The Amateur Writers Guild – A place to meet fellow writers, chat, post your work, and read others. Includes a message board and java chat.
Dimsum Magazine – Online writers workshop and forum from Hong Kong.
Electronic Literature Organization – A nonprofit organization with a mission to promote and facilitate the writing, publishing and reading of literature designed for electronic media, ELO’s site features industry news, events, chats and links.
Eratosphere – A literary discussion forum for post critique of poetry, especially formal poetry, fiction, non-fiction and arts and photography.
Fellowship of Authors and Artists – To promote and encourage the use of writing and all art forms as a means of therapy and self-healing.
6′ Ferrets Writers’ Group – Provides tips for those interested in setting up groups, as well as ideas for exercises and events for existing groups.
The Filipino Amateur Writers’ Guild – For the Filipino amateur fiction writer. Post your works and have them critiqued by fellow members or by visitors, as well as critiqueing works yourself. Best works are compiled in the quarter annually produced publication of the Filipino Amateur Writer’s Guild, Pinoy.
The Hong Kong Writer’s Circle – Workshops, forums, weekly newsletter, and get togethers for writers in Hong Kong and on-line.
Independent Chinese PEN Cente – ICPC is a non-political, non-profit organization of writers that fights for the protection of freedom of expression and publication, and works toward ensuring the free flow of information.
International PEN – Worldwide association of writers. Exists to promote friend- ship and intellectual co-operation among writers everywhere, to fight for freedom of expression and represent the conscience of world literature.
International Writers Guild Club – Text messaging club for those who love to write, where they can share ideas and works to get critique.
Media Guilds International – An umbrella organization for broadcast and non-broadcast media people, Literati World Writers is a major peer group that networking and involvement in charity events.
New Zealand Society of Authors – Supports writers through advocacy and representation, providing programmes and services and an affiliation to International PEN.
The New Zealand Writers’ Website – Site includes writer resources, contests and competitions, newsletter, and information on marketing and e-publishing.
A Novel Approach – An online writing group dedicated to helping serious writers and poets perfect their craft. Critique group for fiction and poetry.
Official Misc. Writing Web Site – The official website of the misc.writing newsgroup. Provides a forum for discussion of writing in all its forms: scholarly, technical, journalistic, artistic and day-to-day communication.
Professional Association of Resume Writers – A professional association dedicated to elevating the skills, credibility, visibility, and profitability of specialists in the fields of résumé writing, career coaching, and career counseling.
Public Safety Writer’s Association – Offers both new and experienced writers the chance to meet at an annual conference, network through the organization’s website and newsletter and compete in an annual writing competition.
RAHA World Independent Writers – News and works of independent writers around the world, many of whom are subject to persecution.
SmartGroups: SA Writers – A group for all South African writers, or any writers with connections to South Africa.
Story Circle Network – Non-profit organization comprised of women who want to explore and share personal stories. Includes a calendar of events, information about contests, FAQ, and mailing lists.
SWET: Society of Writers, Editors & Translators – Membership is defined less by occupation than by a desire to share experience, information, and expertise involving English writing and publishing. Based in Tokyo, Japan.
Teachers & Writers OnLine – A nonprofit organization founded by a group of writers and educators who believed that writers could make a unique contribution to the teaching of writing.
Unheard Words – An online writer’s group for new writers of colour. A place to share work, thoughts and ideas, and to access writer’s resources.
Voices – Barbados Writers’ Collective, meets each month for encouragement, networking and readings. The website offers arts news, Caribbean writing profiles, and opportunities for writers of all genres.
Writers Club International – A non-profit literary organization established by India Inter-Continental Cultural association. Site features directory, membership information, book reviews, readings from Kafla magazine, festival information and writing news.
Writer’s Critique – Free site for writers who wish to start or join a private critique group. Along with our critique forums, they offer links to other writing sites and reviews.
Writing Groups – The care and feeding of a writers group. How to start and keep a group growing. Archived articles.
The Writing Parent – Site for writing parents to gain helpful advice and such to help reach success in the writing field while taking care of children. Free zine available; print newsletter for sale.
Writing/Art for Disabled – Start a hobby, career or therapy with writing or art. Archive of articles.
Young Black Writers – This is a community for the growth and recognition of young writers of colour. It is primarily a medium for sharing experiences, techniques and talent.
