Writers' Groups, Organizations and Associations by State
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Looking for a writers' league, or guild near you?
Connecting with a local writers' group or association is key to getting your work seen, critiqued, and ultimately published. This website lists local groups for writers and authors, organized by state for easy reference.
Attending local writer meetings and writer conferences is one of the best ways to motivate yourself and learn about your craft. In addition, it's a good way to meet up with published authors, editors, and agents.
We have more than 300 groups of writers and authors listed (and counting!) so we hope you find what you're looking for!
If you want to skip right to the section about national groups with local branches (children's authors, romance authors, etc.) click here.
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Attending local writer meetings and writer conferences is one of the best ways to motivate yourself and learn about your craft. In addition, it's a good way to meet up with published authors, editors, and agents.
We have more than 300 groups of writers and authors listed (and counting!) so we hope you find what you're looking for!
If you want to skip right to the section about national groups with local branches (children's authors, romance authors, etc.) click here.
Prefer to meet with other writers online? Check out Review of Free Online Writing Groups, Critique Groups, and Communities.
Acronyms
Useful to Know
NFPW: National Federation of Press Women
RWA: Romance Writers of America
SCBWI: Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
RWA: Romance Writers of America
SCBWI: Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
List of States
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- Alabama Writers' Groups
- Alaska Writers' Groups
- Arizona Writers' Groups
- Arkansas Writers' Groups
- California Writers' Groups
- Colorado Writers' Groups
- Connecticut Writers' Groups
- Delaware Writers' Groups
- District of Columbia Writers' Groups
- Florida Writers' Groups
- Georgia Writers' Groups
- Hawaii Writers' Groups
- Idaho Writers' Groups
- Illinois Writers' Groups
- Indiana Writers' Groups
- Iowa Writers' Groups
- Kansas Writers' Groups
- Kentucky Writers' Groups
- Louisiana Writers' Groups
- Maine Writers' Groups
- Maryland Writers' Groups
- Massachusetts Writers' Groups
- Michigan Writers' Groups
- Minnesota Writers' Groups
- Mississippi Writers' Groups
- Missouri Writers' Groups
- Montana Writers' Groups
- Nebraska Writers' Groups
- Nevada Writers' Groups
- New Hampshire Writers' Groups
- New Jersey Writers' Groups
- New Mexico Writers' Groups
- New York Writers' Groups
- North Carolina Writers' Groups
- North Dakota Writers' Groups
- Ohio Writers' Groups
- Oklahoma Writers' Groups
- Oregon Writers' Groups
- Pennsylvania Writers' Groups
- Rhode Island Writers' Groups
- South Carolina Writers' Groups
- South Dakota Writers' Groups
- Tennessee Writers' Groups
- Texas Writers' Groups
- Vermont Writers' Groups
- Utah Writers' Groups
- Virginia Writers' Groups
- Washington Writers' Groups
- West Virginia Writers' Groups
- Wisconsin Writers' Groups
- Wyoming Writers' Groups
Alabama Writers' Groups
Alabama State Poetry Society
Alabama Writers Conclave
Meetings: Birmingham, AL
Alabama Writers' Forum
Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities
RWA Gulf Coast Chapter
RWA Heart of Dixie
Meetings: Cullman, AL
RWA Southern Magic
Meetings: Homewood, AL
SCBWI Southern Breeze
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Alabama Writers Conclave
