Organizations

• Association of American Publishers - The AAP, with some 200 members located throughout the United States, is the principal trade association of the book publishing industry.
• Austin Hispanic Writers - Read poetry and short prose by members of Austin Hispanic Writers. Also link to articles from "Voces En Celebracion," the group's quarterly newsletter.
• The Authors Guild Online - Society of published authors, is an advocate for fair compensation, free speech, and copyright protection, offers health insurance, contract reviews and web services, and publishes a quarterly bulletin.
• Bay Area Editors' Forum - California association of freelance and in-house editors, proofreaders, and indexers for book publishing and technical fields.
• The Bay Area Professional Writers Guild - A service of the professional freelance nonfiction writers of Tampa, Bay, Florida.
• Black Writers Guild Of Maryland Inc - To publicize our charter, keep members informed, and attract a broader audience by introducing ourselves to the community. Inform visitors about the Guild, share ideas, and organize events and activities.
• Boulder Writers Alliance - Nonprofit group for communications professionals, helping members find work and gain skills. Boulder, Colorado, USA.
• The Brooklyn Writers Space - Provides shared writing space to writers living in Brooklyn. BWS is committed to the creation of a work environment that fosters the literary success of writers.
• California Writers Club, Redwood Branch - Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Marin counties. Monthly meetings, speakers, conferences, workshops, local writers resources.
• CaliforniaAuthors.com - Online literary hub for California authors, writers, publishers, readers and booksellers.
• Cassell Network of Writers - Free how-to tips for serious freelance writers and book authors, news items, referral service for freelance jobs, markets for Network members.
• Chicago Women in Publishing - CWIP is a nonprofit organization for professionals in the publishing industry.
• Christian Writers Information - Linking freelance Christian authors, writers, and poets to editors in the religious publishing industry. Seattle, Washington.
• Colorado Authors' League - Denver-based professional writers' organization established in 1931 to support Colorado writers.
• The Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group - Aids aspiring and established writers in improving the quality of their craft by offering a critique group, online research, editing services and monthly articles.
• Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association - CAPA's members include aspiring, self-published or published authors, writers, agents, publishers, and other book-industry people who meet at the Tunxis Community College in Farmington CT.
• Cookeville Creative Writers' Association - Information for writers in the Upper Cumberland region of Middle Tennessee on all areas of writing for publication.
• Crossroads Writers - Critique group in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• The Eclectic Quill - Writers group located in the Gilmer/ Longview TX area welcoming writers of all genres, skill levels, published or unpublished, ages 25+.
• Eloquent Isermans Enterprising Inkslingers' Overture - Minnesota based creative writing group. Funny, tongue in cheek humor, with a professional website.
• Fiction Writers of Central Arkansas - Writing resources and information for fiction writers in central Arkansas.
• First Coast Romance Writers - Jacksonville, Florida Chapter 108 of Romance Writers of America. Site features contests, calendar, news, workshops and conference information.
• Florida Outdoor Writers Association - Made up of the outdoor industry’s top outdoor communicators, conservationists and industry-related companies.
• Florida Writers Association - Statewide, nonprofit organization dedicated to the support and networking of both aspiring and published writers in any genre.
• Garden State Horror Writers - Manalapan, New Jersey writers group for authors of various genres, with monthly meetings, a critique-by-mail program, guideline and sample copy libraries and national short story contests. Site features news, member spotlight and anthologies.
• GCWA - Gulf Coast Writers Association, Ft. Myers, Florida, USA.
• Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group - Pennsylvania organization providing support and resources to its members. Information about membership, monthly programs, social activities, conference, and speakers bureau.
• Gulf Coast Writers Association - Non-profit literary organization established for over 12 years by writers to help fellow writers. We publish our own Quarterly Magazine, which accepts submissions by our members - The Magnolia Quarterly Review .
• Heartland Romance Authors - HeRA supports writers in a stages of their career. A Northwest Missouri chapter of the Romance Writers of America.
