Organizations

» 6' Ferrets Writers' Group
   Provides tips for those interested in setting up groups, as well as ideas for exercises and events for existing groups.

   
   http://www.6ftferrets.com/

» A Novel Approach
   An online writing group dedicated to helping serious writers and poets perfect their craft. Critique group for fiction and poetry.

   
   http://www.ana2writing.org

» Cat Writers' Association, Inc.
   An organization of professionals writing, publishing and broadcasting about cats. A newsletter, MEOW, is published quarterly and available to members only.

   
   http://www.catwriters.org/index.html

» Circle of Crones
   A workshop community for writers, poets, artists and photographers. We offer occasional contests with prize packs.

   
   http://www.circleofcrones.net

» Fellowship of Authors and Artists
   To promote and encourage the use of writing and all art forms as a means of therapy and self-healing.

   
   http://www.author-fellowship.co.uk/

» International Black Writers' and Artists
   Primarily oriented toward membership, but includes links, references, and newsletter.

   
   http://members.tripod.com/~IBWA/

» International PEN
   Worldwide association of writers. Exists to promote friend- ship and intellectual co-operation among writers everywhere, to fight for freedom of expression and represent the conscience of world literature.

   
   http://www.internationalpen.org.uk/

» International Writers Guild Club
   Text messaging club for those who love to write, where they can share ideas and works to get critique.

   
   http://www.sms.ac/clubpage.asp?club=CL001003004000301311

» Media Guilds International
   An umbrella organization for broadcast and non-broadcast media people, Literati World Writers is a major peer group that networking and involvement in charity events.

   
   http://www.mediaguilds.com

» Public Safety Writer’s Association
   Offers both new and experienced writers the chance to meet at an annual conference, network through the organization’s website and newsletter and compete in an annual writing competition.

   
   http://www.policewriter.com/

» SWET: Society of Writers, Editors & Translators
   Membership is defined less by occupation than by a desire to share experience, information, and expertise involving English writing and publishing. Based in Tokyo, Japan.

   
   http://www.swet.jp/

» Story Circle Network
   Non-profit organization comprised of women who want to explore and share personal stories. Includes a calendar of events, information about contests, FAQ, and mailing lists.

   
   http://www.storycircle.org/index.html

» Teachers & Writers OnLine
   A nonprofit organization founded by a group of writers and educators who believed that writers could make a contribution to the teaching of writing.

   
   http://www.twc.org/

» The Amateur Writers Guild
   A place to meet fellow writers, chat, post your work, and read others. Includes a message board and java chat.

   
   http://www.angelfire.com/pa/valg/

» Unheard Words
   An online writer's group for new writers of colour. A place to share work, thoughts and ideas, and to access writer's resources.

   
   http://www.unheardwords.co.uk/

» Voices Writers' Collective
   Barbados Writers' Collective, meets each month for encouragement, networking and readings. Offers arts news and Caribbean writing opportunities for all genres.

   
   http://groups.google.com/group/Bajanvoices

» Wordcraft Circle of Native Writers and Storytellers
   An organization for Indigenous Native American and non-native writers, storytellers, filmmakers and journalists.

   
   http://www.wordcraftcircle.org/

» Writer's Critique
   Free site for writers who wish to start or join a private critique group. Along with our critique forums, they offer links to other writing sites and reviews.

   
   http://www.writerscritique.com/