Meetings: Birmingham, AL
Alabama Writers' Forum
Caroline Marshall Draughon Center for the Arts and Humanities
RWA Gulf Coast Chapter
RWA Heart of Dixie
Meetings: Cullman, AL
RWA Southern Magic
Meetings: Homewood, AL
SCBWI Southern Breeze
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Alaska Writers' Groups
Alaska Writers Guild
Meetings: Anchorage, AK
RWA Alaska Chapter
SCBWI Alaska
Meetings: Various
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Meetings: Anchorage, AK
RWA Alaska Chapter
SCBWI Alaska
Meetings: Various
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Arizona Writers' Groups
Arizona Authors Association
Meetings: Various
Arizona Mystery Writers
Meetings: Tucson, AZ
Desert Rose RWA Chapter
Meetings: Various
Desert Sleuths Chapter (Sisters in Crime)
Meetings: Phoenix, AZ
Northern Arizona RWA Chapter
Meetings: Dewey, AZ
Professional Writers of Prescott
Meetings: Prescott, AZ
SCBWI-Arizona
Meetings: Various
Scottsdale Society of Women Writers
Meetings: Scottsdale, AZ
Society of Southwestern Authors
Tucson Saguaro Romance Writers
Meetings: Tucson, AZ
Valley of the Sun Romance Writers
Meetings: Phoenix, AZ
West Valley Authors Association
Meetings: Sun City West, AZ
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Meetings: Various
Arizona Mystery Writers
Meetings: Tucson, AZ
Desert Rose RWA Chapter
Meetings: Various
Desert Sleuths Chapter (Sisters in Crime)
Meetings: Phoenix, AZ
Northern Arizona RWA Chapter
Meetings: Dewey, AZ
Professional Writers of Prescott
Meetings: Prescott, AZ
SCBWI-Arizona
Meetings: Various
Scottsdale Society of Women Writers
Meetings: Scottsdale, AZ
Society of Southwestern Authors
Tucson Saguaro Romance Writers
Meetings: Tucson, AZ
Valley of the Sun Romance Writers
Meetings: Phoenix, AZ
West Valley Authors Association
Meetings: Sun City West, AZ
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Arkansas Writers' Groups
Arkansas SCBWI
Diamond State Romance Authors
Meetings: Little Rock, AR
Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas
Meetings: Little Rock, AR
Ozark Creative Writers, Inc.
Meetings: Eureka Springs, AR
River Valley Writers
Meetings: Fort Smith, AR
Twin Lakes Writers
Meetings: Mountain Home, AR
Publications: In Our Own Words (an anthology) - pub. 2008
White County Creative Writers
Writers' Guild of Northwest Arkansas
Meetings: Rogers, Fayetteville, AR
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Diamond State Romance Authors
Meetings: Little Rock, AR
Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas
Meetings: Little Rock, AR
Ozark Creative Writers, Inc.
Meetings: Eureka Springs, AR
River Valley Writers
Meetings: Fort Smith, AR
Twin Lakes Writers
Meetings: Mountain Home, AR
Publications: In Our Own Words (an anthology) - pub. 2008
White County Creative Writers
Writers' Guild of Northwest Arkansas
Meetings: Rogers, Fayetteville, AR
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California Writers' Groups
Black Diamond RWA
Meetings: Antioch, CA
California Writers Club
Meetings: Various
East Valley Authors RWA
Meetings: Azusa, CA
Inland Valley RWA
Meetings: Corona, CA
Los Angeles Romance Authors
Meetings: Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Writers Group
Meetings: Various
Monterey Bay RWA
Meetings: Watsonville, CA
Napa Branch National League of American Penwomen
Napa Valley Scribblers' Guild
North California SCBWI
Orange County Chapter RWA
Meetings: Brea, CA
Palm Springs Branch National League of American Pen Women
Meetings: Palm Desert, CA
Palm Springs Women's Press Club
