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International PEN - http://www.internationalpen.org.uk/
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. |
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Teachers & Writers OnLine - http://www.twc.org/
A nonprofit organization founded by a group of writers and educators who believed that writers could make a contribution to the teaching of writing. |
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Cat Writers' Association, Inc. - http://www.catwriters.org/index.html
An organization of professionals writing, publishing and broadcasting about cats. A newsletter, MEOW, is published quarterly and available to members only. |
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SWET: Society of Writers, Editors & Translators - http://www.swet.jp/
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. |
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6' Ferrets Writers' Group - http://www.6ftferrets.com/
Provides tips for those interested in setting up groups, as well as ideas for exercises and events for existing groups. |
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Public Safety Writer’s Association - http://www.policewriter.com/
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. |
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Story Circle Network - http://www.storycircle.org/index.html
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. |
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Media Guilds International - http://www.mediaguilds.com
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. |
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Unheard Words - http://www.unheardwords.co.uk/
An online writer's group for new writers of colour. A place to share work, thoughts and ideas, and to access writer's resources. |
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International Black Writers' and Artists - http://members.tripod.com/~IBWA/
Primarily oriented toward membership, but includes links, references, and newsletter. |
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A Novel Approach - http://www.ana2writing.org
An online writing group dedicated to helping serious writers and poets perfect their craft. Critique group for fiction and poetry. |
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Voices Writers' Collective - http://groups.google.com/group/Bajanvoices
Barbados Writers' Collective, meets each month for encouragement, networking and readings. Offers arts news and Caribbean writing opportunities for all genres. |
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Writer's Critique - http://www.writerscritique.com/
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. |
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The Amateur Writers Guild - http://www.angelfire.com/pa/valg/
A place to meet fellow writers, chat, post your work, and read others. Includes a message board and java chat. |
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Circle of Crones - http://www.circleofcrones.net
A workshop community for writers, poets, artists and photographers. We offer occasional contests with prize packs. |