This group is for people dedicated to self exploration, creative expression, and the magic of writing. We are a small, supportive, and encouraging group of people interested in writing and intrigued by where the process leads. The only thing you need is the will to unleash your creative self and inner spirit. Over the course of six weeks we will meet once a week for two hours and explore various writing prompts and spontaneous writing exercises; each topic will help us get a better sense of self …

I aim to create a space where writers can simply come and get work done with their peers. Manuscripts, screenplays, articles, theses, blogs, indecipherable scribbles, or even a finely crafted email, you just show up, chat a little bit, and then get down to business. Everyone in this group can nudge or shove themselves into gear as they see fit. In the end, it’s all about making the time to sit down, shut up, and write.

The Drunk Creative Writing Club is a group that meets at a bar/tavern/pub/bistro and feeds its members with creative knowledge to write their passion pieces in a supportive and collaborative environment all the while sharing brews and/or cocktails among creative peers.

This is a workshop for aspiring fiction writers to critique one anothers work in a friendly, supportive environment. Members submit a chapter or story every other week, and we critique two to three submissions each week. We are a small, tight-knit group that have been meeting for nearly two years, and we're looking for some new blood to replace some recently departed members. Here are some important things to consider before you apply: 1) We meet every Thursday evening for about an hour and a ha …

We are a small group of novelists looking for intelligent, literate feedback about a completed novel. We read each other's novels and offer constructive notes. Ideally we have already rewritten our novels several times and would like to take them to the next level. (To be clear, this group is not for folks who "want to write" or "want to finish" a novel.) We enjoy reading novels, classic and contemporary, so that we can place our works in context regarding genre, taste, and trends in fiction. We …

Casual writing group started by participants of the National Novel Writer's Month (NaNoWriMo). After years of hosting November write-ins in the wonderful atmosphere of the JumpCut Cafe, we're making this a permanent, year-long group. The Mission: To Write & To Publish. To inspire people who have the creative fire burning in their soul yet cannot find the time or motivation in their daily trials and tribulations to see their dreams come true.

The Alameda Writers Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving writers of all stages of development and all genres. Our mission is to educate, inspire and support our members in their writing careers by offering resources, access to industry professionals, networking opportunities and creating signature events such as peer groups and guest lectures. We welcome any comments or suggestions. Please feel free to contact us at writeAWG@gmail.com

Are you interested in writing? Do you have a story you want to tell? Have you ever dreamed of writing your own novel, children's book, screenplay, or book of poetry? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! We are a group of young writers (under the age of 40) who meet periodically to discuss writing and encourage each other to write. Members can bring their own writing to share and receive feedback in a positive and supportive environment. All skill levels are welc …

Hello Writers, All are welcome.  We are a group of writers who  meet to discuss--lo and behold--writing.  Fiction Writers Workshop has expanded to three separate groups. The original--Fiction Writers' Read and Critique--meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. Bring your work and share it for honest critique from fellow writers. On the 2nd and fourth Saturdays we meet for Story Engineers, a critique group of another order where we discuss a selected book on writing and critique each others' …

A group of motivated, advanced writers who have completed at least one novel or collection of short stories and who have and continue to study the craft and art of writing fiction. Membership is limited because of the focused attention that we desire to share through honest but positive critique. If you have never read or heard of Joseph Campbell's, The Hero with a Thousand Faces, then his group may not be a good fit.

Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010. Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org. I would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years. This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the exp …

Established in 2003, LA Writers Group runs writers groups and creative writing workshops throughout Los Angeles: West Hollywood, Glassell Park (Glendale), LA South Bay (Hermosa Beach, El Segundo), West LA, and Santa Clarita. Visit our official website at http:/www.lawritersgroup.com. In this meetup group, we will host free monthly accountability meetings, free friendship events (not networking but meeting new friends), and soon an ongoing Saturday morning writing workshop for a nominal fee.  Our …

