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Writing From Home: Voices of Appalachia and Beyond

Any and all kinds of people are welcome here, although I'm specifically looking for folks with Southern and/or Appalachian roots. If you like to write about home, and if you believe a story can come out of anywhere, this might be the group for you! LGBTQ+ inclusive. Any sort of experience is welcome, although it is not necessary. 

Location: 
Asheville, NC
United States
North Carolina
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genres of interest: 
Fiction, Flash Fiction, Poetry
Preferred group size: 
6
Preferred publishing/workshop experience: 
Published in literary journal, Have workshop experience
Members identify as: 
Appalachian, LGBTQ
Group meets for: 
Critique, Workshop, Writing exercises, Encouragement
Language used: 
English
Group meets: 
Bi-weekly
Group members:Currently has 3 members