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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday night from 7 PM to 9 PM at Denny’s at 13635 San Pedro Ave\, San Antonio\, TX \nAll are welcome to attend\, but only SAWG members can submit their work to be read and critiqued. Not a SAWG Member yet? No problem – Join us here! \nSAWG’s Wednesday night critique group invites anyone to attend! \nHow Does It Work? Members earn points by attending critique sessions\, and the reading order is determined by whoever has the most points over the last six weeks. The more you attend\, the more points you accumulate\, and your score goes higher. \nSubmissions are not read in advance. They will be read aloud by another group member\, and oral critiques will be given afterward. All copies of the submission will be returned to the author with additional margin notes from the group. \nGuidelines: \n1. Bring at least 10 copies of your printed submissions; \n2. Submissions should be double-spaced and no more than ten pages long; \nFor more information\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/wednesday-night-critique-group-in-person-4/
LOCATION:Denny’s\, 13635 San Pedro\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T210000
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SUMMARY:Speculative Fiction Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Write sci-fi\, fantasy\, or any kind of speculative fiction? SAWG’s Monday night Speculative Fiction Critique Group might be the place for you! \nWe meet every Monday from 7-9 pm and are open only to current members of SAWG because we do not meet in a public location. To join SAWG\, please click here! \nHow Does It Work? \nSAWG’s Spec-Fic critique meetings are small-group focused with a rolling submission order (where everyone takes turns reading their material week-to-week). Two pieces are read every week\, and there will be a table read\, verbal critique\, and a round-table discussion section. Submissions are handed out a week in advance to give members plenty of opportunity to preview the text and make line annotations and/or write critique letters if they so desire. \nIf you are already a member and would like more information on our location or a copy of our full format\, submission guidelines\, and FAQ — feel free to request permission to join our private channel on the Discord\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com\, or get in touch with a board member at one of our monthly meetings!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/speculative-fiction-critique-group-4/
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T163000
DTSTAMP:20261003T153835Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Critique Group Led by Doc (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:This group is member-driven with a moderator and meets on Zoom on Saturdays from 2:30 – 4:30 PM. \nThe submission target length is twenty pages. \nManuscripts should be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font. \nThe author’s name and email should be at the top of the first page. \nPage numbers should be shown on each page. \nCritique submissions should be emailed to the moderator by end-of-day Wednesdays. \nThe moderator will distribute the submissions to all members. \nGroup members will provide the author with line edit feedback before the meeting. \nZoom meetings will focus on overall comments and questions. \nPrimary moderator: Doc Richter docdr99@yahoo.com\nBackup moderator: Charles Tate xburkholder@proton.com
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/saturday-critique-group-led-by-doc-via-zoom-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T160000
DTSTAMP:20261003T154349Z
CREATED:20261003T154349Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Critique Group Led by Matt (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:To attend this group\, please email: whoshang@sanantoniowriters.website \nPlease Note that SAWG runs two Saturday critique groups. This group does not read submissions beforehand. All submissions are read during the group\, followed by feedback. \nGuidelines: \n1. This group meets weekly on Saturdays from 2-4pm CST.\n2. Submissions may be up to 3500 words.\n3. All submissions must be emailed to whoshang@sanantoniowriters.website by 9pm Friday evening.\n4. Submissions should be in a word or PDF file.\n5. Submissions will be sent Saturday morning for review\, but review prior to the group is not required\n6. During the group\, submissions will be read out loud by the author. Usually four people are able to receive a critique per week.\n7. Group members will give feedback to the writer during the group.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/saturday-critique-group-led-by-matt-via-zoom-3/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T155433Z
CREATED:20261003T155433Z
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SUMMARY:Short Story Critique Group Led by Ian (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ian Grogan\, this group will explore different facets and techniques of writing in the short story format. Using exercises and teachings from other authors\, we will spend half of the time examining and learning new ways of looking at how we write the story as a whole and applying them to our own writing. We will also spend a portion of the time sharing and critiquing our own pieces in a group setting. \nTo sign up to join this group\, fill out the sign-up form: Short Fiction Group Sign Up
