Writing and discussion group in the community of Williamsburg. All are welcome to read and critique others' writing.

A site offering Web sites, news and other resources for and about Alaska writers.

To encourage, assist, and motivate its members to write, and if they desire, to publish their work. A network for LDS women interested in writing. Arizona.

Authors and writers can meet with editors, publishers, agents, producers, directors, and other media professionals to network on new creative projects

A Pennsylvania based multi-genre networking organization for writers. Central Pennsylvania.

Hudson Valley New York writers colony offers fellowship awards to writers from all genres. See website for application information. Award consists of room and board.

The AAP, with some 200 members located throughout the United States, is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry.

Read poetry and short prose by members of Austin Hispanic Writers. Also link to articles from "Voces En Celebracion," the group's quarterly newsletter.

California association of freelance and in-house editors, proofreaders, and indexers for book publishing and technical fields.

Centralized information source designed for the professional and personal needs of African-American news professionals.

To publicize our charter, keep members informed, and attract a broader audience by introducing ourselves to the community. Inform visitors about the Guild, share ideas, and organize events and activities.

Nonprofit group for communications professionals, helping members find work and gain skills. Boulder, Colorado, USA.

The California Readings/Workshops Program provides matching fee money to pay poets, fiction writers, and literary performance artists for giving readings and writing workshops in a wide variety of community settings.

Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Marin counties. Monthly meetings, speakers, conferences, workshops, local writers resources.

Free how-to tips for serious freelance writers and book authors, news items, referral service for freelance jobs, markets for Network members.

Not-for-profit orginiazation of writers and photographers in Indiana ranging from beginners to widely published authors. Attend monthly meetings, workshops, seminars.

CWIP is a nonprofit organization for professionals in the publishing industry.

Collections of poetry and short stories by the members of the Choctawhatchee High School Wordsmiths club.

Linking freelance Christian authors, writers, and poets to editors in the religious publishing industry. Seattle, Washington.

CAPA's members include aspiring, self-published or published authors, writers, agents, publishers, and other book-industry people who meet at the Tunxis Community College in Farmington CT.

Information for writers in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee on all areas of writing for publication.

Critique group in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Minnesota based creative writing group. Funny, tongue in cheek humor, with a professional website.

Writing resources and information for fiction writers in central Arkansas.

Jacksonville, Florida Chapter 108 of Romance Writers of America. Site features contests, calendar, news, workshops and conference information.

Statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and networking of both aspiring and published writers in any genre.

A writer's group from Tok Alaska who dabble in different creative writing styles throughout the year.

Manalapan, New Jersey writers group for authors of various genres, with monthly meetings, a critique-by-mail program, guideline and sample copy libraries and national short story contests. Site features news, member spotlight and anthologies.

Gulf Coast Writers Association, Ft. Myers, Florida, USA.

Non-profit literary organization established for over 12 years by writers to help fellow writers. We publish our own Quarterly Magazine, which accepts submissions by our members - The Magnolia Quarterly Review .

HeRA supports writers in a stages of their career. A Northwest Missouri chapter of the Romance Writers of America.

Sponsors of the biennial Heartland Writers Conference, HWG is a not-for-profit multi-genre organization devoted to helping its members market their writing.

Open to residents or individuals living within 50 miles of Idaho. Site features history, awards, reading list, announcemtned, calendar, officers and membership application.

Meets monthly in Indianapolis to raise the quality of romance-writing, educate, and bring together authors, editors, and agents for the mutual benefit of all. Site features members only section, news, calendar of events, contests, workshops, newsletter, writing tips and resources, and guestbook.

Meets once a month. A group of published and actively seeking publication writers. Welcome all levels of writers.

A local Writers Group in Hilton Head Island, SC. Site details group history, meetings and roster of published writers.

A small literary group, based in northern Minnesota, that gathers once to twice a month. Publisher and designers of the literary journal The Talking Stick.

A regional coalition of writers working cooperatively to publish poetry and short fiction written in and about the Florida Keys. Features authors' biographies and excerpts from anthologies.

Latina writers group based in Kansas City, Missouri, since 1997. Site includes poetry, upcoming events, resources and poet profiles.

An organization supporting writers and those interested in writing in varied genres.