Meetings: Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs Writers Guild
Meetings: Rancho Mirage, CA
Sacremento Valley Rose
Meetings: Various
San Diego RWA
Meetings: Escondido, CA
San Diego SCBWI
Meetings: San Diego, CA
San Francisco Area Romance Writers of America
San Francisco/Peninsula Writers
SCBWI San Franscisco/South
SCBWI Tri-Regions of Southern California
Silicon Valley Chapter RWA
Meetings: Milpitas, CA
South Bay Writers
Meetings: Sunnyvale, CA
South Bay Writer's Group (LA)
Meetings: Held within 5 miles of LAX, convenient to 405 Fwy
Contact: sbwrtrs@gmail.com
Southern California Writers Association
Meetings: Fountain Valley, CA
Yosemite RWA
Meetings: Fresno, CA
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Meetings: Antioch, CA
California Writers Club
Meetings: Various
East Valley Authors RWA
Meetings: Azusa, CA
Inland Valley RWA
Meetings: Corona, CA
Los Angeles Romance Authors
Meetings: Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Writers Group
Meetings: Various
Monterey Bay RWA
Meetings: Watsonville, CA
Napa Branch National League of American Penwomen
Napa Valley Scribblers' Guild
North California SCBWI
Orange County Chapter RWA
Meetings: Brea, CA
Palm Springs Branch National League of American Pen Women
Meetings: Palm Desert, CA
Palm Springs Women's Press Club
Meetings: Palm Springs, CA
Palm Springs Writers Guild
Meetings: Rancho Mirage, CA
Sacremento Valley Rose
Meetings: Various
San Diego RWA
Meetings: Escondido, CA
San Diego SCBWI
Meetings: San Diego, CA
San Francisco Area Romance Writers of America
San Francisco/Peninsula Writers
SCBWI San Franscisco/South
SCBWI Tri-Regions of Southern California
Silicon Valley Chapter RWA
Meetings: Milpitas, CA
South Bay Writers
Meetings: Sunnyvale, CA
South Bay Writer's Group (LA)
Meetings: Held within 5 miles of LAX, convenient to 405 Fwy
Contact: sbwrtrs@gmail.com
Southern California Writers Association
Meetings: Fountain Valley, CA
Yosemite RWA
Meetings: Fresno, CA
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Colorado Writers' Groups
Associated Writing Coaches
Meetings: Boulder, CO
Boulder Writers Alliance
Meetings: Boulder, CO
Boulder Writers Meetup Group
Meetings: Boulder, CO
Colorado Authors' League
Meetings: Various
Colorado Romance Writers
Meetings: Denver, CO
Crested Butte Writers
Meetings: Crested Butte, CO
Denver and Pikes Peak Branches National League of American Pen Women
Heart of Denver Romance Writers
Meetings: Centennial, CO
Northern Colorado Writers
Meetings: Fort Collins, CO
Pikes Peak Romance Writers
Meetings: Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Writers
Meetings: Pikes Peak, CO
Rocky Mountain Chapter SCBWI
Meetings: Lakewood, CO
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
Meetings: Denver, CO
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Meetings: Boulder, CO
Boulder Writers Alliance
Meetings: Boulder, CO
Boulder Writers Meetup Group
Meetings: Boulder, CO
Colorado Authors' League
Meetings: Various
Colorado Romance Writers
Meetings: Denver, CO
Crested Butte Writers
Meetings: Crested Butte, CO
Denver and Pikes Peak Branches National League of American Pen Women
Heart of Denver Romance Writers
Meetings: Centennial, CO
Northern Colorado Writers
Meetings: Fort Collins, CO
Pikes Peak Romance Writers
Meetings: Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Writers
Meetings: Pikes Peak, CO
Rocky Mountain Chapter SCBWI
Meetings: Lakewood, CO
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
Meetings: Denver, CO
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Connecticut Writers' Groups
Charter Oak Romance Writers Inc.
