Peer Writing Groups
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.
Current Groups Accepting New Members
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Seeking 5-8 members
Mystery Crime & Thriller
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Upmarket - Adult - Book-length works - Fa…
What we’re looking for: Established writers working towards publication or finding an agent.
Seeking 10-16 members
Speculative Fiction
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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
Seeking 3-40 members
Spinners
Genres: Adult - Flash Fiction - Flash Fiction - Adult - Short Fiction - Low m…
What we’re looking for: Enthusiasm, determination, sense of wonder.
Seeking 8-12 members
Mission Control
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Historical fiction - Adult - Book-length …
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
Seeking 3-8 members
Forever Young
Genres: Children's - Young Adult - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Supportive, Helpful, Respectful, and Passionate about writing.
Seeking 4-6 members
MG Novelists
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Seeking 3-10 members
World Building, Character Building, & Outlining
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What we’re looking for: Activity, curiousity, and an interest in the elements of detail.
Seeking 4-8 members
Picture Books: Rhyme, Rhyme, Rhyme
Genres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful critiques and community.
Seeking 4-5 members
MG Masterminds
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
Seeking 2-3 members
Middle Grade Beta Readers
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What we’re looking for: Writers who are dedicated to polishing up their manuscripts and helping others polish up their manuscripts so we can ge… Read more
Seeking 5-6 members
7 Day Deadline
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What we’re looking for: We are seeking individuals who are in the process of writing a first draft and would benefit from the pressure of a dea… Read more
Seeking 3-40 members
Kid Lit, Chapter Books to Young Adult
We are a group designed to help children's writers meet other writers within the Inked Vo…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Early Readers and Chapter Books - Early Readers and…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful critiques, focusing especially on elements of story. This is a supportive community that values giving criti… Read more
Seeking 0-140 members
MG and YA Resources
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Anyone looking to find and share helpful resources.
Seeking 2-9 members
Inkslingers
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Writers with completed novels or works in progress at a more advanced stage of completion. Any genre. Anything goes.
Seeking 2-4 members
MG & YA Fantasy, Paranormal, & Horror
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What we’re looking for: Experienced writers familiar with MG/YA, dark fantasy, fantasy, paranormal, and/or horror.
Seeking 3-7 members
2018 Russell Rowland Writing Workshop
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What we’re looking for: People who are working on a full-length manuscript or short stories. People who are eager to become better writers, and… Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Jan 2018 PB Peer Critiques - Fresh Eyes
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What we’re looking for: Thorough critiques, engagement with fellow writers, participation in debrief call is ideal.
Seeking 3-9 members
YA Peer Critiques
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What we’re looking for: Engagement, support and a spirit of exchange. Thoughtful critiques that address the strengths of the story and opportun… Read more
Seeking 10-20 members
Literary Endeavors
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 3-9 members
Science Fiction and Fantasy Peer Critiques
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What we’re looking for: Engagement, support and a spirit of exchange. Thoughtful critiques that address the strengths of the story and opportun… Read more
Seeking 2-5 members
Middle Grade Adventures
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.
Seeking 10-30 members
Inklings
A more advanced group for dedicated writers.
Our focus in on the writing itself. Our group…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 3-10 members
Word Slingers
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What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive, honest feedback.
Seeking 3-5 members
Happily Ever After
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What we’re looking for: Talented, dedicated, thick-skinned writers.
Seeking 3-8 members
Creative Nonfiction Peer Matchup
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What we’re looking for: Engagement, support and a spirit of exchange. Thoughtful critiques that address the strengths of the story and opportun… Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Picture Book Peer Critiques - May 2018
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What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive critiques and group engagement focused on helping each writer and their manuscript shine.
Seeking 3-8 members
Picture Books Peer Critiques (June)
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What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive critiques and group engagement focused on helping each writer and their manuscript shine.
Seeking 3-3 members
Middle Grade Matchup
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive critiques and group engagement focused on helping each writer and their manuscript shine.
Seeking 6-8 members
The Looking Glass
Genres: Children's - Young Adult - Low magic/fantasy - Children's -…
What we’re looking for: Commitment to polishing your writing by giving and receiving thoughtful, honest and constructive feedback. Encouraging … Read more
Seeking 3-5 members
The Hungry Caterpillars
We are an international group of fiction picture book writers, who work on a number of di…
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What we’re looking for: Active PB writers who understand the value of critiquing and are willing to help their fellow writers by objectively co… Read more
Seeking 4-8 members
Picture Book Peer Critique Group - February 2019
This is a single-submission peer critique group for picture book manuscripts. The group l…
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What we’re looking for: People who are willing to dig into one another's manuscripts and give as much as they would like to receive. Thoughtful… Read more
Seeking 3-6 members
Magic and Fantasy for MG and YA
A group for writers of Middle Grade and Young Adult Fantasy who are looking for thoughtfu…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Middle Grade - Low magic/fantasy - Children's …
What we’re looking for: Dedicated, helpful, honest, but also supportive and can offer help with world building, magic systems, etc.
