IECRWA Monthly Meetings and Events

Our chapter is very active and meet every month. We also host writing conferences and members only writing retreats.

Unless otherwise noted below, our meetings are the second Saturday of each month from 10:15am - 12:15pm + optional workshop or critique group following the main speaker at the:
Post Falls Library
821 N Spokane St
Post Falls, ID 83854
(208) 773-1506

All meetings include a brief business meeting and a guest speaker or workshop on some element of the writing craft or business of being a writer. Most members stay for another hour or two for the optional workshop or critique session after the main speaker. We often go to lunch together after the meeting, so if you want to, you can spend the whole day learning and talking about writing.

We love visitors and you are welcome to join us on two separate occasions without charge. During this time, you may assess our chapter and see how well we fit each other's needs. If you wish to join IECRWA, you are required first to join the national organization. See Join Us! for details.

First time visitors, please email our Welcomer for meeting location directions and other information.

Chapter Meetings and Events Schedule

January 12, 2013
Goal Setting and Time Management
Join the chapter for an interactive session on how to set goals, manage your writing time, and stay motivated.
Location: Post Falls Library

February 9, 2013
The Business and Taxes of Writing
Come find out how to optimize the business aspect of writing and what you need to do in terms of taxes.
Optional Workshop: Becky Acree
Location: Post Falls Library

March 9, 2013
Forensics and Crime Scene Science
Need help with the procedures and language for your latest mystery or thriller? Then this is the meeting for you.
Optional Workshop: Asa Maria Bradley shows you how to create a successful pitch for conferences and queries.
Location: Post Falls Library

April 13, 2013
Get Lit!
Visit Spokane's literary festival Get Lit! and take our workshop on world building at 3.30 - 5.30 pm. Learn from published members, writing in a variety of genres, how to create a setting in which your characters thrive. For more information, visit the Get Lit! Workshop Page for more information and use this link to preregister. Prices are $20 with student ID, $30 for all others. Visit our table in the vendor space for book signings, raffle prices, and more.
Location: Red Lion Hotel at the Park

May 17-19, 2013
Members Only Retreat
Join us for a relaxing weekend of writing, writing, and more writing. Get caught up on your work in progress or start your next novel. Attend a fabulous workshop with a talented author. We're still working on location and program, but save the date in your calendar.
Notes: Retreat will start Friday afternoon with a social event. For more information see the Retreats page. You'll get tons of time for relaxing and writing.

June 8, 2013
TBD

July 13, 2013
TBD

August 10, 2013
TBD

September 14, 2013
Writing Bestselling Fiction: Using Emotion to Power Up the Story
Join bestselling author Jane Porter as she teaches us how to delve deeper into our characters' emotions. From Jane's website: "Many modern-day readers—particularly romance and women's fiction readers—expect to live the story through the mind of the character, and end up experiencing the story as if the reader is the character. Therefore our job as writers is to make the experience as real as possible. We must infuse our characters with depth and emotional integrity. This workshop will take a look at the six tools for writing emotion and some of my favorite tips and techniques for powering up the story."
Location: Post Falls Library

After the meeting, Jane will be signing books/throw a fabulous cupcake party at Auntie's bookstore at 3 pm. Please join us for that as well.

October 12, 2013
TBD
Notes: Stay after for a brief overview of the Story Teller Awards, which will be given at the November meeting.

November 9, 2013
Holiday Party 10 am - 1 pm
Don't forget to bring your filled out Story Teller Award sheet for fabulous prizes.
Location: TBD
Notes: Potluck! Bring a dish to share. Also bring a wrapped gift of no more than $10 value if you want to participate in the white elephant gift exchange.

December 14, 2013
Holiday Brunch/Lunch 10 am - noon
Location: Timbercreek Grill
9211 East Montgomery Avenue
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 892-6390