WELCOME TO WCBC! Wine Country and Beach Cities Writers’ Network is the hip, new place to read and workshop your writing and be part of an exciting community of writers and artists. We bring together an eclectic group of new and established writers from across the Riverside and San Diego County areas to read their work and socialize among a wider circle of friends. All levels and genres. From beautiful wine country Temecula and the sparkling North San Diego County beaches, welcome! WHAT WE OFFER …

Welcome Writers! Our purpose is to meet monthly to share writing & publishing knowledge, to improve our writing, for encouragement to pursue our dreams despite life's stumbling blocks. When writers get together, there's an exciting energy in the air, and I love that. I love talking our special language - the creative process, the joys, the frustrations of a blank page, how to regain that enthusiasm after a crushing rejection. However, most organizations are either an hour east of us or an hour w …

Need a safe place to begin your dream of becoming a writer? Need a boost to kick away the writer's block?We can help! This is a writing workshop for the beginning, experienced or shy writer. The workshops are structure; the facilitator provides prompts and exercises then we write, share, laugh and learn. Workshop practices keep the writer safe and encourages risk taking and growth. We meet Saturday mornings at 9:30 in Downtown Long Beach. Each session costs $10. Sessions led by Desiree Kannel, f …

Hi my name is Christine Marie aka depodol & I've been writing since I was 15 years old... My New Year's Resolution for 2010 was to write more and hopefully have something published by the end of the year. I've learned that the only thing that REALLY motivates me are other writers that share the same passion for their writing talent, so I created this writer's group. This group's main purpose to bring aspiring writers together to share & motivate each other into a positive & productive direction. …

We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now includes Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awa …

I tried to get something like this started a few months ago, but a death in the family derailed it. So, here we go again: This is a group for writers struggling with productivity. We meet once a week and more often via social media, phone, lifelines, whatever in order to do one thing: provide accountability so that we can track our progress and meet our goals. Traditional workshop elements are, if we want them, informal - we can read each other's stuff, but that's not the aim; nor is providing e …

This is a group for aspiring or successful fantasy writers in Santa Monica or the surrounding communities. Whether writing is your full-time job or your weekend pastime, all skill and interest levels within the genre are welcome. Due to the resounding interest in this group, I wanted to state explicitly that this is not a general writing group. I will only be accepting members who do specialize in fantasy. Please only request to join if you are primarily interested in writing in the fantasy genr …

"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell South OC Writers - Poets & Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fict …

Small writers group for people working on finishing book-length projects, fiction or non-fiction. Writing sample required.

Do you have a taste for the mysterious and macabre? Do you aspire to have your work on the banned books list? Do you admire the works of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, or Lemony Snicket? Or maybe you just prefer to sit on the edge of your seat? The Estelle Dowding Institute of Literary Peculiarities strives for the creation and preservation of strange, dark, and unusual works. The Institute primarily serves as a workshop for writers to showcase and critique each other’s work in a friendly and non-judg …

We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now in Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awards, s …

"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell North OC Writers - Poets & Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fict …

This group is created specifically for Creative Writers, who know they have something beautiful, meaningful, or helpful to say, know (or may not know yet) that they are incredibly talented, can make the time for writing, yet somehow, something else seems to always get in the way. We all know how self-defeating procrastination can be, waiting for a better time ("when I have more hours, when I am less rushed, etc.") until the opportunity is lost, but also that procrastination is merely a habit. J …

The idea of this group is to establish a community of writers that can learn from eachother on many different levels.  Whether this is through critique groups, free writing, reading, talking, etc. I hope that this group has something for everyone. This group welcomes writers of all levels.  This is based on the philosophy that we never really stop learning.  No matter your walk of life, we all have some knowledge to barter. Or pilfer, as book bandits do (no stealing or plagerism is insinuated wi …

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of professional and creative writers gathering at workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, short fiction, screenplays, professional communications, poetry  …

The Writers' Club of Whittier helps serious writers unlock the doors to publication through active participation in workshops using the club's proven workshop methods. Founded in 1953 by Susan Dibelka, the Writers' Club of Whittier began when Susan's adult writing class at Whittier High School grew so large that there was never enough time to read all the manuscripts. Students voted to start a club for writers in the Whittier area. Twenty-six charter members, all Susan's former students, were so …