Writing Communities

Writer Hangout: The worldwide writers community on Slack. Join writers from around the world to discuss, review, critique, inspire, learn, grow, and connect.

The Creative Academy for Writers offers online coaching, forums, workshops and accountability. We welcome authors from all stages in their author journey from multi-published bestsellers to those just starting out. Our group includes writers from various fiction genres, as well as non-fiction, memoir, bloggers and more. The Creative Academy community is like having a writer’s conference available to you—from the emotional support, to the craft tips, to the business advice—it’s all here for you, today and every day.

She Writes is the largest online community and content site for women writers at every stage of their writing lives, working in every genre and representing every generation – all around the world. Founded by Kamy Wicoff in 2009, She Writes supports, encourages and educates writers, providing them with a place that is both inspirational and practical. In 2012, in response to the barriers to traditional publishing for women, Kamy and Brooke Warner founded She Writes Press, the hybrid publishing arm of She Writes. To date, She Writes Press has signed more than 200 authors and is the most award-winning hybrid publisher in the industry. In 2014, She Writes became part of SparkPoint Studio, an innovative, female-led digital, publicity, marketing and content agency led by CEO Crystal Patriarche.

Absolute Write is a popular writing forum. It's undergoing a transition, and some of the community is hanging out on Discord. Why not join them?

Advice, support, tips and networking and work opportunities to anyone involved in freelance writing. We have few rules about what can and cannot be posted or discussed, as long as it pertains to the topic of freelance writing - be it journalistic, content marketing, PR or other. Ask your questions, share your experiences - we have thousands of experienced freelancers willing to offer advice.

A place by and for freelance writers of all kinds to discuss and share every facet of freelance writing.

The writing community you've been looking for. Daily writing sessions. Weekly writer interviews and workshops. Expert coaching and peer accountability. The most encouraging and supportive writing community on the planet. Writers of all kinds are welcome.

Writing forums dedicated to improving your skills and helping you get published. Creative writing, applied writing, and publishing forums are at your disposal, as well as articles, workshops, and contests.

A writing membership that blends craft, accountability, and community into a powerful punch of creative goodness—so you can finally make the leap from hopeful, uncertain writer to thriving, dedicated author!

Merrative is a community of 5000+ avid readers to discuss ideas from digital literature like books, news, articles and research papers, together.

Pune Writers' Group is an independent community of writers practicing the craft of writing since 2014. We meet and write together and, discuss literature, art, society, and science four times a week. Via Google Meet on Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays. And on Thursdays, in person, at Pagdandi, Pune, India.

The Insecure Writer’s Support Group is a website media business with affiliates to enhance our service to visitors. We are a home for writers in all stages; from unpublished to bestsellers. Our goal is to offer assistance and guidance. We want to help writers overcome their insecurities, and by offering encouragement we are creating a community of support.

You’ve found us! We are a community of Journalists of Color aka JOCs, and this website is for you – the public – to peruse, find out what we’re all about and maybe even join us. We are dedicated to growing and expanding this community, and its conversations and opportunities. We’ve already branched out from Slack to a couple of meetups on the East and West coasts. So stay tuned because we’re just getting started.We founded this group to put Journalists of Color in the same "room" (you know, so you’re not the only one.) And having a Slack team allows us to branch out and create infinite rooms to discuss a variety of topics, collaborate on projects or chat/scheme/vent privately via direct messages or private groups. Allies: While we appreciate your support, this space is for us. Check out our resources tab for more ways to encourage diversity.

Radeeff is a community for Arab content entrepreneurs, we teach writing, freelancing 101, indie business fundamentals, and translation.

The Copy Matrix course. It’ll teach you how to see the copy matrix through awareness/sophistication levels to… Write ANY COPY for different awareness levels to convert MUCH more! Show you REAL ads that are running NOW for each awareness level! And… Give you a specific list of ideas to write about in each level! Convert prospects from one level to the next to the next!

AI Publisher Pro teaches individuals and businesses how to profit off of artificial intelligence by generating, marketing and selling AI generated books. You can chat with the founder and hundreds of other like-minded individuals on the same path. Learn and grow with community support.

The Write Life Community, brought to you by Self-Publishing School, gives writers a place to connect, so we can all help each other become stronger writers and earn. Join our community today!

Author Ever After is an intimate and supportive community for passionate, aspiring romance authors and writers. With weekly live masterminds and writing sessions, step-by-step tutorials, access to bestselling romance author mentors and a network of supportive peer writers. We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you and support your every step in becoming a published romance author.

