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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, April 13, 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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    Organizing a Critique Group? Start Here

    This tip sheet offers a step-by-step guide for organizing and participating in a critique group. Whether you’re new or experienced in critiquing other’s work, these tips will offer you support for how to structure your meetings, establish expectations, and give great feedback.

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    Get Rid of Submissions Pain!

    This group is for as many as 10 poets who actively submit their work to literary magazines. It's for poets who wrestle with the time and energy submitting demands: selecting target journals; matching poems with target journals; keeping records of submissions, dates, acceptances, rejections; keeping...

    Meets for: Submissions, Discussion, Encouragement, Tips
    Poetry
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    PNW Critique Exchange

    We will support each other in producing Literary Fiction, Creative NonFiction, or Memoir and submitting our work for publication.

    Honest critiques that tend to be difficult to come by, given by careful readers aiming to give as good as they want to receive.

    Writers from any locale are welcome.

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    Location:

    Seattle, WA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Accountability, Generative writing, Manuscript reviews
    Creative Nonfiction Autobiography/Memoir +7
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    Prose from the Middle

    In the process of redoing this group for a Flash Fiction discussion and workshop. Stay tuned.

    Location:

    Kansas City , MO
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop, Critique, Discussion, Encouragement
    Flash Fiction

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  • “Poets & Writers Groups has been the best thing to happen to my writing life since I got my master’s degree.”

    T. Phalen

  • “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.” 

    L. Lois

  • “I’m impressed at how well-organized and curated Poets & Writers Groups is. I’ve found it helpful and easy to navigate.” 

    J. Landretti

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