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8 Top Writing Groups in CT

By Kevin Chan

If you need a selection of writing groups in CT to browse through, this post is for you. Below you can learn about 8 writing groups located in the state.

1. West Hartford Public Library Writing Groups

Based in Hartford, Connecticut, West Hartford Public Library Writing Groups are a number of writing groups hosted by the West Hartford Public Library. Writing groups welcome writers of all skill levels and experience to join one of West Hartford Public Library Writing Groups.

West Hartford Public Library Writing Groups include Connecticut Screenwriters Group, West Hartford Fiction Writers and The Faxon Poets Group. The Connecticut Screenwriters Group meets on the last Wednesday of every month on Zoom and is focused on writers focused on screenwriting. West Hartford Fiction Writers welcomes creative fiction writers and meets on the second Thursday of every month. Lastly, The Faxon Poets meet on the third Saturday of every month in person and on Zoom.

Take a look at West Hartford Public Library Writing Groups.

2. Fairfield County Story Lab Writers Meetup Group

Fairfield County Story Lab Writers Meetup Group is a writing group situated in Westport, Connecticut. The writing group is a welcoming, open community of writers and is led by group organizer Carol Dannhauser. Writers are welcome to bring whatever manuscripts they might be working on and write with other writers in the writing group.

Fairfield County Story Lab Writers Meetup Group writing meetings happen every week, twice a week on Wednesdays and Sundays. Meetings are held online and consist of brief introductions followed by a focused time of writing. Members are encouraged to help support Fairfield County Story Lab Writers Meetup Group with a “pay what you can” donation.

Contact Fairfield County Story Lab Writers Meetup Group.

3. The Poets’ Salon

Situated in Fairfield, Connecticut, The Poets’ Salon is a writing group that specifically focuses on the art of writing poetry. Led by co-organizers Alison McBain and Ed Ahern, both writers and poets themselves, The Poets’ Salon is a writing group that provides education, critique and support for anyone interested in poetry.

Writing meetings are held on the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 in the morning, and they have moved from their traditional location at Fairfield Public Library to meeting online to make things safer and more accessible to all writing group members. Interested participants are encouraged to RSVP as soon as possible due to limited spaces at each group meeting.

Connect with The Poets’ Salon!

4. WritersMic Meetup

WritersMic Meetup is a writing group that welcomes writers in and around the area of Westport, Connecticut. Whether you are into writing fiction, non-fiction, poetry or screenplays, you’ll be able to benefit from participating in WritersMic Meetup’s writing meetings.

Led by group organizer Gabi Coatsworth, WritersMic Meetup writing meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month. The meeting format includes time for writers to present their work in front of their fellow group members, followed by feedback or questions if the writer agrees. Connecting with other writers at WritersMic Meetup is also another great way to network with other writers who can become indispensable support in the future.

Learn more about WritersMic Meetup.

5. Shut Up & Write! Waterbury / Southbury

Supporting writers in Waterbury, Connecticut, Shut Up & Write! Waterbury / Southbury is the local chapter of the international Shut Up & Write! network of writing groups that encourage writers to come together and hold each other accountable.

No matter the genre of writing, all writers are welcome to participate at Shut Up & Write! Waterbury / Southbury meetings. Writing meetings happen every Thursday at different local venues, such as Cyrenius H Booth Library for those in the Newtown area and at Southbury Public Library for those in Southbury.

Check out Shut Up & Write! Waterbury / Southbury!

6. Farmington Library’s Adult Writing Group

Farmington Library’s Adult Writing Group is a writing group located in Farmington, Connecticut. Hosted by the local library network Farmington Libraries, Farmington Library’s Adult Writing Group encourages individuals who are passionate about writing short stories, novels, poetry or non-fiction to join them.

Farmington Library’s Adult Writing Group meets on every second Thursday in Board Room 2 of the Main Library. Writing meetings consist of reading your work-in-progress to other writers, receiving constructive and thoughtful critiques, and connecting with other writers to get ideas and inspiration to continue your writing.

Find out more about Farmington Library’s Adult Writing Group.

7. Fairfield Scribes

Fairfield, Connecticut, is home to Fairfield Scribes, a writing group led by a group of co-organizers, including Alison McBain. All fiction writers are welcome (with the exception of writers focused on erotic fiction or other adult content). Fairfield Scribes is a serious group of fiction writers who are passionate about their writing and eager to meet and support other writers who are also focused on improving their writing.

Writing meetings happen weekly on Thursday evenings. Meeting locations and other information regarding Fairfield Scribes can be found on their Meetup.com webpage. Fairfield Scribes tries to keep their group numbers limited so that every group member will have an opportunity to share their writing and also critique other writers.

Discover more about Fairfield Scribes.

8. Fairfield County Writers Group

Fairfield County Writers Group is a writing group led by a small, dedicated group of co-organizers. Writers who focus on different genres are welcome, particularly those with a focus on fiction and non-fiction writing. Prospective members are encouraged to visit Fairfield County Writers Group’s Facebook group to understand the group and how to join.

Writing meetings happen on the third Saturday of every month. Fairfield County Writers Group also regularly organizes writing activities throughout the year, including regular participation in November’s National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Members can also connect on Discord for more information and socialize with other writing group members.

For more information about Fairfield County Writers Group, check out their website.

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Connecticut Resources for Writers

Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Connecticut, from conferences to local critique groups to literary magazines. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or simply a place to hang out with writers or submit your work, these are some Connecticut writing organizations you might want to check out:

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For more than a decade, WriteByNight has helped writers in Connecticut and beyond achieve their literary goals. And we want you to be next! Claim your free consultation to learn about WBN’s customizable one-on-one writers’ services , including:

Book Coaching :  If you’re writing a book and want some help along the way.

Manuscript Critique : If you’ve written a book and want a beta read, critique, or writing workshop.

Editing/Proofreading : If you’ve written a book and want someone to polish it for you.

Publication Assistance : If you’ve written a book and want help finding an agent or publisher.

Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association

Its goal is to help authors (and aspiring authors) improve their writing and marketing skills and increase the visibility and sales of their books, columns and articles by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information.

The Elizabeth Ayres Center for Creative Writing

Online writing courses and East Coast retreats offering nurturing instruction and supportive community to writers.

Institute for Writers

Learn how to write both fiction and nonfiction in the Breaking into Print writing course. The group’s instructors are professional writers and editors who develop teaching plans for writers’ individual needs and goals.

Mark Twain House

The Mark Twain House and Museum offers writing workshops, courses, and other events year-round.

Westport Writers’ Workshop

Offers enriching, supportive creative writing workshops designed to nurture your creativity, inspire your imagination, and develop your writing skills.

Yale Writers’ Conference

A ten-day program of writing workshops, masterclasses, individual conferences and readings.

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What is a Book? with Ordinary New Haven

Paulette rosen and tim cabral.

Have you ever thought about what makes a book a book and not, for example…a cocktail?

CAW and Ordinary present a fun winter evening of drink-mixing and creative exploration, all online. Book artist and CAW instructor Paulette Rosen will challenge our perceptions and help us to think outside the box, while Ordinary’s mixologist Tim Cabral will lead a master class in bartending for the evening’s beverages. No prior art or bartending experience is necessary!

Registration closes on Sunday, January 24 at 10 pm. After you register , you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Your What is a Book? kit will be ready for pickup at Ordinary at 990 Chapel Street, New Haven on Monday, January 25, between 4-7 pm.

Age: 21+ Price: $50 per person (includes master class, snacks, and ingredients for two (2) cocktails)

1/26 | Tuesday  | 7-9 pm

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A Valentine Just in Time!

Sheilah rostow.

Create a unique card for Valentine’s Day that can be adapted to any occasion without any special equipment—a show stopping shadow box card. It will use easily found items from around the house. You won’t see this at Hallmark.

Materials: Click here to view

2/4 | Thursday | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm 1 Session | $15

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Previous Workshops

Make a refillable memo pad cover.

Discover how easy it is to make a cover for a refillable small memo pad. The process of basic book binding techniques and how to become familiar with some of the hand tools used in book making will be demonstrated. No experience necessary.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Materials: Click here to view

8/6 | Thursday | 1-2 pm

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Pop-Ups: Making Quick Simple Shapes

Jennifer verbit.

Make dynamic shapes pop out of any paper you have at home. There are multiple uses of pop-ups in greeting cards, children’s books, and artist’s books. Learn the basic techniques of the pop-up and end this hour inspired to create your own pop-ups.

7/30 | Thursday | 1-2 pm

Cocktails + origami, cathy reeve and tim cabral.

CAW and Ordinary present an unconventional pairing: the ancient art of paper folding, and the modern art of cocktail mixing. Pick up your Cocktails + Origami kit from Ordinary in New Haven, and then settle in at home for an evening of drinks, snacks, and sculptures. All the ingredients and art materials you need are included with your registration, and no prior art or bartending experience is necessary!

Registration closes on Monday, July 27 at noon. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link. Your Cocktails + Origami kit will be ready for pickup at Ordinary at 990 Chapel Street, New Haven on Tuesday, 7/28, between 4-8 pm.

Age: 21+ Price: $50 per person (includes origami paper, snacks, and ingredients for two (2) cocktails)

7/29 | Wednesday  | 7-9 pm

Making book cloth, paulette rosen.

In this workshop, learn two different techniques for making book cloth, a method used to back cloth with paper so that it can be used to cover books or boxes. The traditional Asian method uses wheat paste and mulberry paper and the 21st-century method uses commercially available products. These methods make it possible to glue any fabric to a surface. The decorative possibilities are endless with these techniques. Materials list provided for students to make book cloth on their own.

7/27 | Monday | 3-4 pm

Paper puzzles: paper weaving, helen hiebert.

Join paper and book artist Helen Hiebert for a paper weaving workshop. Cut two complimentary papers into strips, then weave them back together like a puzzle to create a work of art. To view examples of Helen’s paper weaving click here .

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Materials: Click here to view.

Tuesday, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm, 6/30/20

A touch of abstract, shilo ratner.

Grab your brushes and paint and learn about brush work, value, and the history of abstract painting.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Materials: 

• Acrylic Paint – black
• Acrylic Paint – white
• 3 different sizes brushes
• 16″ or larger canvas panel

Monday, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, 6/22/20

A day in your life: documenting 24 hours during a pandemic, lucy mcclure.

The current COVID-19 crisis has brought forced isolation and social distancing, striking at our core principles of humanity, outreach, and unity. Our day-to-day lives no longer look the same. Historically, photography has been utilized as an outlet for documentation, whether as a family memory or a record of a time that once existed in the world at large. Inevitably, photography can be a powerful portal to community.

Students are encouraged to use their phone or camera to take a picture first thing in the morning and then 5-6 more pictures throughout the day until bedtime. Insomnia? Take one or two more pictures. The goal is to build a narrative of one’s day during this COVID19 pandemic through photographic documentation.

If you like, you may send your photos to the instructor at [email protected]

We will also be looking at some ways life and previous pandemics have been documented in the past through the medium of photography.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event.

Thursday, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm, 5/21/20

Dslr and mirrorless cameras: basics and beyond, harold shapiro.

Here is a hands-on opportunity to learn about the benefits of using a digital camera, basic camera controls, and how to choose the proper lenses. A great workshop for new camera owners and students looking to get back to basics. There may be some discussion about processing images in Photoshop.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Materials: Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera or Mirrorless Digital Camera

Wednesday, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, 5/20/20

The art of the cut: papercutting workshop, béatrice coron.

Discover facets of papercutting and how it can be used for editions (multiple copies), stencils, pop-up, and installation. Participants will learn basic principles of cutting techniques including simple exercises: how to cut paper, alternate ways to use the cuttings, how to show perspective, and how to use an X-Acto knife in paper cutting. Coron will exhibit her own works as well as those of other papercutting artists.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Age: 18 and up Materials: 

• X-Acto knife
• Extra blades
• Cutting mat
• Origami papers
• Tracing paper (or transparent paper as parchment or freezer paper)
• Scotch tape

Monday, 1:00 pm-2:00 pm, 5/18/20

Hand-building with simple tools, charles jones.

Join CAW Pottery Department Head Charles Jones as he guides students through step-by-step demonstrations for making hand-built pots. Learn different techniques for making small trays from slabs using simple tools at a pace you can follow along as you create your own pieces at home. These pots can be as simple or as elaborate as you wish and the techniques are scalable for pots of different sizes.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Age: 15 and up Materials: T-3 clay can be ordered for home delivery from Sheffield Pottery. This clay will be able to be fired at CAW in the future – just be sure to save your receipt so we’re sure any clay brought in is cone 10. Click here to place your order.

• A couple of pieces of canvas or heave cloth at least 1 foot square
• Several small board, heavy cardboard, or similar at least a foot square
• Some 1″ thick wood blocks (any shape) but no bigger than 4″ x 6″ or smaller than 2″ x 2″
• Some type of knife or needle tool to cut the clay
• A rolling pin of some type (PVC pipe, large wood dowel, etc will work)
• Newspaper or similar paper
• Scissors or razor knife

Optional but nice-to-have tools:

• Cut off wire
• Couple of at least a foot long ¼ inch spacers (plywood, dowels, anything smooth)
• Texture tools (stamps, forks, string wrapped around a pencil, for pressing into clay)
• Small rolling pin like a wallpaper seam roller
• Something flat to smooth the clay like a 6 inch scraper/putty knife

Tuesday, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, 5/12/20

Float like calder: mobile workshop.

Add some movement to the art in your home with a mobile. Charles Jones, Head of CAW’s Pottery Department, will guide you through the fundamentals of making wonderful floating sculptures. All you need are some simple materials found around your home or easily acquired. Once you have the basics down, the possibilities are endless for what you can create. Artists such as Alexander Calder, Tim Prentise, and George Rikey will give you further inspiration.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Age: 15 and up Materials: Please gather these materials before class:

• Some thin but reasonably stiff wire for the arms of the mobile
• A couple of empty/clean soda cans
• Stiff construction paper
• Colorful plastic bottles to cut up for the shapes we will add to the arms
• Thread and glue for attaching the arms together
• Pair of solid scissors for cutting the shapes out
• Needle nose pliers if you want to make loops in the arms instead of using thread
• Razor knife for cutting if you’re using plastic bottles
• Awl, ice pick, or nail for making holes in the shapes
• Magazine or small block of wood to keep us from making holes in our tables
• Anything you don’t have you can easily pick up at Hull’s on Chapel Street in New Haven. Click here for their website or call them at 203-865-4855.

Tuesday, 7:00-8:30 pm, 5/5/20

Albers’ color class, fritz horstman.

