Idaho Resources for Writers
Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in Idaho, from conferences to local critique groups to literary magazines. If you’re looking for writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or simply a place to hang out with writers or submit your work, these are some Idaho writing organizations you might want to check out:
WriteByNight
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Book Coaching: If you’re writing a book and want some help along the way.
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A writing group in southeastern Idaho that meets once a month to critique works-in-progress and share industry news.
The Cabin offers programs year-round, including youth and adult education, a Readings and Conversations series that brings the world to Boise one author at a time, and publication opportunities for all ages.
A state organization which offers grants and awards to writers and elects annual writers-in-residence.
A community-based literary arts organization that promotes education and literacy by hosting public programs and projects, including author readings, writing workshops on a broad spectrum of topics, writing contests, and conferences of interest to writers and readers of all genres.
Promotes and maintains a high standard of literary output, and recognizes the accomplishments of Idaho writers.
A nonprofit, independent press that publishes poetry titles of high literary merit and makes available fine contemporary literature through cultural, educational and publishing programs and activities.
A community of Sandpoint and Bonner County writers and writing professionals meeting once a month and dedicated to literary writing through practice, education, and promotion.
Spokane Authors and Self-Publishers
Membership is open to anyone, published or unpublished, who is interested in self-publishing, including those from nearby Idaho.
Website intended as a venue for connecting writers not only in North Idaho, but in the Idaho panhandle area. Welcomes participation from writers who reside in nearby eastern Washington and western Montana.
Help us add to this list, Idahoans! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or an Idaho literary journal we should be aware of? Let us know here