Membership in the Atlanta Writers Club entitles members to participate in or start their own AWC-sponsored writing and critique groups, where you and your colleagues can help each other improve your writing craft. Below is the current list of active AWC writing/critique groups. If you have any questions about any of these groups, or if you would like to start your own group, please contact Officer Emeritus George Weinstein at george@atlantawritersclub.org.

Most of the contact individuals noted here can be reached via email by clicking on their name; in other cases, a phone number is listed.

LocationGenreDetailsContactStatus
OnlineFiction and narrative non-fictionMeets on second and fourth Wednesdays of the month via Zoom at 2:00 pm. Each member submits up to 6,000 words once a month, four to five days before the meeting. During each session, critiques are shared for up to three submissions. The group loves works of literary merit that push boundaries through unique perspectives and distinct voices.Kelley Cody-GrimmWait List
OnlineShort StoriesEvery 1st and 3rd Thursday at 1pmNathan HuebnerWait List
OnlineYoung Adult & Middle Grade FictionWork shared by emailBrad ScottWait List
OnlineScreenwritingMeetings are on the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month at 7PM via ZOOM. The screenwriting group creates a positive, supportive, and inclusive environment in which experienced writers critique each other’s work in pursuit of a marketable screenplay. To be considered, applicants must have a basic knowledge of cinematic writing as well as script and/or teleplay formatting.Liz IrelandWait List
OnlineAdvanced Writers in Thriller/Mystery/SuspenseFor writers who have a finished manuscript ready to be pitched and reviewed by the group. Will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 7:00 pm online (or in-person in Dunwoody or Sandy Springs if participants are interested)Bill RobbinsOpen
OnlineRomance (any subgenre--YA, steamy, contemporary, historical, paranormal, sci-fi/fantasy, etc.--except erotica)1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 7:00 - 8:00 pm US Eastern, using Google MeetsOlga JacksonOn Hold
OnlineSci-Fi and FantasyOnline using Google Meet, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month at 7:00pmAbigail BilesOpen
OnlineFantasy and Science FictionMeetings are on Sunday, 9-11 a.m. Eastern every other week, with work sent to Nathaniel ahead of time for distributionNathaniel ChaneyWait List
OnlineStudy/Critique Group open to all levels of writers and all genresWe study books about the craft of writing together. Each member is expected to: 1) read the portion of the book assigned each week and 2) Come prepared with whatever exercise we agree to each week - usually a writing sample relating to what we are learning. The group is limited to 6 people. We meet every Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. ESTMalaika SimmonsOpen
OnlineScience fiction, fantasy, and horror Meetings online every other Tuesday at 7 p.m.Nancy FletcherWait List
OnlineAdult FictionOnline, every other Thursday, 7–9 pm; need to submit 2,000-word sample of recent work for consideration.Susanne FincherWait List
OnlineFiction1st Saturday of each month at 9:30AMPerry PowellWait List
OnlineAll GenresMeetings are virtual via Zoom every other Monday at 5 pm Eastern. Members exchange drafts of their work product twice monthly for critiquing.Gregory Watkins Open
OnlineMemoirMeets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. for an hour. This is intended to be a support group for published authors as well as those starting to write a memoir. The purpose is to help each other in improving the craft by sharing excerpts from one's work and obtaining critiques.Chetan SankarOpen
OnlineHorror of any styleVirtual meetings are every other Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. EasternDaniel CozartWait List
OnlinePoetry group for up to seven experienced poets who have been published in journals or chapbooks or who are serious about having their poems published.Meets biweekly via Zoom on Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Each member agrees to submit a poem each week, review everyone's poems before each session, and provide notes to the poet afterward. Group facilitation is shared.Submit 3 poems for consideration to Rick RohdenburgWait List