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/short-story-critique-group-led-by-ian-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T153207Z
CREATED:20261003T153207Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday night from 7 PM to 9 PM at Denny’s at 13635 San Pedro Ave\, San Antonio\, TX \nAll are welcome to attend\, but only SAWG members can submit their work to be read and critiqued. Not a SAWG Member yet? No problem – Join us here! \nSAWG’s Wednesday night critique group invites anyone to attend! \nHow Does It Work? Members earn points by attending critique sessions\, and the reading order is determined by whoever has the most points over the last six weeks. The more you attend\, the more points you accumulate\, and your score goes higher. \nSubmissions are not read in advance. They will be read aloud by another group member\, and oral critiques will be given afterward. All copies of the submission will be returned to the author with additional margin notes from the group. \nGuidelines: \n1. Bring at least 10 copies of your printed submissions; \n2. Submissions should be double-spaced and no more than ten pages long; \nFor more information\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/wednesday-night-critique-group-in-person-3/
LOCATION:Denny’s\, 13635 San Pedro\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T155727Z
CREATED:20261003T152309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T155727Z
UID:29055-1792436400-1792443600@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Speculative Fiction Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Write sci-fi\, fantasy\, or any kind of speculative fiction? SAWG’s Monday night Speculative Fiction Critique Group might be the place for you! \nWe meet every Monday from 7-9 pm and are open only to current members of SAWG because we do not meet in a public location. To join SAWG\, please click here! \nHow Does It Work? \nSAWG’s Spec-Fic critique meetings are small-group focused with a rolling submission order (where everyone takes turns reading their material week-to-week). Two pieces are read every week\, and there will be a table read\, verbal critique\, and a round-table discussion section. Submissions are handed out a week in advance to give members plenty of opportunity to preview the text and make line annotations and/or write critique letters if they so desire. \nIf you are already a member and would like more information on our location or a copy of our full format\, submission guidelines\, and FAQ — feel free to request permission to join our private channel on the Discord\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com\, or get in touch with a board member at one of our monthly meetings!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/speculative-fiction-critique-group-3/
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T163000
DTSTAMP:20261003T153750Z
CREATED:20261003T153750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T153750Z
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SUMMARY:Saturday Critique Group Led by Doc (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:This group is member-driven with a moderator and meets on Zoom on Saturdays from 2:30 – 4:30 PM. \nThe submission target length is twenty pages. \nManuscripts should be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font. \nThe author’s name and email should be at the top of the first page. \nPage numbers should be shown on each page. \nCritique submissions should be emailed to the moderator by end-of-day Wednesdays. \nThe moderator will distribute the submissions to all members. \nGroup members will provide the author with line edit feedback before the meeting. \nZoom meetings will focus on overall comments and questions. \nPrimary moderator: Doc Richter docdr99@yahoo.com\nBackup moderator: Charles Tate xburkholder@proton.com
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/saturday-critique-group-led-by-doc-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T160000
DTSTAMP:20261003T154308Z
CREATED:20261003T154308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T154308Z
UID:29094-1792245600-1792252800@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Critique Group Led by Matt (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:To attend this group\, please email: whoshang@sanantoniowriters.website \nPlease Note that SAWG runs two Saturday critique groups. This group does not read submissions beforehand. All submissions are read during the group\, followed by feedback. \nGuidelines: \n1. This group meets weekly on Saturdays from 2-4pm CST.\n2. Submissions may be up to 3500 words.\n3. All submissions must be emailed to whoshang@sanantoniowriters.website by 9pm Friday evening.\n4. Submissions should be in a word or PDF file.\n5. Submissions will be sent Saturday morning for review\, but review prior to the group is not required\n6. During the group\, submissions will be read out loud by the author. Usually four people are able to receive a critique per week.\n7. Group members will give feedback to the writer during the group.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/saturday-critique-group-led-by-matt-via-zoom-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T130000
DTSTAMP:20261003T155743Z
CREATED:20261003T155202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T155743Z