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Seeking 3-50 members
The (Creative) Nonfiction Park
A place for nonfiction writers in Inked Voices to gather, exchange ideas, discuss writing…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Memoir - Adult - Book-length works - Narr…
What we’re looking for: You write nonfiction.
Seeking 3-7 members
Fantasy Smiths and Adventurers
Master our writing schedules as we master our craft with the ultimate goal of publishing.…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
What we’re looking for: Writers who are committed to publishing this year and need a consistent kick in the rear to make it happen. Writers who… Read more
Seeking 3-7 members
Mystery and Thriller Pop Up Peer Critiques
This "pop up" critique group is for mystery, crime, and thriller writers working on novel…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive critiques.
Seeking 3-6 members
SFF Popup Peer Critique December 2019
Gather with other SFF writers to provide on-time critiques, great to test out who might b…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Science Fiction
What we’re looking for: An interest in contributing to others SFF writers' development processes. Interest in learning the Liz Lerman Critical … Read more
Seeking 3-5 members
The Anatomy of Story
Small group of writers dedicated to mastering the craft of storytelling set forth in John…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: writers who have a novel sketched out or first-drafted who are interested in using Truby's methods to improve the work.… Read more
Seeking 4-8 members
PB Peer Critiques - July 2020
This is a single-submission peer critique group for picture book manuscripts. The group l…
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What we’re looking for: Writers who are willing to dig into one another's manuscripts and give as much as they would like to receive. Thoughtfu… Read more
Seeking 5-50 members
Early Reader & Chapter Book Writers
A gathering place for those interested in Early Readers and Chapter Books to discuss the …
Read moreGenres: Children's - Early Readers and Chapter Books - Early Readers and…
What we’re looking for: An interest in Early Readers and Chapter Books
Seeking 4-10 members
Teller of Tales
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Memoir - Adult - Book-length works - Narr…
What we’re looking for: Teller of Tales is looking for members dedicated to their craft and wants to improve their writing by creating writing … Read more
Seeking 2-4 members
Critique Partners Workspace
This is a space for a small group of critique partners to workshop their works in progres…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Interest in giving and receiving productive critiques.
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Seeking 5-6 members
March Thriller Pop-up
THIS POP-UP IS OFF THE SCHEDULE FOR MARCH. IT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.
This is…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 10-15 members
Agented Children’s and Young Adult Authors
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:
Seeking 4-4 members
Blood & Guts Thrillers/Crime Fiction/Suspense
The goal is to support each other in writing great stories. It's hard to be in a critique…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Horror - Adult - Book-length works - Myst…
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
Seeking 10-100 members
Science Fiction and Fantasy Community & Resource Group
A gathering place for writers of fiction that falls under Speculative Fiction - Scie…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Hi…
What we’re looking for: Engagement with the community - offering resources, discussion, asking questions, and offering support. The community … Read more
Seeking 6-18 members
Plotting & Pacing Critique
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: 1. Focus is on STORY, not writing. That said, so far we're all doing a lot of in-line editing as well. 2. Long-form… Read more
Seeking 3-30 members
Verse novel writing community group.
A space for writers who work in verse and poetry to discuss, share and meet one another.
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Engagement, passion and curiosity in verse writing.
Seeking 5-8 members
Writer's Tribe
Anjali guides the group through a powerful revision process. Writers cultivate self-editi…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Hi…
What we’re looking for: The spirit of generosity in giving and receiving feedback.
Seeking 3-30 members
Write Right
Group focused on encouraging members to become better writers, in all areas of writing an…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Positive and enthusiastic feedback on submitted prose. And of course, we want to see your stories too!
Seeking 2-4 members
Crooked Joints and Broken Bones
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Re…
What we’re looking for: Dedication to perfection
Seeking 2-3 members
Linked Voices
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 4-8 members
JUNE PICTURE BOOK POP-UP
Hola! Hello! I'm delighted to be hosting the June PB pop-up-critique group. This gro…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 16-20 members
A World of Our Own
For Sci-Fi & Fantasy world building--and all sub-genres as well. Stories in contempor…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Imaginative people willing to trust their lumps of coal being squeezed into diamonds. Being a world-building group, I'm… Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
The Memoir & Essay Writers Critique Group
An ongoing critique group for memoir and essay writers.
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Memoir - Adult - Short Nonfiction - Essay
What we’re looking for: Commitment.
Seeking 3-20 members
Mystery Thriller Writers (MTW) Community
Inked Voices members who write in the mystery / thriller genre will gather via Zoom for …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller - Adult - Sh…
What we’re looking for: A earnest desire to improve your writing--both general craft and elements specific to the mystery / thriller genre.
Seeking 4-12 members
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain
This 15-week study group will review the stories and lectures in George Saunders' A Swim …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: If you have a genuine desire to explore this text with a supportive group of fellow writers, let us know.
