WWG Announcements (January and February 2026)

Posted on January 17, 2026 by waconiawriters

RESCHEDULED WWG JANUARY MEETING

We will meet on the fourth Saturday (January 24), at our regular time (10:30am) in our regular place (the magazine area of Waconia Library). PROMPT: Write a love letter to Minnesota

WWG WRITE-INS (MONDAYS IN FEBRUARY)

After a January hiatus, we are extending the write-in schedule from 2025 into February. These write-ins are all listed on our WWG Events calendar.

WWG COFFEE SHOP CRAWL (JANUARY)

Sunday, January 25, 9-11:30am
Elephant Joe’s Coffee, 141 Lewis Ave S, Watertown, MN 55388

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WWG Meeting CANCELLED Today (Saturday, January 3)

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Jen Lynn Anderson

What to know:

  • The Saturday meeting for January 2026 (today, 1/3) is cancelled.

  • Jen will be rescheduling for a different Saturday in January, date TBD

Good morning, fellow writers.

The new year is here; big goals, bigger dreams, and so much potential. The “what could be”s are the most exciting ideas, and I have multitudes of those. Looking into 2026, there are a lot of What Could Be’s for WWG as well.

However, I regret to share that I have to start the new year by stepping back slightly. The end of 2025 brought two significant losses in my family; my grandmothers Betty and Jeanne passed away within a month of each other, and we lost Jeanne just yesterday. Understandably, I need to take this time to be with my family. I know that some of WWG’s members knew one or both of them and I am sorry for your loss, too. They were beautiful, funny, strong, and loving ladies, and their absences are keenly felt. It is a little comforting to think of a couple of reunions that might have happened: Betty sitting out on a warm and sunny patio with her beloved husband Joe; and Jeanne dancing once again with the love of her life, Mel.

All this to say, I thank you for your understanding and am sorry for the late notice about cancelling our meeting this morning. I will attempt to figure out another Saturday for us to meet, if possible. Please check out the January WWG Events Calendar for additional opportunities to connect this month – we have a few Monday night write-ins and a Coffee Shop Adventure planned. I will be adding a few additional community events as well.

Thanks again for your understanding. Hold your loved ones close and tight.

Much love,
Jen

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WRITE-IN SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR DECEMBER

Posted on December 16, 2025 by waconiawriters

Due to the holidays and some additional personal commitments for our members, WWG will not host a Winter Write-In at Waconia Library on Monday 12/22 or Monday 12/29.

The Winter Write-Ins on Monday nights will resume in January 2026 (see below):

WHEN: Mondays: January 5, 12, and 26. Start time is 6:00pm

WHERE: Waconia Library, in the Activity Room, or the fireplace area of the room is booked.

These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!

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WRITE-IN REMINDER!

Posted on December 12, 2025 by waconiawriters

LET’S GET SOME WORDS ON THE PAGE!

WHAT: WWG’S Winter Write-In… come and write in the company of your peers!

WHEN: Monday 12/15, 6:00pm

WHERE: Waconia Library, in the fireplace area

These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!

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WRITE-IN REMINDER!

Posted on December 7, 2025 by waconiawriters

LET’S GET SOME WORDS ON THE PAGE!

WHAT: WWG’S Winter Write-In… come and write in the company of your peers!

WHEN: Monday 12/8, 6:00pm

WHERE: Waconia Library, in the fireplace area

These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!

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WWG meeting, Saturday December 6

Posted on December 1, 2025 by waconiawriters

It’s time for a meeting of the writing minds!

WHEN: Saturday, December 6, 2025

WHERE: Waconia Library, possibly the Activity Room depending on availability (if not, we’ll meet in our usual spot in the Magazine Corner).

WHAT TIME: 10:30am 

WWG MEETING CONTACT: Jen

WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA: We will spend about 10-15 minutes talking about upcoming events and writerly opportunities. The rest of the meeting, we will give members the space to share anything they’ve been working on (open reading + critique if requested).

