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Writers need writers.

Writing is a solitary art—but that doesn’t mean writers work in a vacuum. If you’re like most writers you crave honest, respectful feedback; a community of peers with whom to share the challenges of the blank page; writers who are there for you, who will show up to cheer you on and compare notes on submissions, rejections, agents, and all the rest. If you’re still looking for your people, for fellow writers with whom to share the ups and downs of the writing life, we invite you to explore Poets & Writers Groups.

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    Join Monday Write-Ins

    Add some creativity, community, and conversation into your day by joining the next virtual write-in on Monday, January 26, at 11 AM ET. Open to all P&W Groups members, you’ll have a chance to write with a community and generate new ideas. Join The Time Is Now: Writing Together group and RSVP!

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    Look out for updates on the BULLETIN BOARD to find the latest groups seeking new members. Share your interests in the comments to form new connections.

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    February Connections Event

    Mark your calendar for the next Connections event. Join fellow P&W Groups members on Tuesday, February 10, at 7 PM ET to chat about your writing goals and get to know the community. 

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    Search for Writing Partners

    Did you know there are over 200 writers on Poets & Writers Groups? You can look for accountability partners and writing partners by browsing the writer profiles index. Click a writer’s name to view their profile, then send a message or invite them to your group.

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    Another Poetry Critique Group + Reading Practice

    Each meeting is anchored by a poem from an established poet, offered as inspiration, or a lens (or just for your reading pleasure), read before we meet synchronously for a critique of our own poems.

    Participants can upload their poems to the group folder the day before the meeting. While meeting...

    Languages: English, Portuguese
    Meets for: Critique, Reading, Workshop
    Poetry
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    LGBTQIA+ Creative Non-Fiction and Memoir

    I started this group to gather queer and trans folks working on creative nonfiction and memoir writing. I am three-quarters into writing a memoir, and I would love to have other folks working alongside me.

    This will mostly be workshops: someone posts their 5,000-word piece one week, and we workshop...

    Location:

    New York, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop, Accountability, Encouragement, Manuscript reviews
    Autobiography/Memoir LGBTQ Voices +1
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    Narrative Prose Discussion and Criticism

    This group will function as a study and critique group, analyzing published literary short stories that are all accessible online. The group will discuss one Literary short story per month (maybe more) from Literary reviews or The New Yorker. Analyzing published literary short stories (from the last...

    Location:

    Lee's Summit, MO
    United States

    Meets for: Discussion, Critique, Inspiration, Reading
    Literary Fiction

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