great way to make connections with a community of writers, get feedback on your work, and learn about the business of publishing. Below are a few groups that may be of interest; when you contact them, please mention that you were referred by www.marcelalandres.com. Thanks!
LIBERTY STATES FICTION WRITERS
Liberty States Fiction Writers is a multi-genre organization dedicated to the education and support of all fiction writers. They provide workshops and networking events to aid both published and yet-to-be published writers. Whether you’re trying to write and sell your first book or your fortieth, the Liberty States Fiction Writers can help. For more information, visit http://www.libertystatesfictionwriters.com/
READING WITH LAS COMADRES
The Association of American Publishers and Las Comadres have joined forces to launch Reading With Las Comadres. Members of Las Comadres will read a book a month, with the selected authors featured in teleconferences so that readers can learn more about the inspiration behind their works. Las Comadres is an informal Internet-based group that meets monthly in more than 50 US cities to build connections and community among Latinas. Exact times and dates for the teleconferences can be found on http://www.lascomadres.org/.
LATINO CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS GROUP
A new online writer's group with a focus on Latino children's writing and children's writers and markets is available. Here is the name and location: Latino-Hispanicwriters4Kids
Group home page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Latino-Hispanicwriters4Kids
Group email address: Latino-Hispanicwriters4Kids@yahoogroups.com
The emphasis of the group is for Latino children's writers with an interest in Latino stories, culture, and creating stories for children that reflect the unique Latino life, culture, and viewpoint. Come discuss your successes, frustrations, questions, markets, ideas, and any tips you may want to share about writing for this field. It is best if those who join know Spanish in order to be able to communicate both in English and Spanish. Latinos and non-Latinos are welcome to join.
LATINO WRITERS GROUP - SAN ANTONIO
The Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of San Antonio hold their meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7:30pm. Please come and join them. The meetings will be at the Barnes and Noble (San Pedro Crossings) located on 321 NW Loop 410. For more information please visit http://www.freewebs.com/shlwriters/ or contact Vince Bosquez at (210) 845-4582 or at vince_bosquez@yahoo.com.
LATINO WRITERS GROUP - MIAMI
The Society of Latino and Hispanic Writers of Miami holds several events in the Miami area. For more information please visit http://www.freewebs.com/slhwmiami/ or contact Ruben Soto at (305) 297-3313 or at rubenso99@yahoo.com. You can also view upcoming events at http://writers.meetup.com/726/members/.
THE NYC LATINA WRITERS GROUP
We are a group supporting Latina writers. We are a group for Latinas who are serious about writing. We are not genre specific and welcome writers at all levels. We come together to share, contribute and perform our work. Our goal is to create a supportive collaborative and establish a strong network/trusting familia of hermanas. For more information, please visit http://writers.meetup.com/532/.