DECEMBER WRITERLY EVENTS:

* WWG Write-Ins. Four Mondays in December (12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22), 6-8pm, Waconia Library. Come when you can, stay as long as you want! Bring your current or pending writing project, and put some words to the page in the company of fellow writers!

*ACCC Presents: A Joyful Noise (Music and Words). Friday, 12/5, 7pm, Chaska Community Center Theater (1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318). From ACCC: “Join us for Joyful Noise, a special evening celebrating the writers and musicians of Carver County. Enjoy live music and storytelling inspired by the season’s spirit and creativity. Prompt words: Best or Worst Winter • Shine • True Charity • Naughty or Nice • Holiday Magic or Humbug • Wishes • New Beginnings • Trees. If you’d like to participate, please send your submission to Steve Kelzer or Doug Munson by December 1.“

*ACCC Member Show Reception & Ekphrastic Reading. Thursday, 12/11, 6:30pm, Chaska Community Center Gallery. From ACCC: “The Members’ Show exhibit is now open at the [CCC] Gallery. Writers are invited to share readings inspired by the artwork during the reception. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Liya Oertel.“

*Winter WWG Coffee Shop Crawl. Sunday 12/28, 9-11:30am, Jones Coffee (100 E. 2nd Street) in Chaska. More details and optional RSVP here!

Stay in the loop! S

Check our Events Calendar for future/upcoming writerly events in our community!

 

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WRITE-IN REMINDER!

Posted on November 21, 2025 by Jen Lynn Anderson

LET’S GET SOME WORDS ON THE PAGE!

WHAT: WWG’S Winter Write-In… come and write in the company of your peers!

WHEN: Monday 11/24, 6:00pm

WHERE: Waconia Library, in the fireplace area

These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!

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WRITE-IN REMINDER!

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Jen Lynn Anderson

LET’S GET SOME WORDS ON THE PAGE!

WHAT: WWG’S Winter Write-In… come and write in the company of your peers!

WHEN: Monday 11/17, 6:00pm

WHERE: Waconia Library, in the fireplace area

These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!

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WRITE-IN REMINDER!

Posted on November 10, 2025 by waconiawriters

LET’S GET SOME WORDS ON THE PAGE!

WHAT: WWG’S Winter Write-In… come and write in the company of your peers!

WHEN: Tonight (Monday 11/10), 6:30pm

WHERE: Waconia Library, in the fireplace area

These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!

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Writerly Coffee Shop Adventures, this November – April

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Jen Lynn Anderson

Let’s shake the winter blues, and take over Carver County coffee shops this chilly season!

A selfie photo of the author, with a sweatshirt hood pulled tight around her ears but not quite covering the chaotic flop of a messy bun on top of her head. She wears glasses and her expression appears to show that she is barely tolerating her current circumstances.

Pictured: the author this morning, current emotional state uncertain.

Let’s face it. Winter is tough. I know that I (Jen) struggle with motivation in the winter, because the air is SO COLD, and the heavy blankets and down comforters and raggedy sweatpants are my constant companions. It’s easy to burrow away and hibernate for several months, and of course everything suffers from lack of motivation – including my writing.

So I’ve decided to do something a little drastic (or maybe not… maybe it’s just what most normal Minnesotans do to carry on with life in subzero). Anyway… for Sunday Fun Day, once per month, let’s meet at a local coffee shop in Carver County. Let’s support local business, get cozy with coffee and good company, crank our motivation to the HIGH setting, and write in community!

Coffee Shop Crawl Dates:

*Follow the links above to access the Google calendar invite with address information!

This is less of an organized event, and more of a casual but enthusiastic invite to join me on a little adventure every month this frozen season. I’m organizing these Sunday Fun Days to hopefully find some inspiration along the way, in a new place I haven’t visited before. If this sounds good to you, you’re already on the guest list (there is no guest list… just show up). Put on your Sunday best and I’ll see you there (there is no dress code; you can roll up in pajamas, or your Sunday best… up to you). I’ll be the girl in sweatpants, with the laptop and the WWG sign!

Hope to see you this approaching Sunday, at Mocha Monkey!

~Jen

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