Are you looking for a handy list of science fiction and fantasy writing groups? Check out the compilation of 10 we’ve put together below.
1. Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers
Located in Brooklyn, New York, Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers is a writing group that supports committed writers of various genres of speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, as well as urban fantasy, slipstream and horror, among others. The group also maintains a Facebook group and a podcast, the Kaleidocast, which presents certain science fiction and fantasy stories from member writers.
Prospective group members have an opportunity to connect with some of the 100+ group members of Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers. Meetings take multiple times a week, both in person and online. Specific information regarding writing group meetings is available for writers who join Brooklyn Speculative Fiction Writers’ private Meetup.com webpage.
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2. DC Speculative Fiction Writers’ Group
DC Speculative Fiction Writers’ Group is a writing group based in Washington, D.C. Run through a private Meetup.com webpage, DC Speculative Fiction Writers’ Group has over 1,000 active members focused on writing different genres within speculative fiction, including science fiction and fantasy.
Writing meetings at DC Speculative Fiction Writers’ Group take place online weekly on Monday evenings. Member writers are also welcome to participate in conversations on DC Speculative Fiction Writers’ Group’s Slack online community, where the writing group hosts virtual events.
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3. North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop
Situated in Grand Prairie, Texas, North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop is a writing group led by group organizer Alley. The writing group welcomes all speculative fiction writers, including science fiction and fantasy writers, to join them for writing meetings where they can participate in conversations and get advice and education about writing, publishing, marketing and more.
Writing meetings happen every second Saturday evening on Zoom or Discord. Interested science fiction or fantasy writers are asked to reach out to Alley on Facebook messenger, Skype or email ahead of joining North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop at their writing meetings.
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4. East Bay Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers
East Bay Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers is a writing group that welcomes science fiction and fantasy writers over the age of 18. Writers focused on creating screenplays, novels, short stories are all welcome to East Bay Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ writing meetings.
East Bay Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers meetings are currently held entirely online. Meetings take place weekly on Sunday afternoons. Writers can benefit from submitting their work-in-progress for critique by their peers and other member writers. Writers interested in submitting writing for critique must attend at least one meeting first and follow East Bay Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers’ submission guidelines.
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5. Science Fiction & Techno Thriller Editorial Group
Mesa, Arizona is home to Science Fiction & Techno Thriller Editorial Group, a writing group led by group organizer Stan Elwood. The writing group welcomes writers who are passionate about writing science fiction, science fantasy or techno-thriller stories.
Science Fiction & Techno Thriller Editorial Group’s writing meetings happen every week on Tuesday evenings, usually in person at their normal venue, Jason’s Deli. The format of writing meetings includes time for writers to share their writing with the rest of the group, which can be anything from short stories and query letters to novellas and novels. Non-fiction writing is also welcome.
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6. Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Group of Jax, FL
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Group of Jax, FL is a professional writing group that supports science fiction and fantasy writers in Jacksonville, Florida. The group was established in 2012 and aims to create an environment that helps to support and educate writers and provides opportunities for writers to network and build relationships with other writers.
Writing meetings take place monthly at local venues such as Beaches Regional Library. Alongside monthly in-person meetings, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Group of Jax, FL members can benefit from online Facebook discussions and other organized writing activities.
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7. Accio Beer! Writers of Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Fiction Critique Group
Science fiction and fantasy writers in Chicago, Illinois, are welcome to join Accio Beer! Writers of Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Fiction Critique Group. Led by a team of co-organizers, including Cody Frovarp, the writing group welcomes writers who are focused on the genres of science fiction and fantasy of all skill and experience levels.
Accio Beer! Writers of Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Fiction Critique Group runs four in-person and online meetings. Meetings consist of sharing writing with other group meetings and receiving constructive criticism and feedback. Prospective group members are encouraged to reach out directly to Accio Beer! Writers of Fantasy / Sci-Fi / Fiction Critique Group for more details on group times and availability.
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8. World Writers
World Writers is a writing group organized by group leader Fola Fadahunsi. Supporting science fiction and fantasy writers in New York, World Writers welcomes writers at all stages of their career, whether they are professional, amateur or aspiring writers. Information regarding specific meeting locations and times is available to members on World Writers’ private Meetup.com webpage.
World Writers writing meetings happen once a month on the first Tuesday evening. Writers can look forward to connecting with some of their like-minded peers at each meeting and will benefit from conversations, networking and getting feedback on their work-in-progress from other writers.
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9. Fantasy & Science Fiction Writing Group
Based in Arvada, Colorado, Fantasy & Science Fiction Writing Group is a writing group co-organized by a dedicated team of co-organizers, including Rachael Teuschler. Writers, whether they are traditionally published authors, independent authors, and those interested in starting on the path towards writing, are all welcome to join Fantasy & Science Fiction Writing Group.
Writing meetings happen multiple days a week for a number of different reasons, including writing critique and focused writing, at different in-person locations like Great Harvest Bread Co. Fantasy & Science Fiction Writing Group members can benefit from relying on fellow writing group members as beta readers for constructive criticism and support for their writing.
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10.LittleSpec
LittleSpec is a writing group that provides a supportive group that helps individuals who are writers of science fiction, fantasy, or horror in different media such as film, comics and prose. Readers of these genres are also welcome to join LittleSpec. The Littleton, Colorado-based writing group organizes its activities on its Meetup.com private group.
LittleSpec’s writing meetings are divided between critique sessions and discussions about story writing techniques. Both types of meetings happen twice every month and take place in person at different locations in the area. Meeting topics vary to allow writers to learn about different aspects of the writing process.
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