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    a way of life

    This is for poets who actively reflect on the world we live in and who write poem as a way of life.  

    We seek to meet once a week for 60-90 minutes to look at a maximum of 6 poems. Most meetings will be close critiques of poems, with kindness and constructive honesty, with the intent that these poems...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Workshop, Manuscript reviews, Critique
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    Algorithmic Author

    Decode the creative frontier where traditional storytelling meets artificial intelligence. Join The Algorithmic Author, led by an AI Fellow at the R42 Institute in San Francisco, Washington Post alum, published author (Perigee), ex-United Media columnist. Discover how AI can amplify your unique...

    Location:

    Washington, DC
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Discussion, Generative writing, Inspiration, Tips, Workshop
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    Art and Poetry

    The purpose of this group is to explore the relationship between art and poetry. If your writing is more prose-oriented (i.e no line breaks), that is also acceptable.

    Location:

    Flushing, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Writing partners
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    Author’s Platform For the Absolutely Desperate

    I’m a poet, and I have to tell you that’s not a profession for the faint at heart. Especially if you submit. But mention “marketing’ and my knees start to quiver and I get faint, heart palpitations. It’s not really that much of an exaggeration. 

     

    An author’s platform is your ability to reach people...

    Meets for: Accountability partners, Submissions, Tips
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    BCHM Writing Group (closed)

    Workshopping, discovering new authors, and talking about craft. 

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    Beyond Canon

    A Serious Fanfiction Club.

    If you have also used fan fiction as a creative sandbox to write more serious, literary, plot-driven stories — work that cares about character, structure, atmosphere, language, and emotional depth, while still having fun inside an existing world. 

    Welcome to the club.

    The...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Discussion, Encouragement, Reading
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    Book-in-Progress Group

    Hello, I'm working on a braided memoir about my work as a painter & painting professor. I'm interested in connecting with others who are also working on longer projects. I'm envisioning that we would meet on zoom every two weeks, share our in-progress work, and provide support and feedback for each...

    Location:

    New Haven, CT
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Discussion, Encouragement, Manuscript reviews
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    Brooklyn Writers Room

    Brooklyn Writers Room is a workshop group for fiction writers and poets. We meet monthly on Zoom (day and time to be determined) to read each other's work closely and give feedback that's specific enough to actually use. Bring short stories, novel excerpts, or poems in progress. Open to all...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop, Critique, Reading, Submissions
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    CNY Writing Critique Group

    The CNY Writing Critique Group is a long-running group based in the Syracuse NY area but open to members from elsewhere.  Our focus is on commercial and genre fiction, both short stories and novels.  Current members include writers of fantasy, horror, crime, and mainstream commercial fiction....

    Location:

    Syracuse, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Discussion, Encouragement
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    PNW Critique Partners

    Constructive Critique Partners

    Since my goal is to raise my work to publishable quality, I'm looking for a Critique Partner with whom I can exchange brutally honest critiques delivered in a kind, constructive, and respectful way. Together, we can aim to support the other writer in readying their work for submission to...

    Location:

    SEATTLE, WA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Writing partners, Manuscript reviews, Submissions
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    Critique Partners

    Hi there,

    I'd like to form a group of 3-4 writers, ideally with complete first drafts. I'm hoping to exchange ideas and critique full manuscripts. My line of writing (and reading) gravitates toward literary and upmarket fiction with women protagonists, but I'm open to reading most genres.

    Location:

    Walnut Creek, CA
    United States

    Languages: English, Persian
    Meets for: Critique
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    Essayists Essaying

    Essayists Essaying is for writers who want honest, respectful critique and the accountability of (mutually agreed-upon) submission deadlines. Our emphasis will be upon the creative in CNF.

    Location:

    Washington, DC
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Workshop, Encouragement, Inspiration, Accountability partners
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