OnlinePicture Book authors & author/illustrators interested in crafting storiesMeetings are virtual via Google Meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month, 7:00-9:00 p.m.Kelley LikesOpen
OnlineSpeculative Fiction (incl. science fiction, fantasy, horror) for those with a completed manuscript or short storiesMeets virtually every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 8pm-10pm Eastern Xander Jon DijkOpen
OnlineAll genres writing group90-minute sessions, meet twice a month: the first Thursday at 7 PM ET and the last Sunday at 2 PM ET. Low pressure, free flowing, fun, and encouraging. Attendees given two preselected prompts with time to write for 15 min. each; open forum to share for 2-3 min.; minimal, positive critiques via chat.Malaika SimmonsOpen
OnlineFantasy and romantasyMeets virtually every Tuesday at 7 pm ET.Jesslyn ParrishOn Hold
OnlineHorror and thriller novels, novellas, and short storiesMeets virtually on the second and fourth Thursdays, 6 to 8 pm ETSean StapletonWaitlist
OnlineAll GenresMeets virtually on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 pm ETLaura Kelly RobbWaitlist
OnlineMemoir & FictionMeets on the 2nd Wednesday and the last Sunday of every month at 7 p.m. This is intended to be a support group for published and aspiring authors on pre-shared excerpts of around 5,000 words for constructive feedback. Published authors may also share publishing tips with non-published authors as needed.Alex ReinshagenOpen
OnlineNonfiction: Business/Leadership, Self-Help, Inspirational/Spiritual, Mind/Body/New Age, HistoryMeets online on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 pm ETHeather Pitts WatsonOpen
OnlineAspiring blog writers and journalists who blogMeets via Zoom every other Wednesday at 7 pm ET. Must submit two writing samples to be considered for participation.Semira GreviouxOpen
OnlineScience fiction and fantasyMeets virtually every other Thursday evening 7:30-8:30pm ET.Mary ValloWait List
OnlineMiddle Grade and Young Adult fantasyMeets virtually on the last Friday of each month at 12 pm EasternAnn Dunn WessbergOpen
OnlinePublished authorsA group of published (self or traditional) authors interested in great conversation about the writing journey. Together, we'll set the agenda and hit our writing goals. Thought-provoking, insightful, motivating, and virtual - an hour every other Sat 10am ET. Limited to six people. Must be willing to lead a meeting every 3 months.Apply here
Run by April Love-Fordham and Greg Juhn		Open
OnlineLiterary, upmarket, crime/thriller/mystery/suspense, and horror fictionMeets virtually every other Thursday at 7:00 pm ETDavid SmithWait List
OnlineScience Fiction, LitRPG, and Fantasy, with room for darker subgenres such as grimdarkMeets every other Sunday from 2:00-4:00pm ET. The group will focus on strong worldbuilding and lore, helping writers develop immersive settings that actively support character, theme, and plot rather than existing as background detail, and will foster a space where writers can delve into both craft and imagination, whether they’re refining an existing world or creating something entirely new.Robert OlinOpen
OnlinePoetryMeets every other Sunday at 7:00pm ETVershern EdwardsOpen
OnlineAll fiction genresMeets every other Saturday at 2 pm ET, 3–4 submissions per session of up to ~2,000 words each, along with a brief statement of intended impact. Feedback centers on how effectively that intention comes across to readers.Jamie O'NeillOpen
OnlineLGBTQIA+ fiction or those with LGBTQIA+ characters seeking sensitivity readersMeets every other Wednesday at 7:00pm ET via ZoomKerry CarsonOpen
OnlineLiterary/upmarket short stories for advanced writersWork to be submitted via email bi-monthly with emailed critiques (no virtual meetings). Everyone may send up to 20 pages (so be willing to critique up to 120 pages/month- will cap at 3 other members). Must submit up to 20 pages in advance to be considered for this group.Brittany PierceWait List