Working from Josef Albers’ book Interaction of Color , experiment with colors that you may already have around your home. Try your hands at exercises that Albers invented in his time teaching at the Bauhaus, Black Mountain College and Yale, such as One-Color-Becomes-Two, Reversed Grounds and Afterimage.

Price: Pay as you wish—we will provide a link during the event. Age: 15 and up Materials: Please gather these materials before class. The more colors the better.

• Old magazines, gift wrap and packaging
• Construction paper (if possible)
• Colorful napkins, place mats, book covers (flat, single color—these things won’t be cut)
• White paper

Tuesday, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm, 4/28/20

Nurturing nature discussion and critique.

In these challenging times, a great way to find some peace is to commune with nature. Take a walk with your camera, create some images you find to be soothing or satisfying along your path, then, if you wish, send one of your images to the instructor at [email protected] by Saturday, 4/18/2020. Please have your name and title as the file name, (e.g. Carol Jones-Tree at sunset.jpg).

Harold will upload the images to an online gallery that will be password protected and shared with participants. Some, but not all images, will be discussed. All digital photos accepted, including cell phone photos.

During the class, Harold will lead a discussion about nature photography, and share some images that he is creating currently.

Tuesday, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, 4/21/20

Mindful art drawing, nellie shevelkina.

Looking at the space around you, whether inside or outside, the instructor will guide students through 5-7 minute periods of mindful drawing including lines and shapes. For ages 5-100. Children under 7 are welcome, if accompanied by an adult.

Materials: Paper, and pencil and any or all of the following: colored pencils, markers, crayons, paints (watercolor, acrylic, oil, whatever is in the home) and brushes.

Wednesday, 4:30 pm-5:15 pm, 4/15/20

Self-portraiture workshop.

While you’re in quarantine, why not spend some time with your favorite model. Get a quick introduction to drawing the head and some things to think about when starting a self-portrait. The class will be taught live on Zoom so students can ask questions and even start their own drawing during the workshop.

Materials: Paper & pencil (or digital drawing)

Wednesday, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm, 4/1/20

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8 online meetups that are helping the creative community

Free places to connect with fellow creatives under lockdown.

For creatives who have long been working from home, the new world of lockdown has been relatively easy to adapt to. But that doesn't mean it's been without its problems. With everything to deal with from cancelled contracts and lost income to isolation and loneliness, it's not surprising that designers, illustrators and artists have been looking for new places to link up.

There are so many virtual communities springing up right now, often on a local or regional basis, that it would be impossible to list them all. But in this post, we've collected together eight online meetups that you may not be aware of. Some are long-running but have recently been made free, while others have been launched specifically in response to the lockdown. All of them offer a place to find like-minded souls and get support, advice and encouragement to help you through the crisis.

01. Just Us Collective

Set up in 2009 by freelance graphic designer Mark Luke Grant, The Just Us Collective is a non-profit community of illustrators and designers, formed to showcase creative talent and encourage networking and collaboration. They are currently building a community on Slack with past members, and have opened submissions for new ones too.

"Since lockdown, a lot of us are talking about what we've been doing to keep occupied," says Grant. "It’s a mixed bag, really: some are still quite busy; we have seen a lot of editorial illustration being commissioned, whereas others have been fairly quiet, taking the time to work on portfolio, passion projects or just taking some time out. We’ve also been talking about ideas to create an online exhibition and actively sharing inspiration and ideas."

02. On the Side 

Launched last summer by web designer and podcast producer Si Jobling, On The Side is a collaborative community aimed at helping you focus on and finish your side projects. "It's slowly growing traction and has some lovely people who motivate each other with work, life and side projects," he says. 

"The group has been specifically helpful over the past few months, when many people are lacking capacity, energy or enthusiasm; even uncertainty with their jobs," Jobling adds. "We seem to have bursts of conversations around these things, but tend to come back to our daily, weekly or monthly goals on side projects."

03. DevChat

Founded in 2016, DevChat describes itself as "a very friendly group of software developers who come together to solve problems and learn", and currently has more than 19,000 members. There are lots of channels within the main Slack group, with the big ones being #python (1,670+ members), #javascript (3,110+ members), #java (1,250+ members), and #webdev (2,320+ members).

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"Since the lockdown, we've seen an increased number of new members and messages going up," says DevChat's Mustafa Abdelhai, "as well as an increased interest in working/meeting remotely."

And it's not just been about chatting, but also doing. "We've always wanted to organise a community hackathon," adds Abdelhai, "and were more motivated to do it after the lockdown began, to get people to communicate more and have something to do in their new downtime. We had more 250 participants and 19 submitted projects . In general, it is impacting our virtual life positively. Of course, Covid is a horrible thing, but I think we understand and embrace the value of the internet more than ever before because of it."

04. Studio Anorak Slack Channel

Studio Anorak is an independent kids' publishing house founded in 2006 by Cathy Olmedillas, formerly of '90s lifestyle bible The Face. At the start of lockdown, Olmedillas decided to set up a Slack channel, where every day from 4-6pm GMT, artists and illustrators can chat about their day, their fears, and share happy thoughts.

"I created the group to support the creative community, because although many of us are used to working from home, this forced isolation can make it feel a lot more lonely," says Olmedillas. "We meet every day from 4pm and each day has a theme, which could be anything from 'we love pens', to 'dressing during quarantine times: pyjamas? same dress, day-in day-out?'" 

The group has also been involved in portfolio reviews and guest appearances, including children's author Chris Haughto, artist Dave Buonaguidi, and a child psychiatrist talking about the effects of lockdown on kids and adults. "Plus we've been sharing kids' vintage books, podcasts, and just generally chatting," adds Olmedillas. "To register, just email us with a link to your portfolio here ."

05. Corvid Community for Digital Artists

Yes, you read that right, and no: the Corvid Community for Digital Artists is nothing to do with COVID-19. In fact, it was launched over a year ago by The Jacky Winter Group , a global creative production and artist representation studio based in Melbourne, and 'corvid' is another word for crow. "Yeah, we know the name is not ideal at the moment," the group admits, "but we're already in too deep with Google Apps."

What is ideal, though, is that while you previously had to pay a monthly subscription to join the group, since March 27 it's been made free. And many visual artists have been taking advantage of the opportunity to network, socialise and get help and guidance.

"The discussions at the moment are really varied," says Jeremy Wortsman, director and founder of Jacky Winter and Corvid. "I think what people are enjoying most right now is our advice channel, where everyone is talking openly about pricing and negotiation and other sometimes thorny issues. It's a way for artists we don't represent to get direct access to me and the rest of our agents. It's a great way for us to be able to contribute at this stage, while also a way to demonstrate our skills for our other Corvid offerings: Companion and Consult."

06. Slack channel for agency owners

While there are many places for designers, illustrators and artists to meet up online, groups dedicated to company heads are a little thinner on the ground. Back in March, this prompted Ben Steers, the owner of Fiasco Design , to set up a Slack workspace for design agencies owners and directors to share information and resources, as well as new work opportunities for businesses who are struggling with impact of the pandemic. 

"We’ve currently got more than 250 members," says Steers, "all agency owners or senior management. And it’s turned out to be a really positive space where individuals are able to have open, honest conversations about issues and challenges surrounding subjects such as remote working, team management, furloughing, and redundancies. As well as sharing resources – government policies and support etc – and new business opportunities, it’s a great illustration of the strength of the creative community and the willingness of people to pull together in these exceptional times."

If you'd like to get an invite to join the group, contact Steers via his Twitter account.

07. Slack group for illustrators

Back in March, illustrator Ben O'Brien, aka Ben the Illustrator, asked illustrators to join a private Slack group on Twitter. And as we reported at the time , within 24 hours he had gathered together a big community of illustrators from all over the world. 

"I set up the group quite early on during the lockdown," says O'Brien now, "because I felt people needed a community to lean on; something focused on their profession to find answers and support from likeminded peers. There was a huge response to my first tweets, and the community has grown to around 650 illustrators as it stands. 

"Ironically I personally haven't had as much time to use it as I'd hoped, mostly down to family time, home-schooling etc," O'Brien adds. "But I'm pleased to say that's it's growing organically, so no-one needs to direct the conversation, least of all me. The conversations are varied and positive: people looking for help with bureaucratic processes – applying for funding during the pandemic etc; showing and critiquing work; and sharing opportunities. If anyone is interested in joining the group then they just need to send me their email address, either by a DM on Twitter or via email: [email protected]."

08. Booooooom! Slack workspace

Based in Vancouver, Booooooom is a global arts and culture platform fostering a community of tomorrow’s talent. Back in March, they decided to make their private Slack Community free for all, for the foreseeable future.

"For the past couple years the  Booooooom Slack  has been a place for our paying members to ask for advice, share things that are inspiring them, and get feedback on work," says editor-in-chief Jeff Hamada. "I'd love it if all of this self quarantining and social distancing ended up being the catalyst for an explosion of vibrant creative communities and support networks online.

"There have been all kinds of discussions happening on the group since lockdown began," Hamada adds. "A lot of people are obviously sharing their work, but also random creatives links they find. The big discussion I started was about good simple recipes as we're all stuck at home a lot these days. Got so many new ones to try out!"

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Tom May is an award-winning journalist and editor specialising in design, photography and technology. Author of the Amazon #1 bestseller Great TED Talks: Creativity , published by Pavilion Books, Tom was previously editor of Professional Photography magazine, associate editor at Creative Bloq, and deputy editor at net magazine. Today, he is a regular contributor to Creative Bloq and its sister sites Digital Camera World , T3.com and Tech Radar . He also writes for Creative Boom and works on content marketing projects. 

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15 of the Best Online Writing Communities for Aspiring Authors

As enjoyable and fulfilling as writing can be, the truth is that it’s often a solitary endeavor. While we might romanticize the focused artist typing away while imaginary worlds and narratives swirl inside their minds — authors know the truth: writing can get lonely. And moreover, when you’re working on a one-person project, it can be hard to remain motivated and accountable. That’s where writing communities come in.

Writing communities are the perfect place to find answers to your writing questions and to discuss the ins and outs of the writing life with people who actually understand what you’re talking about.

So, if you are tired of listening only to the voices in your head, take a look at our list of top online writing communities. (And if you're hungry for more, check out our more exhaustive list of the very best writing websites !)

Top online writing communities

1. absolute write water cooler.

With over 68,000 members, this is a large and highly active community. Here you can find threads on every genre imaginable, as well as discussions about freelance writing , the publishing industry, pop culture, writing prompts and exercises, and much more.

Perfect for: writers who are looking for a large and active community.

2. AgentQuery Connect

While this forum will come in handy for any writer, it’s especially helpful for authors who have already completed their manuscript and are wondering what to do next. The site boasts a wealth of information on publishing topics such as querying agents, self-publishing tips, and book promotion advice.

Perfect for: writers who are looking to connect with agents and learn more about the publishing industry.

3. Camp NaNoWriMo

If you’ve ever wanted to go to a writer’s retreat but can’t afford it just yet, then this site might help scratch your itch. Holding online “camp sessions” in April and July, Camp NaNoWriMo offers a digital space to encourage and empower writers at any point of their career. Here you can work on drafts, revisions, short stories, or any other writing project that involves word-count goals.

Perfect for: writers who can’t wait until November to crack their writing goals .

4. Critique Circle

Feedback should be a vital part of any writer’s process, and this is exactly what Critique Circle offers. This members-only site allows authors to post stories in exchange for feedback on other people’s writing. You can also find storyboarding tools , writing prompts , workshops, name generators , games like hangman, and much more.

Perfect for: writers who want honest feedback on their writing.

5. Chronicles

As the world’s largest Science Fiction and Fantasy online community, Chronicles offers writers the opportunity to get together and discuss the latest books, news, and pop culture in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy world. This is an active community with thousands of threads that include genre-specific challenges, workshops, critiques, and even publishing and industry information.

Perfect for: writers interested in Science Fiction and Fantasy writing.

6. Facebook Groups

If social media is more your style, don't miss the chance to interact with your fellow writers by joining Facebook groups in your own niche. Look for groups with a strict "no self-promotion" rules so that it remains supportive and useful to your writing goals.

There are a lot of groups out there in a variety of topics that range from genre-specific writing tips to traditional and self-publishing industry news. Here are just a few of them:

The Street Team — Reedsy's own book marketing group for self-publishing authors. 10 Minute Novelists — a group for the time-crunched writer. Calls for Submissions  — for writers looking for publication opportunities. Fiction Writers Global — a great resource for information about traditional and self-publishing. Writers Unite! — an active group with plenty of support and motivation for novice and experienced writers alike.

Perfect for: writers who prefer using social media.

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Perfect for: writers who have doubts about their writing and are in need of encouragement.

8. The Next Big Writer

This is an international forum where writers can receive feedback on their writing and support on every other part of the creative process from drafting to publishing and marketing. The critiques are often thorough and many come from published authors. Keep in mind that there is a monthly cost associated with the membership, but it might be worth it to be able to bend the ear of published authors.

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More than just a single writing community, Reddit has countless ‘subreddits’ where writers of all genres, interests, and levels of experience flock. While it may not offer workshops or tools, members can find niche threads that relate to their interests, critique other people’s work, and discover helpful sources of information.

There are so many different subreddits that you can get lost browsing them, but here are a few of the most popular ones:

r/writing — for general writing purposes. r/writingprompts — for user-submitted writing prompts. r/destructivereaders — beware, if you don’t like harsh criticism this may not be the best fit. But if you are willing to endure it, you will come out a better writer at the end. r/worldbuilding — user submitted fiction worlds. r/fantasywriters — for anybody interested in the fantasy genre. r/characterforge — the place to be for character building. r/writerchat — for those interested in talking with fellow writers. r/selfpublish — for anybody interested in self-publishing. r/logophilia — “the love of words and word games,” and that’s exactly what you’ll find here. r/freelanceWriters — for anybody interested in a career in freelance writing . r/books — because reading is just as important as writing if you want to be a successful author.

Perfect for: writers who want niche threads based on a particular interest or need.

10. Scribophile

One of the largest communities in the world, Scribophile offers workshops, tutorials, and critiques for authors in just about any genre imaginable. While it is free to join, only users who pay for a membership get access to all their features.

Perfect for: authors whowant to take part in writing workshops alongside writers of all experience levels.

11. She Writes

With over 30,000 members, this is the largest writing community exclusively for women. Here you can find articles on writing, editing, and marketing for every genre. There are forums tailored to specific needs, like travel writers, writing about trauma, NaNoWriMo, and many other topics.

