HOT LINKS:
Writing & Reading Groups
Send us the links to your favorite writing and reading groups, and we will post them here.
Click the link below to send email to us:
firstdraftwriters01@gmail.com
“A book is another country. You enter it, but then you must leave: Like the Underworld, you can’t live there.”
— Margaret Atwood, Negotiating with the Dead
Coming June 21, 2022
Writer’s Digest Official Book Club Selection
Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li
By Writer’s Digest Staff
The editors of Writer’s Digest are proud to bring you the first book club pick!
We will be in conversation with author Grace D. Li in our June episode of Writer’s Digest Presents, streaming Tuesday, June 21. We will be talking with Li about plot, setting, twists, and more, so be sure to finish the book before the interview, and subscribe to Writer’s Digest Presents wherever you listen to podcasts!
Link
5 Pros and Cons of Local Writing Groups
By NY Book Editors
Link:
7 Reasons Why Writers Need to Belong to a Book Club
By Colleen Story
Do you belong to a book club? If not, it’s time you joined, and not just to market your books! Find out all the benefits a book club has to give you. You may be surprised!
Link:
17 Facebook Groups for Writers
Link:
22 Facebook Groups for Writers
You Don’t Want to Miss
By The Write Life Team
Link:
406 Writers’ Workshop
Link:
A Good Thriller Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
Link:
Action/Adventure Aficionados Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
Link:
Alabama Writers Groups
By Alabama Writers’ Forum
Link:
Authors’ Helpline Group
This group started with the sole view of it being a place where authors, especially aspiring authors who don’t know where to begin, can ask questions and find answers.
Link:
Aspiring Authors Writing Group
Whether you are a published and award-winning author or a newbie waiting for that first break, we hope this group will be helpful to you.
Link:
Aspiring Writers Group
Hey y’all this is just a writing group where we can talk about:
– our writing progress
– asking for advice
– talking to other ppl who are currently writing a draft
Link:
Beta / Proof Readers Group
I am hoping that in creating this group I can help writers find someone to proof read their book.
Link:
Bibliophilia Group
A friendly, cozy group for all those who have a passion for books
Link:
Book Club Picks
the top 40 picks
Posted by Cybil on GoodReads
We’ve dug through our GoodReads data to discover your fellow readers’ most popular book club picks. There’s a selection here to please every sort of book club.
Link:
Book Fairs Help Authors Win
get awarded prizes by readers
By eBook Fairs
Winning books are featured on our site as well as on our social media channels and campaigns.
Link:
Coffee House Writers
Looking for dedicated, long-term writers to join our team!
Link:
The Coffee Pot Book Club
Promoting Quality Fiction Since 2015
Link:
Creative Writers Group
Where creative writers can talk about their ideas and stories.
Link:
Creative Writer’s Toolbelt Group
The Creative Writers Toolbelt podcast gives you practical, accessible advice, with examples, that you can apply to your writing immediately.
Link:
Creative Writing Groups
By Meetup
Link:
Creative Writing Groups
By GoodReads
Link:
The Difference Maker’s Club
A Group For Aspiring Authors Who Want To Make A Difference With Their Message
Link:
Fiction Writers Group
This is a public group. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
By GoodReads
Link:
* * *
CLICK HERE!
* * *
Finally, A Writing Group That Works!
By Scribophile
Link:
Finding Your In-Person Writing Group
By Rose Hedberg — The Writing Cooperative
Link:
First-Time Novelists Seeing Traditional Publication
This group is for first-time novelists seeking traditional publication.
Link:
Five Secrets to a Successful Webinar Series
Promote your books by creating a webinar!
By Jane Healey — Career Authors
Link:
A Good Thriller
a goodreads group
A listing of book reviews by group members.
Link:
Great Resources for Connecting with Other Writers
By Ellen Buikema — Writers In The Storm
Link:
A Guide to Writing Groups in Los Angeles
By Los Angeles Public Library
Link:
How to Find a Writing Group
By MasterClass
Link:
How to Find a Writing Group Near You
By Sadie Trombetta — Bustle Books
Link:
List of Writing Groups by State or Region
Link:
* * *
CLICK HERE!
AUGUST 2022
BOOK OF THE MONTH
CLICK HERE!
* * *
Montana Book Clubs
The Montana Book Company
We offer a variety of book clubs to meet the reading and discussion needs of our fellow, avid readers. We offer a 10% discount on any book club title – ours OR your’s! Contact us to order your book club selection. See our events page for discussion dates.
Link:
Montana Resources for Writers
By Write By Night
Link:
Montana Women Writers Workshop
By Humanities Montana
Link:
More Than Just a Rating Group
Let’s Share Ideas about Reviews!
Link:
Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
Link:
Mystery Thriller Reading Friends Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
Link:
Organizing an Online Author Event
Some Practical Tips
A complete guide to organizing an online author event.
Link:
Shay’s Writing Group
Come join, read my writing, give me feedback.
Link:
Sisters In Crime
This premier crime writing association is focused on equity and inclusion in our community and in publishing.
Link:
Southwest Florida Reading Festival
A FREE Virtual Event for All Ages
To access our programs, go to www.EventHub.Shop/ReadFest/
Hope to see you there!
LINK:
Texas Writer’s Groups
By Lone Star LIterary Life
Link:
3rd Wednesday Book Group
By Missoula Public Library
3rd Wednesday Book Group meets virtually at 6:30 pm Mountain Time.
Link:
Virtual Writers Group
Virtual Writers is a popular online writers’ community committed to showcasing established and emerging writers in a range of interactive and immersive environments.
Link:
We Write Good — Missoula
Link:
Why Every Writer Should Join a Writing Group
By Writer’s Edit
Link:
World, Writing, Wealth Group
Friends, would you care to partake in a learned discussion of current events, the global economy, writing, selling, film, and reading?
Link:
Writer’s Aid Group
Here, we share our work and help other writers in need.
Link:
The Writer’s Club
Showcase: Listing of New Submissions
Link:
The Writer’s Club on Twitter
Submit your writing to be showcased. All writing welcome!!
Link:
Coming June 21, 2022
Writer’s Digest Official Book Club Selection
Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li
By Writer’s Digest Staff
The editors of Writer’s Digest are proud to bring you the first book club pick!
We will be in conversation with author Grace D. Li in our June episode of Writer’s Digest Presents, streaming Tuesday, June 21. We will be talking with Li about plot, setting, twists, and more, so be sure to finish the book before the interview, and subscribe to Writer’s Digest Presents wherever you listen to podcasts!
Link
Writing and Reading Groups for Members
The Writer’s Center
Sponsor of more than a dozen writing groups.
Link:
Writing Groups in the Amherst Area
By Amherst Library
Link:
Writing Groups
By GoodReads
Link:
