Join a Group Near You
Writers’ Night Out is your chance to meet and mingle with other writers in a welcoming setting.
Join us for an informal gathering where you can discuss what you are working on, what you are reading, where you are submitting your work, and more.
Several locations feature special events. Regardless, the special guest is you. All NHWP Writers’ Night Out (WNO) events take place at 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted below).
Writers’ Night Out groups usually meet the first Monday of every month in locations across the state. Please check directly with the organizer listed below to confirm when and where your local group is meeting.
If you would like to host a Writers’ Night Out in your region, or have questions about your local meetup, please let us know, please contact us.
Locations throughout NH
Derry: The Derry WNO group meets at Zorvino Vineyard in Sandown, NH, from 5:30 – 8:00 pm. This location is 20 minutes further east than the last meeting place, so anyone at or near the coast who is looking for a WNO group should feel free to join. Contact the Organizer: Katherine Webster to get on the mailing list, so you can get a reminder email with current information about each meeting, including the occasional weather-related cancellation.
Laconia: The Central NH WNO Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Belknap Mill, 25 Beacon St E, Laconia, NH 03246. Contact the Organizer: Jill Desruisseaux
Lakes Region: The Lakes Region WNO group meets at the Common Man Inn & Spa, 231 Main St., Plymouth. Exit 26 off I-93. Meets the first Monday of every month, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. This WNO is currently meeting in person, but prefers participants be vaccinated or wear masks. If there is another serious COVID outbreak, the organizer, Gretchen Draper, will poll the regular attendees and return to Zoom if necessary. Contact the Organizer: Gretchen Draper
Lebanon/Upper Valley: This WNO group meets in person at 6:00 pm on the first Monday of each month at the Lebanon Public Library, 9 East Park Street, Lebanon. If the library is closed for a holiday or for inclement weather, the group may cancel or may temporarily relocate. For questions or to join the email list, contact Organizer Devin Wilkie.
Manchester: The Manchester WNO group meets in person only the first Monday of each month from 7:00 – 9:00pm at Murphy’s Taproom and Carriage House in the Cork Private Room (on the left when you walk into the dining room). Murphy’s is located at 393 State Rte 101 in Bedford, NH. If you are interested in participating, contact the Organizer Sarah Hoffschwelle.
Nashua: This WNO group currently meets via Zoom. Contact the Organizer: Ron Stokes. This WNO will resume in September.
Peterborough: This WNO group meets at Brady’s American Grill, 225 Concord Street, Route 202 North. Contact the Organizers: Monadnock Writers’ Group.
Portsmouth: Beginning August 7, 2023 at 6:30 pm, the Portsmouth WNO will be returning to Liars Bench Beer Company, 459 Islington Street. The event is open to all. Let Jeff Deck (the organizer) know if you are coming and feel free to invite any author friends. This is a laid-back event for writers of all genres and experience levels to connect with each other and share advice and wins/struggles/questions. No worries if you don’t drink. Liars Bench has non-alcoholic options, too, and wonderful food. Contact the Organizer: Jeff Deck or call (617) 767-6660.
