Who are we? We're a group of people from all over NE IL/ SE WI who love to write. Our members come from all backgrounds, representing every stage of the writing process, from beginner to full-time writer. There are no limits on genre. Our members span the board, bringing in non-fiction, fiction, blogs, poems, essays, concept outlines, and so on. Meetings generally consist of members reading pieces they've written. They are then critiqued by the rest of the group. We strive to offer helpful tips …

The Evanston Writers Group is an eclectic mix of writers, ranging from beginners to long time professionals, and reflect all ages, genders and backgrounds. We have members who publish literary fiction, creative non-fiction, children's literature, romance, hard-boiled crime, memoir, travel, poetry, humor and assorted forms of the unclassifiable. Because we are fearless and a little nuts, we open our minds to anyone and any thing. We'll bend and stretch ourselves like soft licorice to dig your s …

This is a group for adults in the DeKalb area who are serious about writing.  If you want helpful readings of your work from other writers, and if you'd like to read others' writing-in-progress, this is a great opportunity.  We welcome any creative genres (poetry, memoir, fiction, creative non-fiction, screenwriting, etc.)--but not academic-style writing intended for academic journals. Our goal is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that is consistent enough to build tr …

CWN is a group of serious writers who are committed to furthering their work through a workshop-style critique process. We meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please be sure to read CWN's Critique Guidelines under the Pages tab before you submit your first piece for critique.

Project FINISH is an inspiring new group for everyone out there who’s sitting on an important, back-burner, “maybe someday” project and wants to finally make it happen. It’s for everyone who needs that special brand of kick-in-the-pants that only a group of total strangers can provide. It’s for those of us who may have been waiting for: -that exhilarating, magical flash of inspiration -things to settle down at work -the kids to graduate -ourselves to graduate -enough time -enough money - …

First and foremost: We are not a critique group. We are not a workshop group. We are a group of writers who get together to...just write. This is a group that meets to WRITE, to socialize, and to offer encouragement and inspiration to others as we practice our craft. We're focused on the process, not the product.  Writing can be a solitary activity...but it doesn't have to be. This is a group where the focus is actually on DOING the work as opposed to critiquing already finished works. I found s …

A group for writers in Lake Conty, IL. Write-Ins held on various days at various times and locations. This is not a critique circle, just a group for people with an interest in or passion for writing to get together and write.  All levels welcome from newbies to published authors.

Be is with a quill, a pen, a pencil or keyboard the drive to create prose and poems needs a creative spark at times. So bring you bring your paper shuffle, your writers notebook, laptop or even a memory stick and let's see make writing happen.

We will try each of these coffee shops 1. BRIDGEPORT COFFEE HOUSE The coffee-roasting operation on the corner of Morgan and 31st Street is a point of pride for Bridgeport and a source of jealousy for almost every other neighborhood. Housed in a prototypically warm-toned, wood-heavy coffeehouse (only without the fleabag couches and drum-circle vibe), Bridgeport Coffee sets itself apart by roasting its own beans and brewing them with levels of respect usually reserved for presidents. The pour-ov …

This is a group where members can initiate writing projects, both personal or collaborative. Discovery, learning, support, and respect for each members efforts are all elements that we can have using the practical use of shared participation.