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Writers need writers.

You don’t have to write alone. Poets & Writers Groups can help you find and join the community you need to be inspired, stay motivated, improve your writing, and get published. 

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    Join Our Next Connections Event

    Mark your calendars for our next Connections event on Thursday, March 20, at 7 PM ET. Meet fellow writers on the platform, share what you’re looking for in a group, and learn how to create a successful writers group.

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    First Steps to Create Your Own Group

    Want to create your own writers group, but now sure where to start? Join the Group Organizers group to read tips and best practices for how to describe your group in a way that’s helpful and effective.  

    Join the GOALS group
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    BULLETIN BOARD: Groups Open for New Members!

    Check out the new bulletin board with groups to join and ways to connect with other members. Post your interests and find a group!

    Post on the Bulletin Board
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    New Tip Sheet: How to Organize a Dynamic Critique Group

    Interested in starting or joining a critique group? Read our new tip sheet for steps on establishing expectations, understanding the role of a group organizer, and how to give great feedback.

    Get the tips
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    Upcoming Write-In

    Write together in our weekly virtual event for all members, featuring prompts from our popular online series. Join The Time Is Now: Writing Together to share your writing and get new prompts. Next write-in: Monday, March 17, at 11AM EST.

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A Tour of Poets & Writers Groups

Kevin Larimer, the editor in chief of Poets & Writers; Jessica Kashiwabara, the digital director; and Nicole Puglise, the online community coordinator, give a personal tour of the new networking and collaboration platform Poets & Writers Groups.

Join today and connect with passionate writers!

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    Mose Bergmann

    He/Him

    Los Angeles, CA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Screenwriting, Short Fiction, Magical Realism, Horror, Humor
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    Yasmin

    She/Her

    Rutherford, NJ
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Creative Nonfiction, Cross-Genre, Historical, Nonfiction, Lyric Essay, BIPOC Voices, Narrative Nonfiction, Political, Pop Culture
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    Bridget Hayes

    She/Her

    San Francisco, CA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Prose Poetry, Flash Fiction
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    AngelWriter

    She/Her

    Columbus, OH
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Creative Nonfiction, Horror, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, Cross-Genre, BIPOC Voices

    • Explore inspiring writers groups

    With our recommendation engine, you can find groups that match your preferences and interests. Or, browse our entire list of groups to find the one that’s right for you. 

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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
    Poetry
  • Criticism

    Messing with the Bear

    Exploring multi-cultural themes. 

    Exploring counter factual ideas.

    Small changes making a big difference.

    Location:

    Arlington, VA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Fiction Commercial Fiction +1
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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

    Poetry

    • Become an active member of a writing community.

    Connect, share, and grow with a community of writers who nurture your creativity and passion.

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    M. Tamara Cutler

  • “Thanks to Poets & Writers Groups, we were able to form a group centered on a rather niche topic and are grateful to Poets & Writers for connecting us.”

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  • “Poets & Writers Groups is fantastic! I feel very lucky to have found my people, which would not have happened without Poets & Writers Groups.”

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