UID:29104-1792234800-1792242000@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Querying Author Support Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:This group meets at the Barnes and Noble in Heubner Oaks (11745 I-10 Ste 750\, San Antonio\, TX 78230) the 3rd Saturday of every month from 11 AM – 1 PM. \nAre you a querying author or are you submitting to literary journals? \nFeeling discouraged every time you check your inbox? \nThe Query Support Group meets once a month. This is a dedicated time to send queries or submit to literary journals. We’ll also share goals\, offer emotional support and encouragement\, and pick each other’s brains as we navigate the query trenches together. \nNon-members of San Antonio Writers’ Guild are Welcome to attend\, but to have query package material critiqued\, you must be a member of the San Antonio Writers’ Guild
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/querying-author-support-group/
LOCATION:Barnes and Noble\, 11745 I-10 Ste 750\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Support Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T153127Z
CREATED:20261003T153127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T153127Z
UID:29068-1792004400-1792011600@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday night from 7 PM to 9 PM at Denny’s at 13635 San Pedro Ave\, San Antonio\, TX \nAll are welcome to attend\, but only SAWG members can submit their work to be read and critiqued. Not a SAWG Member yet? No problem – Join us here! \nSAWG’s Wednesday night critique group invites anyone to attend! \nHow Does It Work? Members earn points by attending critique sessions\, and the reading order is determined by whoever has the most points over the last six weeks. The more you attend\, the more points you accumulate\, and your score goes higher. \nSubmissions are not read in advance. They will be read aloud by another group member\, and oral critiques will be given afterward. All copies of the submission will be returned to the author with additional margin notes from the group. \nGuidelines: \n1. Bring at least 10 copies of your printed submissions; \n2. Submissions should be double-spaced and no more than ten pages long; \nFor more information\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/wednesday-night-critique-group-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Denny’s\, 13635 San Pedro\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261012T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T155801Z
CREATED:20261003T152224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T155801Z
UID:29053-1791831600-1791838800@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Speculative Fiction Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Write sci-fi\, fantasy\, or any kind of speculative fiction? SAWG’s Monday night Speculative Fiction Critique Group might be the place for you! \nWe meet every Monday from 7-9 pm and are open only to current members of SAWG because we do not meet in a public location. To join SAWG\, please click here! \nHow Does It Work? \nSAWG’s Spec-Fic critique meetings are small-group focused with a rolling submission order (where everyone takes turns reading their material week-to-week). Two pieces are read every week\, and there will be a table read\, verbal critique\, and a round-table discussion section. Submissions are handed out a week in advance to give members plenty of opportunity to preview the text and make line annotations and/or write critique letters if they so desire. \nIf you are already a member and would like more information on our location or a copy of our full format\, submission guidelines\, and FAQ — feel free to request permission to join our private channel on the Discord\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com\, or get in touch with a board member at one of our monthly meetings!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/speculative-fiction-critique-group-2/
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T163000
DTSTAMP:20261003T153658Z
CREATED:20261003T153658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T153658Z
UID:29080-1791642600-1791649800@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Critique Group Led by Doc (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:This group is member-driven with a moderator and meets on Zoom on Saturdays from 2:30 – 4:30 PM. \nThe submission target length is twenty pages. \nManuscripts should be double-spaced in Times New Roman 12-point font. \nThe author’s name and email should be at the top of the first page. \nPage numbers should be shown on each page. \nCritique submissions should be emailed to the moderator by end-of-day Wednesdays. \nThe moderator will distribute the submissions to all members. \nGroup members will provide the author with line edit feedback before the meeting. \nZoom meetings will focus on overall comments and questions. \nPrimary moderator: Doc Richter – docdr99@yahoo.com\nBackup moderator: Charles Tate – xburkholder@proton.com
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/saturday-critique-group-led-by-doc-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T160000
DTSTAMP:20261003T154227Z
CREATED:20261003T154227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T154227Z