• Heartland Writers Guild - Sponsors of the biennial Heartland Writers Conference, HWG is a not-for-profit multi-genre organization devoted to helping its members market their writing.
• The Hudson Valley Writers' Center - A not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote the appreciation of literary excellence and to stimulate and nurture the creation of literary works in all sectors of the population.
• Idaho Writer's League - Open to residents or individuals living within 50 miles of Idaho. Site features history, awards, reading list, announcemtned, calendar, officers and membership application.
• Indiana Romance Writers of America - Meets monthly in Indianapolis. Site features members only section, news, calendar of events, contests, workshops, newsletter, writing tips and resources, and guestbook.
• Inland Empire California Writers Club - Meets once a month. A group of published and actively seeking publication writers. Welcome all levels of writers.
• Island Writers' Network - A local Writers Group in Hilton Head Island, SC. Site details group history, meetings and roster of published writers.
• Jackpine Writers' Block - A small literary group, based in northern Minnesota, that gathers once to twice a month. Publisher and designers of the literary journal The Talking Stick.
• League of Utah Writers - The League of Utah Writers is a non-profit organization dedicated to offering friendship, education, and encouragement to the writers of Utah.
• League Of Vermont Writers - An organization supporting writers and those interested in writing in varied genres.
• The Loft Literary Center - Founded in a loft above a Minneapolis bookstore, now a literary center, offering programs and services for readers and writers. Community and work space for writers.
• The Long Island Writers' Guild - Dedicated to the development of each writer's voice and talent, and to the collection of literary treasures in anthologies.
• Los Angeles Writers Group - Online writers group based on a real writers group in Los Angeles. Free writing exercises, web pages for writers and writing job resources.
• Michigan Writers, Inc. - A non-profit cooperative effort to support writers and editors by providing professional services and opportunities for education, publication and interaction with peers.
• MichiganWriters - Fiction and Non-fiction writer's. Tell stories, to learn and to become better writers. This group is at the present online only.
• Mid-Willamette Valley Chapter of the Romance Writers of America - Salem, Oregon. Writers' group provides meeting and workshop dates, membership information, news about members' accomplishments, links to writers' resources.
• The Missouri Writers' Guild - Organization representing writers in or near the state of Missouri. Conference and market information for members.
• Motown Writers Network - Geared to Michigan writers who live in and out of the state. This organizations goal is the network, market, and educate writers on and off the Internet. Based in Detroit, Michigan.
• Naperville Writers Group - The Group offers a steady outlet and support for writers of Naperville, IL, and nearby towns.
• National Association of Science Writers - Fosters the dissemination of accurate information regarding science through all media normally devoted to informing the public.
• National Association of Women Writers - Where women unite to write. As women writers we seek to encourage, teach, inspire, motivate, and entertain.
• The National Writers Association - A resource for readers, writers, film producers, agents and editors. Invites amateur and professional writers a line to join.
• National Writers Union - The union for freelance writers working in U.S. markets.
• Nebraska Center for Writers - The on-line resource for writers of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction, providing information, advice, and links of interest to writers and readers across the state and beyond.
• Neighbourhood Writing Alliance - Chicago area writer's group.
• North Carolina Writers Network - A nonprofit literary arts service organization devoted to writers at all stages of development. Site offers courses, conferences, competitions, critiques, calendar of events and hall of fame.
• Northwest Science Writers Association - A forum for professional writers including information, articles, links for medical and science writers.
• The Office - A workspace for writers and other professionals seeking an inspirational environment free from distractions of home and office. Southern California.
• Oklahoma Writers Federation, Inc. - Open to members of affiliated groups or at large. Site offers membership information, officers, contest, conference and newsletter.
• Opus Est - Online group for novelists who provide each other high quality feedback in a timely manner. Site details membership qualifications and benefits.
• Oregon Writers Colony - A nonprofit organization representing and nurturing professional and novice writers. Site features calendar of events, articles on writing, information on the Colonyhouse writer's retreat, workshops and conferences.
