CT Fantasy Writers Collective | Chat + Write In | Southington, CT

Join the Connecticut Fantasy Writers Collective for chats, new writing friends, and writing time! All levels welcome, from published authors to those considering getting started for the first time. No matter where you are on your writing journey, you are welcome here. This is a free event, but please RSVP so we know around how many folks to expect. If you can't make it, please cancel your RSVP since these events are popular!

PART ONE
Chatting at the Enchanted Violet Bookstore 1pm-2:30pm
Address: Next to Southington Coffee House, 51 N Main St, Suite 1D, Southington, Connecticut.
Parking: Parking lot in the building rear, and street parking.

From 1pm-2:30pm we will meet at the Enchanted Violet Queer Bookstore! This is the time to chat about writing, books, projects, and to browse their wonderful bookstore.
PART TWO
Writing at Fable, the Whimsical Tea Cafe 2:30pm-5pm
Address: 96 Center Street, Southington, CT
Parking: Parking lot in the building rear, and street parking.

Then, from 2:30pm - 5pm, we'll write at Fable! Fable is a wonderful tea cafe (mostly drinks, so we recommend having lunch before the meetup), full of magical decor and fantasy elements.

MAY MEETUP
For those who plan ahead, our May Meetup will be hosted at The Queen's Jest Fantasy and Regency afternoon, at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown, CT. Details are here. We will have a timeslot to meetup in one of the mansion's lounges during the event. The day will also feature an optional writer's open mic. You can use the code Writer10 or Rachel10 to sign up.

FAQ:

I'm a total beginner, can I join? Yes, of course! Every single person here was also once a total beginner.

I love fantasy writing, but I'm working on another genre right now. Can I come? Yes!

Do I have to come to both parts? Either, or both! We have both a social element and a writing element, and you can join in whatever is right for you.

I'm from outside CT, can I come? Of course!

Is this an LGBTQ+ inclusive crowd? Very much so!

Who is organizing this? Three fantasy writer friends, who all met at fantasy events: Kaitrin Acuna, Rachel Patiño, and Sam Traunfeld.

Any questions, please email [email protected] or DM us on instagram at the links above.

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Host or Publisher Kaitrin Acuna