Perfect for: women writers who want a place to connect and learn from fellow writers.

12. Talentville

If your passion lies in screenwriting, then you’ll want to book a one-way ticket to Talentville. Here you can get feedback on your writing and learn the skills necessary to perfect your screencraft. Plus, you can work on and build your network of contacts: the site is also a frequent stop for industry professionals (like agents, managers, and producers) on the lookout for new talent.

Perfect for: writers whoare interested in screenwriting and networking.

13. Underlined

A writing community by Penguin Random House. While any author can find helpful information on this website, it’s geared more towards younger writers. It has a well-designed platform, quizzes, genre-specific information, the latest news on book releases, Q&As with authors, and even some giveaways and excerpts as perks.

Perfect for: younger writers who are looking for genre-specific information and bookish perks.

14. Writers Helping Writers

This is a free-to-register community where you can find resources for writers, teachers, and editors alike. They offer a vast array of tools to perfect your craft, no matter your level. Their extensive creative library includes webinars, free writing and marketing tools, a thesaurus collection, story maps, idea generators, and more.

Perfect for: writers, editors, and teachers who are looking to build up their writing toolbox.

15. #WritingCommunity

Sometimes, all you need is a hashtag. And indeed, Twitter's own #WritingCommunity is one of the most robust writing collectives on the web. Ask a question, and it'll almost certainly get answered (without a lot of Twitter's trademark snark). The key here is to keep your questions concise, reply often to others, and don't go crazy with other hashtags. The community can tell if you're just thirsty for RTs. Perfect for: writers who are finally ready to use Twitter for good — and not just for procrastinating.

Do you belong to a writing community? Which one is your favorite one? Add yours in the comments below!

13 responses

27/11/2018 – 22:42

Very useful post. Thanks for this. I will be linking to it on my blog.

Dr Jack Edward Effron says:

18/02/2019 – 16:40

You left out taylz.com. It’s truly free. They are not going to give you a rubbish service to make you join their pay site because they have no pay site. Your story can be 8,000 words. They are not going to force you into flash fiction of 3,000 words. One critique out, one critique in: no mucking about with “karma” or critiquing 5+ stories to get one critique. The great new idea whose time has come! And it’s British, not American.

marieseltenrych says:

08/05/2019 – 12:28

Reedsy, thank God you are here! I want to ask a question to other authors or self publishers here: I have been approached by OmniScriptum to publish my books (research) with them. I cannot find much about this company online, so wondered if anyone has published with them recently? Thanks Reedsy in anticipation. Marie

↪️ Reedsy replied:

08/05/2019 – 12:29

Hi Marie! Sounds potentially very shady to me. If you haven't already, check out our post on predatory companies in publishing. One of the rules of thumb is that if a publisher contacts you first, be very wary. I just did 20 seconds worth of Googling and found some people who had a bad experience.

Eunice Brownlee says:

I am a member of illuminate, which is a group designed around supporting women who want to share their stories but don't know how. The majority of us write non-fiction essays and memoirs, but we have a few poets and fiction writers in the mix as well. The overall goal is to support each other, especially through those harder moments of not wanting to write, or not knowing where to start. There are monthly themes and prompts, a weekly exercise inside the Facebook group, and cross-sharing of what we're working on. My favorite feature is the expert review, where you can submit any piece you're working on each month and you'll get quality feedback from one of the editors that manage the group. This group is perfect for anyone who is just getting started writing.

↪️ Brittani B replied:

11/02/2020 – 19:27

I tried the link multiple times both from this page and separately searched and was unable to access the site.

Harry says:

05/06/2019 – 07:51

Personally I think you missed out the best writing community: https://community.jerichowriters.com/ Jericho Writers is a free writing community that writers can safely share thought, make friends, swap work and get advice

Christian says:

08/08/2019 – 12:21

I only recommend Scribophile if you enjoy being coerced into groupthink. If you hope to get meaningful critique that will help you, look elsewhere. The critiques here are mostly SPAG, and it's forbidden to discuss your work on the main forums, except in the broadest, vaguest way.

Randy says:

18/08/2019 – 06:11

I have all my dads writing research and copyrights to 18 different books....all this was before the digital world .... many negatives photos ....every major story from all over the world with his .copyright . These are huge stores and his books are really well written ....what should I do with them .....incredible spy work as well

Ratih says:

27/08/2019 – 03:50

As a new writer this article is really useful for me. Thank you reedsy

Jennifer says:

02/09/2019 – 14:15

Hi guys! Great blog! Just wanted to let you know that we linked to you in a blog on the Peaceful Living Wellness Online Magazine :) It will be published on Friday, September 6th, 2019

↪️ Martin Cavannagh replied:

17/09/2019 – 09:04

Thanks! We appreciate that!

Kaylee Downey says:

14/02/2020 – 19:09

Um...what about Wattpad?

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After years of creative writing grad school, I’m not jumping on the chance to join a creative writing group. It’s because both class workshops and group discussions have THIS in common.

My interest is sparked when I see the words creative writing . It’s probably the euphoria wearing off from years of undergrad and grad school when I thought I could be a successful author after writing a first draft of anything simply because I wanted to be.

Or it could be from my middle school days when I’d flip through the piles of empty notebooks, some bought, some received, dreaming up what I could write but never picking up a pen.

And I’ve come across the words creative writing lately. I’m still new to my city and I’m always looking for a new group or event to attend so that I can boost my friendship numbers up.

It’s a slow process.

Among the wine tasting and knitting circle events, I can quickly spot the creative writing groups, and my heart is lifted. For only a beat.

I’d like to join a creative writing group that discusses topics like publishing, author promotion, editing vs. revising , plot structure , and industry trends. Like looking for a unicorn, I’m overly hopeful that I’ll find one in my neck of the woods.

Instead, I find a creative writing group or two that focuses on sharing work and critiquing it. While it’s only a short drive away, I won’t be attending any of these meetings.

There’s nothing wrong that these groups exist. They just don’t work for me.

You’d think after years of workshopping my work that I’d want to get back in the writer circle game. But I don’t. In fact, it’s the biggest reason I don’t miss my undergrad years.

Ask my sister. That list is long.

The reason why I don’t attend creative writing groups is because the writing workshop method simply doesn’t work.

At least, not for me.

Say that I did go. I (hypothetically) read five pages of chapter seven from my novel-in-progress and the group gives me “I like” and “I dislike” feedback.

And I could go all day telling you my opinion on feedback .

There are many things wrong with this scenario, but I’ll only list two:

• I don’t care whether or not my audience likes or dislikes something. I care whether or not what is happening in the writing works.
• How can an audience judge a piece of writing that is only a segment of a larger work? That’s like handing an book publishing editor five pages and expecting them to give big-picture strategy on the entire novel.

The only way this group could constructively work is if I brought in a five-page story to analyze. That way, the audience has all the writing to critique.

But it’s still a critique session. It’s not a let’s-brainstorm-together-a-better-way-to-strengthen-your-story session. We’re still using “I dislike” statements with demands on how to change it (sorry, I think we say “giving advice” here) without collaborating on solutions.

The concept is very negative and leaves the writer depleted. Chances are, the writer discontinues revising the work and shoves that story in an already-cluttered drawer.

It’s also not a fun experience as a member of the editorial audience. My legitimate questions about the piece (not my personal reading preference) get drowned out by “I don’t like this” and “I don’t like that.”

There is still hope. That is, if the creative writing group is willing to change their method.

Instead of bombarding the writer with your personal opinions, make the workshop about the work. Make it a brainstorm session. Ask questions about the characters, the plot, the scenery, the motives. Ban “I like” and “I dislike” statements.

Only then is it really a group. We join groups because we want to be part of a team, but we can only be a team if we feel like all the players have good intent. If we stop the judging and pump up the collaboration, the creative writing group could be quite a beautiful thing.

What do you think? Do you agree with the creative writing group method? Share your opinions below.

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I think you’ve highlighted the issues I too have with writing groups. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one who feels this way.

I must have hit the jackpot of writing groups. I am a newb, though, so take that into consideration. While this writing group I’ve joined does not have group sessions that I know of, it does have workshops and something called “show and grow your prose”, where you can submit 5-6pages of a manuscript, short story, etc. During that event, an experienced, educated person critiques the work in front of an audience after you read it (it’s displayed on a screen). It’s a humbling experience, but the feedback that was received was excellent. It was not about the story and what they liked and didn’t like, but about sentence structure, punctuation, POV, etc. I considered joining one of those critique groups through another writer’s group, but now I’m wondering if it’d be worth it.

I’m not a fan.

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Regional writing groups:.

Horror Writers Association (Horror, Dark Fantasy)

The Fellowship of Southern Writers (All Genres)

Midwest Travel Writers Association (Travel)

New England Science Writers (Science, Technology, and Journalism)

Northwest Science Writers Association (Science)

Science Writers Association of the Rocky Mountains (Science, Photography)

Society of Southwestern Authors (All Genres)

Southeastern Writers Association (All Genres)

Women Writing the West (All Genres)

Alabama Writing Groups:

Birmingham, AL — Alabama Media Professionals (All Genres)

Cullman, AL — Alabama Writer’s Conclave (All Genres)

Homewood, AL — Heart of Dixie (Romance)

Huntsville, AL —  Southern Magic (Romance)

Mobile, AL — Gulf Coast Chapter of the Romance Writers of America (Romance)

Mobile, AL — Mobile Writer’s Guild (All Genres)

Mobile, AL — Huntsville Literary Association (All Genres)

Mobile, AL — Alabama Writer’s Forum (All Genres)

Montgomery, AL — Write Club (All Genres)

Alaska Writing Groups:

Anchorage, AK —  Alaska Writers Guild (All Genres)

Anchorage, AK — Northern Speculative Fiction (Fiction)

Anchorage, AK — Alaska Wilderness Writers (All Genres)

Anchorage, AK — Alaska Professional Communicators (Journalism)

Anchorage, AK — The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators  (Children’s Literature)

Anchorage, AK — 49 Writers (All Genres)

Arizona Writing Groups:

Chandler, AZ — Chandler Romance Writing (Romance)

Glendale, AZ — Writer’s Round Table (All Genres)

Litchfield Park, AZ — West Valley Writer’s Workshop (All Genres)

Mesa, AZ — East Valley Writing Workshop (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in AZ — Arizona Authors Association (All Genres)

Peoria, AZ — Peoria Fiction Writing Critique Group (Fiction)

Phoenix, AZ — Central Phoenix Writing Workshop (All Genres)

Phoenix, AZ —  The Phoenix Writers Club (All Genres)

Phoenix, AZ — Nonfiction Authors Association (Nonfiction)

Phoenix, AZ — Gang of Fearless Freewriters (All Genres)

Phoenix, AZ — Arcadia Memoir Writers (Memoir)

Scottsdale, AZ — Writing Without Workshops (All Genres)

Scottsdale, AZ — Scottsdale Society of Women Writers (All Genres)

Arkansas Writing Groups:

Fayetteville, AR — Arkansas Writers (All Genres)

Hot Springs Village, AR — Village Writers’ Club (All Genres)

Little Rock, AR — American Christian Fiction Writers (Christian Fiction)

Little Rock, AR — Little Rock Literary Writing Workshop (All Genres)

Little Rock, AR— Central Arkansas Speculative Fiction Writers’ Group (Fiction)

Searcy, AR —  White County Creative Writers (All Genres)

Springdale, AR — Fiction Forge (Fiction)

California Writing Groups:

Bakersfield, CA — Writers of Kern (All Genres)

Berkley, CA —  California Writers Club  (All Genres)

Burbank, CA — Write It Up (All Genres)

Davis, CA — The Davis Writers Saloon (All Genres)

Fountain Valley, CA —  Southern California Writers Association (All Genres)

Huntington Beach, CA — Southern California Writers Association (All Genres)

Lake Forest, CA — Sit Down, Shut Up, and Write (All Genres)

Long Beach, CA — Coffee House Writers Group (All Genres)

Long Beach, CA — The Writers Critique Group (All Genres)

Los Angeles, CA — Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (Children’s Literature)

Los Angeles, CA —  Independent Writers of Southern California (All Genres)

Los Angeles, CA —  Los Angeles Writers Group (Fiction)

Los Angeles, CA — Writers With Drinks (All Genres)

Los Angeles, CA — Los Angeles Poets & Writers Collective (All Genres)

Los Angeles, CA — Organization of Black Screenwriters (Screenwriting)

Los Angeles, CA — The Southwest Manuscripters (All Genres)

Los Angeles, CA —  Writers Guild of America, West (All Genres)

Los Angeles, CA — Deus ex Machina Advanced Writers Collective (All Genres)

Murrieta, CA —  International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association (Journalism)

Multiple Locations in CA — Sierra Writers (Fiction, Nonfiction)

Oakland, CA — California Writers Club (All Genres)

Redondo Beach, CA — Greater Los Angeles Writers Society (All Genres)

San Clemente, CA — Poets and Dreamers: Authors and Writers Literary Network (All Genres)

San Bernadino, CA — San Bernardino Writers’ Group (All Genres)

San Diego, CA — San Diego Writers/Editor Guild (All Genres)

San Francisco, CA —  Central Coast Writers (All Genres)

San Francisco, CA — San Francisco Writers Grotto (All Genres)

Sonora, CA — Sonora Writers Group (All Genres)

Simi Valley, CA — Write Here, Write Now (All Genres)

West Hollywood, CA — Creative Express for Writers, Screenwriters & Filmmakers (All Genres)

Colorado Writing Groups:

Boulder, CO —  Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers (Fiction)

Colorado Springs, CO — Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group (All Genres)

Colorado Springs, CO — Pikes Peak Writers (All Genres)

Denver, CO —  Denver Woman’s Press Club (All Genres, Journalism)

Denver, CO —  Colorado Authors League (All Genres)

Eastlake, CO — Colorado Romance Writers (Romance)

Fort Collins, CO — Northern Colorado Writers (All Genres)

Greenwood Village, CO — Women Writing the West (All Genres)

Montrose, CO — Lighthouse Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Pueblo West, CO —  Pueblo West Writers Group  (All Genres)

Connecticut Writing Groups:

Multiple Locations in CT — Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association (All Genres)

Somers, CT — Northern Connecticut Writers Workshop (All Genres)

Westport, CT —  Westport Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Westport, CT — Just For Writers (All Genres)

Westport, CT —  Fairfield County Writers Group (All Genres)

West Hartford, CT — West Hartford Fiction Writers (Fiction)

West Hartford, CT — Faxon Poets (Poetry)