Meetings: South Glastonbury/South Windsor, CT
CoLoNY: Romance Writers of Southern Connecticut and Lower New York
Meetings: Danbury, CT
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association
Meetings: Avon, Shelton, CT
Connecticut Chapter of Romance Writers of America
Meetings: Meriden, CT
2009 Annual Writers' Conference: North Haven
Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance
Greenwich Pen Women
New England SCBWI
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Meetings: South Glastonbury/South Windsor, CT
CoLoNY: Romance Writers of Southern Connecticut and Lower New York
Meetings: Danbury, CT
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association
Meetings: Avon, Shelton, CT
Connecticut Chapter of Romance Writers of America
Meetings: Meriden, CT
2009 Annual Writers' Conference: North Haven
Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance
Greenwich Pen Women
New England SCBWI
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District of Columbia Writers' Groups
Florida Writers' Groups
Ancient City Romance Authors
Meetings: St. Augustine, FL
Boca Raton Branch of the National League of American Pen Women
Meetings: Highland Beach, FL
Cape Canaveral Pen Women
Central Florida Romance Writers
Meetings: Casselberry, FL
First Coast Romance Writers
Meetings: Jacksonville, FL
Florida Freelance Writers Association
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Meetings: Tallahassee, FL
Florida Panhandle Romance Writers
Meetings: Tallahassee, FL
Florida Romance Writers, Inc.
Florida Writers Association
Meetings: Various
National League of American Pen Women Sarasota Branch
Romance Writers of America Gulf Coast Chapter
Meetings: Pensacola, FL
SCBWI Florida
Meetings: Miami, FL
South Florida Writers Association
Meetings: Coral Gables, FL
Southwest Florida Romance Writers
Meetings: Estero, FL
Space Coast Writers of Romance
Meetings: Melbourne, FL
Space Coast Writers' Guild
Tampa Area Romance Authors
Meetings: Tampa, FL
Tampa Pen Women
Meetings: Temple Terrace, FL
Volusia County Romance Writers
Meetings: Lake Helen, FL
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Meetings: St. Augustine, FL
Boca Raton Branch of the National League of American Pen Women
Meetings: Highland Beach, FL
Cape Canaveral Pen Women
Central Florida Romance Writers
Meetings: Casselberry, FL
First Coast Romance Writers
Meetings: Jacksonville, FL
Florida Freelance Writers Association
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Meetings: Tallahassee, FL
Florida Panhandle Romance Writers
Meetings: Tallahassee, FL
Florida Romance Writers, Inc.
Florida Writers Association
Meetings: Various
National League of American Pen Women Sarasota Branch
Romance Writers of America Gulf Coast Chapter
Meetings: Pensacola, FL
SCBWI Florida
Meetings: Miami, FL
South Florida Writers Association
Meetings: Coral Gables, FL
Southwest Florida Romance Writers
Meetings: Estero, FL
Space Coast Writers of Romance
Meetings: Melbourne, FL
Space Coast Writers' Guild
Tampa Area Romance Authors
Meetings: Tampa, FL
Tampa Pen Women
Meetings: Temple Terrace, FL
Volusia County Romance Writers
Meetings: Lake Helen, FL
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Georgia Writers' Groups
Hawaii Writers' Groups
Illinois Writers' Groups
Chicago North RWA
Heart and Scroll RWA
Meetings: Normal, IL
Prairie Hearts
Meetings: Urbana, IL
Quad Cities RWA
Meetings: Rock Island, IL
SCBWI-Illinois
Meetings: Various
Southern Illinois Writers Guild
Meetings: Carterville, IL
Windy City RWA
Meetings: Naperville, IL
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Heart and Scroll RWA
Meetings: Normal, IL
Prairie Hearts
Meetings: Urbana, IL
Quad Cities RWA
Meetings: Rock Island, IL
SCBWI-Illinois
Meetings: Various
Southern Illinois Writers Guild
Meetings: Carterville, IL
Windy City RWA
Meetings: Naperville, IL
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Indiana Writers' Groups
Iowa Writers' Groups
Heart of Iowa Fiction Authors
Iowa Romance Novelists
Meetings: Valley Junction, IA
SCBWI-Iowa
Two Rivers Romance Authors
Meetings: Des Moines, IA
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Iowa Romance Novelists
Meetings: Valley Junction, IA
SCBWI-Iowa
Two Rivers Romance Authors
Meetings: Des Moines, IA
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Kansas Writers' Groups
Kansas Authors Club
Kansas SCBWI
Kansas Writers Association
Meetings: Wichita, KS
KS Writers, Inc.
