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Welcome. The concept for this group is simple: We produce fiction--stories and/or novels--and meet to critique the work we produce every two weeks (currently the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month at 5 pm ET). In addition to constructive feedback on style, plotting, etc. we would share experiences/tips...

In the process of redoing this group for a Flash Fiction discussion and workshop. Stay tuned.

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...

I like highly imagined writing, short story or novel, any/all genres. I'm an experienced writer and editor, with decades in the journalism field and have published fiction and poetry. I am looking for three or four other experienced writers who can offer thorough, honest critiques, participate in...

Founded in 2007 in San Francisco, Shut Up & Write! was created by science fiction writer Rennie Saunders, who recognized that many writers struggle to maintain a consistent writing routine. He launched the first chapter at Crossroads Cafe, committing to a weekly meeting with one simple rule: Shut Up...

The Lion’s Lair- A Space for Playwrights

It takes courage to write. You’ve got to be brave to write a play, enter the metaphoric lion’s lair, and produce dramatic dialogue.  There is strength in community. Ideally, this group will meet biweekly on Saturdays at 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time to write...

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...

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 &...

This group is intended for writers who enjoy writing but also seek validation through publication. Genres include commercial fiction, literary fiction, flash fiction and/or novellas. The purpose of this group is for critique and manuscript review with the objective of getting the work published.

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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...

A group for serious poets that have a sense of humor and need encouragement and prompts to keep their writing going. Everyone will be responsible at some point for reading a prompt and there will be free write times and the opportunity to share your work. We will be respectful of each other‘s...

Wanting to start a writer’s group that meets in person regularly in a common space.  Looking for all genres and for writers trying to finish a book or short story. We are located north of Orlando, Florida. The group can grow into an online component but want to meet in person as the group comes...