A writing and publishing community for authors looking for growth and achievement. We'll push you to be your best, get shit done, and keep forward momentum — on your timeline, at your speed. No shaming, no competition, just encouragement, goals and understanding.

The Online News Association is a nonprofit membership organization for digital journalists — connecting journalism, technology and innovation.

Join an international community of engaged journalists and find others in your region! Access to members-only content including Lightning Chats from the past three years! Participate in our active Slack workgroup (over 400 weekly active members)! Receive our weekly newsletter with 1900 other engaged journalists!

TheNextBigWriter, launched in 2005, combines a dynamic community of thousands of writers with cutting-edge tools, contests, classes, and communication to help members achieve their writing goals. By joining the site, you can: Receive Feedback. Post your writing and receive detailed feedback from other workshop members. Discover and Learn from Others. Discover, read, and critique the in-progress writing of other members. Help them and learn from the process. Leaving feedback isn't hard and we'll help you. Connect with Other Writers. Meet and connect with other writers to share information, tips, and make friends. Some have even found love amidst reading and reviewing. Get Motivated. Enter contests and challenges like the Strongest Start Competition to keep you motivated to write and edit. Keep Control. Posting on the site keeps your writing within our password environment. You can restrict it further or open it up to the entire Internet for more exposure if you choose.

Writing Forums is a privately-owned, community managed writing environment. We provide an unlimited opportunity for writers and poets of all abilities, to share their work and communicate with other writers and creative artists. We offer an experience that is safe, welcoming and friendly, regardless of your level of participation, knowledge or skill. There are several opportunities for writers to exchange tips, engage in discussions about techniques, and grow in your craft. You can also participate in forum competitions that are exciting and helpful in building your skill level. There's so much more for you to explore!

Writing Feedback: we will tell you the good, the bad, the ugly, and the horrible of your writing. RDR ~ Colorfully Destructive.

Critters is a member of the Critique.org family of on-line workshops/critique groups, and is for serious writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. You get your work critiqued in exchange for critiquing the work of others, both of which are invaluable ways to improve your writing.

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the leading organization for Latinos in the media. We are dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Latinos in the news industry, plus excellence in coverage of the entire Latino community.

The Asian American Journalists Association is a professional membership association founded in 1981 by a group of AAPI journalists seeking to support one another and to encourage more AAPIs to pursue journalism. Today, we continue to champion the development of AAPI representation and leadership in journalism through trainings, opportunities, and resources for our members as well as through nurturing and maintaining a network and community of AAPI journalists globally.

The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides innovative, quality programs and services to its members. The organization advocates on behalf of Black journalists and media professionals in the U.S. and worldwide. NABJ’s membership is more than 4,000 strong and includes emerging journalists, professional journalists, student journalists, journalism educators and media professionals of all kinds.

Panal (Honeycomb) is an artistic and training community in Spanish for people who write, illustrate and read. Panal is a space to exchange ideas and knowledge about storytelling. In Panal you will be able to publish your texts and projects and receive comments and suggestions from more readers, because writing does not always have to be solitary work. Panal allows you to find your virtual swarm of creatives/colleagues and also, Panal gives you access to information, recommendations and exclusive interviews to continue improving your productions.

Pack your bags and move into a town designed exclusively for Screenwriters and Storytellers Welcome to Talentville, the online community that gives a voice to screenwriters everywhere who share the dream of having their work produced. Blow the dust off your scripts and stories that sit dejected and forgotten and see if you have what it takes to turn your dreams into reality.

A humor and comedy writing community. Thinking Funny aspires to reach, to teach, and to foster writers who think it’s possible to write comedy that isn’t cruel. The Humorists' Club Forum is a place to meet humor-writers of all sorts and stages of development.

Writing a book? Have a question? Ask an Editor! Post questions you have about the writing process and have them answered by an editor.

This group is for new and established writers interested in the craft and practice of writing and everything connected with that.

For artists, writers, gamemasters, musicians, programmers, philosophers and scientists alike! The creation of new worlds and new universes has long been a key element of speculative fiction, from the fantasy works of Tolkien and Howard, to the science-fiction universes of Burroughs and Asimov, to the tabletop realm of Gygax and Barker, and beyond. This subreddit is about sharing your worlds, discovering the creations of others, and discussing the many aspects of creating new universes.

Join our community of over 1,000,000 Screenwriters! From beginners to professionals, we come together to teach, learn, and share everything about Screenwriting. Please view our rules and wikis before posting. Scroll down for resources, mod and verification applications, Discord listings and more.