Inked Voices is home to more than 75 active writing groups. The majority of our groups are critique groups, but we also also have accountability-only and writing prompt groups.
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Genres: Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult - Novels…
What we’re looking for: Established writers working towards publication or finding an agent.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: We're looking for writers who love reading speculative fiction works, who are interested in an active community to exch… Read more
Genres: Adult - Short Fiction - Flash Fiction - Adult - Short Fiction - Low m…
What we’re looking for: Enthusiasm, determination, sense of wonder, participation.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller - Adult - Short Fiction…
What we’re looking for: Writers who are seeking honest, supportive criticism and who are committed to providing the same for their fellow membe… Read more
Genres: Children's - Young Adult - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Supportive, Helpful, Respectful, and Passionate about writing.
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for:
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Meets deadlines, be responsive to group communications, professional, friendly, sense of humor, thoughtful critiques gi… Read more
This group is a place for writers to find and share middle grade (inc chapter Book) resou…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Anyone looking for community and to find and share helpful resources.
A more advanced group for dedicated writers.
Our focus in on the writing itself. Our group…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Anyone interested in improving writing and craft skills. Those who recognize that publishable works start at the level … Read more
Working on various forms of fiction, for publication and/or personal pleasure. Star…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive, respectful, honest critiques. Members who are willing to commit to submission and critique s… Read more
If you have a literary agent and you write for kids or young adults, this is the group fo…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for:
This group is a forum where I will share information about upcoming events and other item…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Anyone looking to find and share helpful resources.
The goal is to support each other in writing great stories. It's hard to be in a critique…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Horror - Adult - Novels - Mystery, Crime, and Thrill…
What we’re looking for: Writers who are seeking honest, supportive criticism and who are committed to providing the same for their fellow membe… Read more
A gathering place for writers of fiction that falls under Speculative Fiction: Scien…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Historical fiction - Adu…
What we’re looking for: Engagement with the community–offering resources, discussion, asking questions, and offering support. The community is… Read more
A space for writers who work in verse and poetry to discuss, share and meet one another.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Engagement, passion and curiosity in verse writing.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Dedication to effort and publication
Inked Voices members who write in the mystery / thriller genre will gather via Zoom for …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller - Adult - Short Fiction…
What we’re looking for: A earnest desire to improve your writing--both general craft and elements specific to the mystery / thriller genre.
This is a group devoted to helping one another along in the journey to get words on the p…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, caring support for one another. Readiness to commit to the page and to a group like this. Check-in even whe… Read more
I am a debut writer and have decided to self-publish. I want my book to be available soo…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Openness to sharing, asking questions, and offering your ideas and experiences.
This group is for those who would like to establish some momentum in their writing practi…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Dedication to the daily act of writing and adherence to the principle of no commenting on the work of others, whether p… Read more
Because readers make better writers, this book club will read some of the more recent awa…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Members of this group will read the novel that is selected at the beginning of the month and participate in a virtual d… Read more
Our goal is to write one poem each week for the ENTIRE year of 2023. :)
This is a judgemen…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Poetry - Poetry - Children's - Picture Books - Fiction -…
What we’re looking for: Currently not looking for new members.
The is a small group where members post a short rhyming piece each week based on a prompt…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Poetry - Poetry - Children's - Picture Books - Fiction -…
What we’re looking for: Writers committed to improving their rhyming and meter skills and helping others do the same.
A group for memoir and essay writers to exchange work and support one another. Writers in…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Nonfiction - Memoir - Adult - Nonfiction - Narrative nonficti…
What we’re looking for: Writers that are committed to their craft, open to suggestions and willing to give constructive feedback of fellow memb… Read more
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive critiques and group engagement focused on helping each writer and their manuscript shine. Writ… Read more
Reviews of published or ready-to-publish work will be posted here on the site and may be …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Honesty and thoughtfulness in expressing your opinions, ability to provide a blurb or synopsis of your book, commitment… Read more
A place for writers with book-length completed or nearly completed speculative fiction ma…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: Looking for active membership - regular critiques, regular q&a participation, and participation in group discussion… Read more
A group created for writers who face all the unique problems that come with world buildin…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult - Novels - Science Fiction
What we’re looking for: Searching for dedicated writers who are working on lengthy projects in the Epic category, whether currently in the midd… Read more
This group is for Black, Indigenous and writers of color who are advanced fiction writers…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Committed fiction writers of color who've studied the craft, had a long-standing writing practice and are working on a … Read more
This is a place to keep up to speed with our write-ins.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for:
A group for writers with completed or almost completed SSF/speculative fiction manuscript…
Genres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: Positivity and commitment (you can be reviewing anywhere from 10,000-20,000 words every two-three weeks (depending on t… Read more
We will read one another's novels chapter by chapter and provide critiques.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Commitment!