• The Original Palm Springs Writers Guild - A nonprofit organization founded in 1977, supported by a variety of writers in the Coachella Valley.
• Outdoor Writers Association of America - OWAA is an international, professional association of outdoor communicators, outdoor companies and outdoor industry service providers.
• Outdoor Writers Association of California - A non-profit professional volunteer organization of outdoor communicators from California and surrounding western states. Site features philosophy, membership eligibility, application and directory, newsletter and calendar of events.
• Pacific Northwest Writers Association - A nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the creative and professional talents of writers. Site details writers conferences, contests, critique groups, forums and articles on writing.
• Panhandle Professional Writers Association - Meets bi-monthly in Amarillo, Texas. Site features membership information and member roster, meetings, online group, conference and contests.
• Paragraph - A workspace for writers, based in New York, NY. Dedicated to providing an affordable and tranquil working environment for writers of all genres.
• PEN American Center - Membership association of prominent literary writers and editors. As a major voice of the literary community the organization seeks to defend the freedom of expression wherever it may be threatened, and promote and encourage the recognition and reading of contemporary literature.
• PEN Center USA - A non-profit membership organization made up of writers that work west of the Mississippi. Members are connected by the goals of building interest in the written word and defending writers worldwide.
• Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association - Dedicated to informing Pennsylvanians concerning the wise use and management of natural resources.
• Poets & Writers Online - Nonprofit organization that fosters the professional development of writers and promotes communication throughout the U.S. literary community.
• Portland Writers - A free service to help Portland, Oregon area writers connect with readers. Also, local links of interest to writers and a newsletter.
• Realms of Fiction - Promotes writers and the craft of writing. We normally meet every Monday at 7:30 PM on the second floor of Borders Bookstore in Metairie, LA.
• Richard Hugo House - Seattle members organization providing support, advice, and a variety of programs for writers and the local community.
• Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers - An organization for writers of novel length fiction in the Rocky Mountain region.
• Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers - A regional organization of professional and aspiring communicators, dedicated to the improvement of communicating the outdoor experience.
• San Diego Christian Writers Guild - Countywide Christian writers group in the United States. For new and experienced writers to become published authors. Hosts an annual conference in the fall and monthly critique group meetings.
• San Diego Writers / Editors Guild - Promotes, supports and encourages writers, endorses workshops and seminars for the benefit of fiction and nonfiction writers, and promotes the writing arts for youth, adults and seniors alike.
• The Side Project - A Chicago-based community of writers, playwrights, poets, and short story writers who meet to discuss their work.
• Society of American Business Editors and Writers, Inc. - Members of the Society have joined together in the common pursuit of the highest standards of economic journalism, through both individual and collective efforts.
• SOLA - The Southern Louisiana Chapter of the Romance Writers of America. Site features membership information, contact form and roster of published authors.
• South Carolina Writers Workshop - A literary arts organization serving both new and established writers. Site features news, membership application, local chapter calendars, information on the annual writers conference and anthology, and a forum.
• South West Writers - A nonprofit organization that is devoted to helping both published and unpublished writers improve their craft and further their careers. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
• Southeastern Outdoor Press Association - Promoting superior quality in communications and a limitless sharing of information and techniques about the outdoors.
• Southeastern Writers Association - Non-profit organization supporting, instructing and enhancing the careers of writers. SEW's annual conference offers a week of intensive study under highly qualified instructors.
• Spacetaker - A community of artists, worldwide, based in Houston, TX. Sign up for the Friday photo newsletter. Includes the underground art scene in Houston.
• Tallahassee Writer's Association - A multi-genre writing organization in its 20th year, it sponsors monthly programs and workshops, annual prose, poetry and playwriting contests and the spring Seven Hills Writer's Conference.
• Tampa Writers Alliance - A nonprofit organization of writers in the Tampa Bay, Florida area.