West Hartford, CT — Connecticut Screenwriters (Screenwriting)

West Redding, CT — Long Ridge Writers Group (All Genres)

Delaware Writing Groups:

Georgetown, DE — Delmarva Christian Writers’ Fellowship (Spiritual)

Rehoboth Beach, DE —  Rehoboth Beach Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Florida Writing Groups:

Avon Park, FL —  Avon Park Wordsmiths (All Genres)

Boca Raton, FL — Indie Writers & Artists (All Genres)

Boynton Beach, FL —  Boynton Writers Critique Group (All Genres)

Bradenton, FL —  Bradenton Writers Group (All Genres)

Brandon, FL—  Brandon Writers Critique Group (All Genres)

Celebration, FL —  Celebration Writers Group (All Genres)

Cocoa, FL —  Space Coast Fiction Writers (Fiction)

Daytona Beach, FL —  Daytona Beach Writers (All Genres)

Deerfield Beach, FL — Mystery Writers of America, Florida Chapter (Crime, Fiction)

Deland, FL —  Café Writers (All Genres)

Englewood, FL —  Suncoast Writers Guild, Inc . (All Genres)

Fernandina, FL —  Writers by the Sea (All Genres)

Ft. Myers, FL —  Gulf Coast Writers Association, Inc. (All Genres)

Ft. Pierce, FL — Treasure Coast Writers Guild (All Genres)

Gainesville, FL —  Writers Alliance of Gainesville (All Genres)

Hallandale Beach, FL —  Gulfstream Writers (All Genres)

Havana, FL —  Havana Writers (All Genres)

Jacksonville, FL —  Serivilous Panerians (All Genres)

Jacksonville, FL —  River City Writers (All Genres)

Jacksonville, FL —  First Coast Christian Writers Group (Spiritual)

Jacksonville, FL — Northeast Florida Sisters in Crime (Crime, Mystery)

Lady Lake, FL —  Lady Lake Writers (All Genres)

Lakeland, FL —  Lakeland Writers (All Genres)

Maitland, FL —  Maitland Writers (All Genres)

Miami, FL— South Florida Writers Association (All Genres)

Mount Dora, FL —  Authors Roundtable of Mount Dora (All Genres)

Mount Dora, FL —  Poets Critique Group (Poetry)

Ocala, FL —  Freedom Writers Group (All Genres)

Oldsmar, FL —  Oldsmar Critique Group (All Genres)

Orange Park, FL —  Clay County Writers (All Genres)

Orange Park, FL —  Clay County Writers Critique Group (All Genres)

Orlando/Winter Park, FL —  Orlando Area Writers (All Genres)

Oxford, FL —  Oxford Writers (All Genres)

Palm Bay, FL —  Palm Bay Writers (All Genres)

Palm City, FL —  Palm City Word Weavers (All Genres)

Panama City, FL —  Panama City Chapter (All Genres)

Pembroke Pines, FL —  Quills in the Glades (All Genres)

Ponte Vedra, FL —  Ponte Vedra Writers (All Genres)

Port Orange, FL —  Port Orange Scribes (All Genres)

Port St. Lucie, FL —  Treasure Coast Writers Group (All Genres)

Punta Gorda, FL —  Peace River Writers (All Genres)

Sarasota, FL —  Sarasota Writers Group (All Genres)

Sebring, FL —  Sebring Scribblers & Scribes (All Genres)

Sebring, FL —  The Hearland Author Mix (All Genres)

St. Augustine, FL — Ancient City Writers (All Genres)

St. Lucie County, FL — Morningside Writers Group (Fiction)

St. Petersburg, FL —  St. Petersburg Writers (All Genres)

St. Petersburg, FL —  St. Petersburg Writer Critique Group (All Genres)

Sunrise, FL —  Dan Pearl Sunrise Writers (All Genres)

Tallahassee, FL — Tallahassee Writers Association (All Genres)

Tampa, FL —  New Tampa/Wesley Chapel Writers (All Genres)

Tampa, FL —  Tampa Writers (All Genres)

Tampa, FL — Tampa Writers Alliance (All Genres)

Tarpon Springs, FL —  Tarpon Springs Fiction Writers (Fiction)

Treasure Coast, FL — Treasure Coast Writers Guild (All Genres)

Vero Beach, FL — Porch Poets (Poetry)

Vero Beach, FL — Tuesday Writers  (All Genres)

Vero Beach, FL —  Writers Window Pane (All Genres)

Vero Beach, FL  —  Vero Beach Writers Circle (All Genres)

Wellington, FL —  Wellington Writers Critique Group (All Genres)

West Melbourne, FL — Space Coast Writers Guild (All Genres)

Yankeetown, FL —  Yankeetown Critique Group (All Genres)

Georgia Writing Groups:

Athens, GA —  Athens Writers Association (All Genres)

Atlanta, GA —  Atlanta Writers Club (All Genres)

Calhoun, GA — Calhoun Area Writers (All Genres)

Decatur, GA — Village Writers Group (All Genres)

Gainesville, GA — Northeast Georgia Writers (All Genres)

Kennesaw, GA —  Georgia Writers Association (All Genres)

Hawaii Writing Groups:

Honolulu, HI — Pacific Writers’ Connection (All Genres)

Keauhou, HI — Hawaii Island Writers Association (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in HI— Hawaii Island Writers Group (All Genres)

Idaho Writing Groups:

Boise, ID —  Idaho Writers Guild (All Genres)

Boise, ID —  Idaho Writers Rendezvous (All Genres)

Coeur d’Alene, ID — Idaho Writer’s League (All Genres)

Idaho Falls, ID —  Blue Sage Writers (All Genres)

Meridian, ID — Idahope Christian Writers (Spiritual)

Post Falls, ID — Inland Empire Chapter of Romance Writers of America (All Genres)

Priest River, ID —  River Writers (All Genres)

Twin Falls — Twin Falls Writers (All Genres)

Illinois Writing Groups:

Aurora, IL —  A-Town Poetics (Poetry)

Batavia, IL — Batavia Writers Group (All Genres)

Bloomington-Normal, IL — Bloomington-Normal Writers Group (All Genres)

Carol Stream, IL —  DuPage Writers Group (All Genres)

Carterville, IL —  Southern Illinois Writers Guild (All Genres)

Chicago, IL — Chicago Dramatists (Playwrights)

Chicago, IL — Chicago Women in Publishing (All Genres)

Chicago, IL —  Chicago Writers Association (All Genres)

Chicago, IL —  Poets and Patrons of Chicago (All Genres)

Chicago, IL — The Writers WorkSpace (All Genres)

Elgin, IL — Wordplay (All Genres)

Elgin, IL — Writers on the Fox (All Genres)

Geneva, IL — Day Jammers (All Genres)

Geneva, IL — Inklings and Speculations (Fiction)

Geneva, IL — Night Writers (All Genres)

Geneva, IL — Writers Anonymous (All Genres)

Geneva, IL — Write Time Writers Group (All Genres)

North Aurora, IL — Fox Valley Writers Group (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in IL — Central Illinois Writers Group (Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction)

Multiple Locations in IL —  Fox Valley Writers & Poets (All Genres)

Naperville, IL — Naperville Writers Group (All Genres)

Park Ridge, IL — Prairie Avenue Writers (All Genres)

St. Charles, IL — Lit Lab 51 (Poetry, Sci-Fi, Improv)

St. Charles, IL — St. Charles Writing Group (All Genres)

Indiana Writing Groups:

Hammond, IN —  First Friday Wordsmiths (All Genres)

Hammond, IN — Indiana Writers’ Consortium (All Genres)

Indianapolis, IN —  Indiana Writers Center (All Genres)

Merrillville, IN — Write-On Hoosiers, Inc. (All Genres)

Schererville, IN — Magic Hour Writers (All Genres)

Iowa Writing Groups:

Ames, IA  — Inkspots (All Genres)

Des Moines, IA — Beaverdale Writers Group (All Genres)

Des Moines, IA — Central Library Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Des Moines, IA — Des Moines Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Des Moines, IA —  Iowa Romance Writers (Romance)

Des Moines, IA — Sisters in Crime (All Genres)

Des Moines, IA — Southside Library Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Waukee, IA — Waukee Public Library Writer’s Group (All Genres)

Kansas Writing Groups:

Lawrence, KS — Great Plains Writers Group (All Genres)

Olathe, KS — Kansas City Writers Group (All Genres)

Wichita, KS — Wichita Area Romance Writers (Romance)

Wichita, KS — Kansas Writers Association (All Genres)

Kentucky Writing Groups:

Elizabethtown, KY — Bard’s Corner Writers Group (All Genres)

Frankfort, KY — Capitol City Writers Roundtable (All Genres)

Harrodsburg, KY — Writers Bloc 40330 (All Genres)

Horehead, KY — Kentucky State Poetry Society (Poetry)

Lexington, KY — Dreambuilding (All Genres)

Lexington, KY —  Eagle Creek Writers Group (All Genres)

Lexington, KY —  Lexington Fiction Writers Group (Fiction)

Lexington, KY — Poezia Poetry/Prose Group (Poetry/Prose)

Louisville, KY — Green River Writers (All Genres)

Louisville, KY — Louisville Romance Writers (Romance)

Louisville, KY — Women Who Write (All Genres)

Louisville, KY — The Writers Workshop Project (WWP) (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in KY —  Kentucky Indie Writers (All Genres)

Owensboro, KY — Owensboro Writers Group (All Genres)

Louisiana Writing Groups:

Baton Rouge, LA — Baton Rouge Writers (All Genres)

Bossier City, LA — North Louisiana Storytellers & Authors of Romance (All Genres)

Covington, LA —  Northshore Literary Society (All Genres)

Lafayette, LA — Writers Guild of Acadiana (All Genres)

Lake Charles, LA — Bayou Writers Group (All Genres)

Maine Writing Groups:

Bangor, ME — Southern Penobscot Area Writers Network

Blue Hill, ME — Down East Writers (All Genres)

Portland, ME —  Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance (All Genres)

Dover-Foxcroft, ME —  Central Maine Writers Group (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in ME — Maine Poets Societ y (Poetry)

Maryland Writing Groups:

Annapolis, MD — Annapolis Writers Critique Group (All Genres)

Annapolis, MD — Maryland Writers Association, Annapolis Chapter (All Genres)

Annapolis, MD — Women Poets Workshop (Poetry)

Arnold, MD — Waterfront Writers (Fiction)

Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Area Writers (Creative/Literary Nonfiction)

Baltimore, MD —  Baltimore Writing Hour (All Genres)

Baltimore, MD — Black Writers’ Guild of Maryland (All Genres)

Baltimore, MD — Charm City Writers (All Genres)

Baltimore, MD —  Maryland Writers Association, Baltimore Chapter (All Genres)

Columbia, MD —  Fiction and Screenwriting Critique Group (Fiction)

Columbia, MD — Maryland Writers Association, Howard County Chapter (All Genres)

Easton, MD —  Eastern Shore Writers Association (All Genres)

Finksburg, MD — Maryland Writers Association, Carroll County Chapter (All Genres)

Frederick, MD — Frederick Writers Group (Fiction)

Frederick, MD — Frederick Writers Salon (All Genres)

Hampden, MD — Hampden Writers’ Group (Fiction)

La Plata, MD —  Maryland Writers Association, Charles County Chapter (All Genres)

Leonardtown, MD — Maryland Writers Association, St. Mary’s County Chapter (All Genres)

Multiple Locations, MD — BayHill Writers (All Genres)

Saverna Park, MD — Saverna Park YA/NA Writers Group (Fiction)

Silver Spring, MD — Maryland Writers Association, Montgomery County Chapter (All Genres)

Massachusetts Writing Groups:

Boston, MA —  The Writers’ Room of Boston (All Genres)

Dennis, MA —  Scargo Hill Poets (Poetry)

Hyannis, MA — Writers in Common (Fiction, Memoir, Creative Nonfiction)

Lancaster, MA —  Seven Bridge Writers’ Collaborative (All Genres)

Mashpee, MA —  Mid-Cape Nonfiction Writers Group (Nonfiction)

Mid-Cape, MA — Sands of Time Memoir Group (Memoir, Nonfiction)

Orleans, MA — Dune Hollow Writers (All Genres)

Osterville, MA —  Advanced Writers Group (All Genres)

Sandwich, MA — Upper Cape Writers Group (All Genres)

Worcester, MA — The Worcester Writers Group (All Genres)

Michigan Writing Groups:

Ann Arbor, MI — Mid-Michigan Prose and Writing Group (All Genres)

Ann Arbor, MI —  Mid-Michigan Romance Writers of America (All Genres)

Detroit, MI —  Detroit Working Writers (All Genres)

Detroit, MI — Detroit Writer’s Guild (All Genres)

Detroit, MI —  Motown Writers Network (All Genres)

Grand Rapids, MI — Grand Rapids Writer’s Exchange (All Genres)

Grand Rapids, MI — Peninsula Writers (All Genres)

Howell and Livingston County, MI — Howell Area Writers’ Circle (All Genres)

Ludington, MI — The WestSide Gang Writers Group (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in MI— Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, Michigan Chapter (Children’s Literature)

Novi, MI —  Southeast Michigan Christian Writers (Spiritual)

Rochester, MI —  Rochester Writers (All Genres)

Standish, MI — Mid-Michigan Writers, Inc. (All Genres)

Minnesota Writing Groups:

Alexandria, MN — Alexandria Area Writers Group (All Genres)

Alexandria, MN — Alexandria Word Weavers (All Genres)

Brainerd, MN — Brainerd Heartland Poets (Poetry)

Brainerd, MN —  Brainerd Writers Alliance  (All Genres)

Duluth, MN —  Lake Superior Writers (All Genres)

Elbow Lake, MN — Elbow Lake Grant County Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Fergus Falls, MN — Fergus Falls Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Hackensack, MN — Hackensack Bards of a Feather (All Genres)

Little Falls, MN — Great River Writers (All Genres)

Maple Grove, MN —  Minnesota Christian Writers Guild (Spiritual)

Minneapolis, MN —  Loft Literary Center  (All Genres)

Minneapolis, MN —  Midwest Fiction Writers (Fiction)

Minneapolis, MN —  Minnesota Science Fiction Society (Science Fiction)

Minneapolis, MN — Minneapolis Writers Workshop (All Genres)

Minneapolis, MN —  Open Book  (All Genres)

Minneapolis, MN —  MinnSpec (Speculative Fiction)

Ottertail, MN — Ottertail Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Park Rapids, MN —  Park Rapids Jackpine Writers’ Bloc  (All Genres)