Picture Book Nook is your cozy and supportive space to get honest feedback. We are seriou…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: - Dedication to craft, writing with a goal to be published - Fresh voices, no formulaic writing
We are a group devoted to helping one another along in the writing journey. This is not a…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Commitment! In joining, you are agreeing to post once a week AND to respond to the posts of each of the other members, … Read more
We are limiting this group to 6 people, so you will be responsible for doing 5 critiques …
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Nonfiction
What we’re looking for:
Transgressive group. Bring us your weirdos, underachievers, crazies, and nonconformists! …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Writers and critiques. Those familiar with the genre really wanted, but you can come here just to learn about it, too.
This critique group is for those who write for adults and consider their work "literary" …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive peer feedback that can help the writer take their work to the next level.
This is a pop-up critique group for picture books that you (or someone like an agent or e…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction
What we’re looking for: This group is for advanced picture book writers and critiquers. Members need to have a minimum of three years writing p… Read more
Note: We are now preparing to open this group up again! Our next round starts in early Ja…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Short Fiction - Flash Fiction - Adult - Short Fiction - Liter…
What we’re looking for: Open to writers of all genres, and all experience levels are welcome and encouraged to join, but check your ego at the … Read more
This is a long-term combo accountability, critique, writing development, and “being an au…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Historical fiction - Adult - Novels - Low magic/fant…
What we’re looking for: Writers who are committed to writing for the long-term, who will be active participants and will support and encourage… Read more
This group is for writers who have completed or almost completed a draft manuscript in th…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Commitment! The goal is to have a maximum of five members and work through our novels chapter by chapter.
Hi all. I’m hoping to get three or four members who want to work on their fiction or non-…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Willing to be honest but courteous and supportive.
A critique group for writers of short speculative fiction (I.e., complete stories under 7…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Short Fiction - Flash Fiction - Adult - Short Fiction - Low m…
What we’re looking for: Commitment and engagement. Writing short fiction is a challenge. We’re eager to find critíque partners who give as good… Read more
For writers somewhere on the spectrum between speculative fiction and thriller or horror,…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adul…
What we’re looking for:
Peer critique group
Genres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for:
Calling all Cozy Mystery Sleuths! If you love writing a good cozy mystery this is the gro…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Historical fiction - Adult - Novels - Low magic/fant…
What we’re looking for: Do you love Amateur Sleuths? Small Towns? Bakeries, Libraries, Small shops, and other cozy settings? Do you love to wri… Read more
I couldn't find a group specifically for author/illustrators working on easy reader graph…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Early Readers and Chapter Books - Early Readers and…
What we’re looking for: Be an author/illustrator currently working on or having finished a graphic novel manuscript.
A community gathering place for LGBTQIA+ writers from all genres. We post on the 1st and …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Commitment and kindness
This pop-up group is for giving and receiving critique feedback specifically on the humor…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction
What we’re looking for: I'm going to do a bit of research ahead of time and--if I can find some good ones--post links to articles that talk abo… Read more
We are a group of experienced writers who enjoy the craft and understand critiquing the w…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Experience with writing and providing productive critiques as well as an openness to have your work critiqued.
This is a long-term combo accountability, critique, writing development, and “being an au…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: Writers who are committed to writing for the long-term, who will be active participants and will support and encourage … Read more
A critique group for writers of character-driven fiction in the realms of science fiction…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adul…
What we’re looking for: Commitment, kindness, and active participation.
Join our ongoing critique group designed for picture book creators. This group requires a…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Commitment to help others grow in their craft.
Mary Kole’s WRITING IRRESISTIBLE KIDLIT: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for:
This group is for poets looking to polish up completed and worked-over poems for submissi…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Poetry - Poetry
What we’re looking for: Compassion. Integrity. Spirit of collaboration and support.
This is a group for fantasy writers who would like a place to share work but also collabo…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: Writers who want to improve their craft, but also cheer each other on and build lasting friendships. Writers who unders… Read more
A critique group for creative nonfiction writers of all stripes. We will begin with a tes…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Nonfiction - Memoir - Adult - Nonfiction - Narrative nonficti…
What we’re looking for: Active participation and thoughtful, kind critiques.
Our group is focused on genre fiction, with an emphasis on fantasy, soft sci-fi, speculat…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: We are seeking writers who are committed to actively participating, both in submitting their own work and in giving hon… Read more
Members will beta read one another's novels. Members must be willing to read and giv…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Members must be willing to read and give story-level critique on a broad range of genres.
This study group will supplement craft groups in the areas of personal essay or narrative…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Nonfiction - Memoir - Adult - Nonfiction - Narrative nonficti…
What we’re looking for: Eager learners, dedicated readers, enthusiastic discussants, and people who recognize the need for a different kind of … Read more
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