Mid America Romance Authors
Meetings: Prairie Village, KS
Midwest Romance Writers
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Kansas SCBWI
Kansas Writers Association
Meetings: Wichita, KS
KS Writers, Inc.
Mid America Romance Authors
Meetings: Prairie Village, KS
Midwest Romance Writers
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Kentucky Writers' Groups
Kentucky Outdoor Press Association
Kentucky Romance Writers
Meetings: Lexington, KY
KYOWA (RWA)
Meetings: Ashland, KY
Louisville Christian Writers
(LCW Facebook Page)
Louisville Romance Writers
SCBWI-Midsouth
Writers Retreat Workshop
2011 Annual Writers' Conference: June 17-26, Owensboro, KY
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Kentucky Romance Writers
Meetings: Lexington, KY
KYOWA (RWA)
Meetings: Ashland, KY
Louisville Christian Writers
(LCW Facebook Page)
Louisville Romance Writers
SCBWI-Midsouth
Writers Retreat Workshop
2011 Annual Writers' Conference: June 17-26, Owensboro, KY
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Louisiana Writers' Groups
Bayou Writers' Group
Fantasy on the Bayou
Conference: New Orleans, LA
Heart of Louisiana (RWA)
Meetings: Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association
NOLA STARS (RWA)
Meetings: Bossier City, LA
Pen to Press Retreat
Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society
SCBWI Louisiana
Southern Louisiana Chapter of the RWA (SOLA)
Meetings: Metairie, LA
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Fantasy on the Bayou
Conference: New Orleans, LA
Heart of Louisiana (RWA)
Meetings: Baton Rouge, LA
Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association
NOLA STARS (RWA)
Meetings: Bossier City, LA
Pen to Press Retreat
Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society
SCBWI Louisiana
Southern Louisiana Chapter of the RWA (SOLA)
Meetings: Metairie, LA
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Maine Writers' Groups
Maine Chapter RWA
Meetings: Brunswick, ME
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance
Retreat: Deer Isle
New England SCBWI
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Meetings: Brunswick, ME
Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance
Retreat: Deer Isle
New England SCBWI
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Maryland Writers' Groups
Eastern Shore Writers' Association
Maryland Romance Writers
Meetings: Arbutus, MD
Maryland Writers' Association
Meetings: Brooklyn Park
SCBWI MD/DE/WV
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Maryland Romance Writers
Meetings: Arbutus, MD
Maryland Writers' Association
Meetings: Brooklyn Park
SCBWI MD/DE/WV
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Massachusetts Writers' Groups
Michigan Writers' Groups
Detroit Writers' Guild
Meetings: Detroit, MI
Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America
Meetings: Detroit, MI
Kids Book Link: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Michigan
Metro Detroit Writers
Meetings: Detroit, MI
Michigan Writers
Meetings: Interlochen, Traverse City, MI
MId-Michigan Chapter of the RWA
Meetings: Various
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Meetings: Detroit, MI
Greater Detroit Romance Writers of America
Meetings: Detroit, MI
Kids Book Link: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Michigan
Metro Detroit Writers
Meetings: Detroit, MI
Michigan Writers
Meetings: Interlochen, Traverse City, MI
MId-Michigan Chapter of the RWA
Meetings: Various
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Minnesota Writers' Groups
Midwest Fiction Writers (RWA)
Meetings: Edina, MN
Minnesota Pen Women
Minnesota Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Northern Lights Writers (RWA)
Meetings: Wyoming, MN
Outdoor Writers Association of America
The Loft Literary Center
Meetings: Minneapolis, MN
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Meetings: Edina, MN
Minnesota Pen Women
Minnesota Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
Northern Lights Writers (RWA)
Meetings: Wyoming, MN
Outdoor Writers Association of America
The Loft Literary Center
Meetings: Minneapolis, MN