UID:29092-1791640800-1791648000@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Critique Group Led by Matt (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:To attend this group\, please email: whoshang@sanantoniowriters.website \nPlease Note that SAWG runs two Saturday critique groups. This group does not read submissions beforehand. All submissions are read during the group\, followed by feedback. \nGuidelines: \n1. This group meets weekly on Saturdays from 2-4pm CST.\n2. Submissions may be up to 3500 words.\n3. All submissions must be emailed to whoshang@sanantoniowriters.website by 9pm Friday evening.\n4. Submissions should be in a word or PDF file.\n5. Submissions will be sent Saturday morning for review\, but review prior to the group is not required\n6. During the group\, submissions will be read out loud by the author. Usually four people are able to receive a critique per week.\n7. Group members will give feedback to the writer during the group.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/saturday-critique-group-led-by-matt-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T153028Z
CREATED:20261003T153028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T153028Z
UID:29065-1791399600-1791406800@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday night from 7 PM to 9 PM at Denny’s at 13635 San Pedro Ave\, San Antonio\, TX \nAll are welcome to attend\, but only SAWG members can submit their work to be read and critiqued. Not a SAWG Member yet? No problem – Join us here! \nSAWG’s Wednesday night critique group invites anyone to attend! \nHow Does It Work? Members earn points by attending critique sessions\, and the reading order is determined by whoever has the most points over the last six weeks. The more you attend\, the more points you accumulate\, and your score goes higher. \nSubmissions are not read in advance. They will be read aloud by another group member\, and oral critiques will be given afterward. All copies of the submission will be returned to the author with additional margin notes from the group. \nGuidelines: \n1. Bring at least 10 copies of your printed submissions; \n2. Submissions should be double-spaced and no more than ten pages long; \nFor more information\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/wednesday-night-critique-group-in-person/
LOCATION:Denny’s\, 13635 San Pedro\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78232\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critique Group
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261005T210000
DTSTAMP:20261003T155824Z
CREATED:20261001T225707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T155824Z
UID:29050-1791226800-1791234000@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:Speculative Fiction Critique Group (In-Person)
DESCRIPTION:Write sci-fi\, fantasy\, or any kind of speculative fiction? SAWG’s Monday night Speculative Fiction Critique Group might be the place for you! \nHow Does It Work? \nSAWG’s Spec-Fic critique meetings are small-group focused with a rolling submission order (where everyone takes turns reading their material week-to-week). Two pieces are read every week\, and there will be a table read\, verbal critique\, and a round-table discussion section. Submissions are handed out a week in advance to give members plenty of opportunity to preview the text and make line annotations and/or write critique letters if they so desire. \nWe meet every Monday from 7-9 pm and are open only to current members of SAWG. To join SAWG\, please click here! \nIf you are already a member and would like more information on our location or a copy of our full format\, submission guidelines\, and FAQ — feel free to request permission to join our private channel on the Discord\, email sanantoniowgbusiness@gmail.com \, or get in touch with a board member at one of our monthly meetings!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/speculative-fiction-critique-group/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T210000
DTSTAMP:20260925T180958Z
CREATED:20260925T180958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T180958Z
UID:29040-1790881200-1790888400@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:October Monthly Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Writing for Contests & Themed Submissions \nLead by Ian Grogan\, join us to explore the craft and strategy behind writing for competition and calls for submissions with specific criteria. We’ll examine developing a compelling premise to creating engaging characters\, effective structure\, and working within the confines of given restraints (i.e. word limits). We’ll discuss how to establish a strong narrative voice\, create impact with concise writing and how to revise your work with a competition audience in mind. Whether you’re entering your first competition\, submitting to your first literary journal or looking to strengthen your approach\, this meeting will provide practical techniques for developing polished\, engaging stories that leave an impression. \nWe will meet at the Black Potion on Fredericksburg Rd. Parking is in the gravel parking lot next to the building\, as shown in the picture below. \n \nCome early and chat with fellow writers! Black Potion serves food and beverages.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/october-monthly-workshop/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261001T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T235900
DTSTAMP:20261003T171036Z
CREATED:20261003T171036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T171036Z
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SUMMARY:SAWG Halloween 2026 Writing Contest
