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Deus ex Machina Advanced Writers Collective

Deus ex Machina Advance Writers Collective is a vetted network of professional, advanced, and serious writers working in the literary arts and scripted film & television in the following mediums and genres: fiction/ novels, creative non-fiction/ personal essay, memoir, poetry, auto-fiction, hybrid/experimental, screenwriting, drama, dramedy, rom-com, musicals, sci-fi, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, kidlit, middle-grade, YA, LGBTQ, Queer, BIPOC, Asian, Latinx and more.

For more info, visit: https://machinawriters.wordpress.com/

*This is a horror-free space (including all sub-genres of horror: comedy, speculative, thriller, true crime, etc.). No excessive gore, shock factor, or gratuitous violence.

 

Location: 
Los Angeles, CA
United States
California
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genres of interest: 
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Commercial Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Formal Poetry, Graphic/Illustrated, Historical, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Lyric Essay, Magical Realism, Nonfiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Religious/Spiritual, Serialized Fiction, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult
Preferred group size: 
5
Preferred publishing/workshop experience: 
Attend(ed) an MFA program, Attend(ed) a PhD program, Published in literary journal, Published a book, Self-published a book, Have workshop experience
Group meets for: 
Critique, Workshop, Encouragement, Accountability partners
Language used: 
English
Group meets: 
Weekly
Group members:Currently has 1 member

Technophobic Beta

My approach to these kinds of things is curmudgeonly, but writers need readers, and, in the end, we always learn more from con-critting others. Personally, I write literary historical fiction, but it leans hard on science and the natural world, and I respect folk reaching around the modern MFA voice and digging for something truly substantial, whatever your genre. 

As finished pieces float to the surface, it would be easiest for me to just comment in a google doc or group email—let's keep this down to some level of no-pressure, Luddite symbiosis. The rules are there ain't no rules, (although, naturally the first two rules of Fight Club apply.) Advanced, ambitious, obtuse is fine, science writers especially welcome. 

Location: 
United States
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genres of interest: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Creative Nonfiction, Fiction, Historical, Literary Fiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental
Preferred group size: 
3
Group meets for: 
Critique, Workshop, Discussion
Language used: 
English
Group members:Currently has 2 members

New Worlds Writing Club

Sign up at https://bit.ly/NWWCHome or send me an email at newworldswritingclub@gmail.com.

Hello! My name is Steph and I host New Worlds Writing Club.

 NWWC has been active since December 2021. We are a free writing club that focuses on critiques, support, and  community. We meet every other week on Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST. We accept writers from all genres and backgrounds! The group definitely leans more towards fiction and fantasy writing, but we have many other types of writers stop by.

The meeting is always the highlight of my week. The group is supportive, relaxed, and conversational. We focus on constructive criticism and love welcoming new writers and new stories. We have writers of all experience levels join the meetings. 

We also have an active Discord channel where writers can connect between the meetings. We have channels for writing critiques, personal chat, writing chat, writing memes, recipes, book recommendations, and more. Always lots of fun laughs and conversations found on the NWWC Discord.

I may be biased, but not only is this writing group a fantastic place to grow and craft your skill, but a community where you will meet incredible new people and make lasting friendships.

Website: http://NewWorldsWritingClub.com

Sign up at https://bit.ly/NWWCHome

Location: 
United States
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genres of interest: 
Autobiography/Memoir, BIPOC Voices, Commercial Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Feminist, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Formal Poetry, Graphic/Illustrated, Healing/Health, Historical, Humor, LGBTQ Voices, Literary Fiction, Love, Lyric Essay, Magical Realism, Micro-poetry, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Nonfiction, Poetry, Pop Culture, Prose Poetry, Serialized Fiction, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Speculative Poetry, Visual Poetry, War, Young Adult
Preferred group size: 
99
Group meets for: 
Critique, Submissions, Writing exercises, Encouragement, Inspiration, Accountability partners, Discussion, Tips, Reading
Language used: 
English
Group meets: 
Bi-weekly
Group members:Currently has 74 members

Embodied Writing: A Generative Practice

This 90-minute generative writing class incorporates movement, breath, and meditation to help writers move beyond resistance and open to creative receptivity. After a short accessible movement and breath practice, participants will have the opportunity to write together in community for approximately 60 minutes. The session will close with a brief check-in and integration practice. Whether participants are working on an existing project and want accountability or are just beginning to explore a writing practice, all are welcome. Writing prompts will be offered at each session, but writers are encouraged to follow their own creative instincts. Offered on Zoom Thursdays from 9-10:30, starting Jan 19. Registration information here: app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=21312833&appointmentType=40246384

Elizabeth Fletcher, MFA, C-IAYT, RYT-500, helps people cultivate creativity and wholeness through the practice of yoga. Her fiction and nonfiction has appeared in Lost Balloon, Gone Lawn, The Leaping Clear, Tiferet and elsewhere. She is currently revising a spiritual memoir about finding home by leaving it.