Perham, MN — Perham Thousand Lakes Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Rochester, MN — Rochester MN Writing Group  (All Genres)

Sauk Centre, MN — Sauk Centre Gopher Prairie Writers’ Group (All Genres)

St. Paul, MN — Write, Create, Communicate (All Genres)

Twin Cities, MN —  Twin Cities Writers Group  (All Genres)

Mississippi Writing Groups:

Biloxi, MS — Gulf Coast Writers Association (All Genres)

Hattiesburg, MS —  Hub City Writers  (All Genres)

Natchez, MS — Mississippi Writers Guild (All Genres)

Ridgeland, MS —  Mississippi Poetry Society (Poetry)

Starkville, MS —  Mississippi Writers and Musicians (All Genres)

University, MS —  University of Mississippi Writers Project (All Genres)

Missouri Writing Groups:

Branson, MO —  Ozarks Writers League (All Genres)

Cape Girardeau, MO — Missouri Writers’ Guild, Southeast Missouri Chapter (All Genres)

Cassville, MO —  Mid-South Writers Group of Missouri (All Genres)

Columbia, MO —  Missouri Writers’ Guild, Columbia Chapter (All Genres)

Joplin, MO — Missouri Writers’ Guild, Joplin Chapter (All Genres)

Kansas City, MO — Kansas City Writers Group (All Genres)

Kansas City, MO — Midwest Children’s Authors Guild (Children’s Literature)

Kansas City, MO —  The Writers Place (All Genres)

Kansas City, MO — Heartland Romance Authors (Fiction, Romance, Novel)

Kennett, MO —  Heartland Writers Guild (All Genres)

Marshall, MO —  Missouri Writers’ Guild, Marshall Chapter (All Genres)

O’Fallon, MO —  Missouri Writers’ Guild, Coffee and Critique Chapter (All Genres)

St. Louis, MO — Missouri Romance Writers of America (Romance)

St. Louis, MO — Sisters in Crime, Greater St. Louis Chapter (All Genres)

St. Louis, MO — St. Louis Writers Guild (All Genres)

St. Joseph, MO — St. Joseph Writers Guild (All Genres)

St. Peters, MO —  Missouri Writers’ Guild, Saturday Writers Chapter (All Genres)

Montana Writing Groups:

Kalispell, MT —  Authors of the Flathead (All Genres)

Missoula, MT — 406 Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Missoula, MT — Montana Romance Writers (Romance)

Nebraska Writing Groups:

Omaha, NE —  Omaha Writers Group (All Genres)

Omaha, NE —  The Nebraska Writers Guild (All Genres)

Omaha, NE — Romance Authors of the Heartland (Romance)

Ralston, NE — The Nebraska Writers Writers Workshop (All Genres)

Nevada Writing Groups:

Carson City, NV — Ash Canyon Poets (Poetry)

Carson City, NV — Lone Mountain Writers (All Genres)

Henderson, NV —  Henderson Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Pahrump, NV — Oasis Writers Guild (All Genres)

New Hampshire Writing Groups:

Concord, NH — Granite State Writers Group  (All Genres)

Hooksett, NH —  New Hampshire Writers Project (All Genres)

Ossippe, NH —  Poetry Society of New Hampshire (Poetry)

Peterborough, NH —  Monadnock Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Portsmouth, NH —  Beat Night Poetry (All Genres)

Portsmouth, NH — Creative Writing Group (All Genres)

Portsmouth, NH —  Hoot Night at Cafe Espresso (All Genres)

Portsmouth, NH — Memoir Writing Group (Memoir)

Portsmouth —  Nonfiction Writing Group (Nonfiction)

Portsmouth, NH — Pen Central Writers (All Genres)

Portsmouth, NH — Poetry and Short Fiction Writers Group (Poetry, Fiction)

Portsmouth, NH — Portsmouth Writing Salon (All Genres)

Portsmouth, NH —  Pisquataqua Poets (Poetry)

Portsmouth. NH —  Writers Night Out (All Genres)

New Jersey Writing Groups:

Atco, NJ — Garden State Writers (All Genres)

Asbury Park, NJ — Writers Group (All Genres)

Bayville, NJ —  Berkeley Adult Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Bellmar, NJ — South Jersey Writers Group (All Genres)

Bergen County, NJ — The Writers of the Weird (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror)

Edison, NJ — Liberty States Fiction Writers (Fiction)

Fanwood, NJ —  Serendipitous Scribes (All Genres)

Iselin, NJ — New Jersey Romantic Writers (Romance)

Mahwah, NJ —  Mahwah Writer’s Collective (All Genres)

Mahwah, NJ — The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (Sci-Fi)

Manalapan, NJ —  Monmouth Creative Writing Group (All Genres)

Manchester, NJ — The Manchester (NJ) Writers’ Circle (All Genres)

Middletown, NJ — The Noble Writers (All Genres)

Milltown, NJ – Milltown Area Writers Group (All Genres)

Moorestown, NJ —  Juliette Writer’s Group (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in NJ — Women Who Write, Inc. (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in NJ —  The NJ Authors’ Network (All Genres)

Ridgewood, NJ — Ridgewood Memoir Writing Workshop (Memoir)

Plainsboro, NJ — Princeton Writing Group (All Genres)

Somerset, NJ —  New Jersey Writers’ Society (All Genres)

South Hackensack, NJ — Bergen County Poets & Fictionaires (All Genres)

Summit, NJ — New Providence Writers (All Genres)

Woodbridge, NJ — Woodbridge Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers (Sci-Fi, Fantasy)

New Mexico Writing Groups:

Alamogordo, NM —  The Writers Corner (All Genres)

Albuquerque, NM — SouthWest Writers (All Genres)

Albuquerque, NM — The Wordwrights (All Genres)

Ruidoso, NM —  Lincoln County Writers Association (All Genres)

Santa Fe, NM — Santa Fe Writers Group (All Genres)

New York Writing Groups:

Albany, NY — Poetry Chat (Poetry)

Astoria, NY — Astoria Writers Group (All Genres)

Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers (Fiction)

Brooklyn, N7Y —  NY Writers Coalition (All Genres)

Brooklyn, NY — The Brooklyn Writing and Creative Group (All Genres)

Bronx, NY — Poetry On Demand (Poetry)

Forest Hills, NY — Forest Hills Poetry Writing (Poetry)

Long Island, NY —  Amateur Writers of Long Island (All Genres)

Manhattan, NY — NYC Writers Circle (All Genres)

Manhattan, NY —  Science Writers in New York (Science and Medicine)

Manhattan, NY — WF Writing (All Genres)

New York City, NY — NYC Laid-Back Writing Group (All Genres)

New York City, NY — New York Writing Club (All Genres)

New York City, NY — Poets House (Poetry)

New York City, NY — Shut Up & Write! (All Genres)

New York City, NY — Storytellers of NY (Fiction)

New York City, NY — The Poetry Table (Poetry)

Nyack, NY — River Writers Circle (All Genres)

Staten Island, NY — The Staten Island Writers (All Genres)

Syracuse, NY — The Syracuse Veterans’ Writing Group (Nonfiction)

Multiple Locations in NY —  Morningside Writers Group (Fiction, Screenwriting, Teen Writing, Memoir)

Tarrytown, NY — Hudson Writers Group (All Genres)

Troy, NY —  Hudson Valley Writers Guild (All Genres)

Troy, NY — Capital District Screenwriters (Screenwriting)

North Carolina Writing Groups:

Boone, NC — High County Writers (All Genres)

Charlotte, NC —  Charlotte Writers’ Club (All Genres)

Charlotte, NC — Queen City Writers Group (All Genres)

Graham, NC — Burlington Writers Club (All Genres)

Greensboro, NC — Writers’ Group of the Triad (All Genres)

Monroe, NC — Union County Writers Club (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in NC— North Carolina Writers’ Network-West’s Mountain Writers & Poets (All Genres)

Raleigh, NC — Screenline (Screenwriting)

Raleigh, NC —  Triangle Association of Freelancers

Pittsboro, NC —  Bynum Comedy Writers Workshop (Humor)

Southern Pines, NC — North Carolina Poetry Society (Poetry)

Wadesboro, NC —  Anson County Writers Club (All Genres)

Washington, NC — Pamlico Writers Group (All Genres)

Winston-Salem, NC —   Winston-Salem Writers (All Genres)

North Dakota Writing Groups:

Devils Lake, ND —  Lake Region Writers’ Group  (All Genres)

Grand Forks, ND — University of North Dakota Writing Center (All Genres)

Minot, ND — North Dakota Nonfiction Writers (Creative Nonfiction, Journalistic Nonfiction)

Moorhead, ND— Fargo Writers (All Genres)

Ohio Writing Groups:

Akron, OH — Akron Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Beavercreek, OH — Antioch Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Canton, OH — Greater Canton Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Cincinnati, OH—  Greater Cincinnati Writers League  (All Genres)

Cleveland, OH — Skyline Writers (All Genres)

Columbus, OH — Downtown Writers Network (All Genres)

Columbus, OH — The InkStone (Novel)

Columbus, OH —  Ohio Writers’ Guild  (All Genres)

Columbus, OH —  Wild Goose Creative  (All Genres)

Dayton, OH — Western Ohio Writers Association (All Genres)

Dayton, OH — Dayton Christian Writers Guild, Inc. (Spiritual)

Delaware, OH — Poetry at the Delaware Library (Poetry)

Greater Cleveland and North Eastern, OH — Cleveland Writer Group (All Genres)

Hamilton, OH — Hamilton Writers Guild (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in OH —  Romance Writers of America, Central Ohio Fiction Writers Chapter  (Fiction)

Multiple Locations in OH —  The Ohio Poetry Association  (Poetry)

Sylvania, OH — Toledo Writers Workshop (All Genres)

Zanesville, OH — Y-City Writers’ Forum (All Genres)

Oklahoma Writing Groups:

Ada, OK — Ada Writers (All Genres)

Bartesville, OK — Wordweavers Writing Group (All Genres)

Bixby, OK — The South Tulsa Writers Meetup (All Genres)

Enid, OK — Enid Writers Club (All Genres)

Edmond, OK —  Pen and Keyboard Writers (All Genres)

Edmond, OK — The Inklings (All Genres)

Green Country, OK —  Green Country Ruff Riters (All Genres)

Guthrie, OK —  Red Dirt Writers Society (All Genres)

McAlester, OK — McAlester’s McSherry Writers (All Genres)

Midwest City, OK —  Mid-Oklahoma Writers (All Genres)

Norman, OK — Norman Galaxy of Writers (All Genres)

Oklahome City, OK — Creative Quills (All Genres)

Oklahoma City, OK — Oklahoma City Writers, Inc. (All Genres)

Oklahoma City, OK —  Oklahoma Horror Writers’ League (Horror)

Oklahoma City, OK — Oklahoma Write Now (All Genres)

Oklahoma City, OK — Romance Inc. (Romance)

Stillwater, OK — Stillwater Writers Group (All Genres)

Tulsa, OK — Critical Ink (Fiction)

Tulsa, OK — Tulsa NightWriters (All Genres)

Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Area Children’s Book Writers (Children’s Literature)

Tulsa, OK — Nevermore Edits (All Genres)

Tulsa, OK — Unbreakable Spines (All Genres)

Woodward, OK — Writers of the Purple Sage (All Genres)

Oregon Writing Groups:

Baker City, OR — The Writers Guild of Eastern Oregon (All Genres)

Eugene, OR — The Lane Literary Guild (All Genres)

Jefferson, OR —  Women’s Fiction Writers Association (Women in Fiction)

Portland, OR — 9 Bridges Writers Guild (All Genres)

Portland, OR — Attic Institute (All Genres)

Portland, OR — Friends of Mystery (Mystery)

Portland, OR — The Moonlit Poetry Caravan (Poetry)

Portland, OR — Mountain Writers Series (All Genres)

Portland, OR —  Oregon State Poetry Association, Portland Unit (Poetry)

Portland, OR —  Oregon Writers Colony (Novel)

Portland, OR — Willamette Writers (All Genres)

Portland, OR — Write Around Portland (All Genres)

Portland,, OR — Writers Mill (All Genres)

Redmond, OR — Central Oregon Writers Guild (All Genres)

Roseburg, OR — An Association of Writers (All Genres)

Pennsylvania Writing Groups:

Bethel, PA —  First Monday Discussion Group (All Genres)

Danville, PA —  Danville Writers Group (All Genres)

Dillsburg, PA — Central PA Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Easton, PA —  Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group (All Genres)

Erie, PA —  Millcreek Mall Area Group (All Genres)

Erie, PA — Fellowship of the Quill (All Genres)

Erie, PA —  Presque Isle Meeting (All Genres)

Hawley, PA — Pencils NEPA (All Genres)

Lancaster, PA —  Lancaster Area Writers Group (All Genres)

Meadville, PA —  Meadville Vicinity Pennwriters (All Genres)

Monroeville, PA —  Pittsburgh East Scribes (All Genres)

Monroeville, PA — Pittsburgh East Writers Group (All Genres)

Mount Lebanon, PA —  South Hills Critique Group (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in PA—  Pennwriters (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in PA — Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (Children’s Literature)

New Cumberland, PA —  Harrisburg Area Writers Group (All Genres)

Philadelphia, PA —  Philadelphia Writers (All Genres)

Pittsburgh, PA — Pittsburgh Writers (All Genres)

Pittsburgh, PA —  Second Tuesday of the Month Group (All Genres)

Shenango Valley, PA —  Shenango Valley Pennwriters (All Genres)

State College, PA —  Nittany Valley Writers Network (All Genres)

State College, PA —  Nittany Valley Writers Network: The Early Risers (All Genres)

State College, PA —  Nittany Valley Writers Network: Social Gatherings (All Genres)

Wexford, PA — Critique Group North (All Genres)

Wexford, PA —  The Mindful Writers Group (All Genres)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA — A Writing Hand (All Genres)

Windber, PA —  Southern Alleghenies Writers Guild (All Genres)

York, PA —  York Area Writers Group (All Genres)

Rhode Island Writing Groups:

Cumberland, RI —  Rhode Island Romance Writers (Fiction)

Providence, RI —  Frequency Writers (All Genres)

Providence, RI — Goat Hill Writers (Fiction, Historical Fiction, Memoir, & Flash Fiction)

Warwick, RI — Rhody Writing Group (All Genres)

South Carolina Writing Groups:

Aiken, SC— SCWW, Aiken Chapter (All Genres)

Anderson, SC — SCWW, Anderson Chapter (All Genres)

Beaufort, SC — SCWW, Beaufort Chapter (All Genres)

