We're excited to announce that Write or Die, your haven for fierce writing and constructive critique, is joining forces with Parsec-sff.org, the esteemed, Pittsburgh, PA 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that champions speculative fiction. WorD will be part of the Parsec Inc., programs under the Workshop committee. 

Join us:

• Becoming a Write or Die member is FREE. No membership fee required. Meetings are open to the public. Gain access to our supportive community, regular critiques, and twice monthly meetings.
• Support Parsec by donating or becoming a member, knowing your contribution fuels the WorD program and the future of speculative fiction.

Together, let's write, revise, and conquer the literary universe!

Join WorD for our Seventh Annual Write or Die Halloween Reading Event. 

Nine WorD authors and our emcee, John Muth, will read spooky-fun Halloween themed stories that were written for this event.
Our special guest author, Joshua D. Bellin, author of the newly released novel, "Myriad" will also read one of his original horror stories.

Location: Velum Fermentation, 2120 Jane St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Date: Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Time 7-9pm

Snacks will be available.
Drinks may be purchased at Velum (Menu: https://www.velumfermentation.com/menus/)
There will be two door prizes given away during this event, both donated by our Write or Die members!  Must be present during drawing to win. 

The second Tuesday of each month meetings will continue to be held on Zoom until further notice. ​

an informative writing discussion with Marie Vibbert

​Marie will discuss:

• How to submit fiction to magazines
• How to line up your story with an appropriate market
• What to expect from the process​​ 

​There will be a Q&A after the presentation.

Our meeting schedule has changed!
We are no longer meeting at Rickert and Beagle bookstore. Thank you Chris (Rickert) Pluto for five great years at your store. 
Starting in June 2019 our group will meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the home of Kevin and Karen. Please contact us for directions.
The fourth Tuesday of each month we will meet at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

Thank you so much, JD Barker, Rege Behe, Zoje Stage, Katelyn Uplinger and Patricia Primi!
Also in photo the two moderators of the Write or Die, writing and critique group, Karen Yun-Lutz and Kevin M. Hayes. 

Welcome Patricia Primi!
Patricia Primi is a store manager for Barnes and Noble with over a decade of experience in retail management and customer service. She has successfully helped plan and execute countless events for authors and strives to support people within our community. 
​Our event will take place at the Mt. Lebanon Library on Monday May 20, 2019. We hope you will join us!

Date: Monday May 20, 2019
Location: Mt. Lebanon public library, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd, Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania 15228
Time: 7 -9 pm. 
This is a unique opportunity for aspiring authors to speak directly with a panel of published authors, reporters, book store managers, editors and other individuals working within the world of publishing. 
How do you get press? How do you get an agent? What do publishers want? How do I get my books into bookstores? Can I do all this on my own as an indie author?

Guest speakers include, J.D. Barker, Rege Behe, Zoje Stage & Katelyn Uplinger
Additional guest speakers will be posted soon. 
The panel will be moderated by the international bestselling author, J.D. Barker. 
Please visit the Facebook event page for more information.