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
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
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, participation.
Seeking 6-8 members
Mission Control
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller - Adult - Sh…
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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What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-4 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 3-40 members
Kid Lit Novelists (CB, MG, YA)
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 0-200 members
Middle Grade and Chapter Books Community Group
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.
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 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
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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 4-10 members
Character-Driven Adult Fiction
Working on various forms of fiction, for publication and/or personal pleasure. Star…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive, respectful, honest critiques. Members who are willing to commit to submission and critique s… Read more
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 0-100 members
Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Resources
This group is a forum where I will share information about upcoming events and other item…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Anyone looking to find and share helpful resources.
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: Scien…
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 is… 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 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 4-10 members
Crooked Joints and Broken Bones
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Dedication to effort and publication
Seeking 2-3 members
Linked Voices
Genres: Children's - Middle Grade - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-8 members
The Memoir & Essay Writers Critique Group
An ongoing critique group for memoir and essay writers. We envision this group to be a pl…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Memoir - Adult - Short Nonfiction - Essay
What we’re looking for: Commitment to read and comment on each other's work.
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 3-5 members
The Fantasy and Sci-Fi Lounge
A group for Fantasy/Sci-Fi writers interested in working from the fundamentals of their s…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
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
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. Check-in even whe… Read more
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 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 4-6 members
The Nevermore's: 2023 Weekly Poetry Prompt Group
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.
Seeking 3-6 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 3-35 members
Camp NaNoWriMo April 2023
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 4-5 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: Writers that are committed to their craft, open to suggestions and willing to give constructive feedback of fellow memb… Read more
Seeking 3-5 members
Tales from the Middle Grade
We will help each writer improve their manuscript to help it towards completion and towar…
Read moreGenres: 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
Seeking 4-10 members
LGBTQIA+ Writing and Critique Group
A group looking to share our voices with the world so it feels a little less lonely and a…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 3-7 members
Craft of ...Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Writing
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 3-50 members
Authors Seeking/Providing Reviews of published or pre-published work
Reviews of published or ready-to-publish work will be posted here on the site and may be …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 3-4 members
MG YA Verse Novel Critique Group
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:
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Seeking 3-3 members
Middle Grade Magic
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.
Seeking 1-6 members
Humorous PB Pop-Up
-This is a single-submission Humorous Picture Book Pop-Up group with members that fe…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction
What we’re looking for: A pop-up group for intermediate to advance humorous picture books writers. November 6th- submit 1 humorous manuscri… Read more
Seeking 5-8 members
Spec Fic Novel Review
A place for writers with book-length completed or nearly completed speculative fiction ma…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
What we’re looking for: Looking for active membership - regular critiques, regular q&a participation, and participation in group discussions.
Seeking 2-5 members
YA Pop-up Critique Group (Jan 2023)
A short-term pop-up critique group. The group will last for two and half weeks. You will …
Read moreGenres: Children's - Young Adult - Contemporary fiction - Children'…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, candid and encouraging critiques.
Seeking 4-10 members
Book Study: WRITING PICTURE BOOKS by Ann Whitford Paul
This is a 10-week book study that will focus on studying Ann Whitford Paul's WRITING PICT…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Participants in the group are expected to read the book and do the exercises by applying the principles to the manuscri… Read more
Seeking 3-3 members
We Are Epic
A group created for writers who face all the unique problems that come with world buildin…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Fantasy - Adult - Book-length works - Sci…
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
Seeking 3-6 members
December Pop Up-new version
If you have a fiction or nonfiction picture book that needs a critique, please join our g…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Kindness, Creativity, Different perspectives
Seeking 3-6 members
THE PICTURE BOOK COOKS
Hello. This is a group for writers of picture books
Genres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Picture book writers interested in sharing their work and meeting fellow PB writers.
Seeking 3-20 members
12 Week Year for Writers Accountability Group
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-8 members
BIPOC Novelists
A space where we can be our authentic selves, honor each other's unique cultural experien…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 2-25 members
Write-in Writers
This is a place to keep up to speed with our write-ins, such as Tuesday dates/times and a…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 4-5 members
SSF Novel Review
A group for writers with completed or almost completed SSF/speculative fiction manuscript…
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
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
Seeking 3-6 members
March 2023 MG/CB pop-up group
Up to 6 members will exchange the first pages/chapters (up to 3,750 words) of a chapter b…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Early Readers and Chapter Books - Early Readers and…
What we’re looking for: Willingness to provide thoughtful feedback and constructive criticism to help one another strengthen our work. There ar… Read more
Seeking 3-8 members
Writing Group
Hello! Do you love to write? Do you want to explore story structure, plotting, and style …
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: People who want to learn, are positive, are kind, and who love to write!
Seeking 2-5 members
The Writing Exchange
We will read one another's novels chapter by chapter and provide critiques.
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Commitment!
Seeking 3-6 members
SSF - Novel Focus
A group who will focus on reviewing each other's full novels and providing insightful and…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
What we’re looking for:
Seeking 3-5 members
Picture Book Nook
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
Seeking 6-8 members
mid-March 2023 Picture Book Pop-Up
Picture book writers (at any level, new and experienced) are asked to submit one manuscri…
Read moreGenres: Children's - Picture Books - Fiction - Children's - Picture…
What we’re looking for: Hello! I'm excited to be hosting the mid-March 2023 PB pop-up critique group! Please share one manuscript, including a… Read more
Seeking 4-6 members
SSF Option 1
A group where 4-5 writers share their work in chunks of 3000-5000 words every two weeks o…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
What we’re looking for:
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Seeking 3-6 members
The Weekly Checkup
We are a group devoted to helping one another along in the writing journey. This is not a…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
Seeking 4-6 members
May Pop-up: Advanced Picture Book Biographies
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:
Seeking 1-99 members
Transgressive Workshop
Bring us your weirdos, underachievers, crazies, and nonconformists!
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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.
Seeking 3-6 members
Literary Fiction
This critique group is for adult writers whose work is "literary" or character-driven, th…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Thoughtful, constructive peer feedback that can help the writer take their work to the next level.
Seeking 3-5 members
Distant Worlds
This is a new group primarily for writers of fantasy novels. Works do not have to be fini…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Low magic/fantasy - Adult - Book-length w…
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
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Seeking 3-5 members
PROLIFIC PENS
Do you write fast? Looking for faster feedback on your work? Can you reciprocate quickly?…
Read moreGenres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
What we’re looking for: Commitment to forming mutually beneficial writing relationships with quick turnaround and complete end-to-end feedback.… Read more
Seeking 3-6 members
Mystery/suspense/thriller
A critique group for serious writers of mystery/suspense/thriller novels
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Mystery, Crime, and Thriller
What we’re looking for: serious writers who are working on a novel in the listed genre.
Seeking 5-5 members
Speculative Novel Review/Workshop
A dedicated novel workshop for speculative manuscripts.
Genres: Adult - Book-length works - Literary - Adult - Book-length works - Up…
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
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