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I have a poetry buddy, just the two of us now. But we might like to add someone. This is in-person only in the East Bay area of Northern California. Discussion can include writing and Art in general, what are we reading and thinking about as we create. Seeking published poets (books or in literary...

UPDATE TO GROUP September 27, 2026

• 2 spaces have opened up in the group
• If you have at least 2 poems published in journals listed on Poets & Writers, message Carol, who will forward your work to Ken Fifer
• You will be waitlisted and once the 2 poems mentioned above are approved by Ken, you will be taken...

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...

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...

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...

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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 to create your...

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Partnering with another poet, I know, offers me the possibilities to write more readily, edit/revise more productively, and have fun in my ongoing quest to be published. So... I am hoping to partner with another: 

• poet whose work
• is not extreme (surreal, tragic, lengthy...) and which 
• does fall in (but...

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The group has evolved since founding. Currently we have 6 gay male writers working on novels and short stories. 

Right now we are not looking for new members. Of course, that could change.

Our focus is on writing and publishing our work.

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

Welcome to Prose City, your grassroots literary community in Portland, Oregon. Prose City was founded in 2024 by two Portlanders who hold a deep appreciation for all things reading, writing, conversation, and community. Our events and offerings are made possible by a team of dedicated volunteers —...

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...