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Mississippi Writers' Groups
Gulf Coast Writers Association
Meetings: Various
Magnolia State Romance Writers
Meetings: Flowood, MS
Mississippi Writers Guild
Meetings: Various
Romance Writers of America Gulf Coast Chapter
SCBWI Southern Breeze
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Meetings: Various
Magnolia State Romance Writers
Meetings: Flowood, MS
Mississippi Writers Guild
Meetings: Various
Romance Writers of America Gulf Coast Chapter
SCBWI Southern Breeze
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Missouri Writers' Groups
Heartland Romance Authors
Meetings: Lee's Summit, MO
Heartland Writers Guild
Missouri Romance Writers of America
Meetings: Maryland Heights, MO
Missouri Writers' Guild
Meetings: Various
Ozarks Writers League
Publication: Echoes of the Ozarks
Meetings: Point Lookout, MO
The Writers Place Midswest Center for the Literary Arts
Meetings: Kansas City, MO
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Meetings: Lee's Summit, MO
Heartland Writers Guild
Missouri Romance Writers of America
Meetings: Maryland Heights, MO
Missouri Writers' Guild
Meetings: Various
Ozarks Writers League
Publication: Echoes of the Ozarks
Meetings: Point Lookout, MO
The Writers Place Midswest Center for the Literary Arts
Meetings: Kansas City, MO
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Montana Writers' Groups
Nebraska Writers' Groups
CAMEO Romance Writers
Meetings: Ralston, NE
Central Nebraska Fellowship of Christian Writers, Artists & Musicians
Meetings: Kearney, NE
Freelance Writers Group
Meetings: Norfolk, NE
Heartland Writers Group (RWA)
Meetings: Omaha, NE
Lincoln Chapter of Sisters in Crime
Meetings: Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Novelists
Meetings: Friday at 7 pm at Borders 72nd & Dodge, Omaha, NE
Nebraska Romance Writers
Meetings: Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Writer's Guild
Nebraska Writers Wordshop
Meetings: Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Writers Workshop
Meetings: Omaha, NE
Omaha SCBWI
Meetings: Omaha, NE
Prairieland Romance Writers
Meetings: Grand Island, NE
SCBWI Nebraska
Meetings: Lincoln, Grand Island, NE
The Writers Roundtable
Meetings: Scottsbluff, NE
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Meetings: Ralston, NE
Central Nebraska Fellowship of Christian Writers, Artists & Musicians
Meetings: Kearney, NE
Freelance Writers Group
Meetings: Norfolk, NE
Heartland Writers Group (RWA)
Meetings: Omaha, NE
Lincoln Chapter of Sisters in Crime
Meetings: Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Novelists
Meetings: Friday at 7 pm at Borders 72nd & Dodge, Omaha, NE
Nebraska Romance Writers
Meetings: Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Writer's Guild
Nebraska Writers Wordshop
Meetings: Lincoln, NE
Nebraska Writers Workshop
Meetings: Omaha, NE
Omaha SCBWI
Meetings: Omaha, NE
Prairieland Romance Writers
Meetings: Grand Island, NE
SCBWI Nebraska
Meetings: Lincoln, Grand Island, NE
The Writers Roundtable
Meetings: Scottsbluff, NE
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Nevada Writers' Groups
Henderson Writers' Group
Las Vegas Romance Writers
Meetings: Las Vegas, NV
Nevada SCBWI
Unnamed Writers Group
Meetings: Reno, NV
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Las Vegas Romance Writers
Meetings: Las Vegas, NV
Nevada SCBWI
Unnamed Writers Group
Meetings: Reno, NV
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New Hampshire Writers' Groups
New Mexico Writers' Groups
Land of Enrichment Romance Authors (LERA)
Meetings: Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
SouthWest Writers
Meetings: Albuquerque, NM
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Meetings: Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)
SouthWest Writers
Meetings: Albuquerque, NM
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New York Writers' Groups
Capital Region RWA
Meetings: East Greenbush, NY
Central New York Romance Writers
Meetings: Liverpool, NY
CoLoNY: Romance Writers of Southern Connecticut and Lower New York
Meetings: Danbury, CT
Dunes and Dreams (RWA)