DESCRIPTION:This contest is simple: we would like you to write your best Spooky Story in 1\,000 words or fewer. \nAs spooky season approaches\, SAWG would like to get the hair on the back of our necks standing on edge. We want to be locked in a haunted house with terrible frights without the key in sight\, chased around by ghosts and goblins\, ghouls and vampires. We want to find ourselves in a desolate graveyard where the air is thick with death and the ground is soft with freshly dug graves. We want spooky\, we want horror\, we want an exciting time full of Halloween hijinks. \nNow\, it doesn’t have to be scary\, or gory\, or gut-wrenching; we only ask one thing: that you use all five senses to create whatever spooky means to you. \nRules: \n\nEntrants must be current members of the San Antonio Writers Guild; non-members must pay a $10 entrant fee to be considered for the contest\nEntrants should paste their entries into the body of the email\nEntries should be sent via email to sawgcontests@gmail.com\nEntries that exceed the word count will be cut off at the world count limit\nEntries will be scored by a panel of three judges who will not know the identity of the contributing authors whose works they are judging. Judges are not to confer with other judges regarding the scoring of the entries\nJudges will be appointed by the SAWG Board of Directors\nJudges are not permitted to enter the contest\nThe entry with the highest score will be deemed the winner\n\nPrizes: \nThe winning entry will receive a cash honorarium in the amount of $100. \nThe second-place entry will receive a cash honorarium of $50. \nIn the event of tie\, the prize will be split evenly with entrants tied for the highest score. \nJudging: \nYour stories will be judged on four (4) criteria: \n\nOriginality – Original idea\, clear and consistent voice\, profound/engaging.\nProse – Well written\, great sentence structure\, profound voice.\nStructure – Fluid story\, well crafted\, all scenes/characters/dialogue made sense.\nIncorporation of the theme / prompt – Well thought out\, used expertly/originally\, made us want to read it again.\n\nCONTEST STARTS: October 1\, 2026 | DUE DATE: October 15\, 2026 – 11:59pm \nWinners will be announced at the November Monthly Meeting on Thursday\, November 5\, 2026
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/sawg-halloween-2026-writing-contest/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260903T024143Z
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SUMMARY:September Monthly Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Story Questions \nHave you ever been lost in a story? Do you have a clear vision of the tumultuous inner life of a 19th century farmer or the doomed fate of the chosen one\, but when asked\, ‘What’s your story about?’ can’t seem to answer without a 20-minute preamble? \nJoin SAWG as we learn about Story Questions\, and how you can ace your mom’s small talk and the elevator pitch to agents. Led by former President of SAWG\, Benjamin Hoffman. \nWe will meet at the Black Potion on Fredericksburg Rd. Parking is in the gravel parking lot next to the building\, as shown in the picture below. \nCome early and chat with fellow writers! Black Potion serves food and beverages. This meeting is in person\, but members of the guild will also receive a zoom link the day of the meeting.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/september-monthly-workshop-2/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260730T004355Z
CREATED:20260730T004345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T004355Z
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SUMMARY:August Monthly Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The August Monthly Workshop is coming up on Thursday\, August 6th @7pm! \nWe’ll be meeting in person at the BLACK POTION (first room in the hallway behind the register) \n1900 Fredricksburg Rd Suite 101 \nSan Antonio\, TX 78201 \nThis month’s topic is: \nTraditional Publishing & Querying 101 \nThe traditional publishing world can be both intimidating and confusing. This month’s workshop will teach you the basics of seeking publication in the traditional publishing space. In this presentation\, we’ll talk about traditional publishing\, how to find and query literary agents for your novel\, the elements of a query letter\, and scams to watch out for. We’ll also discuss how and where to submit your short stories to literary journals. \nWe will meet at the Black Potion on Fredericksburg Rd. Parking is in the gravel parking lot next to the building\, as shown in the picture below. \nCome early and chat with fellow writers! Black Potion serves food and beverages.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/august-monthly-workshop/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T210000
DTSTAMP:20260630T142659Z
CREATED:20260630T142659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T142659Z
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SUMMARY:July Monthly Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, July 9\, 2026\, from 7 – 9 PM at the Black Potion for a workshop on character!\n\nWhat makes characters stand out and feel real? This workshop will focus on using character voice to make your protagonist\, villain\, sidekick\, or even NPC feel more distinct and memorable. We’ll also break down character conflict and examine how personality is often shaped by the struggles a character faces.\n\nJose Carlos Gomez-Vazquez is a software engineer by day\, fantasy writer by evening\, and gamer by night. He has provided voiceover work for the video game Kathy Rain 2: Soothsayer. He also has two bachelor’s degrees in Economics from Texas A&M and Computer Science from UTSA. Jose Carlos enjoys good food\, good company\, and any reason to talk about the Final Fantasy franchise.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/july-monthly-workshop/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260529T004810Z
