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    Advanced Novel Writers

    I am hoping to assemble a small group (six to eight) of fiction writers in the Denver area who have written or are writing novels .  The format is bimonthly discussions on personal goals and publishing as well as critiques of the members' works.  I am committed to the "box" method of critiquing...

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    DENVER, CO
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Critique, Discussion, Inspiration, Encouragement, Submissions
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    Advanced Novel Writers

    I am hoping to assemble a small group (six to eight) of fiction writers in the Denver area who have written or are writing novels .  The format is bimonthly discussions on personal goals and publishing as well as critiques of the members' works.  I am committed to the "box" method of critiquing...

    Location:

    DENVER, CO
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability, Discussion, Critique, Inspiration, Manuscript reviews, Workshop
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    The Algorithmic Author

    Algorithmic Author

    Join The Algorithmic Author. Your guide is me, Jayne Lytel, chief AI architect at the R42 Group, a Washington Post alum, and Perigee author. I'll explore ways with you so you can put AI to work in your writing without giving up your copyright. Every session follows The Authors Guild's guidance for...

    Location:

    Washington, DC
    United States

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

    OUR GROUP IS CURRENTLY FULL--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...

    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....

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    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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    Datura

    Datura has been meeting in Oakland, CA for over twelve years. Pre-pandemic we met in person, now we meet online except for an occasional social gathering. A number of members have published books of fiction or poetry. Currently J. Sierra, our leader, is querying for publication of a book about about...

    Location:

    Oakland , CA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Discussion, Manuscript reviews
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    Getting Rid of the Pain of Submitting

    Get Rid of Submissions Pain!

    The Get Rid of Submissions Pain! is a chance for members to share freely their hopes, successes, difficulties with submitting their work to publications and publishing houses. Ideally, the sharing will uncover helpful information for members.

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Submissions, Discussion, Encouragement
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