Georgia Writing Groups, Workshops, and Creative Writing Classes
Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Georgia, from conferences to local critique groups, workshops, and creative writing classes. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, a workshop or class, a place to connect with other writers, or somewhere to submit your work, these Georgia writing resources are worth checking out.
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Writing Organizations & Groups
A long-running writing organization offering monthly programs, workshops, contests, critique opportunities, conferences, retreats, and other resources for writers across genres and experience levels. (Atlanta / Online)
A writing organization offering monthly meetings, critique groups, an anthology series, workshops, and an annual writers conference for writers across genres and experience levels. (Cartersville)
A statewide organization supporting poets through quarterly meetings, workshops, open mics, contests, publications, and other opportunities to develop craft and connect with fellow writers. (Statewide)
A statewide literary organization offering monthly writing workshops, grants, awards, a writers registry, residencies, and the annual Red Clay Writers Conference. (Statewide / Online)
The historic Atlanta home where Margaret Mitchell wrote much of Gone With the Wind, now operated by Atlanta History Center and hosting exhibitions, author talks, and other literary and cultural programming. (Midtown Atlanta)
Northeast Georgia Literary Society
A regional literary organization coordinating monthly writing meetings, critique groups, networking opportunities, publishing-focused programs, and other resources for writers. (Gainesville / Northeast Georgia)
A chapter of the national organization for crime writers and readers, offering monthly meetings, frequent virtual write-ins, author programs, book discussions, and professional-development resources. (Atlanta / Online)
Southeastern Writers Association
A regional writing organization offering education, peer support, contests, resources, and an annual multi-day conference for writers from across the Southeast and beyond. (Statewide / Online)
Conferences, Retreats & Residencies
A twice-yearly conference featuring manuscript critiques, agent and editor pitches, publishing consultations, workshops, educational sessions, and networking for writers seeking to improve their work and pursue publication. (Atlanta)
An annual two-day conference featuring panels, workshops, pitch and mentoring sessions, manuscript critiques, and opportunities to meet literary agents and publishing professionals. (Decatur)
An annual literary festival featuring author conversations, readings, signings, panels, children’s programming, and a street fair bringing together writers, publishers, booksellers, and readers. (Decatur)
Hambidge Creative Residency Program
A multidisciplinary residency program providing writers and other artists with private living and workspace, community meals, and uninterrupted time for creative work on a 600-acre campus in the mountains of North Georgia. (Rabun Gap)
Literary Magazines & Publishers
A nationally recognized literary journal published at the University of Georgia, featuring fiction, poetry, essays, reviews, and other literary work by emerging and established writers. (Athens)
An independent small press publishing full-length poetry collections through contests and open reading periods, with a focus on distinctive contemporary voices. (Atlanta)
An independent literary press publishing fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry that challenges conventional forms and centers distinctive, often underrepresented writers. (Atlanta)
Help us add to this list, Georgia writers! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or a Georgia literary journal or publisher we should be aware of? Let us know here. We periodically review these listings for broken links and outdated information.