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Indiana Romance Writers of America
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.
http://home.insightbb.com/~irwa/
Panhandle Professional Writers Association
Meets bi-monthly in Amarillo, Texas. Site features membership information and member roster, meetings, online group, conference and contests.
http://www.panhandleprowriter.org
Spiral Bridge Writers Guild
A community based non-profit arts and education organization in Northern New Jersey. Site details events, featured poets, projects and forum.
http://www.SpiralBridge.org
Northwest Writers
For Authors & Writers of the Pacific Northwest including Oregon, Washington, Idaho & Alaska. Offers advertising opportunities, booklets for sale and a free newsletter.
http://www.northwestwriters.com/
The Writers' Guild of Central Louisiana
Encompasses Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Evangeline, Grant, LaSalle, Natchitoches, Rapides, Winn, and Vernon parishes. Site features calendar of events, message board and guestbook.
http://www.geocities.com/writersguildcenla/
Oregon Writers Colony
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.
http://www.oregonwriterscolony.org/
Southern Writers Guild
First established in 1939 and is now based in Nashville, Tennessee.
http://www.geocities.com/southernwritersguild/mystery_thriller_awards.html
GCWA
Gulf Coast Writers Association, Ft. Myers, Florida, USA.
http://www.gulfwriters.org/
Christian Writers Information
Linking freelance Christian authors, writers, and poets to editors in the religious publishing industry. Seattle, Washington.
http://www.christianwritersinfo.net
The Ozarks Writers League
Missouri writer's organization.
http://www.ozarkswritersleague.org
Alaska Writers Homestead
A site offering Web sites, news and other resources for and about Alaska writers.
http://www.alaskawriters.com
Realms of Fiction
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.
http://www.realms-of-fiction.org
Motown Writers Network
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.
http://MotownWriters.homestead.com
Twin Lakes Writers
Mountain Home, Arkansas. Site features tips & links for writers, a monthly newsletter and a place for members to share samples of their writing.
http://www.geocities.com/twinlakeswriters/
First Coast Romance Writers
Jacksonville, Florida Chapter 108 of Romance Writers of America. Site features contests, calendar, news, workshops and conference information.
http://www.geocities.com/fcrwrwa/
Young Chicago Authors
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.
http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org/
Word Street
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.
http://www.wordstreet.org/
The Berkshire Writers Room
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.
http://www.berkshirewritersroom.org/
Outdoor Writers Association of California
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.
http://www.owac.org/
SOLA
The Southern Louisiana Chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Site features membership information, contact form and roster of published authors.
http://solawriters.org/
The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group
Aids aspiring and established writers in improving the quality of their craft by offering a critique group, online research, editing services and monthly articles.
http://www.csfwg.org
MichiganWriters
Fiction and Non-fiction writer's. Tell stories, to learn and to become better writers. This group is at the present online only.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MichiganWriters
Washington Independent Writers
Members share a common interest in improving their skills, finding new opportunities, sharing experiences and improving the working conditions of the profession.
http://www.washwriter.org/
Chicago Women in Publishing
CWIP is a nonprofit organization for professionals in the publishing industry.
http://www.cwip.org/
The National Writers Association
A resource for readers, writers, film producers, agents and editors. Invites amateur and professional writers a line to join.
http://www.nationalwriters.com/
Southeastern Writers Association
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.
http://www.southeasternwriters.com/
Tulane Literary Society
An online source for information such as readings, open-mike events, and lectures, and information about Tulane Review, literary and art publication.
http://www.tulane.edu/~litsoc
Area 4 Pennwriters
A Pennsylvania based multi-genre networking organization for writers. Central Pennsylvania.
http://www.area4pennwriters.org/
Art Omi International Arts Center
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.
http://www.artomi.org
Red River Romance Writers
Chapter of the Romance Writers of America, serves members along the Red River Valley and Texoma Region of North Texas and Southern Oklahoma.
