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Writers need writers.

You don’t have to write alone. Poets & Writers Groups can help you find and join the community you need to be inspired, stay motivated, improve your writing, and get published. 

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    RSVP to Our Next Connections Event

    You’re invited to our Connections event on Tuesday, April 8, at 7 PM EDT. You’ll have the opportunity to meet writers on the platform and learn more about how to create your own group.

    RSVP in Office Hours
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    Updates on the BULLETIN BOARD

    Check out the bulletin board with groups to join and ways to connect with other members. Post your interests and find a group!

    Post on the Bulletin Board
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    Upcoming Write-In

    Write together in our weekly virtual event, featuring prompts from our popular online series. Join The Time Is Now: Writing Together to share your writing and get new prompts. Next write-in: Monday, April 7, at 11AM EST.

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    First Steps to Create Your Own Group

    Want to create your own writers group, but not sure where to start? Join the Group Organizers group to read tips and best practices for how to describe your group in a way that’s helpful and effective.  

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    New Tip Sheet: How to Organize a Dynamic Critique Group

    Interested in starting or joining a critique group? Read our new tip sheet for steps on establishing expectations, understanding the role of a group organizer, and how to give great feedback.

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A Tour of Poets & Writers Groups

Kevin Larimer, the editor in chief of Poets & Writers; Jessica Kashiwabara, the digital director; and Nicole Puglise, the online community coordinator, give a personal tour of the new networking and collaboration platform Poets & Writers Groups.

Join today and connect with passionate writers!

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    Kerry Donoghue

    She/Her

    Bay Area, CA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Feminist, Literary Fiction, Short Fiction
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    Yu-Mei Balasingamchow

    She/Her

    Boston, MA
    United States

    Genres: Literary Fiction
  • Honeymooner
    Rob McDonald

    Philadelphia, PA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Fiction, Flash Fiction, Formal Poetry, Historical, Humor, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Mystery, Poetry, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry, Regional, Religious/Spiritual, Screenwriting, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry, War
  • Outdoors inspired
    M. J. Leake

    He/Him

    Crestview, FL
    United States

    Genres: Fiction, Poetry, Love, Short Fiction

    • Explore inspiring writers groups

    With our recommendation engine, you can find groups that match your preferences and interests. Or, browse our entire list of groups to find the one that’s right for you. 

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    Pride & Processes: Queer Voices in Writing

    Time: Tuesdays 8 to 10 PM EST (5 to 7 PM PST)

     

    Session A: The 2nd Tuesday of each Month. This is a Work Session in which accountability is the precedent. There is also the possibility for writing exercises, questions if you get stuck, etc.

    Session B: The 4th Tuesday of the Month. Critique of each...

    Languages: English
    LGBTQ Voices Not Genre-Specific
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    The LIT Corner at CocoLecheCafe

    Welcome to The LIT Corner at CocoLecheCafe!

    This space is for poets to come together and create something beautiful. Whether you're in the mood to dive deep, get playful, or explore any topic on your mind, let's freestyle and share. We’ll meet monthly for virtual sessions to vibe out, inspire each...

    Poetry
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    Brave Poets

    I'm looking for and therefore creating a group of female-identified (all inclusive) or nonbinary folks (like me) (any race, religion, orientation, ability, ethnicity, etc) who want to critique each other's work in a supportive manner. I have run several writing groups and critique groups (on and off...

    Location:

    New York, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Poetry BIPOC Voices +6

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    Connect, share, and grow with a community of writers who nurture your creativity and passion.

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  • “Thanks to Poets & Writers Groups, we were able to form a group centered on a rather niche topic and are grateful to Poets & Writers for connecting us.”

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  • “Poets & Writers Groups is fantastic! I feel very lucky to have found my people, which would not have happened without Poets & Writers Groups.”

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