R-SPEC is a group of writers, readers and thinkers in the Rochester NY area, that exists to celebrate and create speculative literature. We hold public meetings once a month to discuss new ideas and critically examine the literature we care about. You can help by joining us at a meeting, or becoming a member.

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September 2016: Writing Workshop – The Short-Short Story

In our September 6 meeting, attendees are invited to participate in a writing workshop that focuses on creating concise, condensed, but complete speculative fiction or fantasy stories with a beginning, middle, and end, and a length of 500 or fewer words. Twists and unexpected uses of dialogue, prose, poetry, and maybe even a tweet or two are encouraged. Prompts will be provided and, if desired, participants may read their drafts and receive feedback from those in attendance.

Moderator:Alan Vincent Michaels
Location: Barnes & Noble, Pittsford
Meeting Time: September 6, 2016 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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