events
Upcoming Events:
Mark your calendar!
January-May 2026: Write-In Series
Saturdays 1-2pm
Write. Wonder. Repeat.
Five months of inspiration, from the first spark of the year to soaring spring stories.
Join us at the Village Library of Morgantown for a brand new, supportive writing community that meets once a month to create, connect, and make real progress on your creative writing projects.
FREE | All ages welcome | No registration required
Bring your own project or explore the monthly theme. All writers and genres welcome—from beginners to seasoned storytellers.
Check out the monthly themes here for more information.
January 17, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1N1ndPYmXm/
📖 January Write-In: Turning the Page ✨
A new year brings blank pages—and endless beginnings.
Join us for the first meeting of the Write-In Series on Saturday, January 17, where we’ll explore the magic of starting: new stories, new worlds, new creative habits.
Through playful prompts and shared writing time, we’ll shake off perfectionism and rediscover the joy of simply getting words on the page—whether you’re returning after a break or beginning something brand new.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Bring something to write with—and give yourself permission to begin again. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
January 26, 2026: How to Write a Scene Seminar
6:30-8:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1MKuDXrDZ9/
What makes a scene work? How do you craft moments that feel authentic, engaging, and essential to your story? Join Alissa for a free interactive seminar exploring the art and craft of scene writing.
In this two-hour workshop, you'll:
·Explore why scenes matter and how they drive your story forward
·Apply a clear framework for crafting effective scenes
·Practice through playful writing exercises that bring concepts to life
·Share your work in a supportive, creative environment
This seminar is perfect for writers at any stage—whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned writer looking to deepen your understanding of this essential craft element.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Fiction, nonfiction and poets all welcome.
Please come to the seminar with something to write with!
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
February 10, 2026: Book Club Meeting
11am-12pm
Calling all book lovers!
We're starting a NEW book club at the Village Library of Morgantown, and you're invited to our next meeting.
Join us on February 10th from 11am-12pm.
We'll be reading The 7/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.
Whether you've finished the book or just want to meet fellow readers in our community, come on by for a fun and informal hour of conversation! No pressure, no homework anxiety—just good books and great company. Perfect for anyone looking to connect with other bookworms in the area!
Location: TBD
February 21, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/19t9XZYtZe/
✍️ February Write-In: Bridges and Bonds 🌉
February is the month of connection — and the perfect time to explore how people, places, and ideas intersect on the page.
At our February Write-In, we’ll dive into Bridges and Bonds, discovering the surprising relationships that spark stories and poems. Through playful prompts and shared writing time, we’ll explore how characters (and writers!) are pulled together in ways they never expected.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Bring your own project or explore the theme.
All writers, genres, and experience levels welcome.
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
March 14, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EqaxzZBEw/
🍀 March Write-In: Luck and Longing
March lives in the in-between — winter fading, spring awakening — and invites us to notice the quiet patterns that connect one thing to another.
At our March Write-In, Luck and Longing, we’ll explore chance, coincidence, intuition, and desire — and how a single glimmer can shift an entire story or poem.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
All writers welcome. Bring curiosity, a notebook, and let the page surprise you. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
April 18, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/178t7MvzV1/
🌦 April Write-In: Weathering
April brings shifting skies — sudden storms, soft light, and everything in between.
At our April Write-In, Weathering, we’ll explore how characters (and writers) move through change, pressure, and renewal. We’ll look at weather both literal and metaphorical, and how atmosphere can deepen emotion and meaning on the page.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Come write with us — all genres and experience levels welcome. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
May 16, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1RWSwRmdhg/
🕊 May Write-In: Flights
The sky feels wider in May — inviting ideas to take off.
At our final Write-In of the series, Flights, we’ll focus on the moments that lift a story, poem, or memory off the page. We’ll explore how small ideas spark big imaginative leaps — and what happens when we let our writing move freely.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Join us to write, imagine, and end the series soaring. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
Mark your calendar!
January-May 2026: Write-In Series
Saturdays 1-2pm
Write. Wonder. Repeat.
Five months of inspiration, from the first spark of the year to soaring spring stories.
Join us at the Village Library of Morgantown for a brand new, supportive writing community that meets once a month to create, connect, and make real progress on your creative writing projects.
FREE | All ages welcome | No registration required
Bring your own project or explore the monthly theme. All writers and genres welcome—from beginners to seasoned storytellers.
