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    A Posse of Poets

    Poets in all stages in their poetic journey, providing support, critique, advice, and poetry

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Writing exercises, Writing partners, Critique, Discussion, Accountability, Encouragement, Inspiration
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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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    Experience writers of any genre that isn't ovetly one-dimensional commercia: as in literary work or work that aims at art, not (only) commercial formula

    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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    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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    NYC Fiction Critique

    Brooklyn Fiction Critique

    Looking to create a group of committed fiction writers in New York City to meet regularly (at least once a month) in person and share feedback on works in progress. I am a journalist living in Brooklyn trying to finish and sell my first novel, a comedic stoner noir set in pandemic-era Oklahoma. 

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    Brooklyn, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique
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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...

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    SEATTLE, WA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Critique, Writing partners, Manuscript reviews, Submissions
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    Craft Prompts and Talk: A generative writing and discussion group for writers of any genre through Zoom

    Constraint-based writing can open unexpected doors. In this 10-session generative workshop, participants will respond to inventive craft prompts designed to produce new work while deepening awareness of craft techniques across genres.

     

    Each session combines generative writing with short discussions...

    Meets for: Generative writing
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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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    Everyone Write!

    This is the Poets & Writers home of the Everyone Write! write-in! We meet to write on Discord, in Caryn's Creative Community.

    The Discord community is open 24/7 365, so you can come to talk about writing and the writing life, get support, and start your own writing session at any time. 
     
    Our cozy...

    Meets for: Encouragement, Discussion, Accountability
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    Extending CNF

    One trend in memoir is to incorporate factual information on topics that are integral to the themes and events that occur in the work. For instance, a text about the writer's personal transformation after starting an organic garden in an urban housing project might share what the research/experts...

    Location:

    Albuquerque, NM
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Discussion, Encouragement, Generative writing, Critique, Tips
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