• Texas Outdoor Writers Association - Annual conference, events and newsletter for writers and others involved in outdoor communications.
• Tri - Write Club - Serving online writers and North Carolina Triangle area writers. Housed in Raleigh, NC.
• Tulsa Nightwriters - We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at the Allee Beth Martin East Regional Library. Tulsa, Oklahoma, US.
• Twin Lakes Writers - Mountain Home, Arkansas. Features tips and links for writers, a monthly newsletter and samples of their writing.
• The Vault: Louisville's Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers Group - A writers critique group. Site offers numerous links to writing resources.
• The Village Quill - Seeks to support New York City writers. A work space in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood, dedicated to the professional development, promotion, and practice of the craft of writing.
• Whidbey Island Writers Association - An organization of writers based on Whidbey Island, Washington. Provides support and resources for writers, produces the annual Whidbey Writers Conference and a low-residency MFA program.
• Willamette Writers - Writer's organization located in Portland, Oregon. Offers monthly meetings, newsletter and a yearly writing conference.
• Word Street - Pittsfield, Massachusetts drop-in tutoring and writing center by day and creative writing workshop by night. Site offers calendar, program information, forum, chat, on-line courses and a newsletter.
• Write on Maui - A connection for Maui writers, classes, motivational tools, writing groups, and events.
• Write or Die - A science fiction and fantasy writing and critiquing group located in Pittsburgh, PA.
• The Write Stuff - Central Illinois writers group based in Bloomington/Normal offering support and critique. Site details annual writing contest.
• The Writer's Center - Non-profit writing organization dedicated to promoting participation in the creation, distribution, and enjoyment of literature. The designated Literary Resource Center for Maryland.
• Writers' Center of Indiana - A community-based literary arts organization serving writers and readers throughout Indiana.
• Writers Guild of America - The WGAw represents writers in the motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries.
• Writers Guild of America, East - Promoting and protecting the professional and artistic interests of writers and others in movies, TV, radio and news. Online script registration enables writers to record when they wrote their material.
• The Writers Room - A non-profit urban writer's colony in New York city. Quiet, affordable workspace for writers.
• Writer's Room of Boston - Providing secure and affordable workspace in downtown Boston to emerging and established writers.
• Wyoming Writers Inc. - Through annual conferences, monthly newsletters, workshops, activities, and networking, WWI brings the collective wisdom of our members together to help each other excel.
• Young Chicago Authors - Encouraging self-expression and literacy among Chicago's youth through writing and performance. Site features information on programs, publications, internships, calendar of events and writing resources.

Canada

• Alberta Playwrights Network - APN is a non-profit, provincial arts service organization and registered charity dedicated to fostering playwriting in Alberta.
• Association Italian Canadian Writers - To publicize the work of Italian Canadian authors, and provide a forum for the discussion of issues pertinent and relevant to the membership. Bi-annual conference.
• Association of Canadian Publishers - The voice of Canadian book publishing, representing 145 Canadian-owned book publishers and who publish literary, general-trade and scholarly titles.
• Authorial.com - Information on self-promotion for Canadian authors including funding, awards, organizations, web sites, workshops, news and events.
• The British Columbia Folklore Society - A non-profit society established in November 1994 for the express purpose of bringing together and preserving the traditions of the province.
• CAA Vancouver - Vancouver branch of the Canadian Authors Association.
• Canada Council for the Arts - The Council offers a broad range of grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations in dance, interdisciplinary work and performance art, media arts, music, theatre, visual arts and writing and publishing.
• Canadian Authors Association - Founded in 1921, the CAA has played a key role in the support and development of the Canadian writing community.
• Canadian eAuthors - To feature, showcase, and promote Canadian writers who have been published electronically. Web community.
• Canadian Farm Writers' Federation - CFWF serves the common interests of agricultural journalists, including reporters, editors and broadcasters as well as those in business and government whose primary responsibility is agricultural communications.
