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 10-16 members
Speculative Fiction
We welcome all things Speculative Fiction. From Science Fiction to Fantasy. Let's help create alternate worlds together.
Genres: fantasy - Science Fiction - Speculative Fiction - All sub-genres of...
What we’re looking for: We're looking for writers who love reading speculative fiction works, who are interested in an active community to ex... Read more
Seeking 5-10 members
Mission Control
Mystery Writers
Genres: Mystery
What we’re looking for: Writers who are seeking honest, supportive criticism and who are committed to providing the same for their fellow mem... Read more
Seeking 3-26 members
The Bus
Get on the bus with us! This is a group for people who want to be part of a larger group. Some writers simply like ha... Read more
Genres: young adult - fantasy - Mystery - Science Fiction - Essay - Literar...
What we’re looking for: Engaged participants interested in sharing work, critiquing and sharing helpful resources.
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Seeking 3-99 members
ImPROMPTu
ImPROMPTu is InkedVoices' writing prompt group. Every week, you'll find a post with a short creative exercise. Share ... Read more
Genres: Open - creative - practice
What we’re looking for: Members of ImPROMPTu participate in whatever way works for them. The group is more about stimulating creativity than ... Read more
Seeking 3-5 members
The Inked World
We are dedicated writers of young adult, new adult, and children's fiction. Come in and join if you are interested in... Read more
Genres: fantasy - children's - New Adult - Young Adult - fairy tales -...
What we’re looking for: I do want to make it clear that I am looking for people who are open to reviewing LGBTQ+ and other diverse stories. I... Read more
Seeking 3-4 members
Fast Track
Fast Track is for writers who 1) have completed or nearly completed novels 2) have edited for typos, 3) have self-edi... Read more
Genres: adult fiction
What we’re looking for: Commit to the weekly 10K pace and of submitting and critiquing
Seeking 3-8 members
Novel Workshop
This is a group for writers looking to workshop novels or novellas in larger chunks. If your piece has sexual or vio... Read more
Genres: Mystery - any - Science fiction/fantasy - Thriller - Paranormal - ...
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-8 members
Forever Young
A group for writers of Young Adult and New Adult Fiction.
Genres: Young Adult
What we’re looking for: Supportive, Helpful, Respectful, and Passionate about writing.
Seeking 4-6 members
MG Novelists
Work with other middle grade novelists to critique finished manuscripts from beginning to end. This group is built on... Read more
Genres: middle grade - chapter books
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-5 members
The Calling
This is a small, flexible group for advanced students of writing craft, who are called to build a writing life.
Genres: Literary fiction - thrillers - Mysteries - Urban Fantasy - Horror...
What we’re looking for: We seek members who are committed to the writing life: improving one's craft, producing a steady body of work, reachi... Read more
Seeking 3-5 members
inked leaves
Picture book writing critique group.
Genres: Children's Picture Books
What we’re looking for: Seeking writers who have knowledge and understanding of the constraints and power of picture books (including story b... Read more
Seeking 3-5 members
Realistic adult fiction
This group is for writers of adult and young adult fiction focusing on realistic pieces, whether long fiction or short.
Genres: women's fiction - Contemporary Fiction - Historical Fiction - ...
What we’re looking for: We're especially interested in members who are pursuing the study of craft and are willing to discuss craft topics in... Read more
Seeking 3-12 members
Enchanted Writing
We are looking for members to workshop each other's writing and are open to fantasy, mythical and magic realism genres.
Genres: Urban Fantasy - Fairytales/ Myths/ Folktales - Epic Fantasy / Low...
What we’re looking for: People who are enthusiastic and dedicated to improving their writing
Seeking 3-10 members
That's The Way To Do It
Check in once a week on Sundays or Mondays with answers to the questions "What did you write this week?" and "What di... Read more
Genres: Accountability
What we’re looking for: Weekly or bi-weekly check ins: share what you're working on. Encourage other members and share any tools/resources th... Read more
Seeking 3-10 members
World Building, Character Building, & Outlining
I love maps, designs, and backstory details that color our imaginative worlds. If you do too, this may be a resource ... Read more
Genres: fantasy - any - scifi - Any Fantasy
What we’re looking for: Activity, curiousity, and an interest in the elements of detail.
