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    Come back to the pen...

    I am launching an online poetry and creative nonfiction writing group for those looking to return to their craft after a long hiatus or simply find their footing again. This asynchronous community provides the flexibility of writing on your own schedule while offering a supportive space for...

    Location:

    Allen, TX
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Writing partners, Discussion, Critique, Encouragement, Inspiration
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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

    Meets for: Critique, Writing partners, Manuscript reviews
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    Creative Non Fiction Workshop for Blooming Writers

    I would like to create a group where writers can share work they would like to get feedback on. We will be critiquing the work as a whole, not nit picking grammatical errors (I am violently opposed to the Oxford comma). Whether you've been writing forever or just getting started, I am interested in...

    Location:

    New York, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop, Critique, Discussion, Accountability partners, Submissions, Encouragement, Tips
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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
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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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    North Jersey Sapphic Writers

    North Jersey Sapphic Writers aims to provide a safe space for generative writing, discussion, accountability, and most importantly COMMUNITY for sapphic writers living in north NJ. While here we specifically pay attention to the wlw experience, all are welcome to join, make new friends, and dive...

    Location:

    Paramus, NJ
    United States

    Meets for: Generative writing, Encouragement, Accountability, Discussion
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    Outer Space

    This is a private group for members of the Poets & Writers staff. It's a space for us to test out some of the new and exciting features on Poets & Writers Groups.

    Location:

    New York, NY
    United States

    Meets for: Discussion
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    Quirk & Quill

    At Quirk & Quill, we’re not just here to write — we’re here to finish! Whether you’re wrangling a first draft, polishing a collection of poetry, or finally tackling that novel idea that’s been haunting your notes app, this is your creative pit crew.

    This group has weekly check-ins via group posts and...

    Location:

    Cortlandt Manor, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Writing partners, Encouragement
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    Novel of Ideas

    The Novel of Ideas

    This group is for writers who don't just want to tell interesting stories but to use their art to explore the BIG IDEAS.

    (Don't let the "Novel of" part throw you -- we'll take fiction of all lengths.)

    I'm talking about books like:

    • Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
    • Jonathan...
    Meets for: Discussion
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    The Scrawl

    The Scrawl, founded in May 2021, meets every Sunday at 6:30 PM ET for two hours. Current group size is six (6). We'd like to have eight. We focus on creative non-fiction, and fiction. The group began as a no-reading writers group (where no work was discussed, just craft) but quickly found its rhythm...

    Location:

    New York City, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Workshop, Discussion, Tips
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    The Time Is Now: Writing Together

    This is a group dedicated to inspiring writers through the writing prompts from Poets & Writers’ series The Time Is Now.

     

    The purpose of this group is to spark new writing, share work, and foster community among group members. Please note that this not a space associated with publication in Poets &...

    Location:

    New York, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Writing exercises, Generative writing, Encouragement, Inspiration
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    Unstoppable!

    UNSTOPPABLE! IS TEMPORARILY ON HOLD. IT WILL RE-OPEN TO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS SOON. PLEASE CHECK BACK!

     

    UNSTOPPABLE will be a meet-up neighborhood for a small group of super-senior writers aged 80 and older of all genres. Once underway, we'll use our corner of the P&W Group website to exchange messages...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop, Submissions, Critique, Writing partners, Accountability partners
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