Meetings: Eastern Long Island, NY
Hudson Valley RWA
Meetings: W. Nyack, NY
Long Island RWA
Meetings: Sea Cliff, NY
NY Writers Coalition
RWA New York City
Meetings: New York, NY
Saratoga RWA
Meetings: Saratoga Springs, NY
SCBWI Central and Western NY
SCBWI Eastern New York Chapter
Meetings: Various
SCBWI Metro New York
STAR (RWA)
Meetings: Owego, NY
Upper Delaware Writers Collective
Meetings: Narrowsburg, NY
Western New York Romance Writers
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Meetings: East Greenbush, NY
Central New York Romance Writers
Meetings: Liverpool, NY
CoLoNY: Romance Writers of Southern Connecticut and Lower New York
Meetings: Danbury, CT
Dunes and Dreams (RWA)
Meetings: Eastern Long Island, NY
Hudson Valley RWA
Meetings: W. Nyack, NY
Long Island RWA
Meetings: Sea Cliff, NY
NY Writers Coalition
RWA New York City
Meetings: New York, NY
Saratoga RWA
Meetings: Saratoga Springs, NY
SCBWI Central and Western NY
SCBWI Eastern New York Chapter
Meetings: Various
SCBWI Metro New York
STAR (RWA)
Meetings: Owego, NY
Upper Delaware Writers Collective
Meetings: Narrowsburg, NY
Western New York Romance Writers
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North Carolina Writers' Groups
Carolina Romance Writers
Meetings: Charlotte, NC
Carolinas Writers Conference
Heart of Carolina Romance Writers
Meetings: Raleigh, NC
SCBWI Carolinas
The North Carolina Writers' Network
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Meetings: Charlotte, NC
Carolinas Writers Conference
Heart of Carolina Romance Writers
Meetings: Raleigh, NC
SCBWI Carolinas
The North Carolina Writers' Network
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North Dakota Writers' Groups
Ohio Writers' Groups
Akron Writers' Group
Central Ohio Fiction Writers
Meetings: Westerville, Pickerington, Hilliard, OH
Central Ohio SCBWI
Meetings: Upper Arlington, OH
International Women Writers Guild - Kent
Meetings: Kent, OH
Northern Ohio SCBWI
Meetings: Akron, OH
Ohio Valley Romance Wrters of America
Meetings: Loveland, OH
The Lit: Cleveland's Literary Center
Meetings: Cleveland, OH
Y-City Writers
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Central Ohio Fiction Writers
Meetings: Westerville, Pickerington, Hilliard, OH
Central Ohio SCBWI
Meetings: Upper Arlington, OH
International Women Writers Guild - Kent
Meetings: Kent, OH
Northern Ohio SCBWI
Meetings: Akron, OH
Ohio Valley Romance Wrters of America
Meetings: Loveland, OH
The Lit: Cleveland's Literary Center
Meetings: Cleveland, OH
Y-City Writers
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Oregon Writers' Groups
Pennsylvania Writers' Groups
Greater Lehigh Valley Writers' Group
Meetings: Palmer Township, PA
Pennwriters
Meetings: Various
2010 Annual Writers' Conference: May 14-16, Lancaster, PA
SCBWI Eastern Pennsylvania
SCBWI Western Pennsylvania Region
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Meetings: Palmer Township, PA
Pennwriters
Meetings: Various
2010 Annual Writers' Conference: May 14-16, Lancaster, PA
SCBWI Eastern Pennsylvania
SCBWI Western Pennsylvania Region
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Rhode Island Writers' Groups
South Carolina Writers' Groups
South Dakota Writers' Groups
Black Hills Writers Group
Meetings: Rapid City School Administration in Rapid City, SD
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SCBWI Dakotas
Writers for Children
Meetings: Books and Beans Book Store, 103 West Third Street, Yankton, SD 57078
Yankton Area Writer's Club
Meetings: Yankton Community Library, Yankton, SD
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Meetings: Rapid City School Administration in Rapid City, SD
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SCBWI Dakotas
Writers for Children
Meetings: Books and Beans Book Store, 103 West Third Street, Yankton, SD 57078
Yankton Area Writer's Club
Meetings: Yankton Community Library, Yankton, SD
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Tennessee Writers' Groups
Chattanooga Writers Guild
Knoxville Writers' Guild
Meetings: Knoxville, TN
SCBWI-Midsouth
Southeastern Outdoor Press Association
Tennessee Mountain Writers, Inc.
