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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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    Anything Can Happen -- For advanced writers who have paid their dues

    A small writing group for serious writers interested in independent thought, language and reading for pleasure. NOT for those who have picked up writing as retirees and not paid their dues -- pet peeve, sorry!) Any genre is welcome; it is your writing, focus and desire to give and receive that...

    Location:

    Honolulu, HI
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Discussion, Inspiration, Tips, Reading, Encouragement, Writing exercises
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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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    Critical Affections

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    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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    GTWO Spring 2025

    Get the Word Out 2025 Fiction Cohort

    This group is for the 2025 Fiction cohort of the Get the Word Out program.

    Meets for: Discussion
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    Criticism

    Messing with the Bear

    Exploring multi-cultural themes. 

    Exploring counter factual ideas.

    Small changes making a big difference.

    Location:

    Arlington, VA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Discussion, Inspiration, Critique
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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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    NYC Critique Group

    This group is for writers in New York City who have a full (or substantial) draft written and are interested in giving and getting genuine critique from other serious writers looking to publish. 

    This group would meet once or twice a month, and each member would share their piece in advance for...

    Location:

    New York, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Workshop
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    Pride & Processes: Queer Voices in Writing

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    The group has evolved since founding. Currently four GM writers working on novels and short stories. 

    We'd be open to other writers who are actively contributing new work.

    Our focus is on writing and publishing our work.

    We meet on Zoom and send out work for critique one week before our monthly...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability, Critique, Discussion, Encouragement, Workshop
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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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    The Scrawl

    The Scrawl, founded in May 2021, meets every Sunday on Zoom at 6:30 PM ET for two hours. Current group size is six (6). We focus on creative non-fiction, and fiction. 

    We have one Pushcart nominee, a 2nd place in the Brooklyn Nonfiction Prize and a fiction writer who we helped complete her zero draft...

    Location:

    New York City, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Workshop, Discussion, Tips
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