About Writers' HQ
The community for writers who want to stop fucking about and start writing. Retreats, workshops, accountability, tea, biscuits.
The community at a glance
Writers' HQ is an online community for Writers with roughly 30K members. It also includes events or meetups.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community hosts offline events and meetups
Community Reviews
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Writers' HQ for?
- Best for Writers enthusiasts looking for a an independent setup-based community with events or meetups.
- Is Writers' HQ free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does Writers' HQ have?
- Roughly 30K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What topics does Writers' HQ cover?
- On the Hive Index, Writers' HQ is organized under Writers.
- How do I join Writers' HQ?
- You can join Writers' HQ by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Writing communities like?
- Communities for writers of all kinds, from fiction and screenwriting to technical writing and journalism. Discord and Reddit have large general writing communities for feedback and accountability, with more specialized groups for specific genres, craft topics, and publication paths like self-publishing and traditional querying.
Added 9/16/2026
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