Join us for our first Spring Social Event!
We're thrilled to invite all writers, aspiring authors, and literature enthusiasts to come together for an unforgettable evening.
🍷🧀 Snacks and Drinks - Indulge in snacks and refreshing drinks as you mingle with fellow writers and discuss your latest projects and passions
🎤✍️ Open Mic - Take the stage during our open mic session and share your writing with a supportive audience. Whether you have a short story, a poem, or an excerpt from your latest work-in-progress, this is your chance to shine and receive feedback.
🎙️💬 Q&A with a Literary Agent - Don't miss the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with literary agent Kelly Bergh. Gain valuable insights into the publishing industry, learn about current trends, and discover what agents are looking for in today's market.

AGENDA
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Socialize With Other Writers
Find future beta readers, critique partners, or friends who are just writers.
Snacks and drinks provided
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Open Mic
Share your work and get feedback! Each person will have 5 minutes to read and will be given cards of feedback after the event from everyone in attendance. Selection is based on a lottery.
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Q&A with Literary Agent Kelly Bergh from Lucinda Literary
Discussion Topics:
How to find an agent, ins and outs of traditional publishing, advice for new writers, open q&A
About our speaker,
Kelly Bergh
After beginning her career as an editor in academic publishing and briefly serving as a children’s librarian, Kelly joined Lucinda Literary to begin building a list in adult practical nonfiction, specifically in the categories of health and wellness, spirituality, and popular science. She selectively takes on children’s and gift books/decks in the same areas.
A certified yoga teacher, Kelly is drawn to representing authors who seek to educate and empower those curious about what it means to live in alignment with their values. She is looking for PhDs and journalists who want to share their research with a general audience, as well as established thought leaders and influencers seeking a new medium through which to connect with their existing audiences.
Kelly holds a master’s degree in publishing from Drexel University and splits her time between Philadelphia and Seattle.
FAQ
Why do I have to pay a $15 deposit?
This event is FREE. The $15 is a deposit to ensure your attendance, as I will be ordering food, drinks, and chairs. When you arrive, the $15 deposit will be refunded to you. PLEASE NOTE: Your RSVP will not be confirmed without a completed venmo.
If you cannot venmo and need a separate form of payment, please email Sam Calvo sam@samcalvo.com
What if I need to cancel my RSVP?
We’re bummed you can’t make it! If you need to cancel please email Sam Calvo sam@samcalvo.com.
Note: you will still receive your $15 deposit if you cancel before May 8th
Do I need to bring anything? Anything I need to prepare for?
Make sure you bring your writing if you’ve signed up for the open mic. If you would like to bring your own snacks or drinks, we won’t stop you!
Other than that, just be prepared to give feedback during the open mic.