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    A Cape Cod Writing Community

    Hoping to assemble a small group of writers in and around Cape Cod Massachusetts that would like to meet up, share work---literary fiction, micro-fiction, prose poetry, poetry ..... I envision something informal, whenever the spirit moves. Meet on a park bench, the Canal, a winery? Open to...

    Location:

    Sagamore Beach, MA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Writing partners, Discussion, Encouragement
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    Beyond LU

    This is a closed group for students pursuing Lindenwood University's MFA with an emphasis in poetry.

    Location:

    United States

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

    I'm looking for and therefore creating a group of female-identified (all inclusive) or nonbinary folks (like me) (any race, religion, orientation, ability, ethnicity, etc) who want to critique each other's work in a supportive manner. I have run several writing groups and critique groups (on and off...

    Location:

    New York, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Accountability
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    Friendly Fun Poetry Critique

    This group will offer constructive criticism of poems that are works-in-progress. I would like members to be able to post poems online so that the group can then offer comments online; online meetings will also be a part of the group. I'm sure it will evolve as we get to know what we all want. The...

    Location:

    South East England
    United Kingdom

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Encouragement, Tips
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    Irvine Valley Poets!

    This group has been created for those wishing to engage more with other Poets through shared work, critique and general commentary on poetry writ large. 

    Location:

    Irvine, CA
    United States

    Meets for: Workshop
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    Moving Mountains Poets

    This group is currently full. 

    Women age 50 and above who are serious about their writing but not themselves. We are not invisible! Let's meet to encourage, inspire, hold each accountable, and get published.

     

     

    Location:

    Saratoga Springs, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop, Submissions, Encouragement, Inspiration, Accountability partners
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    New Worlds Writing Club

    Sign up at https://new-worlds-writing-club-axdsfm.mailerpage.io/join-nwwc or send me an email at newworldswritingclub@gmail.com.

    Hello! My name is Steph and I host New Worlds Writing Club.

     NWWC has been active since December 2021. We are a free, virtual writing club that focuses on critiques, support...

    Location:

    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Submissions, Writing exercises, Encouragement, Inspiration, Accountability partners, Discussion, Tips, Reading
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    Poetic Pulse by Conscious Art for Change

    Poetic Pulse

    A monthly writing collective by Conscious Art for Change

    What We’re About

    Poetic Pulse is a creative space for exploring themes of:

    • 📝 Social Justice
    • 🧠 Mental Health
    • 💪🏾 Self-Empowerment
    • 🌱 Resilience

    Through poetry and storytelling, we use art as both a tool for transformation and a refuge for...

    Location:

    winter park, FL
    United States

    Languages: English, Spanish
    Meets for: Workshop, Discussion, Writing partners, Accountability, Critique, Encouragement, Writing exercises, Inspiration, Tips, Accountability partners
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    Poetry: Craft & Critique

    Time: Every Tuesday 9 to 11 PM AST

     

    Session A: Every other Tuesday. Critique of each others’ works (3 in total per session). Round Robin style of commentary.

    Session B: The other Tuesdays. Reading 3 published poems a week using the same craft criteria we use for each other. Alternative hosting and...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Discussion, Reading, Workshop
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    Poetry: Critique

    Established poets

    Meant for established poets who need another set of editorial eyes, this workshop meets every week to workshop one poem per author. While the ultimate shape of the poem remains the job of the poet, well versed readers of poetry can provide insights that might have passed right by...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Workshop
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    Poetry: Manuscripts & Publishing

    Poetry: Manuscripts & Publishing

     

    Time: Every other Wednesday 9 to 11 PM AST

     

    Methodology:

    The point of this group is to help each other navigate the world of publishing at both the level of the individual poem and in the development of manuscripts. Open for discussion are the world of traditional...

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Discussion, Encouragement, Submissions, Manuscript reviews
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    Prayers & Midrash

    A critiquing group for those who are interested in prayer and story in conversation with sacred texts. If you're interested in joining, please send a message in which you:

    1. Name three of your favorite poets.
    2. Submit three poems.
    3. Talk a little about your experience with critiquing processes.

     

    This group...

    Location:

    Columbus, OH
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique
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