Online Communities for Writers
58Updated 2023-11-06
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Writer Hangout
on slack
Writer Hangout: The worldwide writers community on Slack. Join writers from around the world to discuss, review, critique, inspire, learn, grow, and connect.Chat - #2
Merrative
Merrative is a community of 5000+ avid readers to discuss ideas from digital literature like books, news, articles and research papers, together.3K members
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Absolute Write Discord
on discord
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?206 members
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r/freelanceWriters
on reddit
A place by and for freelance writers of all kinds to discuss and share every facet of freelance writing.84K members
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London Writers' Salon
on circle
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.1K members
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SheWrites
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.34K members
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The Freelance Writers’ Connection
on linkedin
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.54K members
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The Creative Academy for Writers
on mighty-networks
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.3K members
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AI Publisher Pro
on discord
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.ChatCourses - #10
Creative Writing Forums
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.61K members
Forum Pune Writers' Group
on meetup
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.3K members
ForumChatEventsJobsNewsletter Creators
on facebook
A group for newsletter creators to connect with each other to share tips, ask questions, get feedback, and help each other out.4K members
ForumNewsletterScribophile
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.Forumr/Publishing
on reddit
A subreddit dedicated to modern & traditional publishing, for profit and for fun. All are welcome.16K members
ForumThe Next Big Writer
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.ForumPaidChronicle
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.213 members
ForumEventsCritique Circle
Improve your writing skills in one of the largest and longest-running writing communities on the web.Forumr/writing
on reddit
r/Writing is the subreddit that contains discussions about the writing craft.2.0M members
Forumr/WritingPrompts
on reddit
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.15.6M members
Forum#WritingCommunity
on twitter
A Twitter hashtag dedicated to bringing together the Twitter Writing communityForumr/storyandstyle
on reddit
The home for discussion of all the tools in a writer's toolbox.12K members
ForumThe Write Life Community
on facebook
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!30K members
ForumJournalists of Color
on slack
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.ChatKen
On Ken, we want to make the dream of the internet come true: free exchange of knowledge and ideas.117 members
ForumAuthor Ever After
on circle
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.(4)25 members
ForumChatPairingPerksEventsPaidCoursesThe Forge
on circle
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!50 members
ForumChatEventsNewsletterPaidCoursesRadeeff
on telegram
Radeeff is a community for Arab content entrepreneurs, we teach writing, freelancing 101, indie business fundamentals, and translation.180 members
ChatPerksEventsPaidInner Circle Writer's Group
on facebook
This group is for new and established writers interested in the craft and practice of writing and everything connected with that.10K members
ForumNewsletterInsecure Writer's Support Group
on facebook
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.5K members
ForumNewsletterr/worldbuilding
on reddit
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.808K members
ForumChatChronicles
An online forum dedicated to science fiction and fantasy writingForumr/selfpublish
on reddit
A place to discuss just about everything in the world of indie books75K members
Forumr/YAwriters
on reddit
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!14K members
ForumWritingForums.com
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!23K members
ForumFrom Written to Recommended
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.205 members
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