Non-profit organization comprised of outdoor writers, columnists, editors, photographers, cartoonists, radio and television broadcast journalists, video producers, book authors, lecturers and public relations specialists.

A non-profit cooperative effort to support writers and editors by providing professional services and opportunities for education, publication and interaction with peers.

Fiction and Non-fiction writer's. Tell stories, to learn and to become better writers. This group is at the present online only.

Washington, DC group promotes women writers and spoken-word performers through open-mike events and workshops. Includes calendar of events and news.

Geared to Michigan writers who live in and out of the state. This organizations goal is the network, market, and educate writers on and off the Internet. Based in Detroit, Michigan.

The Group offers a steady outlet and support for writers of Naperville, IL, and nearby towns.

Fosters the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public.

Where women unite to write. As women writers we seek to encourage, teach, inspire, motivate, and entertain.

The union for freelance writers working in U.S. markets.

The on-line resource for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, providing information, advice, and links of interest to writers and readers across the state and beyond.

Chicago area writer's group.

Serves published and unpublished writers of romantic fiction in Merrillville, Indiana. Site features calendar, contests and roster of published authors.

For Authors & Writers of the Pacific Northwest including Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska. Offers advertising opportunities, booklets for sale and a free newsletter.

Open to members of affiliated groups or at large. Site offers membership information, officers, contest, conference and newsletter.

Online group for novelists who provide each other high quality feedback in a timely manner. Site details membership qualifications and benefits.

A nonprofit organization representing and nurturing professional and novice writers. Site features calendar of events, articles on writing, information on the Colonyhouse writer's retreat, workshops and conferences.

A non-profit professional volunteer organization of outdoor communicators from California and surrounding western states. Site features philosophy, membership eligibility, application and directory, newsletter and calendar of events.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the creative and professional talents of writers. Site details writers conferences, contests, critique groups, forums and articles on writing.

Meets bi-monthly in Amarillo, Texas. Site features membership information and member roster, meetings, online group, conference and contests.

National League of American Pen Women, Nob Hill, San Francisco Bay Area Branch. Members Roster. Soul-Making Literary Contest. CCSF Scholarship. Conference/Retreat.

Gutenberg Litegraphic Society, offering a validation service for the work of artists and writers. Contact details, charges and background information about the project.

A writers' respource and support group in the South Sound area of Washington State.

Nonprofit organization that fosters the professional development of writers and promotes communication throughout the U.S. literary community.

A free service to help Portland, Oregon area writers connect with readers. Also, local links of interest to writers and a newsletter.

A forum for professional writers including information, articles, links for medical and science writers.

Promotes writers and the craft of writing. We normally meet every Monday at 7:30 PM on the second floor of Borders Bookstore in Metairie, LA.

Chapter of the Romance Writers of America, serves members along the Red River Valley and Texoma Region of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.

Seattle members organization providing support, advice, and a variety of programs for writers and the local community.

An organization for writers of novel length fiction in the Rocky Mountain region.

The RTWG offers information and advice about writing and writers as well as independent sites where beginning writers have the best chance of being published.

Countywide Christian writers group in the United States. For new and experienced writers to become published authors. Hosts an annual conference in the fall and monthly critique group meetings.

To promote, support, and encourage writers; to seek and provide information about marketing and the local writing scene; to assist with the local writer's needs for assignments and editors who seek writers.

Posts writing and writing related events in San Diego County. A collection of San Diego's talented writers, editors and small press publishing houses. Our calendar of events will keep you informed of all the best local events.

Professional organization of over 500 women and men discussing writing, editing, career growth. Our membership is mostly comprised of women writers and editors in Seattle, Washington and Puget Sound.

Members of the Society have joined together in the common pursuit of the highest standards of economic journalism, through both individual and collective efforts.

The Southern Louisiana Chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Site features membership information, contact form and roster of published authors.

A literary arts organization serving both new and established writers. Site features news, membership application, local chapter calendars, information on the annual writers conference and anthology, and a forum.

Non-profit organization supporting, instructing and enhancing the careers of writers. SEW's annual conference offers a week of intensive study under highly qualified instructors.

First established in 1939 and is now based in Nashville, Tennessee.

SWW, a national organization supporting education, workshops, conferences, contests, writing business and marketing.

