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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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    November Connections Event: Meet the Community

    Join our next monthly Connections event for all Poets & Writers Groups members on Thursday, November 6, at 7 PM EST. Introduce yourself, talk about your writing goals, ask questions, and create community with your literary peers in this warm and welcoming virtual gathering.

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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, November 3, 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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    See What’s New on the BULLETIN BOARD

    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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    Connect With Writers Like You

    Use the Writer Profiles index to search for writers who share the same goals and traits as you. Be sure to fill out all the fields in your profile to help make more connections. Message writers directly from their profiles and get your group going.

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    Critical Affections

    Hi!

    Critical Affections is a monthly online gathering for writers of fiction, literary fiction and creative non-fiction. Our goal is to foster intimate, long-term literary collaborations through workshops and peer support. We will meet once a month (on any Saturday decided upon collectively) to share...

    Location:

    Charlottesville, VA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop, Critique, Discussion, Reading
    Fiction Literary Fiction +2
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    Making the Best of your Writing

    I am looking for authors who, like me, are in need of reviews and feedback for their novels. Whoever enters the group should be willing to read the works of others and to give constructive and detailed feedback, but also to share their own work. I personally prefer literary fiction and "serious"...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Writing partners
    Literary Fiction
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    Partners in Poetry

    I'm hoping to build a group of poets interested in working toward publication. Ideally, this group would exchange new or newly revised work every two weeks and share feedback monthly. I'm looking for group members who:

    • value accountability and deadlines
    • have experience in a workshop setting
    • have been...
    Location:

    Baltimore, MD
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Writing partners, Accountability, Critique, Encouragement, Discussion, Manuscript reviews
    Poetry

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  • “Poets & Writers Groups has been a wonderful source of connection for meaningful relationships and peer-to-peer craft improvement. When others ask for quality organizations to connect with, Poets & Writers is at the top of my list.” 

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