OnlineHistorical fictionMeetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8pm on Zoom. Each member will submit up to 2,000 words the Friday before we meet. Submissions are read and critiqued in advance and discussed during the meeting. For consideration, please submit a 50 page writing sample and short bio. Tiffany JansenOpen
OpenAdvanced romance writers, including contemporary, historical, and romantasy. All spice levels welcome.Meets on first and third Sundays every month @ 2pm. Please submit 10 pages for evaluation to be considered for this group.Charlie StaufferOpen
Hybrid - Online and North Georgia / Big CanoeNon-Fiction (Travel, Adventure, Memoir, Outdoor, Food, Beverage) and Fiction (Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Historical Fiction)Meets monthly with two Zoom meetings and possibly one in-person meeting in the North Georgia / Big Canoe area. Whether you want to start a new hobby, talk about book ideas and concepts, marketing, write or edit your final draft, brainstorm, work on writing prompts, or learn from published authors, this could be the group for you.Dirk EbenerOpen
AcworthFantasy and magical realismMeets on 1st Friday of the month @ 7pm and the 3rd Monday of the month at 10am at a location TBD (email for more details)Nicole EscobarOpen
Atlanta/BuckheadMagical realism, horror, and literary fictionMeets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8pm.Gale HuxleyOpen
Atlanta/KirkwoodYA/MG fiction group focused on people looking to finish a book within a yearMeets on third Sunday every month at 1pm at Taproom Coffee (1963 Hosea L. Williams Dr SE, Ste R106, Atlanta, GA 30317).Amy CampbellOpen
Atlanta/South BrookhavenLiterary novels, short stories, outlines, sketches, and fragments—"literary" as freestyle and deep-going in several of: character, relationships, ideas, texture, context, or voice; not limited to scene-written or in-the-moment narrative; not guided by genre-craft expectations, rules of thumb, or recipes. For work new or still in progress and malleable. Enrollment based on work sample and group capacity.Meets in person 6-9 PM alternate Tuesdays at a round table in South Brookhaven to dine, then discuss 3-4 pre-shared excerpts, each 2-7,000 words. Max attendance 10. Close-knit group for committed participants who attend regularly and submit work at least every couple of months.Jim AltonWait List
Atlanta/SouthsideYoung Adult & Middle Grade FictionMondays or Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.Jessica HarlanWait List
Atlanta/Virginia HighlandsFiction writers with a creative writing degree or history of publication"Intown Writers" meets once a month usually from 1-3 pm at a coffee shopAnn VandenbergOpen
Atlanta/WestsideFiction, Non-fiction, Screenplays, PoetryThursday evening every other week from 7:00-9:00pm alternating between Bold Monk Brewery and online. Participants may submit up to 3,000 words of fiction, nonfiction, or a screenplay, or 1,200 words of poetry. Submissions are due a few days before each session, are read in advance, and are limited to 7 submissions per meeting. We recommend new participants attend once before submitting.Jill CobbOpen
Atlanta/WestsideFiction - All GenresThursday evening once a month, 6:30-8:30 pm in the Chattahoochee Food Works hallJohn GoldsmithOpen
ChambleePoetry group for writers interested in publishing their work and committed to writing at least one poem each weekMeets at the Dekalb County Public Library- Chamblee every other Saturday at 12:30 pm.Olivia MckenzieOpen
Chattanooga, TNAll fiction genres, with focus on mystery, romance, and historical fictionMeets on the first Saturday of every month, 11am, at The Book and Cover bookshop (first meeting on September 6, 2025).Rachel GatesOpen
DecaturContemporary fiction, literary fiction, Southern fiction, historical fiction, and memoirMeets on 1st & 3rd Wed. 6-8 pm at the Toco Hills LibraryBillie MearsClosed
