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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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    RSVP to the Next Connections Event

    Join us on Wednesday, May 14, at 7PM ET. Get a tour of the new features, including direct messaging, the index of writers, and notifications. You’ll have a chance to ask questions, offer feedback, and meet other writers on the platform.

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    Announcing New Features: Direct Messaging and more

    Find writers in the new index and send them a message to connect. You’ll also receive notifications via e-mail about upcoming events and activity on the platform. Learn more about all the new features and let us know what you think.

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    Find Writers Near You

    Explore the new Writer Profiles index to search for writers near you and message them. Be sure to enter your city and state in your profile to activate the pin on your private map. You may need to clear the fields and reenter your city and state to activate the map.

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  • Poets & Writers Magazine May/June 2025 Issue featuring Douglas Kearney

    Out Now: The New Issue of Poets & Writers Magazine

    The May/June issue of Poets & Writers Magazine is here! Check out Destiny O. Birdsong’s profile of poet Douglas Kearney, our guide to summer writing contests, and more. Create a post to share your thoughts.

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    Updates on the BULLETIN BOARD

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

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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.

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    Meredith

    She/Her

    Brooklyn, NY
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Magical Realism, Fiction, Feminist
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    Kee

    She/Her

    Memphis, TN
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Humor, Healing/Health, Love, Poetry
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    Marc Thomas

    He/Him

    Savannah, GA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Poetry
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    antonio pedro ruiz

    Long Beach, CA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Genres: Autobiography/Memoir, Creative Nonfiction, Journalism/Investigative Reporting, Poetry, Visual Poetry, Experimental

    • 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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    Everyone Write!

    This is the Poets & Writers home of the Everyone Write! write-in! If you like our write-ins, and you also like connecting with people and getting notices on P&W, this is the group to join!


    Our cozy, supportive write-ins are back 3x weekly starting Monday, May 5! We start at 1ET 12CT 11MT 10PT and run...

    Meets for: Encouragement, Discussion, Accountability
    Not Genre-Specific
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    A Cape Cod Writing Community

    Hoping to assemble a small group of writers in and around Cape Cod Massachusetts that would like to meet up, share work---literary fiction, micro-fiction, prose poetry, poetry ..... I envision something informal, whenever the spirit moves. Meet on a park bench, the Canal, a winery? Open to...

    Location:

    Sagamore Beach, MA
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Accountability partners, Writing partners, Discussion, Encouragement
    Fiction Flash Fiction +3
  • Write Boldly with AI

    AI: Write Boldly with AI

    Decode the creative frontier where traditional storytelling meets artificial intelligence. Join Write Boldly with AI, led by a Washington Post alum, published author (Perigee), ex-United Media columnist, and recognized AI creator who's generated 10,000+ images, award-winning music, and interactive...

    Location:

    Washington, DC
    United States

    Languages: English
    Meets for: Discussion, Generative writing, Inspiration, Tips, Workshop
    Journalism/Investigative Reporting Not Genre-Specific

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

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  • “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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