http://www.literary-websites.org/rrrw/
Choctawhatchee Wordsmiths
Collections of poetry and short stories by the members of the Choctawhatchee High School Wordsmiths club.
http://wordsmiths.berthall.com
SouthWest Writers
SWW, a national organization supporting education, workshops, conferences, contests, writing business and marketing.
http://www.southwestwriters.com/
San Diego Christian Writers Guild
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.
http://www.sandiegocwg.org
Florida Writers Association
Statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and networking of both aspiring and published writers in any genre.
http://www.floridawriters.net/
Richard Hugo House
Seattle members organization providing support, advice, and a variety of programs for writers and the local community.
http://www.hugohouse.org/
Wisconsin Regional Writers' Association
Wisconsin writers can find resources and fellowship to improve their writing craft. Includes information on local groups, conferences, and competitions.
http://www.wrwa.net/
Naperville Writers Group
The Group offers a steady outlet and support for writers of Naperville, IL, and nearby towns.
http://www.napervillewritersgroup.org/
Michigan Outdoor Writers Association
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.
http://www.mioutdoorwriters.org
Nebraska Center for Writers
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.
http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/NCW/
Round Table Writers of Central Florida
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.
http://members.aol.com/RTWritersGroup/
The Long Island Writers' Guild
Dedicated to the development of each writer's voice and talent, and to the collection of literary treasures in anthologies.
http://www.geocities.com/LIWritersGuild
CA Readings/Workshops
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.
http://www.pw.org/rw/caguide.htm
Heartland Romance Authors
HeRA supports writers in a stages of their career. A Northwest Missouri chapter of the Romance Writers of America.
http://hera.romance-central.com/
Gulf Coast Writers Association
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 .
http://gcwriters.org
The Hudson Valley Writers' Center
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.
http://www.writerscenter.org
SpacecoasT Authors of Romance
Published and unpublished authors in Brevard County, Florida, share the love of romance.
http://www.authorsofromance.com
The American Communication Association
ACA was created to promote academic and professional research, criticism, teaching, practical use, and exchange of principles and theories of human communication.
http://www.americancomm.org/
Puget Sound Science Writers Association
A forum for professional writers including information, articles, links for medical and science writers.
http://www.psswa.org/
Fishtrap Inc.
Fishtrap is a writers group with the goal of serving Western writers and writing.
http://www.fishtrap.org/
Bay Area Editors' Forum
California association of freelance and in-house editors, proofreaders, and indexers for book publishing and technical fields.
http://www.editorsforum.org/
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
An organization for writers of novel length fiction in the Rocky Mountain region.
http://www.rmfw.org
Willamette Writers
Writer's organization located in Portland, Oregon. Offers monthly meetings, newsletter and a yearly writing conference.
http://www.willamettewriters.com
Writers Guild of America, East
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.
http://www.wgaeast.org
Writer's Way Workshops of DC
News and selections from the District of Columbia's writing group. Find out about our workshops and readings and sample our work.
http://dcwritersway.org
The Polidori Society Writers Archive
The homepage/archive of the Polidori Society, a national organization of amateur writers. Read and submit a story, or find out more about our organization.
http://www.polidori.net
Cassell Network of Writers
Free how-to tips for serious freelance writers and book authors, news items, referral service for freelance jobs, markets for Network members.
http://www.writers-editors.com
Poets & Writers Online
Nonprofit organization that fosters the professional development of writers and promotes communication throughout the U.S. literary community.
http://www.pw.org
National Writers Union
The union for freelance writers working in U.S. markets.
http://www.nwu.org/
The Writer's Center
Non-profit writing organization dedicated to promoting participation in the creation, distribution, and enjoyment of literature. The designated Literary Resource Center for Maryland.
http://www.writer.org/
National Association of Science Writers
Fosters the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public.
http://www.nasw.org/
Association of American Publishers
The AAP, with some 200 members located throughout the United States, is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry.
