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National Association of Science Writers - http://www.nasw.org/
Fosters the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public. |
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Association of American Publishers - http://www.publishers.org/
The AAP, with some 200 members located throughout the United States, is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry. |
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Poets & Writers Online - http://www.pw.org/
Nonprofit organization that fosters the professional development of writers and promotes communication throughout the U.S. literary community. |
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The Authors Guild Online - http://www.authorsguild.org/
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. |
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Writers Guild of America - http://www.wga.org/
The WGAw represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries. |
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National Writers Union - http://www.nwu.org/
The union for freelance writers working in U.S. markets. |
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The American Communication Association - http://www.americancomm.org/
ACA was created to promote academic and professional research, criticism, teaching, practical use, and exchange of principles and theories of human communication. |
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Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Inc. - http://www.sabew.org/
Members of the Society have joined together in the common pursuit of the highest standards of economic journalism, through both individual and collective efforts. |
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American Society of Journalists and Authors - http://www.asja.org/
Dedicated to keeping nonfiction writers informed about the latest terms and negotiations in the world of periodicals, print, and electronic. |
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CaliforniaAuthors.com - http://www.californiaauthors.com/
Online literary hub for California authors, writers, publishers, readers and booksellers. |
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The Loft Literary Center - http://www.loft.org/
Founded in a loft above a Minneapolis bookstore, now a literary center, offering programs and services for readers and writers. Community and work space for writers. |
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North Carolina Writers Network - http://www.ncwriters.org/
A nonprofit literary arts service organization devoted to writers at all stages of development. Site offers courses, conferences, competitions, critiques, calendar of events and hall of fame. |
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Young Chicago Authors - http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org/
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. |
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Michigan Writers, Inc. - http://www.michwriters.org/
A non-profit cooperative effort to support writers and editors by providing professional services and opportunities for education, publication and interaction with peers. |
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The Writer's Center - http://www.writer.org/
Non-profit writing organization dedicated to promoting participation in the creation, distribution, and enjoyment of literature. The designated Literary Resource Center for Maryland. |
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Writers Guild of America, East - http://www.wgaeast.org
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. |
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PEN Center USA - http://penusa.org/
A non-profit membership organization made up of writers that work west of the Mississippi. Members are connected by the goals of building interest in the written word and defending writers worldwide. |
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Pacific Northwest Writers Association - http://pnwa.org/
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. |
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Washington Independent Writers - http://www.washwriter.org/
Members share a common interest in improving their skills, finding new opportunities, sharing experiences and improving the working conditions of the profession. |
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Writers' Center of Indiana - http://www.indianawriters.org
A community-based literary arts organization serving writers and readers throughout Indiana. |
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Art Omi International Arts Center - http://www.artomi.org
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. |
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California Writers Club, Redwood Branch - http://www.redwoodwriters.org
Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Marin counties. Monthly meetings, speakers, conferences, workshops, local writers resources. |
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Neighbourhood Writing Alliance - http://www.jot.org/
Chicago area writer's group. |
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Florida Outdoor Writers Association - http://www.fowa.org
Made up of the outdoor industry’s top outdoor communicators, conservationists and industry-related companies. |
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The Missouri Writers' Guild - http://www.missouriwritersguild.org
Organization representing writers in or near the state of Missouri. Conference and market information for members. |
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Nebraska Center for Writers - http://mockingbird.creighton.edu/NCW/
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. |
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Southeastern Writers Association - http://www.southeasternwriters.com/
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. |
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Wyoming Writers Inc. - http://www.wyowriters.org/
Through annual conferences, monthly newsletters, workshops, activities, and networking, WWI brings the collective wisdom of our members together to help each other excel. |
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Paragraph - http://www.paragraphny.com/
A workspace for writers, based in New York, NY. Dedicated to providing an affordable and tranquil working environment for writers of all genres. |
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Willamette Writers - http://www.willamettewriters.com
Writer's organization located in Portland, Oregon. Offers monthly meetings, newsletter and a yearly writing conference. |
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Oregon Writers Colony - http://www.oregonwriterscolony.org/
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. |
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The National Writers Association - http://www.nationalwriters.shoppingcartsplus.com/
A resource for readers, writers, film producers, agents and editors. Invites amateur and professional writers a line to join. |
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Wisconsin Regional Writers' Association - http://www.wrwa.net/
Wisconsin writers can find resources and fellowship to improve their writing craft. Includes information on local groups, conferences, and competitions. |
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The Writers Room - http://www.writersroom.org/
A non-profit urban writer's colony in New York city. Quiet, affordable workspace for writers. |
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Los Angeles Writers Group - http://www.lawritersgroup.com
Online writers group based on a real writers group in Los Angeles. Free writing exercises, web pages for writers and writing job resources. |
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Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group - http://www.glvwg.org/
