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.
This list includes our writing groups that have elected to share a public profile. To see all groups open to new members, sign up for a free trial. We’ll also email you on sign up to see if you’d like some help matching.
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.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: We're interested in members who are already producing intriguing work but would like some feedback to make sure what th… Read more
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Fun, thoughtful, kind writers ready to take our writing to the next level.
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
A place for nonfiction writers in Inked Voices to gather, exchange ideas, discuss writing…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Nonfiction - Memoir - Adult - Nonfiction - Narrative nonficti…
What we’re looking for: You write nonfiction.
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.
Group focused on encouraging members to become better writers, in all areas of writing an…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Positive and enthusiastic feedback on submitted prose. And of course, we want to see your stories too!
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Dedication to effort and publication
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for:
An ongoing critique group for memoir and essay writers. We envision this group to be a pl…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Nonfiction - Memoir - Adult - Nonfiction - Essay
What we’re looking for: Commitment to read and comment on each other's work.
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.
A group for Fantasy/Sci-Fi writers interested in working from the fundamentals of their s…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: Writers, whether seasoned or starting out, with a serious intent to get their work into the world. This group is open f… Read more
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. Write…
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
A group looking to share our voices with the world so it feels a little less lonely and a…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: We would like to create a support system for LGBTQIA+ writers who have a passion for creating content for the community… Read more
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: Members who will elevate the discussion or analysis - my only goal is for us all to become excellent writers - who will… 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
We're are a group of children book writers commited to the genre of verse novels.
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Dependability and honest, constructive feedback.
Small critique group for middle grade and upper middle grade works in progress.&nbs…
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Looking for experienced middle grade and upper middle grade writers who want to receive and give feedback.
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 discussions.
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
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for:
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!
A group who will focus on reviewing each other's full novels and providing insightful and…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for:
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
A group where 4-5 writers share their work in chunks of 3000-5000 words every two weeks o…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for:
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!
Genres: 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 new group primarily for writers of fantasy novels. Works do not have to be fini…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for: Kindness and accountability. We also want members who understand that life happens, and sometimes we need to take break… Read more
A critique group for serious writers of mystery/suspense/thriller novels
Genres: Adult - Novels - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller
What we’re looking for: serious writers who are working on a novel in the listed genre.
A dedicated novel workshop for speculative manuscripts.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: This group is a commitment that requires consistent work. You must be prepared to look at 20000 words of submissions at… Read more
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
A supportive community for writers of color.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for:
A critique group for writers somewhere on the gradient between speculative fiction and th…
Genres: Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Novels - Fantasy - Adult…
What we’re looking for:
An accountability and community group for writers working on memoirs. We are a group of i…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Nonfiction - Memoir
What we’re looking for:
This is a new group for those who are traversing the daunting journey of writing a YA nov…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Young Adult - Low magic/fantasy - Children's -…
What we’re looking for: I'm looking for members who are willing to give feedback, encouragement and support as well as receive; those who can g… Read more
Each member is invited to share one picture book manuscript at the beginning of the event…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
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This is a critique group for writers of science fiction.
Genres: Adult - Novels - Science Fiction - Adult - Short Fiction - Science Fi…
What we’re looking for: Commitment!
This is a group for those seeking to improve their craft through the process of del…
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
Small group picture book manuscript swap, critiques, and optional zoom call
Genres: Children's - Picture Books - Nonfiction
What we’re looking for: Nonfiction PB writers who would like new eyes/feedback on a WIP
This group is for experienced writers of literary fiction, literary suspense, short ficti…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Literary - Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novel…
What we’re looking for: We are looking for serious writers, committed to their craft, experienced in the study of fiction and actively pitching… 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.
Genres: Adult - Short Fiction - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Short Fiction - F…
What we’re looking for: Commitment and engagement.
For writers somewhere on the spectrum between speculative fiction and thriller or horror,…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Novels - Upmarket - Adult - Novels - Low magic/fantasy - Adul…
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