Check out the monthly themes here for more information.
January 17, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1N1ndPYmXm/
📖 January Write-In: Turning the Page ✨
A new year brings blank pages—and endless beginnings.
Join us for the first meeting of the Write-In Series on Saturday, January 17, where we’ll explore the magic of starting: new stories, new worlds, new creative habits.
Through playful prompts and shared writing time, we’ll shake off perfectionism and rediscover the joy of simply getting words on the page—whether you’re returning after a break or beginning something brand new.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Bring something to write with—and give yourself permission to begin again. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
January 26, 2026: How to Write a Scene Seminar
6:30-8:30pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1MKuDXrDZ9/
What makes a scene work? How do you craft moments that feel authentic, engaging, and essential to your story? Join Alissa for a free interactive seminar exploring the art and craft of scene writing.
In this two-hour workshop, you'll:
·Explore why scenes matter and how they drive your story forward
·Apply a clear framework for crafting effective scenes
·Practice through playful writing exercises that bring concepts to life
·Share your work in a supportive, creative environment
This seminar is perfect for writers at any stage—whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned writer looking to deepen your understanding of this essential craft element.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Fiction, nonfiction and poets all welcome.
Please come to the seminar with something to write with!
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
February 10, 2026: Book Club Meeting
11am-12pm
Calling all book lovers!
We're starting a NEW book club at the Village Library of Morgantown, and you're invited to our next meeting.
Join us on February 10th from 11am-12pm.
We'll be reading The 7/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton.
Whether you've finished the book or just want to meet fellow readers in our community, come on by for a fun and informal hour of conversation! No pressure, no homework anxiety—just good books and great company. Perfect for anyone looking to connect with other bookworms in the area!
Location: TBD
February 21, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/19t9XZYtZe/
✍️ February Write-In: Bridges and Bonds 🌉
February is the month of connection — and the perfect time to explore how people, places, and ideas intersect on the page.
At our February Write-In, we’ll dive into Bridges and Bonds, discovering the surprising relationships that spark stories and poems. Through playful prompts and shared writing time, we’ll explore how characters (and writers!) are pulled together in ways they never expected.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Bring your own project or explore the theme.
All writers, genres, and experience levels welcome.
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
March 14, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1EqaxzZBEw/
🍀 March Write-In: Luck and Longing
March lives in the in-between — winter fading, spring awakening — and invites us to notice the quiet patterns that connect one thing to another.
At our March Write-In, Luck and Longing, we’ll explore chance, coincidence, intuition, and desire — and how a single glimmer can shift an entire story or poem.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
All writers welcome. Bring curiosity, a notebook, and let the page surprise you. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
April 18, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/178t7MvzV1/
🌦 April Write-In: Weathering
April brings shifting skies — sudden storms, soft light, and everything in between.
At our April Write-In, Weathering, we’ll explore how characters (and writers) move through change, pressure, and renewal. We’ll look at weather both literal and metaphorical, and how atmosphere can deepen emotion and meaning on the page.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Come write with us — all genres and experience levels welcome. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
May 16, 2026: Write-in Series: Write. Wonder. Repeat
1:00-2:00pm
https://www.facebook.com/share/1RWSwRmdhg/
🕊 May Write-In: Flights
The sky feels wider in May — inviting ideas to take off.
At our final Write-In of the series, Flights, we’ll focus on the moments that lift a story, poem, or memory off the page. We’ll explore how small ideas spark big imaginative leaps — and what happens when we let our writing move freely.
🎟 FREE | No registration required
Join us to write, imagine, and end the series soaring. ✍️
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
Past Events:
December 9, 2025: Book Club Meeting
11am-12pm
Thanks to all the readers who joined us for our first book club meeting—looking forward to seeing you again sooN!
We're starting a NEW book club at the Village Library of Morgantown, and you're invited to our very first meeting, which Alissa is hosting.
Join us on December 9th from 11am-12pm as we discuss "Before Dorothy" by Hazel Gaynor.
Whether you've finished the book or just want to meet fellow readers in our community, come on by for a fun and informal hour of conversation! No pressure, no homework anxiety—just good books and great company. Perfect for anyone looking to connect with other bookworms in the area!
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
October 30, 2025: AuThursday Interview
Check out Alissa's Featured AuThursday Interview on Tina Holland's The Clog Blog.
