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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...

Welcome to Connections, a space for Poets & Writers Groups members to collaborate and stay in touch with attendees of our monthly Connections events.

Feel free to make a post to introduce yourself and your writing goals, continue conversations from the event, and connect with other writers like you...

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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...

Time: 

Second and Last Tuesdays of every month from 8:30 to 10:30 PM EST (5:30 to 7:30 PM PST)

Session A: The 2nd Tuesday of each Month. This is a Work Session in which accountability is the precedent. There is also the possibility of writing exercises, asking questions if you get stuck, etc.

Session B...

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...

This group is for writers who don't just want to tell interesting stories but to use their art to explore the BIG IDEAS.

(Don't let the "Novel of" part throw you -- we'll take fiction of all lengths.)

I'm talking about books like:

• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig
• Jonathan...

I use poetry as a spiritual/religious practice to express contemplation, gratitude and frustration (like in prayer). My poetry is mostly in the genre's of philosophy, horror, mysticism and social commentary. 

Please join this group if you are involved in personal therapy, especially jungian analysis...