Location: 
United States
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genre of interest: 
Healing/Health
Preferred group size: 
10
Group meets for: 
Encouragement, Inspiration
Group meets: 
Weekly
Group members:Currently has 5 members

Write Here Now: An Embodied Writing Workshop

This writing group is an ongoing group for the past three years. Each week we have an embodiment practice and a guided meditation which lead us into a writing practice. We read our writing to another person in breakout rooms afterward. Writing is witnessed and apprecitated, but not critiqued, unless requested. 

The workshop is called Write Here Now. More details at http://soloshowdown.com (click on Write Here Now). There is a monthly subscrption fee to join. Details on the website. 

Location: 
United States
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genres of interest: 
Autobiography/Memoir, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Fiction, Flash Fiction, Healing/Health, Historical, Humor, Literary Fiction, Love, Lyric Essay, Magical Realism, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature/Environmental, Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Regional, Religious/Spiritual, Short Fiction, Visual Poetry
Preferred group size: 
12
Preferred publishing/workshop experience: 
Self-published a book, Have workshop experience
Group meets for: 
Workshop, Writing exercises, Encouragement, Inspiration, Accountability partners, Tips, Reading
Language used: 
English
Group meets: 
Weekly
Group members:Currently has 1 member

Central Texas Writer's Society

We currently meet at the Wool and Vine in Lampasas for open mic but it would be great to use this site for our workshopping.  We are always eager to meet new people as everyone can learn something from other writers no matter what skill level they are at. People are great muses!

Location: 
Copperas Cove, TX
United States
Texas
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online, Meets In Person
Genre of interest: 
Poetry
Preferred group size: 
99
Preferred publishing/workshop experience: 
Attend(ed) an MFA program
Members identify as: 
European American
Group meets for: 
Workshop
Language used: 
English
Group meets: 
Monthly
Group members:Currently has 2 members

DPL Writers Group

 

We are a writers group affiliated with the Danville Public Library in Danville, Illinois, though we now have members in New Jersey and Georgia via Zoom.

We are not workshop-oriented, and prefer defining ourselves as "Writers Talking About Writing."  Current members reflect the numerous genres listed above, including widely published authors and young/beginning writers, as well.

We are currently experimenting with the Groups platform - for ongoing group issues, please send an email to writersgroup@danvillepubliclibrary.org.

Location: 
Danville, IL
United States
Illinois
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online, Meets In Person
Genres of interest: 
Commercial Fiction, Cross-genre, Experimental, Fiction, Formal Poetry, Historical, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Literary Fiction, Poetry, Prose Poetry, Religious/Spiritual, Short Fiction
Preferred group size: 
10
Group meets for: 
Discussion
Group meets: 
Bi-weekly
Group members:Currently has 1 member

Scribes and Vibes

Welcome to Scribes & Vibes! Join us for a beautiful blend of poetry, music, art, books, and open mic.

Location: 
Conyers, GA
United States
Georgia
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online, Meets In Person
Genres of interest: 
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
Preferred group size: 
99
Group meets for: 
Workshop, Encouragement, Accountability partners, Discussion, Reading
Language used: 
English
Group members:Currently has 8 members

Science!

I am interested in convening around the common denominator of science (STEM) in our writing, including but not limited to science fiction. A good question to ask yourself might be: does your creative writing involve scientific research (however formal or informal)? Or, are you channeling your scientific education or expertise into your creative writing? I am a science poet (sometimes speculative), and I've also worked with science writers across genres. Participating in creative workshops, as an editor, and as an educator, my focus is on STEM writing, literary, and creative communities. If you have workshopping experience and you are interested in incorporating some scientific element(s) into your craft, let's build a supportive workshopping collaboration!

Meeting for a weekly workshop, I suggest:

1. Selections of work-in-progress (1,000 words or less) are distributed to the group three days in advance for review.

2. Meetings involve the option for each author to read aloud and receive comments from the group. Guidelines for feedback will be discussed and agreed upon by the group and adjusted as needed.

Location: 
Columbus, OH
United States
Ohio
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genres of interest: 
Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry
Preferred group size: 
8
Preferred publishing/workshop experience: 
Have workshop experience
Group meets for: 
Workshop, Encouragement, Accountability partners
Language used: 
English
Group meets: 
Weekly
Group members:Currently has 1 member

Jacob Hollingsworth Network Corporation - P&W

Submit your Screenwrites, Film Reviews, inserts & more to connect with other writers, read, expand your writing horizons with JHN-P&W.

Location: 
United States
Meeting preference: 
Meets Online
Genres of interest: 
Commercial Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Cross-genre, Fiction, Literary Fiction, Love, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Serialized Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult
Preferred group size: 
99
Preferred publishing/workshop experience: 
Attend(ed) an MFA program, Attend(ed) a PhD program, Published in literary journal, Published a book, Self-published a book, Have workshop experience
Members identify as: 
American, British
Group meets for: 
Submissions, Inspiration, Accountability partners, Reading
Language used: 
English
Group meets: 
Other
Group members:Currently has 1 member

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