Enjoy the interview here.
October 10, 2025: Telephone Game Debut
Alissa's short story "Girls Who See Gods" debuted as part of the 3rd International Telephone Art Exhibit.
Read the story and Alissa's process statement to learn what it was like to play the game and compose the story here.
August 9, 2025: 24 Authors in 12 Hours Book Fair
5:00-5:30pm
Live interview with author and speaker Amy Hamilton
Check out the video replay of Alissa's live interview about To Die Is Different Than Supposed, her writing process, a brief Q&A, and giveaways (including signed copies of the novel).
You can catch the interview on Youtube or Spotify.
May 18-June 18, 2025: The Storygraph Book Giveaway
We gave away 200 copies of To Die Is Different Than Supposed on The Storygraph app.
Congrats to all winners!
December 9, 2025: Book Club Meeting
11am-12pm
Thanks to all the readers who joined us for our first book club meeting—looking forward to seeing you again sooN!
We're starting a NEW book club at the Village Library of Morgantown, and you're invited to our very first meeting, which Alissa is hosting.
Join us on December 9th from 11am-12pm as we discuss "Before Dorothy" by Hazel Gaynor.
Whether you've finished the book or just want to meet fellow readers in our community, come on by for a fun and informal hour of conversation! No pressure, no homework anxiety—just good books and great company. Perfect for anyone looking to connect with other bookworms in the area!
Location: Village Library of Morgantown 207 N. Walnut Street
October 30, 2025: AuThursday Interview
Check out Alissa's Featured AuThursday Interview on Tina Holland's The Clog Blog.
Enjoy the interview here.
October 10, 2025: Telephone Game Debut
Alissa's short story "Girls Who See Gods" debuted as part of the 3rd International Telephone Art Exhibit.
Read the story and Alissa's process statement to learn what it was like to play the game and compose the story here.
August 9, 2025: 24 Authors in 12 Hours Book Fair
5:00-5:30pm
Live interview with author and speaker Amy Hamilton
Check out the video replay of Alissa's live interview about To Die Is Different Than Supposed, her writing process, a brief Q&A, and giveaways (including signed copies of the novel).
You can catch the interview on Youtube or Spotify.
May 18-June 18, 2025: The Storygraph Book Giveaway
We gave away 200 copies of To Die Is Different Than Supposed on The Storygraph app.
Congrats to all winners!
Thursday March 20, 2025: Video Replay
Virtual Book Launch for To Die Is Different Than Supposed
Check out the launch on Youtube here.
Watch Alissa's virtual book launch of her debut novel To Die Is Different Than Supposed. Enjoy a selected reading from the book, followed by conversation between Alissa and Michael Mercurio about the book, writing and all things haunted and haunting.
Virtual Book Launch for To Die Is Different Than Supposed
Check out the launch on Youtube here.
Watch Alissa's virtual book launch of her debut novel To Die Is Different Than Supposed. Enjoy a selected reading from the book, followed by conversation between Alissa and Michael Mercurio about the book, writing and all things haunted and haunting.
Features
Featured Guest on Liisa Kovala's Women Writing Substack blog
Check out Alissa's feature on "creating space to write and writing advice" (Liisa Kovala).
Featured Guest on Liisa Kovala's Women Writing Podcast
Episode 15: Coffee Break with Alissa Butterworth
Listen to Alissa's coffee break conversation with Liisa on creating safe workshop spaces, the creative process and much more.
Coaches-in-Training Success Story on Author Accelerator's blog
Enjoy the post here.
Guest Post on Jane Friedman's Blog
"Using A Workshop Experience Inventory When Workshops Go Wrong"
Read Alissa's post here.
Check out Alissa's feature on "creating space to write and writing advice" (Liisa Kovala).
Featured Guest on Liisa Kovala's Women Writing Podcast
Episode 15: Coffee Break with Alissa Butterworth
Listen to Alissa's coffee break conversation with Liisa on creating safe workshop spaces, the creative process and much more.
Coaches-in-Training Success Story on Author Accelerator's blog
Enjoy the post here.
Guest Post on Jane Friedman's Blog
"Using A Workshop Experience Inventory When Workshops Go Wrong"
Read Alissa's post here.
Press
Press Release from Readers' Favorite for To Die Is Different Than Supposed
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