• Canadian Journalists for Free Expression - The CJFE is supported by Canadian journalists and advocates of free expression. The purpose of the organization is to defend the rights of journalists and contribute to the development of media freedom throughout the world.
• Canadian Literature Archive - Resources for Canadian writers.
• Canadian Non-Fiction Writers Collective - An Alberta-based, national organization to promote excellence in non-fiction writing through education, professional development and public information.
• Canadian Science Writers' Association - A national alliance of professional science communicators, in all media.
• Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators, and Performers - A national, professional group for people in the field of children's culture. Supports and promotes children's literature through newsletters, workshops, meetings and other information programs.
• Canadian Writer's Journal - National magazine for independent writers in Canada. Includes an email list.
• Canadian Writers Society - A resource for budding writers who wish to meet others with this common interest. Participate in workshops, share your prose during reading and feedback nights, and spend evenings with published authors.
• Crime Writers of Canada - National association for professional practitioners of the crime writing genre. Includes newsletter, information on authors, awards, and links.
• East End Writers - Meets monthly in the east end of Toronto, Ontario. Group presents critique meetings, guest speakers, workshops, e-mail and hard-copy critiques.
• Editors' Association of Canada - Promotes professional editing as key in producing effective communications in the corporate, technical, government, non-profit, and publishing sectors.
• Federation of British Columbia Writers - Non-profit organization of professional and emerging writers, writing in all genres from every region of the province. News and membership information.
• Habourfront Reading Series - Weekly readings of fiction and poetry at the Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario. Includes membership information, list of events and authors, and contact details.
• Halifax Chit Chat - Writer's Corner - An online community for those Nova Scotians interested in writing, either as a hobby or for a living. Includes a discussion forum and chat room.
• InScribe - Canadian organization of Christians who write, encouraging excellence, hosts conferences and workshops, publishes newsletter, list serve for members, teaching tools, and local groups.
• Literary Translators' Association of Canada - Information on the history of association, members directory, award for translation, and upcoming events. Model contract included. Site in English and French.
• Manitoba Association of Playwrights - A growing association which provides support for playwrights in Manitoba through the operation of programs for emerging and established playwrights.
• Manitoba Editors' Association - Promotes high editing standards, creates professional development opportunities, and facilitates the exchange of information.
• Manitoba Writers' Guild - The primary aim of the Guild is to promote the in all its forms in Manitoba.
• Mystery Writers Ink - Non-profit organization that educates and informs writers about writing techniques, publishing and marketing, and provides networking opportunities for writers. Alberta, Canada.
• NetWords - Toronto writing workshops, seminars and events for freelance writers, writers and journalists.
• OBPO.ca - For Ontario book publishers and anyone interested in book publishing in Ontario.
• Ottawa Independent Writers - Promotes all genres of writing as well as local area writers. Focuses on the business of writing, and promotes its aims through monthly meetings, occasional seminars, newsletters, and its web page.
• Outdoor Writers of Canada - To stimulate interest in and an appreciation of the outdoors. To stimulate high standards of craftsmanship among those concerned with the portrayal of outdoor life.
• PEN Canada - An association of writers and supporters formed in 1926 to defend freedom of expression and raise awareness of that right. Assists writers around the world persecuted or exiled for the expression of their thoughts.
• Places for Writers - A portal for Canadian writers that offers news, places to publish, contests, funding options, organization details, links to online resources, books, workshops, festivals, and features.
• Playwrights Atlantic Resource Centre - Membership includes established playwrights, dramaturges, translators, academics, regional Artistic Directors, theatre companies, students, lovers of theatre and theatre writing.
• Playwrights' Development Centres of Canada - A network to communicate and share ideas, speak more forcefully on behalf of our organizations and the playwrights we serve, and engage in cooperative activities that contribute to the development of a more dynamic Canadian theatrical voice.
• Playwrights Theatre Centre - A Vancouver based new play development centre dedicated to the encouragement and expression of the Canadian voice on the stage.