Tennessee Writers Alliance
Meetings: Memphis, TN
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Knoxville Writers' Guild
Meetings: Knoxville, TN
SCBWI-Midsouth
Southeastern Outdoor Press Association
Tennessee Mountain Writers, Inc.
Tennessee Writers Alliance
Meetings: Memphis, TN
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Abilene Writers Guild
Meetings: Abilene, TX
Austin SCBWI
Authors and Publishers Association
Meetings: Houston, TX
Bay Area Writers League
Brazos Valley SCBWI
Meetings: College Station, TX
Houston Chapter SCBWI
Houston Writers Guild
North Central/Northeast Texas SCBWI
Meetings: Various
Northeast Texas Writers' Organization
Panhandle Professional Writers
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Texas Outdoor Writers Association
Writers' League of Texas
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Meetings: Abilene, TX
Austin SCBWI
Authors and Publishers Association
Meetings: Houston, TX
Bay Area Writers League
Brazos Valley SCBWI
Meetings: College Station, TX
Houston Chapter SCBWI
Houston Writers Guild
North Central/Northeast Texas SCBWI
Meetings: Various
Northeast Texas Writers' Organization
Panhandle Professional Writers
Southwest Texas SCBWI
Texas Outdoor Writers Association
Writers' League of Texas
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Utah Writers' Groups
Blue Quill Chapter League of Utah Writers
Meetings: Ogden, UT
Bountiful Chapter League of Utah Writers
Meetings: Bountiful, UT
Cache Valley Chapter League of Utah Writers
Meetings: Logan, UT
Callihoo Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Group
Meetings: Salt Lake City, UT
CONduit
League of Utah Writers
Meetings: Various
Life, The Universe, and Everything
Utah/Southern Idaho SCBWI
Meetings: Salt Lake City, UT
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Meetings: Ogden, UT
Bountiful Chapter League of Utah Writers
Meetings: Bountiful, UT
Cache Valley Chapter League of Utah Writers
Meetings: Logan, UT
Callihoo Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers' Group
Meetings: Salt Lake City, UT
CONduit
League of Utah Writers
Meetings: Various
Life, The Universe, and Everything
Utah/Southern Idaho SCBWI
Meetings: Salt Lake City, UT
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ifuturz
Feb 9, 2012 @ 12:35 pm | delete
- This is an awesome
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scarlettohairy
Feb 7, 2012 @ 6:13 pm | delete
- This is a great compilation of groups! I have attended some writers' groups and conferences in the past but haven't found them to be that helpful for me. I'm not much of a joiner though.
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emmalarkins
Feb 7, 2012 @ 9:33 pm | delete
- I agree. Whether or not a writer's group is for you is up to the individual. I love, however, that there are a lot of different ways that you can use a group to suit your needs. Some groups have critique circles you can join. Sometimes you'll meet that special author or editor at a conference who will give you the kick you need. Sometimes just being part of a group can really make you feel that you're progressing as a writer. Every writer needs to follow his or her own path!
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getmoreinfo
Feb 6, 2012 @ 7:04 pm | delete
- This is an awesome list and just what I needed, thanks for sharing.
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kathysart
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- Wow.. you have em all so I have no excuse not to join one. Angel blessed lens.
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