http://www.publishers.org/
Pen Women, Nob Hill, San Francisco Branch
National League of American Pen Women, Nob Hill, San Francisco Bay Area Branch. Members Roster. Soul-Making Literary Contest. CCSF Scholarship. Conference/Retreat.
http://members.aol.com/PenNobHill/index.html
Writers Monthly
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.
http://www.writersmonthly.com
Writers Guild of America
The WGAw represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries.
http://www.wga.org/
American Night Writers Association
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.
http://anwa.ldsweb.net
California Writers Club, Redwood Branch
Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Marin counties. Monthly meetings, speakers, conferences, workshops, local writers resources.
http://www.redwoodwriters.org
NWU NJ
National Writers Union New Jersey Local web site.
http://www.homestead.com/NWUNJ/index.html
Austin Hispanic Writers
Read poetry and short prose by members of Austin Hispanic Writers. Also link to articles from "Voces En Celebracion," the group's quarterly newsletter.
http://www.hyperweb.com/ahw/
Baltimore Writers Alliance
An organization to foster the growth of writers. Site has a newsletter.
http://www.baltimorewriters.org/
The Wordos
Community of writers that live in Eugene Oregon or in the surrounding area. Workshop is held every Tuesday night at Tsunami Books.
http://community-2.webtv.net/RVagle/THEWORDOS/
Writers' Center of Indiana
A community-based literary arts organization serving writers and readers throughout Indiana.
http://www.indianawriters.org
San Diego Writers' Cooperative
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.
http://www.sandiegowriters.org
The Scribblers of Brevard
A writer's club located in Melbourne, Florida. The club publishes an anthology each year in October. Membership includes novices and published authors.
http://www.geocities.com/brevardscribblers
Key West Authors' Cooperative
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.
http://keywestauthorscoop.com
Heartland Writers Guild
Sponsors of the biennial Heartland Writers Conference, HWG is a not-for-profit multi-genre organization devoted to helping its members market their writing.
http://www.heartlandwriters.org/
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association
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.
http://www.aboutcapa.com
The Eclectic Quill
Writers group located in the Gilmer/ Longview TX area welcoming writers of all genres, skill levels, published or unpublished, ages 25+.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/eclecticquill/index.html
Eloquent Isermans Enterprising Inkslingers' Overture
Minnesota based creative writing group. Funny, tongue in cheek humor, with a professional website.
http://www.geocities.com/mattiserman/eieio/eieio_index.htm
Michigan Writers, Inc.
A non-profit cooperative effort to support writers and editors by providing professional services and opportunities for education, publication and interaction with peers.
http://www.michwriters.org
Cookeville Creative Writers' Association
Information for writers in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee on all areas of writing for publication.
http://ccwa0.tripod.com
Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas
Writing resources and information for fiction writers in central Arkansas.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/fwca/
Your Union
An independent voice for change in the National Writers Union.
http://www.yourunionnews.com/
Southwest Dreamers
Writing group based in Southern Utah. Poets and writers from all over are welcome.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southwestdreamers/
Central Indiana Writers Association
Not-for-profit orginiazation of writers and photographers in Indiana ranging from beginners to widely published authors. Attend monthly meetings, workshops, seminars.
http://www.geocities.com/centralindianawritersassociation/
Pictures and Stories
Gutenberg Litegraphic Society, offering a validation service for the work of artists and writers. Contact details, charges and background information about the project.
http://www.picturesandstories.org/
Virginia Outdoor Writers Association
A coalition of writers, photographers, and video/ film producers who support the conservation of Virginia's natural resources.
http://www.vowa.org
Jackpine Writers' Block
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.
http://www.geocities.com/jpinewb/index.html
Spacetaker
A community of artists, worldwide, based in Houston, TX. Sign up for the friday foto newsletter. Check out the underground art scene in Houston.
http://www.spacetaker.org
Seattle Writergrrls
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.