Dunwoody/Sandy SpringsAdvanced Writers in Thriller/Mystery/SuspenseFor writers who have a finished manuscript ready to be pitched and reviewed by the group. Will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month at 7:00 pm. If you are interested in joining the group, please forward Bill a short writer’s bio along with one first chapter of your finished manuscript. Since this is a beta readers group, you will critique a chapter presented and will be expected to review at least 30-60 pages per month.Bill RobbinsOpen
Dunwoody/Sandy SpringsSpeculative fiction (Novels and short stories)Every other Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Usually at a restaurant in Sandy Springs/Dunwoody. Zoom used when the public health situation warrants.Calvin ClarkWait List
Dunwoody at GSU-Dunwoody CampusMemoir and Narrative NonfictionThe Memoir Networking Group is a support group for writers preparing to publish their work. We discuss publishing paths, marketing plans, and strategies for network growth. Meetings are held in person on the third Saturday of each month at 12:00 p.m. before the AWC meetings. See their promotional video here Sonya ArundarOpen
Hall CountyLiterary/Upmarket FictionMeets at member's home in Flowery Branch on 2nd Saturday each month at 9:30 a.m.Cait PattersonOpen
JacksonAll GenresMeets every Saturday at 11AM at The Brickery restaurantMichael McLarnonOpen
Lawrenceville/
Snellville		Novel, Short Story & MemoirCurrently inactive due to COVID-19 (previously 1st Saturday 9:30AM - noon @ Member's Home)Kerry DenneyWait List
MariettaAll genres and experience levels welcomeTwo groups:
(1) Write On: Creative Writing Club meets on 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6-7 p.m. at Switzer Library (266 Roswell St NE, Marietta, GA 30060). Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby in writing or you’re editing your final draft, this writing club is for you! Meet other creatives in your community, brainstorm ideas, work on writing prompts, and learn about the craft.
(2) A critique group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30 p.m. All genres and experience levels are welcome. Maximum word count per submission is 1,500 words. Submit work ahead of the group to Anna so she can make sure it's appropriate for a library setting and to ensure space for the work to be critiqued (only review 3-5 works per month).		Anna Frantz or (770) 528-2366Open
MariettaAll Genres1st & 3rd Tues. 6:30-8:00PMLinda SullivanWait List
PalmettoFiction (short stories and novels), non-fiction (memoirs and articles), and poetryThe Palmetto Literary Club meets on the first Saturday of every month at 11:30 a.m. in the Palmetto Branch of Fulton County Library (9111 Cascade Palmetto Hwy, Palmetto, GA 30268). Each meeting may include members reading aloud a short piece of their own writing for peer critique and discussion or something they really like from world literature, as well as a short, focused writing exercise based on a prompt, along with occasional workshops by successful writers and book signing events.Barbara KnottOpen
Peachtree CityAll fiction genresMeets at Curious Cantina on the third Thursdays of the month at 6:30pm Emilee McWilliamsOpen
RoswellAll GenresEvery Tues, 6:00 - 8:00PM at Scooters in West RoswellGeorge WeinsteinWait List
Sandy SpringsFiction & Non-fictionSaturdays except when AWC meets, 2:00-4:00 PM in member's home or virtualJerry WeinerWait List
SmyrnaFantasy, Romantasy, Romance (all sub-genres), and Magical RealismMeets at Smyrna Coffee (2264 Atlanta Rd SE, Suite 103) weekly on Saturdays, 12PM - 3PM. Submit sample of 1000-2000 words to be considered.Roshuma FlorenceWait List
Stone MountainAll-genre writing group for disabled or neurodivergent writers or those with mental/physical issues that limit their writingGroup will meet at a library in the Stone Mountain/Decatur area. Day of the week, times, and how often are TBDAurora Blaise RayburnOpen
SuwaneeFiction, Non-fiction, Screenplays, PoetrySaturday mornings from 10:30-12:30, alternating between a co-working space (Thrive coworking) and online. Participants may submit up to 3,000 words of fiction, nonfiction, or a screenplay, or 1,200 words of poetry. Submissions are due a few days before each session, are read in advance, and are limited to 7 submissions per meeting. We recommend new participants attend once before submitting.Jill CobbOpen