Bluffton, SC — SCWW, Bluffton Chapter (All Genres)

Camden, SC — SCWW, Camden Chapter (All Genres)

Chapin, SC — SCWW, Chapin/Irmo Chapter (All Genres)

Charleston, SC — LILA (All Genres)

Charleston, SC — SCWW, Charleston East Cooper Chapter (All Genres)

Charleston, SC — SCWW, Charleston North Area Chapter (All Genres)

Columbia, SC — Columbia Writers Alliance (All Genres)

Columbia, SC — SCWW, Columbia I Chapter (All Genres)

Columbia, SC —  SCWW, Columbia II Chapter (All Genres)

Columbia, SC — SCWW, Columbia III Chapter (All Genres)

Daniel Island, SC — SCWW, Daniel Island: Guilty Prose Chapter (Fiction)

Florence, SC — SCWW, Florence Chapter (All Genres)

Greenville, SC —  Sisters in Crime of Upstate SC (Crime, Fiction)

Greenville, SC — SCWW, Greenville Chapter (All Genres)

Lexington, SC — SCWW, Lexington Chapter (All Genres)

North Charleston, SC — Lowcountry Romance Writers (Romance)

Rapid City, SC — Black Hills Writers Group (All Genres)

Seneca, SC — SCWW, Seneca Chapter (All Genres)

Sumter, SC — SCWW, Sumter Chapter (All Genres)

Surfside, SC — SCWW, Surfside Chapter (All Genres)

South Dakota Writing Groups:

Brookings, SD —  South Dakota State Poetry Society (Poetry)

Multiple Locations in SD — South Dakota Authors Association (All Genres)

Rapid City, SD— Black Hills Writers Group (All Genres)

Rapid City, SD — High Plains Writers (All Genres)

Tennessee Writing Groups:

Bartlett, TN — Bartlett Christian Writers (Spiritual)

Bartlett, TN — River City Romance Writers (Romance)

Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Collierville, TN — Collierville Christian Writers (All Genres)

Franklin, TN —  Music City Romance Writers (Romance)

Hillsboro Villiage, TN — Sisters In Crime, Middle Tennessee Chapter (Crime, Fiction)

Knoxville, TN — Knoxville Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Knoxville, TN —  Smoky Mountain Romance Writers (Romance)

Nashville, TN —  Bellevue Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Nashville, TN — Nashville Writers Circle (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in TN —  Lost State Writers Guild (All Genres)

Murfreesboro, TN — Murfreesboro Writers Group (All Genres)

Oak Ridge, TN —  Tennessee Mountain Writers (All Genres)

Texas Writing Groups:

Abilene, TX —  Abilene Writers Group (All Genres)

Alpine, TX — Texas Mountain Trail Writers (All Genres)

Amarillo, TX — Panhandle Professional Writers (All Genres)

Austin, TX —  Writers’ League of Texas (All Genres)

Cedar Hill, TX —  Dallas Area Writers Group (All Genres)

Clarksville, TX —  Red River Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

College Station, TX —  Brazos Writers (All Genres)

Dallas, TX —  Dallas Screen Writers Association (Screenwriting)

Dallas, TX  — Poetry Society of Texas (Poetry)

Denton, TX —  Denton Poets’ Assembly (Poetry)

Denton, TX —  Denton Writers’ Critique Group (Fiction)

El Paso, TX —  El Paso Writers’ League (All Genres)

Euless, TX —  DFW Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Fort Worth, TX — Fort Worth Writers (All Genres)

Houston, TX —  Houston Writers Guild (All Genres)

Houston, TX — Nuestra Palabra (All Genres)

Houston, TX —  White Oak Writers (All Genres)

Hurst, TX — North Texas Speculative Fiction Network (Fiction)

Katy, TX — West Houston/Texas Writers Group (All Genres)

Mt. Pleasant, TX —  Northeast Texas Writers’ Organization (All Genres)

San Antonio, TX — San Antonio Romance Authors (Romance)

San Antonio, TX — San Antonio Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Shenandoah, TX —  Writers on the Storm (Spiritual)

Tyler, TX —  East Texas Writers Guild (All Genres)

The Woodlands, TX — Woodlands Writers Guild (All Genres)

Utah Writing Groups:

Bountiful, UT — League of Utah Writers: Bountiful Chapter (All Genres)

Bountiful, UT — Utah State Poetry Society: Rhyme & Reason (Poetry)

Cedar City, UT — League of Utah Writers: Color Country Nightwriters (All Genres)

Cedar City, UT — Utah State Poetry Society: Cedar City Chapter (Poetry)

Holladay, UT — League of Utah Writers: Wordcraft (All Genres)

Layton, UT — League of Utah Writers: Wasatch Writers (All Genres)

Lehi, UT — Utah State Poetry Society: Write On (Poetry)

Lindon, UT — League of Utah Writers: Utah Valley Legends (All Genres)

Logan City, UT — League of Utah Writers: Cache Valley Chapter (All Genres)

Moab, UT — Moab Poets & Writers (All Genres)

Midway, UT — League of Utah Writers: Heber Valley Writers (All Genres)

Murray, UT — Utah Book Writers Club (Novel)

Ogden, UT — League of Utah Writers: Blue Quill Chapter (All Genres)

Ogden, UT — Utah State Poetry Society: Ben Lomond Chapter (Poetry)

Orem, UT — Utah Valley Writers (All Genres)

Provo, UT — Utah State Poetry Society: Word Weavers (Poetry)

Richfield, UT — League of Utah Writers: Sevier Valley Writers (All Genres)

Salt Lake City, UT — League of Utah Writers: Salt City Scribes (All Genres)

Salt Lake City, UT — Utah State Poetry Society: Valley Winds (Poetry)

St. George, UT —  Utah State Poetry Society: Dixie Chapter (Poetry)

St. George, UT —  Utah State Poetry Society: Red Rock (Poetry)

Taylorsville, UT — League of Utah Writers: Oquirrh Writers (All Genres)

Tooele, UT —  League of Utah Writers: Tooele Writers (All Genres)

Tooele, UT — Utah State Poetry Society: Oquirrh Chapter (Poetry)

Vermont Writing Groups:

Brattleboro, VT —  Write Action  (All Genres)

Burlington, VT —  Leage of Vermont Writers (All Genres)

Burlington, VT — The Burlington Writers Workshop (All Genres)

Wilmington, VT — Southern Vermont SCBWI Critique Group (All Genres)

Virginia Writing Groups:

Abington, VA —  The Virginia Writers Club, Appalachian Authors Guild (All Genres)

Fredericksburg, VA — The Virginia Writers Club, Riverside Chapter (All Genres)

Virginia Beach, VA —  Hampton Roads Writers (All Genres)

Multiple Locations, VA —  The Virginia Writers Club, Hanover Writers Chapter (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in VA — The Virginia Writers Club, Write by the Rails Chapter (All Genres)

Richmond, VA — Agile Writers (All Genres)

Richmond, VA — James Rivers Writers  (All Genres)

Roanoke, VA — The Virginia Writers Club, Valley Writers Chapter (All Genres)

Williamsburg, VA — The Poetry Society of Virginia (Poetry)

Williamsburg, VA —  The Virginia Writers Club, Chesapeake Bay Writers Chapter (All Genres)

Washington, D.C. Writing Groups:

Washington, DC — The Black Women Playwrights’ Group (Screenwriting)

Washington, DC — D.C. Area Literary Translators Network (Literary Translation)

Washington, DC —  D.C. Comedy Writers (Humor)

Washington, DC — Split This Rock (Poetry)

Washington, DC —  The Washington Biography Group (Memoir)

Washington, DC —  Washington Romance Writers (Romantic Fiction)

Washington Writing Groups:

Bothell, WA —  Northwest Christian Writers Association (Spiritual)

Buckley, WA — Plateau Area Writers Association (All Genres)

Issaquah, WA — The Cottage (All Genres)

Langley, WA — Whidbey Island Writers Association (All Genres)

Lewis County, WA —  The Lewis County Writers Guild  (All Genres)

Mount Vernon, WA —  Skagit Valley Writers League (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in WA — Tri-City Writers (Novel, Prose)

Seattle, WA — Writer’s Cramp  (Science Fiction, Fantasy)

Spokane, WA — Inland Northwest Writers Guild (All Genres)

Spokane, WA — Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers (All Genres)

Spokane, WA —  Spokane Fiction Writer’s Group  (All Genres)

Wenatchee, WA — Write on the River (All Genres)

West Virginia Writing Groups:

Beckley, WV —  Raleigh County Library Writers Group (All Genres)

Braxton, WV —  Braxton Writers Group (All Genres)

Charleston, WV —  Pens Writer’s Group (All Genres)

Fairmont, WV —  The Crow’s Quill  (All Genres)

Hinton, WV —  Summers County Writers’ Group (All Genres)

Huntington, WV —  Black Dog Writers Group  (All Genres)

Huntington, WV —  The Guyandotte Poets (Poetry)

Huntington, WV —  The Patchwork Writers (All Genres)

Huntington, WV —  Society of the Lark (All Genres)

Huntington, WV —  Wicked Wordsmiths of the West (All Genres)

Jefferson County, WV —  The Mountain Scribes (All Genres)

Martinsburg, WV —  Athens on the Opequon (Poetry)

Martinsburg, WV —  Martinsburg Writers Group (All Genres)

Morgantown, WV —  Morgantown Writers Group (All Genres)

Parkersburg, WV —  Sacred Way Poets (Poetry)

Philippi, WV —  Barbour County Writers Workshop  (All Genres)

Point Pleasant, WV —  The Point Pleasant Writers Guild (All Genres)

Princeton, WV —  Appalachian Pen Works (All Genres)

Ripley, WV —  The Appalachian Wordsmiths (All Genres)

Romney, WV —  Ice Mountain Writers (All Genres)

Shepherdstown, WV —  The Bookend Poets (Poetry)

Spencer, WV —  Women’s Writing Circle (All Genres)

St. Albans, WV —  St. Albans Writers Group (All Genres)

Triadelphia, WV —  Ohio Valley Writers Group (All Genres)

Wisconsin Writing Groups:

Armery, WI —  Northern Lakes Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Balsam Lake, WI —  Poco Penners (All Genres)

Black River Falls, WI —  BRF Writers Group (All Genres)

Door County, WI —  Door Pens (All Genres)

Eau Clair, WI —  Writers’ Group at the Library (All Genres)

Eau Clair, WI —  Western Wisconsin Christian Writers Guild (Spiritual)

Frederic, WI —  Northwest Regional Writers (All Genres)

Hayward, WI —  Yarnspinners (All Genres)

Janesville, WI —  Janesville Area Writers Club (All Genres)

Kenosha, WI —  Kenosha Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Kewaskum, WI —  Moraine Writers Guild (All Genres)

Madison, WI —  Tuesdays with Story (All Genres)

Manitowoc, WI —  The Lakeshore Writers (All Genres)

Menomonee, WI —  Chippewa Valley Writers (All Genres)

Milwaukee, WI —  Red Oak Writers (All Genres)

Milwaukee, WI — Wisconsin Romance Writers of America (Romance)

Multiple Locations in WI — Wisconsin Writers Association (All Genres)

Nekoosa, WI —  Home Town Players/Writers Group (All Genres)

Oshkosh, WI —  Oshkosh Area Writers Club (All Genres)

Pinney, WI —  Pinney Writing Group (All Genres)

Portage, WI —  Pauquette Wordcrafters (All Genres)

Portage, WI —  The Writers at the Portage (All Genres)

Sheboygan, WI — Mead Public Library Poetry Circle (Poetry)

Solon Springs, WI —  St. Croix Writers of Solon Springs (All Genres)

Stevens Point, WI —  Aspiring Authors of Stevens Point (All Genres)

Two Rivers, WI — The Cool City Writers Group (All Genres)

Wausau, WI —  Writers of Wausau (All Genres)

Wauwatosu, WI —  Writer’s Voice (All Genres)

West Bend, WI —  Washington County Writers’ Club (All Genres)

Wyoming Writing Groups:

Green River, WY — Wyoming Writers, Inc. (All Genres)

Riverton, WY —  WyoPoets (Poetry)

Sundance, WY —  Bearlodge Writers (All Genres)

Canada Writing Groups:

Alberta —  Writers’ Guild of Alberta (All Genres)

Burnaby —  Burnaby Writers’ Society (All Genres)

Kamloops —  Interior Authors Group (All Genres)

Nanaimo —  Writing Life Women’s Writing Circle (All Genres)

New Westminster —  New West Writers (All Genres)

New Westminster —  Waves Writers (All Genres)

Nova Scotia — Romance Writers of Atlantic Canada (Romance)

Ontario —  Canadian Authors Niagara Branch (All Genres)

Ottowa — Ottowa Independent Writers (All Genres)

Quebec —  Quebec Writers’ Federation (All Genres)

Salmon Arm —  Shuswap Writers Group (All Genres)

Sooke —  Sooke Writers’ Collective (All Genres)

Terrace — Terrace Writers Group (All Genres)

Toronto — Canadian Authors Toronto Branch (All Genres)

Toronto —  Writers’ Union of Canada (All Genres)

Vancouver — Grind Café Writers Group (All Genres)

Vancouver — Thursday Writing Collective (All Genres)

Vancouver — West End Writers’ Workshop (All Genres)

Online Writing Groups:

Critique Circle (All Genres)

Inked Voices (All Genres)

Pen Parentis (All Genres)

Scribophile  (All Genres)

Writer’s Café (All Genres)

Ada, OK —   Ada Writers   (All Genres)

Bartesville, OK —   Wordweavers Writing Group   (All Genres)

Enid, OK — Enid Writers Club   (All Genres)

Edmond, OK —  Pen and Keyboard Writers   (All Genres)

Edmond, OK —   The Inklings   (All Genres)

Green Country, OK —  Green Country Ruff Riters   (All Genres)

Guthrie, OK —  Red Dirt Writers Society   (All Genres)

McAlester, OK — McAlester’s McSherry Writers (All Genres)

Midwest City, OK —  Mid-Oklahoma Writers   (All Genres)

Norman, OK —   Norman Galaxy of Writers   (All Genres)

Oklahome City, OK —   Creative Quills   (All Genres)

Oklahoma City, OK —  Oklahoma Horror Writers’ League   (Horror)

Oklahoma City, OK —   Oklahoma Write Now   (All Genres)

Oklahoma City, OK —   Romance Inc.   (Romance)

Stillwater, OK —   Stillwater Writers Group   (All Genres)

Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Area Children’s Book Writers (Children’s Literature)

Woodward, OK —   Writers of the Purple Sage   (All Genres)

Jefferson, OR —  Women’s Fiction Writers Association   (Women in Fiction)

Portland, OR —   Attic Institute   (All Genres)

Portland, OR —   Mountain Writers Series   (All Genres)

Portland, OR —  Oregon State Poetry Association, Portland Unit   (Poetry)

Portland, OR —  Oregon Writers Colony   (Novel)

Portland,, OR —   Writers Mill   (All Genres)

Roseburg, OR —   An Association of Writers   (All Genres)

Bethel, PA —  First Monday Discussion Group   (All Genres)

Danville, PA —  Danville Writers Group   (All Genres)

Dillsburg, PA — Central PA Writers’ Workshop   (All Genres)

Easton, PA —  Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group   (All Genres)

Erie, PA —  Millcreek Mall Area Group   (All Genres)

Erie, PA —   Fellowship of the Quill   (All Genres)

Erie, PA —  Presque Isle Meeting   (All Genres)

Hawley, PA —   Pencils NEPA   (All Genres)

Lancaster, PA —  Lancaster Area Writers Group   (All Genres)

Meadville, PA —  Meadville Vicinity Pennwriters   (All Genres)

Monroeville, PA —  Pittsburgh East Scribes   (All Genres)

Monroeville, PA —   Pittsburgh East Writers Group   (All Genres)

Mount Lebanon, PA —  South Hills Critique Group   (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in PA—  Pennwriters   (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in PA — Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators   (Children’s Literature)

New Cumberland, PA —  Harrisburg Area Writers Group   (All Genres)

Philadelphia, PA —  Philadelphia Writers   (All Genres)

Pittsburgh, PA —  Second Tuesday of the Month Group   (All Genres)

Shenango Valley, PA —  Shenango Valley Pennwriters   (All Genres)

State College, PA —  Nittany Valley Writers Network   (All Genres)

State College, PA —  Nittany Valley Writers Network: The Early Risers   (All Genres)

State College, PA —  Nittany Valley Writers Network: Social Gatherings   (All Genres)

Wexford, PA —   Critique Group North   (All Genres)

Wexford, PA —  The Mindful Writers Group   (All Genres)

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA —   A Writing Hand   (All Genres)

Windber, PA —  Southern Alleghenies Writers Guild   (All Genres)

York, PA —  York Area Writers Group   (All Genres)

Cumberland, RI —  Rhode Island Romance Writers   (Fiction)

Providence, RI —  Frequency Writers   (All Genres)

Providence, RI —   Goat Hill Writers   (Fiction, Historical Fiction, Memoir, & Flash Fiction)

Columbia, SC —  SCWW, Columbia II Chapter   (All Genres)

Greenville, SC —  Sisters in Crime of Upstate SC   (Crime, Fiction)

Brookings, SD —  South Dakota State Poetry Society   (Poetry)

Multiple Locations in SD — South Dakota Authors Association   (All Genres)

Rapid City, SD —   High Plains Writers   (All Genres)

Bartlett, TN —   Bartlett Christian Writers   (Spiritual)

Chattanooga, TN — Chattanooga Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Franklin, TN —  Music City Romance Writers   (Romance)

Knoxville, TN — Knoxville Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Knoxville, TN —  Smoky Mountain Romance Writers   (Romance)

Nashville, TN —  Bellevue Writers’ Group   (All Genres)

Nashville, TN —   Nashville Writers Circle   (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in TN —  Lost State Writers Guild   (All Genres)

Oak Ridge, TN —  Tennessee Mountain Writers   (All Genres)

Abilene, TX —  Abilene Writers Group   (All Genres)

Austin, TX —  Writers’ League of Texas   (All Genres)

Cedar Hill, TX —  Dallas Area Writers Group   (All Genres)

Clarksville, TX —  Red River Writers’ Workshop   (All Genres)

College Station, TX —  Brazos Writers   (All Genres)

Dallas, TX —  Dallas Screen Writers Association   (Screenwriting)

Denton, TX —  Denton Poets’ Assembly   (Poetry)

Denton, TX —  Denton Writers’ Critique Group   (Fiction)

El Paso, TX —  El Paso Writers’ League   (All Genres)

Euless, TX —  DFW Writers’ Workshop   (All Genres)

Fort Worth, TX —   Fort Worth Writers   (All Genres)

Houston, TX —  Houston Writers Guild   (All Genres)

Houston, TX —  White Oak Writers   (All Genres)

Hurst, TX — North Texas Speculative Fiction Network   (Fiction)

Mt. Pleasant, TX —  Northeast Texas Writers’ Organization   (All Genres)

San Antonio, TX — San Antonio Writers’ Guild (All Genres)

Shenandoah, TX —  Writers on the Storm   (Spiritual)

Tyler, TX —  East Texas Writers Guild   (All Genres)

St. George, UT —  Utah State Poetry Society: Dixie Chapter   (Poetry)

St. George, UT —  Utah State Poetry Society: Red Rock   (Poetry)

Tooele, UT —  League of Utah Writers: Tooele Writers   (All Genres)

Burlington, VT —  Leage of Vermont Writers   (All Genres)

Abington, VA —  The Virginia Writers Club, Appalachian Authors Guild   (All Genres)

Virginia Beach, VA —  Hampton Roads Writers   (All Genres)

Multiple Locations, VA —  The Virginia Writers Club, Hanover Writers Chapter   (All Genres)

Richmond, VA —   James Rivers Writers  (All Genres)

Williamsburg, VA —  The Virginia Writers Club, Chesapeake Bay Writers Chapter   (All Genres)

Washington, DC — The Black Women Playwrights’ Group (Screenwriting)

Washington, DC —  D.C. Comedy Writers   (Humor)

Washington, DC —   Split This Rock   (Poetry)

Washington, DC —  The Washington Biography Group   (Memoir)

Washington, DC —  Washington Romance Writers   (Romantic Fiction)

Bothell, WA —  Northwest Christian Writers Association   (Spiritual)

Mount Vernon, WA —  Skagit Valley Writers League   (All Genres)

Seattle, WA —   Writer’s Cramp  (Science Fiction, Fantasy)

Spokane, WA —  Spokane Fiction Writer’s Group  (All Genres)

Beckley, WV —  Raleigh County Library Writers Group   (All Genres)

Braxton, WV —  Braxton Writers Group   (All Genres)

Charleston, WV —  Pens Writer’s Group   (All Genres)

Fairmont, WV —  The Crow’s Quill  (All Genres)

Hinton, WV —  Summers County Writers’ Group   (All Genres)

Huntington, WV —  The Guyandotte Poets   (Poetry)

Huntington, WV —  The Patchwork Writers   (All Genres)

Huntington, WV —  Society of the Lark   (All Genres)

Huntington, WV —  Wicked Wordsmiths of the West   (All Genres)

Jefferson County, WV —  The Mountain Scribes   (All Genres)

Martinsburg, WV —  Athens on the Opequon   (Poetry)

Martinsburg, WV —  Martinsburg Writers Group   (All Genres)

Morgantown, WV —  Morgantown Writers Group   (All Genres)

Parkersburg, WV —  Sacred Way Poets   (Poetry)

Point Pleasant, WV —  The Point Pleasant Writers Guild   (All Genres)

Princeton, WV —  Appalachian Pen Works   (All Genres)

Ripley, WV —  The Appalachian Wordsmiths   (All Genres)

Romney, WV —  Ice Mountain Writers   (All Genres)

Shepherdstown, WV —  The Bookend Poets   (Poetry)

Spencer, WV —  Women’s Writing Circle   (All Genres)

St. Albans, WV —  St. Albans Writers Group   (All Genres)

Triadelphia, WV —  Ohio Valley Writers Group   (All Genres)

Armery, WI —  Northern Lakes Writers’ Guild   (All Genres)

Balsam Lake, WI —  Poco Penners   (All Genres)

Black River Falls, WI —  BRF Writers Group   (All Genres)

Door County, WI —  Door Pens   (All Genres)

Eau Clair, WI —  Writers’ Group at the Library   (All Genres)

Eau Clair, WI —  Western Wisconsin Christian Writers Guild   (Spiritual)

Frederic, WI —  Northwest Regional Writers   (All Genres)

Hayward, WI —  Yarnspinners   (All Genres)

Janesville, WI —  Janesville Area Writers Club   (All Genres)

Kenosha, WI —  Kenosha Writers’ Guild   (All Genres)

Kewaskum, WI —  Moraine Writers Guild   (All Genres)

Madison, WI —  Tuesdays with Story   (All Genres)

Manitowoc, WI —  The Lakeshore Writers   (All Genres)

Menomonee, WI —  Chippewa Valley Writers   (All Genres)

Milwaukee, WI —  Red Oak Writers   (All Genres)

Multiple Locations in WI —   Wisconsin Writers Association   (All Genres)

Nekoosa, WI —  Home Town Players/Writers Group   (All Genres)

Oshkosh, WI —  Oshkosh Area Writers Club   (All Genres)

Pinney, WI —  Pinney Writing Group   (All Genres)

Portage, WI —  Pauquette Wordcrafters   (All Genres)

Portage, WI —  The Writers at the Portage   (All Genres)

Solon Springs, WI —  St. Croix Writers of Solon Springs   (All Genres)

Stevens Point, WI —  Aspiring Authors of Stevens Point   (All Genres)

Wausau, WI —  Writers of Wausau   (All Genres)

Wauwatosu, WI —  Writer’s Voice   (All Genres)

West Bend, WI —  Washington County Writers’ Club   (All Genres)

Riverton, WY —  WyoPoets   (Poetry)

Sundance, WY —  Bearlodge Writers   (All Genres)

Critique Circle   (All Genres)

Inked Voices   (All Genres)

Pen Parentis   (All Genres)

Writer’s Café (All Genres)

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Our Grantmaking initiatives help our community every day; $600,000 in Two Years and counting. 

Thank you to all who applied to Round 2 of the New Haven Artist Corps.

All applicants will be emailed in the middle of January regarding decision status. 

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Resiliency Grants   

$255,000 to 38 Organizations

Thanks to an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)  in 2022, the Arts Council awarded 38  small-budget nonprofit arts organizations ( under $750k ) with operational support funding for financial recovery, to boost staffing levels + create future sustainability. Grants ranged from $3,000 - $15,000 for a total of $255,000.

New Haven Artist Corps Grants and Mentorship

$125,000 to 12 Artists 

The Artist Corps program is for individual artists who are interested in creating projects and initiatives that directly impact New Haven City. The Artist Corps is not just about receiving funding, it's about building non-cash resources (such as connecting people across networks, identifying pipeline opportunities, and meeting more residents through the arts) in order to create a solid foundation for artists to be operationally sound and successful in seeing their art at the forefront of the community. Therefore, selected artists gather + work together as a cohort with support from a team of facilitators.

Creative Sector Relief Fund  

$335,380 to 436 people and projects

Launched in March 2020 in partnership with the City of New Haven's Department of Arts and Culture and Tourism, the initial intent of our Creative Sector Relief Fund was to quickly distribute financial assistance to low-income creatives and small-budget arts institutions most impacted by COVID-19.

The Fund was relaunched in 2021 with a new focus on economic and racial justice by supporting Black, Brown, and Indigenous artists with unrestricted $10k grants. 

Arts Admins of Color Fund

$17,000 to 9 creative administrators

The Arts Administrators of Color Fund launched in 2021 thanks to support from the Avangrid Foundation helps to advance the careers of Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian American, and Pacific Islander individuals working in the arts industry. Eligible arts administrators, which we define very broadly, can request funding for professional development activities.

Past Grants

From over a million dollars in Racial Equity and Creative Healing (REACH) Grants to the Cultural Vitality Fund, we have a track record of getting funds to vital community projects.

Take a look at some of our past grantmaking initiatives and how they have impacted our local communities. 

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EcoWorks CT

Photo credit:  Liah Sinquefield

Ecoworks CT is a social enterprise niche recycler that reduces waste while supporting the arts. As Connecticut's only Creative Reuse Center, we provide low cost rescued art supplies, have a mini maker space with use of our tools, and generate micro-income for 30+ consignors by showcasing the work of creatives in our storfront gallery, the reBoutique. We teach creative reuse techniques throughout the greater New Haven area, paying stipends to teaching artists. We share surplus materials with other partner organizations, organize community crafting for causes and source materials for artists' specific projects at their request. 

"I...love to be sustainable and use things that would have been thrown away, and show people how beautiful they can be", Nadine Nelson, Artist-in-Residence 2022-2023

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HuneeBee Project 

"The funds we secured from the Arts Council have truly had such a significant impact on our programming and opportunities for youth, trainees, and employees. 

We were able to partner with RiseUp in October and pay 2 CT based artists to create a mural at one of our gardens in the South Hill. Members from our team joined with RiseUp, EMERGE Inc, and the neighborhood for a paint along day when the mural was complete and had so much fun."

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Mindi R. Engleart

Mindi R. Englart is a New Haven-based artist, author, and educator. She is the founder and CEO of the Single Mothers Discount Card, LLC.

Project:   Revising Your Narrative for Single Moms: Making Art to Heal the Past  is a series of workshops for single moms designed to help them reflect on their past and transform the story they tell about it. Participants will have time, materials, & support to process--reduce, reuse, and recycle symbolic elements of--their past into tangible art that can inspire them into an empowered future.

Profile: Resiliency Grant

“The Arts Council’s Resiliency grant helps ARTE offer free arts programs, improve critical thinking, analytical skills, and cognitive development. Activities that engage students in purposeful, supportive, and meaningful learning experiences that develop imaginations and support social- emotional well-being.  The pride and joy of our students speak volumes to their self-confidence, motivation, and success.” 

---David Greco – Director

Profile: Creative Sector Relief Fund 

Hannan Hameen; Master of Dance

"It actually goes to people who are giving their all in the community, actual blood, sweat and tears. Who are sacrificing so much of themselves to give so much, to help... It shows I see you, I hear you, and I am there for you." 

Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez is an indigenous Zapotec artist, educator, curator, and people-connecter born on Quinnipiac land. Ruby is interested in art based projects that center connecting artists directly with one another, and accessibility within the arts; in the past that includes projects such as Lunch Money Print, an international print exchange.

Project:   Fair-Side  is a seed rooted in the notion that art is for everyone. The implementation of this notion sprouts to financially compensate artists to have dedicated time to learn new skills in a 3 month period. Afterwards, artists will work together using the skills learned to host their own exhibition showcasing the work made during their time together.