• Playwrights Union of Canada - Located in Toronto, Ontario.
• Playwrights' Workshop Montreal - Professional theatre centre dedicated to developing contemporary work and new writers for the Canadian stage.
• Professional Editors Association of Vancouver Island - Represents editors in and near Victoria, BC, Canada. Resource for buyers of contract editing and other communications services.
• Professional Writers Association of Canada - National association of professional freelance writers, providing services and benefits to members, and an online free "find a writer" service to businesses that require specialized writers and journalists.
• Professional Writers Association of Canada (Toronto Chapter) - Workshops, notes from seminars, e-newsletter, and calendar of events.
• Proof Positive - An organization that publishes the Canadian Freelance News. Information about the marketplace, and contests.
• Quebec Writers' Federation - History, events, awards, and information on publications, submissions, and programs.
• Reading Toronto - What's happening in Toronto with culture, arts, design, architecture, music, photography, performance, film.
• Richvale Writers - An organization of aspiring and professional writers located in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.
• Saskatchewan Playwrights Centre - The SPC is a playwright-driven organization that strives to foster the development of Saskatchewan plays and playwrights.
• Saskatchewan Writers Guild - Working to improve the status of writers
• Storytellers of Canada - Nationwide organization provides list of members by province, annual conference, event listings, and membership information.
• Toronto Writer's Centre - A creative hub, offers emerging and established writers a quiet and professional environment in which to work. Inspired by the success of similar writers' centres based in New York City, TWC is the first of its kind in Canada.
• Toronto-Writers - For fiction writers living in Toronto. Includes web links, writing tips and resources, book reviews, information and advice.
• The Word Guild - An association of Christian Canadian writers and editors. Site offers classes, workshops, critique service and membership information.
• Wordwrights Canada - Contributing to the Canadian literary community by offering links and resources for student and professional writers.
• Writers' Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador - The Alliance works to protect the rights of authors, recognize excellence in writing, and support literacy programs for adults. WANL offers specialized workshops for writers and hosts public readings for the community.
• The Writers' Circle of Durham Region - Dedicated to raising the profile of writers of all kinds, at all levels, and to offering a forum through which they can find support, education and networking opportunities.
• Writers' Federation of New Brunswick - Non-profit organization that represents writers in all disciplines and at all levels of development. Works to promote and assist writers, while also contributing to the community of writing in New Brunswick.
• Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia - Established in 1975 to foster creative writing and the profession of writing in the province of Nova Scotia. Features information and resources for writers, contest details, and directory of Nova Scotian writers.
• Writers' Guild of Alberta - A community of writers which exists to support, encourage and promote writers and writing; to safeguard the freedom to write and to read; and to advocate for the well-being of writers.
• Writers Guild of Canada - Represents freelance writers working in film, television, radio and new media production in Canada.
• Writers In Electronic Residence - Linking Canada's writers with Canada's schools.
• The Writers' Trust of Canada - Celebrating the talent and achievements of novelists and poets, biographers and other non-fiction writers through programs and awards. At the same time, making an important investment in nationhood, in the development of a cultural legacy.
• The Writers' Union of Canada - A national organization of professional writers that works to advance conditions for all writers and to foster writing in Canada.

UK

• ABC Writers Network - A group in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon area of Northern Ireland. Material and resources of use to developing authors. Hints and tips on creative writing
• The Authors' Licensing and Collecting Society - The ALCS is the British collecting society for all writers. The principal purpose of ALCS is to ensure that hard-to-collect revenues due to authors are efficiently collected and speedily distributed to ALCS members.
• Ayr Writers' Club - Information about the club's programme of events, dates of the various workshops, planned speakers and Club nights. Biographical information about the speakers is provided as well as the results of club competitions.
• Birmingham Words - A writers' community based in Birmingham, UK.
• The Burry Man Writers Center - Hand-picked resources and exclusive articles for fiction and nonfiction writers, working professionals and beginners, with particular support for writing about Scotland.