CREATED:20260529T004810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T004810Z
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SUMMARY:June Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The May Monthly Workshop is Coming Up on Thursday\, June 4th @7pm! \nWe’ll be meeting in person at the\nBLACK POTION \n(first room in the hallway behind the register) \n1900 Fredricksburg Rd Suite 101 \nSan Antonio\, TX 78201 \nThis month’s topic is \nCrafting Dialogue \nWhether your characters sound flat\, over-explain themselves\, or just don’t quite feel alive on the page yet\, this workshop will give you practical tools to make your dialogue feel more natural\, dynamic\, and memorable. \nCrafting Dialogue is a practical\, interactive workshop about writing sharper\, more engaging dialogue. Through live read-aloud examples\, published novel excerpts\, and a scene exercise built across three revision passes\, we’ll explore how dialogue reveals character\, creates tension\, builds subtext\, and controls pacing. Writers of all genres and experience levels are welcome. \nWe will meet at the Black Potion on Fredericksburg Rd. Parking is in the gravel parking lot next to the building\, as shown in the picture below. \nCome early and chat with fellow writers! Black Potion serves food and beverages.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/june-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T210000
DTSTAMP:20260428T131126Z
CREATED:20260428T131125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T131126Z
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SUMMARY:May Monthly Meeting & Elections!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 7\, 2026\, from 7 to 9 PM at the Black Potion for a workshop on characters!\n\n \nCharacters are the lifeblood of every story. When we know and understand them\, we can write them more distinctly. In this workshop\, Katie Stone (one of our distinguished SAWG members) will take us through a few techniques for building and understanding our characters. The workshop will end with practicing our new skills through writing exercises and prompts. \n \nKatie Stone is a writer who lives in a world of her own creation. She focuses primarily on character-driven fantasy. She has five completed manuscripts and is working on more.\n\nWe’ll also be voting for officer positions in our MAY ELECTIONS!\nWant a new President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, or Secretary? Want to BE the next President\, Vice President\, Treasurer\, or Secretary? We’ll be taking nominations at this meeting. Join us in person to vote! \n \n\nWe will meet at the Black Potion on Fredericksburg Rd. Parking is in the gravel parking lot next to the building\, as shown in the picture below.\n\n \n\n \n\nMark your calendars and come join us early for some food\, drink\, and conversation with your fellow writers: Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM @ The Black Potion
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/may-monthly-meeting-elections/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T210000
DTSTAMP:20260330T223110Z
CREATED:20260330T223110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T223110Z
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SUMMARY:April Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month’s topic is \nEMOTIONAL ENGAGEMENT. \nA true strength in writing is how the author connects with their readers. Whether you write fiction or non-fiction\, provoking an emotional response\, both viscerally and emotionally\, is a powerful tool to create long-lasting and memorable prose. Join Ian as he discusses the art of Emotional Writing to better bolster a writer’s bond to their readers\, giving them an experience rather than just another story. \nWe’ll also be accepting nominations for our upcoming MAY ELECTIONS!\nWant a new President\, Vice President\, Treasurer or Secretary? Want to BE the next President\, Vice President\, Treasurer or Secretary? We’ll be taking nominations at the next meeting\, and all the way up to election day! \nWe will meet at the Black Potion on Fredericksburg Rd. Parking is in the gravel parking lot next to the building\, as shown in the picture below. \n \nMark your calendar to join us for food & drink with fellow writers prior to the meeting:\n\nThu.\, April 2\, 7:00-9:00 PM\n@ The Black Potion\n1900 Fredericksburg Rd\nSan Antonio\, TX 78201
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/april-monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T203000
DTSTAMP:20260301T013311Z
CREATED:20260301T013311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T013311Z
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SUMMARY:March Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This month we will explore literary tropes. These are the commonly used themes\, devices\, and conventions of fiction. We’ll discuss how to utilize these tropes without sounding cliché or repetitive. Although we will focus on science fiction and fantasy conventions\, many of these topics apply to all writing. We will include writing prompts and exercises to help us practice these skills. \nJoin us for March’s meeting on Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\, at 7 PM! Zoom meeting links will be sent out through our SAWG email!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/march-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260203T040754Z