Tyler Goldchain is a multi-instrumentalist artist, composer, and producer from New Haven, CT. His work allows him to perform around the country, work with major artists and score film and theater productions.

Project:   The Uplift Program  is a series of educational interactive workshops that inform the participants, primarily teens and young adults, on the current best practices of personal finance and artistic development. Workshops and sessions will be held in collaboration with community partners from the Greater New Haven area. 

Image of Tyler by Coral Ortiz.

Profile: Arts Admins of Color 

#ThaTeam Podcast

"Arts Council’s Arts Admins of Color grant was a gift that we couldn’t be more thankful for. This specific grant was a seed sown for #ThaTeam Podcast to travel to Atlanta, GA for the Black Podcast Festival in 2022. This opportunity helped us to elevate our craft, network with other podcasters across the country and enjoy what we love to do.

It also allowed us to be able to take one of our podcast students with us on this journey so they can truly see where podcasting can take them in the long run. From this specific grant to the REACH grant, the Arts Council has made our shift from podcasters to youth educators/mentors what it is today and we couldn’t be more thankful."

"I needed help... we have so many great people...doing great things like Qommunity for queer people, and sometimes you just need a chance, you need someone to believe in it, you just need someone to slide some money your way to make sure that thing happens, and that idea gets off the ground... and here we are still doing great things." 

Alana Ladson is an artist from New Haven who loves to read, write, play video games, and draw. She creates both digital art and traditional paintings on canvas and paper. She has a passion for community building and artistry. Her experience is rooted in the arts, education, and advocacy – she loves working with youth, making art, and sharing what her students call “sage wisdom”. Alana particularly loves to draw women of color, nature, and mythical creatures. Additionally, she has a small business ‘Alana Ladson Art’ selling pins, stickers, and art prints.

Project:   The Rooted Collective Fellowship  is an exploratory artist collective that will bring a small group of BIPOC women and nonbinary folks together to create art and explore themselves and their practices.

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Ashley LaRue, the founder of Qommunity, is a New Haven native and artrepreneur. Qommunity is a platform and incubator that celebrates art, cultivates healing projects, and encourages fellowship among and within the local queer community. 

Project:   Mend: A Wellness Festival & Exhibition  is   a curated creative healing project and accompanying wellness festival that serves to bring awareness to mental health and illness while reducing the stigma surrounding it. 

Profile: Creative Sector Relief Fund

Anika Stewart: Your Queer Plant Shop 

"It helped me stay housed, it helped me keep my lights on, and it helped me invest in my art... This is so important because these are things that are not afforded to a lot of black creators." 

Gabriel (Gabe) Sacco (He) is an interdisciplinary artist who performs for video, sound, images, and writing. Gabriel is from New Jersey and graduated from Fairfield University with a BA in International Studies and Politics. He lives in Shelton, CT, and holds an MFA in Visual Art from Rutgers Mason Gross School of The Arts. Gabriel is an educator, learner, and worker who develops ideas surrounding social responsibility and the role of usefulness in art making, anti-racist pedagogy, and generative and sustainable production models for artists. Cooking, sewing, and gardening influence Gabriel’s practice as an inheritance of the deceased.

Thabisa Rich

A mother, wife, singer-songwriter, founder of Rich Arts Collective, and creative entrepreneur, Thabisa has graced many stages in and out of New Haven. When off-stage, she is working with kids in various school settings and creating programs that will sow back into the community.

Nadine Nelson is a career educator, chef, artist, activist, and owner of Global Local Gourmet. As an expert in interactive culinary education and experiential event production, she uses food as a catalyst and platform to build community, revitalize the neighborhood, preserve our cultural heritage, and empower people to lead healthier, happier, connected, and more prosperous lives by creating educational and recreational programming around cuisine from seed to waste. 

Project:   S.O.U.L. (Sustainable, organic, unprocessed and local) Food Griots  brings people together to cook, cultivate community, and inspire activism through the act of preparing food.

Profile:  Artist Corps

Mitchell Rembert was born in Bridgeport and raised in New Haven. He is the son and apprentice of the late Winfred Rembert. Mitch has been practicing the leather art craft for the last 8 years and with a heavy heart he has taken on the mission of continuing his father's work telling their life experiences. 

Project:   Tribute to Winfred Rembert  will be an art show in honor of well-known New Haven artist Winfred Rembert. Helping to preserve Winfred's legacy and uplift the community.

IfeMichelle Gardin

"The training I receive at the Amherst Writers Workshop Leadership Training will provide me with additional tools I want to enhance programming for the Elm City LITFest to conduct writing workshops for potential writers in the greater New Haven Communities"

Throughout her life IfeMichelle has been committed to connecting her passion for culture and arts and enhancing the quality of life for her community and looks forward to further developing Cultural Awareness throughout the region. Ife created and founded the Elm City LITFest in 2020. Elm City LITFest is a celebration of LITerature, LITerary Artists and LITerary Arts of the African Diaspora. In 2022, Ife founded KulturallyLIT the mission is to enhance awareness of the Arts of the African Diaspora. KultuallyLIT produces DiasporaCON, a Elm City LITFest, LIT KWANZAA celebration, and the Diaspora Book Awards.

Profile: Reach Grant

KulturallyLIT

Kulturally LIT is an organization created to enhance awareness of the significance of the Arts of the African Diaspora on societal culture. Their goal is to produce Kultural experiences that support and develop opportunities for access to cultural empowerment for Artists of the African Diaspora.

Read more about LIT Fest here . 

Check out images from LIT Fest 2022 here . 

KulturallyLIT/ Elm City LITFest was supported by a REACH grant of $42,000 in 2022.

Jisu is a queer Korean American painter, poet, animator, web designer, and videographer in New Haven. She helped start an art and mental health collective in Connecticut called   Places To Go   and is one half of the duo   Second Floor Hardware School   with Kulimushi Barongozi, making a place for people who feel out of place.

Project:   Second Floor Hardware School (2FHS) Folk Festival  is  a space to explore art that comes from the people, where anyone who walks by can get the chance to do magic for themselves.  Welcoming people who might otherwise feel unwelcome or out of place in ‘art world’ spaces and instill in them the confidence that all they need are their own stories, their own intuitions and desires about what to create. 

Black Haven

Black Haven Founder and Creative Director 

Salwa Abdussabur. Lucy Gellman Photo

Black Haven is a collective of creatives and admins who activate art justice through movement building events, initiatives and programming. We aim to be a creative playground for culture creators to be uplifted in their visions where they are provided partnerships and resource equity. Goal was to organize the second Black Haven Film Festival in September 2021 with the goal of sustaining as an ongoing annual event. 

Read about Black Haven Film Festival here . 

Black Haven was supported by the REACH with a grant of $44,000 in 2021.

Profile: Creative Sector Relief Fund Grant

Matthew Abraham

Born and raised in New Haven, Matthew is an artist who paints imperfect pictures of an imperfect world. He feels this is his responsibility as an artist and will continue making art this way until those that believe we are ok in this world confront the fact that we are not.

Aaron Rogers The Breed Academy 

"As an emerging Arts Administrator who is developing a new non profit organization, I am looking to grow in a number of different ways. I really want to learn more about the steps it takes to be successful at Executive leadership, Donor Cultivation, and Board Development. Because my non profit organization will be focused on engaging young people from underrepresented communities throughout the city of New Haven in Music & Media production programs, I also would like to use the funding to invest in training for myself around arts education, community outreach and marketing."

Puma Simone

I'm still here.

Snowprah is a first generation Jamaican American. Born in Bridgeport and raised in the Hill, New Haven. Snow is gods formula to put a city on the map.

Project:   Through Her Eyes: A Docu-Series .  The history of the broken home within Black and Brown communities has been a never ending story for decades. This project is the visual documentary that will focus on the relationships between parents battling drug addiction and their children. It will start by having a true heart to heart conversation between both parties. Artistic expression will begin the healing process to mending their relationship and finding a way to heal together as one. 

Vanesa Suarez is a Peruvian-born immigrant and artist living on Quinnipiac Land, dedicated to the empowerment and liberation of women and girls. Vanesa uses art to create spaces where women and girls can recognize their power, beauty, greatness, and resiliency while also inspiring all of us to think more intentionally about the ways in which we are fighting against patriarchy.

Project:   Reimagining Freedom for Women and Girls  seeks to create communal spaces where women and girls can gather, be in the presence of each other and collectively find their power through art and storytelling.

Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez

Ruby Gonzalez Hernandez is an indigenous Zapotec artist born on Quinnipiac land. She uses photography for printmaking and other media to dissect and find language for oppression affecting BIPOC, religious exploitation, spiritual salvation, and redemption.

Luis Luna- Movement Building Radio

Luis Luna, one of the co-producers on "Abolition Transmission," speaking at a recent launch event for the show at Possible Futures bookspace. Lucy Gellman Photos.

Read more about the event here .

Movement Building Radio shares the voices of community members involved in grassroots struggles. Mass incarceration and deportation has had a huge impact in our communities and the voices of those who are directly affected are silenced or ignored. This project aims to highlight these inequities and bring power back to our community members who are impacted by these systems.

Luis’s project Movement Building Radio was supported by the REACH with a grant of $22,500 in 2022.

Rashmi Talpade is Wallingford based professional artist with a Fine Arts degree in painting and photography. A recipient of the 2006 artists fellowship award from the Connecticut Commission of the Arts, her award-winning collages are in the permanent collection of the New Britain Museum of Art and the Roopankar Museum of Modern Art in India. She has received numerous grants from the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Arts to support these collaborative community art projects.

Project:   We Art No Different - A Public Art project by the Public  is a public art project with the Spanish Community of Wallingford (SCOW), a non-profit organization that serves Latino and Asian immigrants who comprise 16% of the town population. The goal is to create 3 large photocollages depicting stories of newly arrived immigrants in Wallingford.

Anika Stewart

Born and raised in New Haven county, Anika specializes in acrylic paints and has hosted and coordinated pop-up events and shows in New Haven since 2017. Her biggest focus as a young and upcoming artist is to give a platform to artists, especially of color, in our Yale-dominated art scene.

Profile: Artist Corps

JoAnne Wilcox actively works to implement strategies in New Haven that reinforce connection through art, design, and restorative practices. 

Project:   The Elevator Service  will consist of workshops, circles, and communities of healing, that are built in order to provide the maintenance needed to elevate our relationships, connections, and even our conflicts, in order to address our hurting community. Using journey mapping, photo voice, and large scale community maps, to identify what we already have available to us, what is working, what is in the way of working, and who the helpers are.

Everyone Deserves to Come Home to Flowers , a mural by artist Kwadwo Adae that now adorns the Hillside Family Shelter at the corner of Sylvan Avenue + Stevens Street. Made possible with a REACH grant of $22,000

Lucy Gellman Photos. 

Read more about it here . 

Dyme Ellis is curator, organizer, and graphic designer of events that center LGBTQ+ and BIPOC artists and audiences. A producer of experimental hip hop music and raw poetry, they are also known as Indigaux, performer, and queer rap artist from the 203.

Ro Godwynn is a singer-songwriter and multidisciplinary activist from New Haven. Godwynn seeks to create moments of healing through her music, keeping wellness of the self, the other, and the community at the forefront of their work. 

Clifford Schloss

Cliff Schloss is a New Haven-born teaching artist, multi-instrumentalist, and arts administrator living in Hamden. He can be found teaching music in the summers at Horizons summer program at Foote School, in the halls of Neighborhood Music School as a faculty member, or playing/attending shows.

Vanesa Suarez

Vanesa Suarez is a Peruvian-born immigrant, artist, and community organizer based in New Haven. Her advocacy focuses on supporting folx navigating the criminal and immigration system and womxn and girls facing gender-based violence and creating systems of support for survivors.

Lauren "Sun Queen" Pittman

Sun Queen is a native of and currently lives in New Haven. She is a Black, queer woman whose passion, love, and activism are born out of her journey of self-exploration. Sun Queen is a co-founder of Black Lives Matter New Haven, a poet, an artist, and an inspirational messenger. 

VerG is a mixed media artist who works mostly with ink, graphite, digital media, and performance. She finds inspiration for her art from reading mythology, science fiction, religious figures, and watching horror films. Her work tends to explore themes of death, horror, and love

Tia Waters a.k.a. Bubblicious has been a long-standing member of the New Haven community. She is a performing artist, a visual artist, an activist, and a proud trans woman of color. She strives to uplift and empower her community in any way she can.

Briana Williams

Briana Williams is most authentically a singer-songwriter and storyteller. Based in New Haven, she is a vulnerability enthusiast and lover of all living things. Compassion for humanity and passion for the arts as a tool for healing are the guiding forces behind her work as an artist and art administrator.

Tonija Monet Young-Spencer

Tonija Monet Young-Spencer was born and raised in New Haven and is now a singer, songwriter, and producer. Her love for family and music is more important than anything else. 

Music Haven

The Resiliency Grant allowed Music Haven to not only sustain but to scale up operations in the aftermath of the pandemic as we returned to full-capacity, in-person programming.

Music Haven creates an inclusive community for young people to learn, play, and express themselves through tuition-free classical music lessons and ongoing mentoring with world-class musicians. At the heart of our model is the relationship between teacher and student, and the relationships between the young musicians, themselves — they learn not only from the members of the string quartet, but also from the foundations of chamber music: listening to each other, working as a team, communicating through music, and dedication and focus in service of creating something beautiful together. Through music, they build community, develop resilience and self-confidence, and experience collective struggle and success.

Steve Roberts uses his love of skateboarding and food to create social connection. A native a of New Haven, Connecticut, he began skateboarding at 13 years old. After graduating from James Hillhouse High School, he received a bachelor’s degree from Rhode Island College. A 4 year member of the men’s basketball team, he also began work as a community organizer at RIC.  While in Providence, he began working in kitchens, where his passion and appreciation for food was nourished. After moving back to New Haven in 2016, he continued to work in restaurants around New Haven including Zinc and ROIA.

In 2017, he started the Push To Start Skate Program, which uses skateboarding to build community, provide opportunity, and foster civic engagement with the youth of New Haven. The program started in the parking lot behind Stetson Library but has expanded to the Scantlebury Skatepark. Steve, along with fellow New Haven resident, J. Joseph, helped coordinate the construction of the Scantlebury Skatepark as a part of their ongoing Skate Haven (formally Finding A Line:New Haven) project. The Skate Haven bowl, a community sourced, interactive art installation is the most recent FAL project.

Steve is looking forward to including skateboarders in New Haven’s plans for public space, and using skateboarding as a tool for common good and social change.

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