• Corby Scribblers - UK based writers club. Meets at Corby Library to discuss and exchange information and ideas and all aspects of writing.
• Creative, Ink! - A creative writing group in York, UK, the site contains information and writing from the group, plus writing resources, lists of events in the York area and competitions.
• English PEN - To promote literature and its understanding; to uphold writers freedoms around the world; and to promote the friendly co-operation of writers and the free exchange of their ideas.
• Felixstowe Scribblers Online Jotters - An established writers circle based in Felixstowe, Suffolk. This weblog will be about writing, life in Felixstowe and generally what the group and individuals are up to.
• The Hampstead Authors' Society - The Society was set up in 1997 to provide a professional and social network and forum for writers. Has members from London, Oxford, Cambridge and even from France, USA and elsewhere.
• Leicester Writers' Club - Includes list of events, details of members, how to become a member and lots of other interesting details.
• Llandudno and District Writers Club - Members, programme and contact details. Meets on Tuesdays at the Old School Lane Centre in Llandudno.
• Manchester Comedy Writers Group - Mutual support group for all writers of performance comedy. This includes formats for TV, radio or perhaps some new form of comedy altogether.
• Merton Writers Circle - South West London. Site features schedule of meetings and activities, competitions and map to meeting place.
• The Nantwich Writer's Group - The virtual home of a group of writers from South Cheshire, led by Mills and Boon author, Penny Jordan. Includes member weblogs, a directory and discussion forum.
• National Association for Literature Development - Professional lobbyist and support body for all those involved in the development of creative writing and reading. Offers seminars, training days, newsletters, and contact with other literary professionals across the UK.[Flash Required]
• One Of Us - UK based creative writing website, including writing tips and articles for amateur and professional writers from around the world.
• Southwest Scriptwriters - Group formed to promote new writing for stage, screen, radio and television. Based in Bristol, UK.
• Spread the Word - Supports the development of new creative writing and live literature in London. An online community of writers for feedback on writing, competitions and online workshops with high profile authors.
• Sutton Writers Circle - Based in Sutton, Surrey, our group offers support and advice for writers, with locally based monthly meetings and workshops. Our membership comprises both published and unpublished writers.
• The T Party - Home site for the T Party, a writers' group based in London and South East England. Members' details along with extracts of work and complete stories.
• Thames Valley Writers' Circle - A circle of writers, founded in 1993, who meet weekly in Tilehurst, Reading, Berkshire. Publish anthologies and have occasional invited speakers.
• UK Writers - Email discussion list for writers in the UK.
• Verulam Writers' Circle - Offers writers' workshops, manuscript evenings, encouragement through constructive critique, talks, competitions and workshops.
• Worcester Writers' Circle - Members work covers a wide range of subjects.
• Word for Word Writers' Group - A creative writing group based in North London, UK. Details of membership, activities and courses plus contact details and news of members.
• Writers Against Writing - Writers group from Edinburgh. Anti mainstream, diverse, downbeat, new members welcome. Not striving towards publication. Based in Corstorphine, meeting regularly.
• Writers' Circles - Lists over a 1,000 writers' circles or groups in the UK.
• Writewords.org.uk - UK writer's community. A source of inspiration and feedback to writers, offering support, advice, interviews and articles from top writing names. Inside information on the latest writing jobs, opportunities, competitions and news.

• Creative Writing in Switzerland - This site offers writing activities, student writings, text features, writing event listings, a biography of Franz Andres Morrissey and a handful of writing-related links.
• Dublin Writers Workshop - Writers group and workshop with a newsletter, Acorn, and an email list.
• Irish Writers Centre - From Dublin, the Irish Writers' Centre was established to promote and assist in the development of contemporary Irish writing. Seminars, workshops, listings for events.
• Norsk PEN - Norwegian writers, publishers, editors and journalists focused on freedom of expression.