http://www.seattlewritergrrls.org
The Side Project
A Chicago-based community of writers, playwrights, poets, and short story writers who meet to discuss their work.
http://www.thesideproject.net/
Pierce County Writers Guild
A writers' respource and support group in the South Sound area of Washington State.
http://www.PCWritersGuild.com
League Of Vermont Writers
An organization supporting writers and those interested in writing in varied genres.
http://www.together.net/~trzepacz/lvw
Advanced Creative Writers of Williamsburg
Writing and discussion group in the community of Williamsburg. All are welcome to read and critique others' writing.
http://www.icflorida.com/community/groups/creative/
Boulder Writers Alliance
Nonprofit group for communications professionals, helping members find work and gain skills. Boulder, Colorado, USA.
http://www.bwa.org/
Frozen Ink Writer's Group
A writer's group from Tok Alaska who dabble in different creative writing styles throughout the year.
http://www.frozenink.com
Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Inc.
Members of the Society have joined together in the common pursuit of the highest standards of economic journalism, through both individual and collective efforts.
http://www.sabew.org/
Las Poetas
Latina writers group based in Kansas City, Missouri, since 1997. Site includes poetry, upcoming events, resources and poet profiles.
http://www.geocities.com/kclaspoetas
Write or Die
A science fiction and fantasy writing and critiquing group located in Pittsburgh, PA.
http://trfn.clpgh.org/word/index.html
Inland Empire California Writers Club
Meets once a month. A group of published and actively seeking publication writers. Welcome all levels of writers.
http://www.angelfire.com/amiga/iecwc/
American Society of Authors and Writers
Authors and writers can meet with editors, publishers, agents, producers, directors, and other media professionals to network on new creative projects
http://amsaw.org
Writers Guild of Cenla
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.
http://members.aol.com/WGCenla
Black Writers Guild Of Maryland Inc
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.
http://www.blackwritersguild.org
Wyoming Writers Inc.
Through annual conferences, monthly newsletters, workshops, activities, and networking, WWI brings the collective wisdom of our members together to help each other excel.
http://www.wyowriters.org
Neighbourhood Writing Alliance
Chicago area writer's group.
http://www.jot.org/
Pacific Northwest Writers Association
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.
http://pnwa.org/
Island Writers Network
A local Writers Group in Hilton Head Island, SC. Site details group history, meetings and roster of published writers.
http://hometown.aol.com/islandwritersnet/myhomepage/writers.html
South Carolina Writers Workshop
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.
http://www.scwriters.com/
The Ready Writers Network
A Christian literary organization that promotes the works of its members. Site offers information on members, vendors, publications, workshops and seminars, and a forum.
http://www.readywriters.org/
The Alameda Island Wordsmiths
Located in Alameda, CA, USA.
http://evcubed.org/island.shtml
The Write Stuff
Central Illinois writers group based in Bloomington/Normal offering support and critique. Site details annual writing contest.
http://www.freewebs.com/thewritestuff/
The Authors Guild Online
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.
http://www.authorsguild.org/
Black Journalist Network
Centralized information source designed for the professional and personal needs of African-American news professionals.
http://www.blackjournalist.com/
Opus Est
Online group for novelists who provide each other high quality feedback in a timely manner. Site details membership qualifications and benefits.
http://opusest.tripod.com
Northwest Indiana Romance Writers of America Chapter 89
Serves published and unpublished writers of romantic fiction in Merrillville, Indiana. Site features calendar, contests and roster of published authors.
http://www.nwinrwa.org/
Garden State Horror Writers
Manalapan, New Jersey writers group for authors of various genres, with monthly meetings and guest speakers. Site features news, member spotlight, contests and anthologies.
http://www.gshw.net/
The Metropolitan Tribe
A collaboration of writers, and creative entrepreneurs that helps its members get career success in person and online. Located in New York.
http://www.metrotribe.org
Western Outdoor Writers
Active professional communicators in outdoors-related fields. Focus is on those who communicate the outdoors message
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