Bay Area Writing Groups

New writing group forming, looking for a few good fiction writers to talk about writing fiction. Be: currently working on a novel or short stories; interested... More about Oaktown Fiction Writers

This group is a place to grow ideas, share dreams, nurture projects and feel supported. We give thoughtful attention to the full range of practical, emotional... More about Ongoing Salon Group for Artists, Performers & Writers

The Orbit Room Writing Group is a small group of writers, each working on a full-length novel. We are a diverse collective composed of people of different... More about Orbit Room Writing Group

For fiction, non fiction. For serious writers with published work and/or interested in having their work published. Conducted by very serious published... More about Pacifica Writing Group

If you live in the Bay Area or plan on visiting San Francisco, you must check out The Poetry Mission gatherings, every Thursday night at Someplace Else,... More about Poetry Mission Gatherings

Read a poem of your own and one of an established poet, and discuss both. The group meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 3316 Grand Ave.,... More about Poetry Readers & Writers

I offer small, supportive groups for poets ready for serious feedback and growth. Weekly critiques of your writing to help you see what's working, what... More about Poetry Workshops with Kim Addonizio

Poets and Writers meet the first and third Saturdays monthly to critique each other's work, do occasional writing exercises and serious schmoozing. All... More about Poets and Writers

Currently interested in new members for group performance and related projects. Interested poets and writers can email fnmnpublishing@hotmail.com.

This group is for professional writers seeking support for their writing and business development. New members welcome! Meetings are every other Tuesday... More about Professional Writer's Support Group

We're a small group of queer and/or transgendered people that meets in the Mission district in San Francisco on Thursday nights (every other week) from... More about Queer/Trans Writing Group

Led by fiction writer Paul Kaidy Barrows, MFA, Red Cloud Writers' Workshops are a safe and stimulating... More about Red Cloud Writers' Workshops

Established in 1975, the Redwood Branch is one of twelve California Writers Clubs branches statewide. Active Membership is open to published writers and... More about Redwood Branch of the California Writers Club

Established writers group (currently seven members multi-gender / multicultural) looking for 2 to 3 new members. Meets at Rockridge, Oakland, one block... More about Rockridge Writer's Group

We are looking for four other writers to come together for critiquing (constructive) each other's work. Beginning, intermediate or advanced writers are... More about S.F. Weekly Writers Group

This group is for seasoned short-story and novel writers with solid group and publishing history under their belts. We meet once a week during the day... More about S.F. Writer's Bloc

This group is for ADVANCED literary fiction writers seeking feedback on new work or work in progress. If you are interested in creating a fellowship of... More about San Francisco Writer's Group

The San Francisco Writers Workshop provides a forum for writers in any genre to share their work-in-progress and receive constructive critiques from other... More about SAN FRANCISCO WRITERS WORKSHOP

This group, which offers supportive critiques and feedback, has been meeting for many years, and originally started in the old SF Public Library. The... More about San Francisco Writing Workshop

What kind of writing do you do? Would you be interested in sharing your work and getting feedback from other writers, while offering your thoughts on... More about San Jose Writing Group