CREATED:20260203T040150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T040754Z
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SUMMARY:February Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:For February’s Monthly Meeting\, SAWG welcomes guest speaker and romance writer Bambi Lynn. Bambi will join us from Huntsville\, Alabama\, to discuss her journey from traditional publishing to self-publishing\, the creative process\, writing routines\, and research methods. \nBambi Lynn graduated from the University of Maryland European Division with a BA in English and History. She writes Medieval and Paranormal Romance\, Viking Erotica\, and Medieval Fantasy. Her stories feature Celtic Demi-gods\, Highlanders with powers beyond mere humans\, lost souls whose only salvation is love for the right woman\, and Gaelic gods battling Roman gods for supremacy! \nWe’re pleased to offer this romance-themed guest presentation and hope you’ll join us on Zoom!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/february-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20251130T013602Z
CREATED:20251130T013602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T013602Z
UID:28921-1764874800-1764880200@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:December Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jacob Hurst presents a Kickstarter Primer for Authors! Over the past 8 years\, Jacob has run 12 Kickstarter campaigns and raised over $900\,000. Join us for an abyss-gazing retrospective\, a practical explanation of what Kickstarter is and how to use it\, and how Kickstarter could help fund your writing career or\, perhaps\, drive you spectacularly mad. \nZoom link will be sent out via email!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/december-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T210000
DTSTAMP:20250930T231914Z
CREATED:20250930T231914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T231914Z
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SUMMARY:October Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ZOOM MEETING THIS MONTH! \nOur monthly meeting will be held exclusively over Zoom this month. Join us from the comfort of your home and enjoy a night in with your fellow writers. \nJoin us Thursday\, October 2\, 2025 from 7:00 – 9:00 PM for another short story workshop hosted by Ian Grogan \nThis month’s theme will be centered around atmosphere and how to create an expansive setting in a limited amount of space. We will examine how to utilize our words in creative ways to grip the reader’s attention in quick bursts rather than longer forms\, addressing the similarities and differences between the two. Be ready to write\, there will be activities! \nZoom Meeting Link: Click Here to join the Zoom Meeting!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/october-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T203000
DTSTAMP:20250909T224451Z
CREATED:20250909T224451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T224451Z
UID:28871-1757617200-1757622600@sanantoniowritersguild.org
SUMMARY:September Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Critique group night! Please bring your work\, up to 3 pages\, to be critiqued. Feel free to bring a work in progress\, this is an opportunity for all of us to work on the craft of giving critique. You only need to bring one copy for you to read out loud. \nLearn how to use Discord! We have launched our Discord server for our members. At the beginning of our meeting\, we will be going over a quick introduction to Discord and how it can improve your connections within the guild and foster a sense of community. \nZoom Meetings are back. We are continuing the option to tune into the Monthly Meetings – now with updated Audio and Visual Equipment!
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/september-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T210000
DTSTAMP:20250807T003310Z
CREATED:20250807T003310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T003310Z
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SUMMARY:August Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Kylie McIntosh will lead us in a Character Workshop on August 14th. \nJoin us as we explore one of the defining lenses of fiction: character. We’ll discuss what makes a dynamic and compelling character\, character as the root of internal conflict and theme\, the differences between types of character arcs and perspectives\, and workshop meaningful character mechanics that go beyond basic character worksheets. \nKylie has studied at Texas State with one semester remaining of a bachelors in English Creative Writing and Archeology. Her traditional publications include: educational materials on rhetoric\, poetry across various collections\, and newspaper articles. She is currently working as a freelance developmental editor and is working on her first novel. \nWe will meet at the Black Potion on Fredericksburg. Parking is in the gravel parking lot next to the building.
URL:https://sanantoniowritersguild.org/calendar/august-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:The Black Potion\, 1900 Fredericksburg Rd\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78201
CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting
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