Pennsylvania organization providing support and resources to its members. Information about membership, monthly programs, social activities, conference, and speakers bureau. |
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Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. - http://www.owfi.org/
Open to members of affiliated groups or at large. Site offers membership information, officers, contest, conference and newsletter. |
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Cassell Network of Writers - http://www.writers-editors.com
Free how-to tips for serious freelance writers and book authors, news items, referral service for freelance jobs, markets for Network members. |
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The Hudson Valley Writers' Center - http://www.writerscenter.org
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. |
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Motown Writers Network - http://motownwriters.homestead.com/
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. |
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Spacetaker - http://www.spacetaker.org
A community of artists, worldwide, based in Houston, TX. Sign up for the Friday photo newsletter. Includes the underground art scene in Houston. |
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South West Writers - http://southwestwriters.com/
A nonprofit organization that is devoted to helping both published and unpublished writers improve their craft and further their careers. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. |
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Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers - http://www.rmfw.org
An organization for writers of novel length fiction in the Rocky Mountain region. |
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National Association of Women Writers - http://www.naww.org/
Where women unite to write. As women writers we seek to encourage, teach, inspire, motivate, and entertain. |
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Idaho Writer's League - http://www.idahowritersleague.com/
Open to residents or individuals living within 50 miles of Idaho. Site features history, awards, reading list, announcemtned, calendar, officers and membership application. |
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Boulder Writers Alliance - http://www.bwa.org/
Nonprofit group for communications professionals, helping members find work and gain skills. Boulder, Colorado, USA. |
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Whidbey Island Writers Association - http://www.writeonwhidbey.org/
An organization of writers based on Whidbey Island, Washington. Provides support and resources for writers, produces the annual Whidbey Writers Conference and a low-residency MFA program. |
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San Diego Christian Writers Guild - http://www.sandiegocwg.org
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. |
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The Brooklyn Writers Space - http://www.brooklynwriters.com/
Provides shared writing space to writers living in Brooklyn. BWS is committed to the creation of a work environment that fosters the literary success of writers. |
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Heartland Writers Guild - http://www.heartlandwriters.org/
Sponsors of the biennial Heartland Writers Conference, HWG is a not-for-profit multi-genre organization devoted to helping its members market their writing. |
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League of Utah Writers - http://www.luwrite.com
The League of Utah Writers is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering friendship, education, and encouragement to the writers of Utah. |
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Black Writers Guild Of Maryland Inc - http://www.blackwritersguild.org
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. |
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Garden State Horror Writers - http://www.gshw.net/
Manalapan, New Jersey writers group for authors of various genres, with monthly meetings, a critique-by-mail program, guideline and sample copy libraries and national short story contests. Site features news, member spotlight and anthologies. |
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Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association - http://www.aboutcapa.com
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. |
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Outdoor Writers Association of California - http://www.owac.org/
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. |
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Colorado Authors' League - http://www.coloradoauthors.org
Denver-based professional writers' organization established in 1931 to support Colorado writers. |
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Texas Outdoor Writers Association - http://www.towa.org
Annual conference, events and newsletter for writers and others involved in outdoor communications. |
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The Village Quill - http://www.villagequill.com
Seeks to support New York City writers. A work space in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood, dedicated to the professional development, promotion, and practice of the craft of writing. |
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Alaska Writers Homestead - http://www.alaskawriters.com
A site offering Web sites, news and other resources for and about Alaska writers. |
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South Carolina Writers Workshop - http://www.myscww.org/
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. |
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San Diego Writers / Editors Guild - http://www.sdwritersguild.org/
Promotes, supports and encourages writers, endorses workshops and seminars for the benefit of fiction and nonfiction writers, and promotes the writing arts for youth, adults and seniors alike. |
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American Society of Authors and Writers - http://amsaw.org
Authors and writers can meet with editors, publishers, agents, producers, directors, and other media professionals to network on new creative projects |
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Word Street - http://www.wordstreet.org/
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. |
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The Side Project - http://www.thesideproject.net/
A Chicago-based community of writers, playwrights, poets, and short story writers who meet to discuss their work. |
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Naperville Writers Group - http://www.napervillewritersgroup.org/
The Group offers a steady outlet and support for writers of Naperville, IL, and nearby towns. |
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Gulf Coast Writers Association - http://gcwriters.org
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 . |
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Tallahassee Writer's Association - http://www.tallahasseewriters.net
A multi-genre writing organization in its 20th year, it sponsors monthly programs and workshops, annual prose, poetry and playwriting contests and the spring Seven Hills Writer's Conference. |
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Write or Die - http://word.pghfree.net/index.html
A science fiction and fantasy writing and critiquing group located in Pittsburgh, PA. |
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Jackpine Writers' Block - http://www.jackpinewriters.com/
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. |
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Panhandle Professional Writers Association - http://www.panhandleprowriter.org
Meets bi-monthly in Amarillo, Texas. Site features membership information and member roster, meetings, online group, conference and contests. |
