The classic science-fiction, fantasy and horror critique workshop, run on courtesy and deadlines.
Science fictionFantasyHorror+1
FreeGenre match
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15 groups matching your brief
A large online workshop where serious writers trade structured critiques, karma-for-karma.
Literary fictionRomanceFantasy+5
FreeGenre match
Large membership community for writers of Christian and faith-infused fiction across many genres.
RomanceHistoricalMystery & crime+3
MembershipGenre match
An advanced science-fiction and fantasy critique group in north London, run by Allen Ashley.
Science fictionFantasySpeculative+1
Paid sessionsGenre match
A serious London fiction circle: two submissions a session, published members in the mix.
Literary fictionHistoricalMystery & crime+1
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Worldwide professional group for thriller authors, publishing professionals, and fans.
ThrillerMystery & crimeSpeculative
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UK national literature organization in Norwich offering programmes, groups, and writer development.
Literary fictionPoetryNon-fiction+3
Paid sessionsGenre match
The UK society for fantasy, horror and related dark matter, with community and the Fantasycon crowd.
FantasyHorrorSpeculative
MembershipGenre match
The international professional body for horror, with local chapters and the Stoker Awards.
HorrorSpeculativeFantasy
MembershipGenre match
Seattle's writing center — classes, readings and rooms where a group can take root.
Literary fictionPoetryMemoir+2
Paid sessionsGenre match
A friendly fortress for fantasy worldbuilders, with critiques and deep craft threads.
FantasySpeculativeYoung adult
FreeGenre match
A paid speculative-fiction workshop descended from the old Del Rey workshop.
Science fictionFantasyHorror+1
Paid sessionsGenre match
The web-serial home for fantasy and science fiction, with an active writer-reader loop.
FantasyScience fictionWeb serials+1
FreeGenre match
The professional association for SFF, with Nebula Conference community and member forums.
Science fictionFantasySpeculative
MembershipGenre match
A dedicated science-fiction and fantasy community with critiques, challenges and shop-talk.
Science fictionFantasySpeculative+1
FreeGenre match