N: New York

What could be the value of have a NYC writers group? While there could be a casual monthly meetup that is more social, I’m also interested in a smaller, tighter weekly group of around 5-6 people that interested to meet, write, critique, scheme, etc.

On finding writing events in New York City;

• Gotham was Friday write-ins (2pm, 6:30pm) + summer classes in Bryant Park.

• There are multiple writer groups on Meetup (Shut Up and Write, etc.)

• Book stores have book launch events (The Strand, Jackson McNally)

• Popular authors often come through NY; check their website.

Do I actually want to build a network of NYC writers and publishers and have printed essay books and be in the New Yorker to convince people I’m making a career out of a trade that is usually fruitless, or is this all just old-world vanity? Why not just exist on Substack and be fine with that?