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“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
5 Pros and Cons of Local Writing Groups
By NY Book Editors
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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!
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17 Facebook Groups for Writers
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22 Facebook Groups for Writers
You Don’t Want to Miss
By The Write Life Team
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406 Writers’ Workshop
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A Good Thriller Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
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Action/Adventure Aficionados Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
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Alabama Writers Groups
By Alabama Writers’ Forum
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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.
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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.
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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
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Beta / Proof Readers Group
I am hoping that in creating this group I can help writers find someone to proof read their book.
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Bibliophilia Group
A friendly, cozy group for all those who have a passion for books
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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.
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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.
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Coffee House Writers
Looking for dedicated, long-term writers to join our team!
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The Coffee Pot Book Club
Promoting Quality Fiction Since 2015
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Creative Writers Group
Where creative writers can talk about their ideas and stories.
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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.
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Creative Writing Groups
By Meetup
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Creative Writing Groups
By GoodReads
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The Difference Maker’s Club
A Group For Aspiring Authors Who Want To Make A Difference With Their Message
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Fiction Writers Group
This is a public group. Anyone can join and invite others to join.
By GoodReads
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Finally, A Writing Group That Works!
By Scribophile
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Finding Your In-Person Writing Group
By Rose Hedberg — The Writing Cooperative
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First-Time Novelists Seeing Traditional Publication
This group is for first-time novelists seeking traditional publication.
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Five Secrets to a Successful Webinar Series
Promote your books by creating a webinar!
By Jane Healey — Career Authors
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A Good Thriller
a goodreads group
A listing of book reviews by group members.
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Great Resources for Connecting with Other Writers
By Ellen Buikema — Writers In The Storm
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A Guide to Writing Groups in Los Angeles
By Los Angeles Public Library
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How to Find a Writing Group
By MasterClass
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How to Find a Writing Group Near You
By Sadie Trombetta — Bustle Books
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List of Writing Groups by State or Region
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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.
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Montana Resources for Writers
By Write By Night
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Montana Women Writers Workshop
By Humanities Montana
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More Than Just a Rating Group
Let’s Share Ideas about Reviews!
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Mystery, Crime, and Thriller Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
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Mystery Thriller Reading Friends Group
A Goodreads Reading Group
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Organizing an Online Author Event
Some Practical Tips
A complete guide to organizing an online author event.
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Shay’s Writing Group
Come join, read my writing, give me feedback.
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Sisters In Crime
This premier crime writing association is focused on equity and inclusion in our community and in publishing.
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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!
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Texas Writer’s Groups
By Lone Star LIterary Life
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3rd Wednesday Book Group
By Missoula Public Library
3rd Wednesday Book Group meets virtually at 6:30 pm Mountain Time.
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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.
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We Write Good — Missoula
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Why Every Writer Should Join a Writing Group
By Writer’s Edit
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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?
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Writer’s Aid Group
Here, we share our work and help other writers in need.
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The Writer’s Club
Showcase: Listing of New Submissions
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The Writer’s Club on Twitter
Submit your writing to be showcased. All writing welcome!!
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Writing and Reading Groups for Members
The Writer’s Center
Sponsor of more than a dozen writing groups.
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Writing Groups in the Amherst Area
By Amherst Library
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Writing Groups
By GoodReads
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