Stromboli Streghe is a group of women writers who meet every second Saturday to share their creative writing. We share critique and encouragement. If you would like to join this group, please contact the organizer and send a sample of your writing. Membership is put to a vote by the current members.

The Washington DC Write to Publish Group is unlike most writers’ groups which focus on critiquing each other’s work. Instead this group is dedicated to the "business side" of writing and educate authors (and would be authors) on what they can expect as they go from finished project to available for sale. Much of what is covered in these seminars can also be found online here: http://www.write2publish.blogspot.com/ The “sessions” generally are done as a lecture with plenty of Q&A. They are …

This group is part of a ONE YEAR project, geared toward getting our individual literary work FINISH within 12 months!   This is not your typical "critique my writing" or "how to publish?" writing group (although we can and will do so upon request). Instead, we are a supportive group that is designed to keep one another accountable. Every member will give, at their first meeting, their monthly writing goals (e.g. I will write 10 manuscript pages per week; I will complete one chapter per month; I …

We're currently a small group, but interested in expanding in both numbers and styles. We read and critique each other's work, whether it's fiction, poetry, autobiography or something...completely different. Your submission can be any size and as explicit as you'd like. As the head of the group, I can proudly say that I've completed a novel, including heavy revisions, and very nearly have an agent! So any help you'd like on that front can also be offered. I should have added this part sooner, so …

I just got back from an amazing year in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, I was a member of a creative writing group where I met some fantastic writers. I want to start a similar group in the DC area because I know we have many great writers in the area as well. So here we are. The group brings together writers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a new writer or have published, all are welcome.  If writing is your life, search for a group no longer.  The format will be writer …

We are a group of writers who enjoy imaginative, perhaps even offbeat, fiction. Our goal is to write well--or at least better--but with the freedom to make mistakes. We are not here to necessarily produce polished, publishable fiction, but to rather to carve out a space where writers can experiment and have fun in a relaxed and supportive environment. Speculative fiction--which includes science fiction, horror, steampunk, dystopian fiction, and fantasy genres--allows writers of fiction an oppor …

Imagination is but useless if it does not have a place to go. Different people use different mediums to express their thoughts. This group is aimed at those who find the pen the vessel to express their flights of fancy, intrigue and mischief. We hope to provide a open environment to encourage collaboration, critique and community. Amateurs to professionals are welcome, to share their thoughts, their stories and their experiences.

This is a group for writers who want to grow in the craft and help others grow.  This group is dedicated to writers of all genres.  If you need a push to pick up your pen or laptop, we are the group for you.  The goal is to remind writers why they started writing in the first place, and why they still write.  This is a safe haven and learning environment for writers.  For those who are scared to show their work, I encourage you to join this group.  This is a nurturing group.  Although honest, th …

The purpose of the group is for local writers to be able to gather and receive constructive criticism of their writing. The group includes several published authors in fiction, science fiction, fantasy and alternate history. I would prefer any new members to be mature adults; this is not to dissuade teens from writing, but rather to encourage them to form or join writing groups aimed at their demographic. I want this group to feel free to write and discuss possibly mature themes and writing genr …

This group is for support for the nonfiction writer.  We have very different needs than fiction writers which we can support each other on.   Like any other writers' group, we can pass around samples of our writing for critique and feedback. I write in the area of personal growth, but any nonfiction writing is welcome.

Are you writing a book or thinking about it? Are you published or wanting to publish? This group is for you if you are a writer at heart, regardless of where you are in your writing career and progress. I'm starting this group because I'm writing a non-fiction book, and I want to create a community of writers who will share their work and critique mine and each other's. The format I envision goes something like this: Who ever has material can either read their own out loud to the group or ask so …

… We will encourage, provide constructive critiques, and inspire each other to reach our writing goals.

We meet every first and third Wednesday evening of the month to exchange critiques of our writing. This is a group for dedicated writers of young adult and juvenile genres working towards publication.  

… Our museum also currently has a Crime Movie Critique contest in progress. Everyone is encouraged to write a review of their favorite current crime movie in order to win tickets to the museum and see their blog published on our website! You can check out the details here; www.crimemuseum.org/blog/. I plan to schedule meetups 1-2 times a month.

Welcome!  If you're looking for people who are open-minded, supportive and critical thinkers to share your poetry with and receive feedback, this is the group for you!  Through getting feedback and reading others' works, you'll become acquainted with techniques that others are using, and find ways to apply them to your own work. We meet in areas within or bordering Bethesda.  Please take a look at the upcoming events posted, and RSVP for one that interests you.  I look forward to meeting each of …