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 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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

We are a technical writing agency on the journey of creating one of the biggest technical writing community. Whether you are a novice or a seasoned technical writer, we provide all the resources you need to advance to the next level!

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!

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.

Mirror is the next big change in the long history of symbolic communication. Through a decentralized, user-owned, crypto-based network, Mirror’s publishing platform revolutionizes the way we express, share and monetize our thoughts. Joining Mirror does not only make you a community member. It makes you a co-owner of the platform. As a result, our platform is a sum of our contributors. Let's $WRITE.

Welcome to our thriving community for literature enthusiasts! If you have a passion for writing and reading, you've come to the right place. Our community is a hub of creativity, where writers of all genres and readers of all tastes can come together to connect, share, and inspire each other. From discussing the latest books and literary trends to sharing your own writing, receiving feedback, and engaging in stimulating discussions about the intricacies of the written word, our community has something for everyone who loves to read and write. Join us to explore the joys of literature, connect with fellow bookworms and wordsmiths, and be part of a vibrant community that celebrates the power of storytelling.

A place to post journalism jobs.

Scribophile is a respectful online writing workshop and writer’s community. Writers of all skill levels join to improve each other’s work with thoughtful critiques and by sharing their writing experience. We’re the writing group to join if you want to find beta readers, get the best feedback around, learn how to get published, and be a part of the friendliest and most successful writing workshop online.

Improve your writing skills in one of the largest and longest-running writing communities on the web.

Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works on the Reddit for writing prompts. Let's help each other.

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

A Twitter hashtag dedicated to bringing together the Twitter Writing community

This sub is for authors of YA novels. Discussing your original WIP (work in progress) is our purpose. Feel free to discuss titles, characters, plots, themes, settings, critiques, and any information pertinent to authors and genre. Hopefully we can all learn from each other and write great books!

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!

Check us out at #writerchat on irc.snoonet.org, or visit the wiki to learn how to chat with fellow writers

A friendly community where all content related to the craft of writing is welcome! Ask a question, start a discussion, or share resources here: just check out our rules first. Please note that self-promotion and critique requests are limited to the sticked threads.

On Ken, we want to make the dream of the internet come true: free exchange of knowledge and ideas.

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 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.

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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.