Seeking 3-8 members
Accountability-Only
We are a friendly bunch of writers from all kinds of genres. We share our weekly writing and reading goals and suppor... Read more
Genres: Accountability
What we’re looking for: Weekly check ins: share what you're reading and writing. Encourage other members and share any tools/resources that a... Read more
Seeking 2-5 members
Weekly Chapters
This intensive group is a chapter by chapter critique group. Its purpose is to inspire progression through tight dead... Read more
Genres: Horror - Romance - New Adult - sci-fi - Any Fantasy - All YA
What we’re looking for: We're looking for members willing to keep up on a weekly basis.
Seeking 2-3 members
Memoir For Three
This group is for writers of memoir or longer works of nonfiction.
Genres: Memoir - Creative Non-Fiction
What we’re looking for: We are interested in one more writer who is committed to finishing their project and who is committed to supporting t... Read more
Seeking 3-6 members
Novel Review
Individuals who are working on a novel and what to review chapters with other writers. Although we'd like in-depth cr... Read more
Genres: Fiction
What we’re looking for: We are not a group for new writers. We expect our members to know the basics of the craft either through classes, bo... Read more
Seeking 3-10 members
Strictly Accountability
A place to share your writing goals and accomplishments. Weekly check-ins. No Critiquing. Cheering each other on is s... Read more
Genres: any
What we’re looking for: Writers devoted to their craft
Seeking 5-8 members
Romance Novelists
For writers of romance. All romance styles accepted.
Genres: Romance
What we’re looking for: We're looking for members who have either published a novel, novella, or novelette, or are partway through writing one.
Seeking 4-6 members
Novel Critique Group
A place for members to critique the novels of other members, chapter by chapter, from the beginning to the end.
Genres: Novels for adults.
What we’re looking for: Novel Critique Group is for experienced writers who have a complete or nearly complete draft of a novel and are ready... Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Erotica and Sexuality
Group for people writing erotica and non-fiction related to sex. A place to review and discuss the scorchers and make... Read more
Genres: Erotica
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 5-10 members
Outlines
For those who are in the middle of a first-draft, in the midst of a re-write, or maybe you need help writing up a syn... Read more
Genres: Fiction - Mystery - Thriller - Suspense
What we’re looking for: Be engaged and respectful. Mind the submission schedule, especially if there are active posts.
Seeking 8-12 members
Writing to Publish
This group is for people who desperately want to publish, and are working towards set deadlines and goals. Tired of s... Read more
Genres: fantasy - Science Fiction - short fiction - literary - Contemporar...
What we’re looking for: We're looking for like minded people who are committed to submitting more this year than they did last year (even if ... Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Picture Books Reading and Discussion Group
This is a reading and discussion group for writers of picture books. We will each read and present on / share discuss... Read more
Genres: picture books
What we’re looking for: Engagement in discussion, study of picture books
Seeking 4-5 members
MG Writers
Agented and pre-published advanced (e.g., highly-versed in craft, participation in workshops, work with writing coach... Read more
Genres: Any Middle grade
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 2-4 members
Speculative MG novels
You have written or almost finished writing a Middle-Grade fantasy or Science fiction, and you want some feedback cha... Read more
Genres: Middle Grade Fantasy & Science-fiction
What we’re looking for: Someone who can give feedback quickly. No beginners, please. If you've taken classes before or have been writing for ... Read more
Seeking 3-5 members
MG Critique Party
We are middle grade writers who are are working on writing, revising and publishing MG novels.