A community of artists, worldwide, based in Houston, TX. Sign up for the friday foto newsletter. Check out the underground art scene in Houston.

A community based non-profit arts and education organization in Northern New Jersey. Site details events, featured poets, projects and forum.

A multi-genre writing organization in its 20th year, it sponsors monthly programs and workshops, annual prose, poetry and playwriting contests and the spring Seven Hills Writer's Conference.

Located in Alameda, CA, USA.

ACA was created to promote academic and professional research, criticism, teaching, practical use, and exchange of principles and theories of human communication.

Society of published authors, is an advocate for fair compensation, free speech, and copyright protection, offers health insurance, contract reviews and web services, and publishes a quarterly bulletin.

For writers of fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, writing for children, and scriptwriting in western Massachusetts and beyond. Site features calendar of events, membership application, newsletter and Berkshire Review.

Aids aspiring and established writers in improving the quality of their craft by offering a critique group, online research, editing services and monthly articles.

Writers group located in the Gilmer/ Longview TX area welcoming writers of all genres, skill levels, published or unpublished, ages 25+.

A not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the appreciation of literary excellence and to stimulate and nurture the creation of literary works in all sectors of the population.

Dedicated to the development of each writer's voice and talent, and to the collection of literary treasures in anthologies.

A collaboration of writers, and creative entrepreneurs that helps its members get career success in person and online. Located in New York.

A resource for readers, writers, film producers, agents and editors. Invites amateur and professional writers a line to join.

Missouri writer's organization.

A writer's club located in Melbourne, Florida. The club publishes an anthology each year in October. Membership includes novices and published authors.

A Chicago-based community of writers, playwrights, poets, and short story writers who meet to discuss their work.

A writers critique group. Site offeres numerous links to writing resources.

Seeks to support New York City writers. A work space in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood, dedicated to the professional development, promotion, and practice of the craft of writing.

Central Illinois writers group based in Bloomington/Normal offering support and critique. Site details annual writing contest.

Non-profit writing organization dedicated to promoting participation in the creation, distribution, and enjoyment of literature. The designated Literary Resource Center for Maryland.

Encompasses Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Winn, and Vernon parishes. Site features calendar of events, message board and guestbook.

Serving online writers and North Carolina Triangle area writers. Housed in Raleigh, NC.

An online source for information such as readings, open-mike events, and lectures, and information about Tulane Review, literary and art publication.

We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at the Allee Beth Martin East Regional Library. Tulsa, Oklahoma, US.

Mountain Home, Arkansas. Site features tips & links for writers, a monthly newsletter and a place for members to share samples of their writing.

A coalition of writers, photographers, and video/ film producers who support the conservation of Virginia's natural resources.

Members share a common interest in improving their skills, finding new opportunities, sharing experiences and improving the working conditions of the profession.

Active professional communicators in outdoors-related fields. Focus is on those who communicate the outdoors message of the Rocky Mountains and the Southwestern United States.

Writer's organization located in Portland, Oregon. Offers monthly meetings, newsletter and a yearly writing conference.

Wisconsin writers can find resources and fellowship to improve their writing craft. Includes information on local groups, conferences, and competitions.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts drop-in tutoring and writing center by day and creative writing workshop by night. Site offers calendar, program information, forum, chat, on-line courses and a newsletter.

A science fiction and fantasy writing and critiquing group located in Pittsburgh, PA.

News and selections from the District of Columbia's writing group. Find out about our workshops and readings and sample our work.

The WGAw represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries.

Promoting and protecting the professional and artistic interests of writers and others in movies, TV, radio and news. Online script registration enables writers to record when they wrote their material.

The Writers Guild of Central Louisiana meet at River Oaks in Alexandria. Activities and the writings of the members and guests of the Guild along with writing tips, business advice, book reviews, and games.

Magazine publishing new writers and offering resources for writers from Southern California. It provides help with self-publishing, writing, editing, and a writing coach/ column.

A community-based literary arts organization serving writers and readers throughout Indiana.

Through annual conferences, monthly newsletters, workshops, activities, and networking, WWI brings the collective wisdom of our members together to help each other excel.

Encouraging self-expression and literacy among Chicago's youth through writing and performance. Site features information on programs, publications, internships, calendar of events and writing resources.

An independent voice for change in the National Writers Union.