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http://www.gulfwriters.org/ - http://www.gulfwriters.org/
Gulf Coast Writers Association, Ft. Myers, Florida, USA. |
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Christian Writers Information - http://www.christianwritersinfo.net
Linking freelance Christian authors, writers, and poets to editors in the religious publishing industry. Seattle, Washington. |
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The Vault: Louisville's Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers Group - http://www.oseland.net/vault
A writers critique group. Site offers numerous links to writing resources. |
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Indiana Romance Writers of America - http://www.indianarwa.com/
Meets monthly in Indianapolis. Site features members only section, news, calendar of events, contests, workshops, newsletter, writing tips and resources, and guestbook. |
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First Coast Romance Writers - http://www.firstcoastromancewriters.com/
Jacksonville, Florida Chapter 108 of Romance Writers of America. Site features contests, calendar, news, workshops and conference information. |
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Twin Lakes Writers - http://www.twinlakeswriters.org/
Mountain Home, Arkansas. Features tips and links for writers, a monthly newsletter and samples of their writing. |
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Tulsa Nightwriters - http://nightwriters.org
We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at the Allee Beth Martin East Regional Library. Tulsa, Oklahoma, US. |
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The Original Palm Springs Writers Guild - http://www.palmspringswritersguild.org/
A nonprofit organization founded in 1977, supported by a variety of writers in the Coachella Valley. |
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The Long Island Writers' Guild - http://www.liwritersguild.org/
Dedicated to the development of each writer's voice and talent, and to the collection of literary treasures in anthologies. |
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Island Writers' Network - http://www.jane-hill.us/iwn/iwn/
A local Writers Group in Hilton Head Island, SC. Site details group history, meetings and roster of published writers. |
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Tampa Writers Alliance - http://www.tampawriters.org/
A nonprofit organization of writers in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. |
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http://solawriters.org/ - http://solawriters.org/
The Southern Louisiana Chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Site features membership information, contact form and roster of published authors. |
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American Night Writers Association - http://anwa-lds.com/
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. |
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Crossroads Writers - http://www.crossroadswriters.com/index.html
Critique group in Tulsa, Oklahoma. |
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Mid-Willamette Valley Chapter of the Romance Writers of America - http://www.midwillamettevalleyrwa.com/
Salem, Oregon. Writers' group provides meeting and workshop dates, membership information, news about members' accomplishments, links to writers' resources. |
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Portland Writers - http://portlandwriters.com
A free service to help Portland, Oregon area writers connect with readers. Also, local links of interest to writers and a newsletter. |
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The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group - http://www.coloradospringsfictionwritersgroup.org
Aids aspiring and established writers in improving the quality of their craft by offering a critique group, online research, editing services and monthly articles. |
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Cookeville Creative Writers' Association - http://ccwa0.tripod.com
Information for writers in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee on all areas of writing for publication. |
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Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers - http://www.rmowp.org
A regional organization of professional and aspiring communicators, dedicated to the improvement of communicating the outdoor experience. |
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The Alameda Island Wordsmiths - http://evcubed.org/island.shtml
Located in Alameda, CA, USA. |
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Austin Hispanic Writers - http://www.hyperweb.com/ahw/
Read poetry and short prose by members of Austin Hispanic Writers. Also link to articles from "Voces En Celebracion," the group's quarterly newsletter. |
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The Write Stuff - http://www.freewebs.com/thewritestuff/
Central Illinois writers group based in Bloomington/Normal offering support and critique. Site details annual writing contest. |
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Realms of Fiction - http://www.realms-of-fiction.org
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. |
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The Bay Area Professional Writers Guild - http://www.bapwg.org/
A service of the professional freelance nonfiction writers of Tampa, Bay, Florida. |
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Write on Maui - http://www.writeonmaui.com/
A connection for Maui writers, classes, motivational tools, writing groups, and events. |
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Eloquent Isermans Enterprising Inkslingers' Overture - http://www.1051productions.com/eieio/eieio_index.htm
Minnesota based creative writing group. Funny, tongue in cheek humor, with a professional website. |
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PEN American Center - http://www.pen.org/
Membership association of prominent literary writers and editors. As a major voice of the literary community the organization seeks to defend the freedom of expression wherever it may be threatened, and promote and encourage the recognition and reading of contemporary literature. |
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The Office - http://www.theofficeonline.com/index.htm
A workspace for writers and other professionals seeking an inspirational environment free from distractions of home and office. Southern California. |
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Tri - Write Club - http://www.angelfire.com/nc3/triwriteclub/
Serving online writers and North Carolina Triangle area writers. Housed in Raleigh, NC. |
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Opus Est - http://opusest.tripod.com
Online group for novelists who provide each other high quality feedback in a timely manner. Site details membership qualifications and benefits. |
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The Eclectic Quill - http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/eclecticquill/index.html
Writers group located in the Gilmer/ Longview TX area welcoming writers of all genres, skill levels, published or unpublished, ages 25+. |
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Richard Hugo House - http://www.hugohouse.org/
Seattle members organization providing support, advice, and a variety of programs for writers and the local community. |
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Outdoor Writers Association of America - http://www.owaa.org/index.htm
OWAA is an international, professional association of outdoor communicators, outdoor companies and outdoor industry service providers. |
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MichiganWriters - http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MichiganWriters/
Fiction and Non-fiction writer's. Tell stories, to learn and to become better writers. This group is at the present online only. |