Seeking 2-4 members
The Publisher Will Probably Change This Title
For advanced writers familiar with concept, character, theme, structure, scene execution,…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
What we’re looking for: Familiarity with recent YA sci-fi/fantasy debuts and a positive attitude. "Accountability is the glue that ties commit… Read more
Seeking 3-6 members
Weekly Accountability
This is a group devoted to helping one another along in the journey to get words on the p…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, caring support for one another. Readiness to commit to the page and to a group like this.
Seeking 3-10 members
Women's Literary Fiction/Romance/Thrillers
Receive and provide non-judgmental feedback on grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Non-judgmental feedback and contributing their own literary pieces for review A perfect member would be a writer of fe… Read more
Seeking 3-6 members
Every Week
This is a group devoted to helping one another along in the journey to get words on the p…
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, caring support for one another. Readiness to commit to the page and to a group like this.
Seeking 3-20 members
Indie Publishing Support Group
I am a debut writer and have decided to self-publish. I want my book to be available soo…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Openness to sharing, asking questions, and offering your ideas and experiences.
Seeking 3-60 members
The Quotidian
This group is for those who would like to establish some momentum in their writing practi…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 2-8 members
Ink Masters
TBD
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: TBD
Seeking 4-5 members
Ongoing Weekly Chapters
This intensive group is a chapter by chapter critique group. Its purpose is to inspire pr…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Commitment. We're looking for members willing to keep up on a weekly basis.
Seeking 3-7 members
January 2022 MG fiction pop-up
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 2-15 members
United in Ink
For those who want a collaborative writing community experience! This group is for sharin…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Flash Fiction - Flash Fiction - Adult - Short Fiction - Liter…
What we’re looking for: Adventurous spirit, tolerance to all types of folks and their ideas, willingness to work together, desire to have fun.
Seeking 5-18 members
Book Club: The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books - 2022
This is a 6-week book club that will focus on studying Linda Ashman's The Nuts and Bolts …
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Participants are expected to read the book and do the exercises, applying the principles to their manuscripts. They may… Read more
Seeking 5-10 members
MG Book Club
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
Seeking 5-5 members
CLOSED - March Picture Book Pop-up
Hola! I'm delighted to be hosting the March PB pop-up-critique gathering. The group is an…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-8 members
Essays and Memoirs
This is a time-limited group for writers of nonfiction. The group lasts about a month's t…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 4-5 members
The Nevermore's: 2022 Weekly Poetry Prompt Group
Hi!
My name's Ryan, and I write picture books. Years ago, I took Renee LaTulippe's awesome…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Poetry - Poetry - Children's - Picture Books - Fiction -…
What we’re looking for: People looking to improve their poetry skills or looking for a way to improve their creativity.
Seeking 4-6 members
Rhyme Time
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.
Seeking 3-20 members
South Asian Kidlit Affinity, Accountability, Support, Critiques
Genres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Positive energy and a willingness to share and support.
Seeking 3-5 members
March PB Pop-up #2 of 2022!
A pop-up picture book critique group for the month of March!
Looking for a maximum of 5 me…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Picture book writers, ready to swap critiques with 3-4 other writers
Seeking 3-20 members
Diversity in KidLit
Genres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: A collaborative spirit, a genuine interest to promote diversity in kidlit and a willingness to contribute! Questions a… Read more
Seeking 2-4 members
LGBTQIA+ Writing group
A group looking to share our voices with the world so it feels a little less lonely and a…
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: I would like to create a support system for LGBTQIA+ writers who have a passion for creating content for the community … Read more
Seeking 3-6 members
Generating Ideas for Picture Books
This is a group to hep us to generate Ideas for picture books. I would like for us …
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: We are looking for writers who have creative, quirky ideas for writing picture books and need a way to express those id… Read more
Seeking 3-25 members
Camp NaNoWriMo April 2022
An accountability group for those who are participating in Camp NaNoWriMo (officially or …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Writers - whether planning, writing, revising, editing, or researching. Cheerleaders -- it is always good to have some… Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Screenwriters Anonymous
A place for screenwriters to share feedback, have accountability, and talk about all thin…
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary
What we’re looking for: Screenwriters interested in a supportive community.
Seeking 3-5 members
Speculative Fiction Novel Review
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
What we’re looking for: Commitment! The goal is to have 5 members, meaning that you will give (and also receive) 4 other critiques every 2 week… Read more
Seeking 3-6 members
June NF PB Pop Up
This is a peer critique group for non-fiction picture book manuscripts. Picture boo…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Nonfiction
What we’re looking for: Participants should share one manuscript, plus an accompanying submission note that includes: a short pitch, and what s… Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Memoir and Essay
A group for memoir and essay writers to exchange work and support one another. Write…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Memoir - Adult - Book-length works - Narr…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-20 members
Hone Your Whodunit
Crime writers have quite a task: create a unique and involving story, build interesting c…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller
What we’re looking for:
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