West Virginia Resources for Writers
Here you’ll find a collection of resources for writers in West Virginia, 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 West Virginia writing organizations you might want to check out:
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Published at West Virginia University, Cheat River accepts fiction, nonfiction and poetry.
The literary magazine of Fairmont State University, it publishes fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction by established and emerging writers.
National Writing Project at WVU
Teachers and administrators working to promote writing and classroom research in 60 West Virginia schools.
A two-day event that celebrates the Mountain State’s writers and brings authors from across the nation to Charleston. Brings together authors, publishers and book vendors, and offers a Festival Marketplace, a special section just for children, a used book sale, meet the author events, writing workshops and panel discussions.
West Virginia Center for the Book
Sponsors programs that highlight West Virginia’s literary heritage and calls attention to the importance of books, reading, literacy and libraries.
West Virginia Division of Culture and History
Works with artists, arts organizations, schools and community groups to foster a fertile environment for the artistic, cultural, educational and economic development of the state.
West Virginia Humanities Council
Offers grants, fellowships, awards and more to West Virginia writers and artists.
West Virginia University Press
Provides a complete range of publishing services—copyediting, design, production supervision, advertising, publicity and marketing.
Sponsors an annual writers conference and an annual writing contest, and offers meetups throughout the state.
West Virginia Writers’ Workshop
Annual conference offering craft talks, writing workshops, readings and more.
Help us add to this list, West Virginians! Do you know of writing groups near you, writing workshops near you, creative writing classes near you, or a West Virginia literary journal we should be aware of? Let us know here