Genres: Middle grade novels
What we’re looking for: Seeking well-read readers and writers who are committed to writing and (hopefully) publishing a middle grade novel. ... Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Historical Fiction - New Writers
This is a group for writers who are exploring or have recently entered the world of historical events and are trying ... Read more
Genres: Historical Fiction - Historical nonfiction/fiction
What we’re looking for: Primarily for Unpublished, writers so that we can gain experiences and view points across levels. Published writers w... Read more
Seeking 3-20 members
Camp Cabin 2017
Camp NaNoWriMo 2017 cabin! Weekly check-in's each Monday (and more, depending on what the group wants)
Genres: any
What we’re looking for: Just participation and encouragement of others!
Seeking 2-4 members
Middle Grade Beta Readers
This group is for dedicated middle grade writers who have already workshopped their novels in other groups and are lo... Read more
Genres: Any Middle grade
What we’re looking for: Writers who are dedicated to polishing up their manuscripts and helping others polish up their manuscripts so we can ... Read more
Seeking 3-15 members
Query Letter Crits
Have you written a query letter and want to be sure it's as great as you think it is? Maybe you know it's not your be... Read more
Genres: literary fiction - All speculative fiction - Any Middle grade - An...
What we’re looking for: Those familiar with the critiquing process.
Seeking 3-8 members
Writing about Place
This group is for members working on nonfiction pieces about place. Works could range from essays, to place studies, ... Read more
Genres: Memoir - Creative Nonfiction - essays
What we’re looking for: Members looking to give and receive professional critique and who are editing for publication.
Seeking 5-6 members
7 Day Deadline
One of the struggles of being a writer is sitting in front of a blank screen. As author Niel Gaiman put it, “It is al... Read more
Genres: Horror - Contemporary - Fantasty - open to all fiction - Science...
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 d... Read more
Seeking 3-10 members
Mosaic of Empowered Feminity
A place for the feminine voice to collaborate / give feedback on nonfiction pieces about nature & animals and women's... Read more
Genres: Nature - environment - women's issues - wildlife - animals - do...
What we’re looking for: Maturity, professionalism, creativity, positive energy!
Seeking 3-40 members
Kid Lit, PB to YA
This group is a place for writers of children's literature. For writers with existing critique groups, it's intended ... Read more
Genres: picture books - chapter books - Young Adult - easy readers - midd...
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful critiques, focusing especially on elements of story. This is a supportive community that values giving c... Read more
Seeking 3-10 members
Pixels and Voxels
Thank you for your interest in Pixels and Voxels. We are a small, no-stress group looking to give and receive constru... Read more
Genres: Any except Erotica
What we’re looking for: Someone who is an avid reader of many genres and able to give thoughtful critiques on submissions in multiple genres.
Seeking 1-60 members
MG and YA Resources
This group is a place for writers to find and share middle grade and young adult resources. Looking for information o... Read more
Genres: middle grade - Young Adult
What we’re looking for: Anyone looking to find and share helpful resources.
Seeking 2-6 members
Fledglings
A small group of unpublished writers looking to improve craft technique via critique feedback and craft discussion.
Genres: fiction mainstream - literary fiction - Almost anything but prefer...
What we’re looking for: Unpublished writers seeking improvement and deeper understanding of craft techniques. Novel writers or short story wr... Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Picture Book Critique Group
A group of dedicated children's picture book writers who are eager to connect with others passionate about kidlit.
Genres: picture book - Rhyming Picture Books
What we’re looking for: Considered critiques and sense of community
Seeking 5-15 members
College Writers
Looking for a group of 18-25 year olds, with varying levels of experience, in vrying genres. Share what you're good a... Read more
Genres: Poetry - Almost anything but prefer fiction
What we’re looking for: Be kind, considerate, and active.
Seeking 2-3 members
Inkslingers
A private, two or three person writing partnership
Genres: anything goes
What we’re looking for: Writers with complete novels or novels nearing completion
Seeking 4-4 members
MG Fiction Writers
For writers of middle grade fiction of any genre who are serious about completing and polishing their manuscripts.
Genres: middle grade
What we’re looking for: People who plan to complete a novel and prepare it for querying.
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