• Russian PEN Centre - The Russian organization of PEN International.
• Slovene PEN Centre - International PEN chapter in Slovenia.
• Wordsinhere - An international collective of writers based in The Netherlands. Includes a calendar of literary events in and around The Netherlands.
• Writer's Room - The WR consists of two large studio-rooms: the main room with 8 work stations and a conference room for meetings, workshops, readings and seminars plus two extra work stations. Based in Hamburg.

Oceania

• ACT Writers Centre - Meeting room and office equipment available free for use by members. A library of books about writing. Also, noticeboards with information about publishing, competitions, writers' rights, and writing courses.
• Australia The World Wordsmiths - An international networking group for writers, editors, publishers, agents, and all who are interested in wordsmithing.
• Australian Society of Authors - Peak representative body of authors, poets and illustrators.
• Australian Writers' Guild - A professional association for writers in the areas of television, radio, screen and stage. Promoting and protecting the professional interests of originators and adaptors of written material in Australia.
• Auswriters.com - A meeting place for writers, offering guides to writing, opportunities for on-line publishing and self publishing, member publications, courses, resources and contests. Many links require free registration.
• Camden Head Pilot Station - A centre for Nature Writing, Community Cultural Development and Environmental Education on the NSW Mid North Coast Australia.
• Centre for Australian Language and Literature Studies - Established in 1989 to co-ordinate and promote the research into and teaching of Australian Language and Literature, and to encourage Australian writing.
• Children's Book Council of Australia - Offers support to authors and illustrators, annual awards, and events. Includes calendar of events, tips on getting published, and a quarterly journal.
• Cut Lunch Lit - A volunteer run writers' resource, based in Melbourne, Australia. Exposing new writers to the world, and providing resources for fledgling writers.
• Fellowship of Australian Writers WA - Perth-based group with a newsletter, mentoring and competitions.
• Hunter Writers' Centre - Workshops, a regular newsletter, brokering mentorships and by providing a meeting space for writing groups. Based in Newcastle, NSW Australia.
• Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre - Encouraging writing related activities (workshops, readings, writing groups) in the Perth Hills whilst preserving the heritage value of the former home of the leading Australian writer.
• Kensington and Norwood Writers Group - Based in the suburb of Norwood in Adelaide, South Australia.
• Kiwi Writers - A free community for writers who want to have fun writing. Challenge yourself and others around you to push your writing boundary.
• New Zealand Society of Authors - Supports writers through advocacy and representation, providing programmes and services and an affiliation to International PEN.
• The Northern Territory Writer's Centre - Members throughout Darwin and the regions, who range from hobby writers to published authors.
• The NSW Writer's Centre - Offers literary resources and professional information to established and aspiring writers. It provides a spacious venue for events such as book launches, readings, literary evenings and lectures as well as meeting spaces for writers' groups and literary organizations.
• The Queensland Writers' Centre - Resources, projects, workshops, calendar of events, news and membership services. From Queensland, Australia.
• Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators - Australian Chapter SCBWI, with articles, newsletters, and event details.
• South Australia Writers Centre - Providing resources (including news and events) and support for writers. Located in the heart of Adelaide.
• Sydney PEN - Based in Sydney Australia, ione of five Australian PEN Centres, which are each part of an international network focused on writers and freedom of expression.
• Tasmanian Writers' Centre - Provides services to Tasmanian writers including mentoring, manuscript assessment and the Tasmanian Readers' and Writers' Festival.
• WritingAustralia.com - Online resource with message boards, an ezine and contests for writing in Australia.
• writingWA - Advice and information plus links and chat.

Asia

• The Hong Kong Writer's Circle - Workshops, forums, weekly newsletter, and get togethers for writers in Hong Kong and on-line.
• Independent Chinese PEN Center - 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.

Africa

• SAWN - The South African Writers' Network serves as a platform from which authors and aspirant writers can explore the wealth of human information on the Internet and contribute to this burgeoning network culture.