Writing Groups: Children's and YA

Back to all writing groups

Allsorts Writing Group

We are a diverse and vibrant group of writers who like to support each other to improve our writing. We meet each month, each of us submitting up to 2000 words of writing for positive and constructive critique in a workshop situation. We are open to all genres of work and encourage supportive feedback in an encouraging atmosphere. Prospective members should contact the Allsorts convenor via Writing NSW to find out more about how we work. Our application form is available here.
Writing NSW
members only
Closed to new members
First Monday of the month
5:30-8:30pm
Writing NSW
Contact Writing NSW for more information

Blue Mountains Writers

We are an established group of writers writing across diverse fiction genres and sharing the beautiful Blue Mountains. We meet monthly to provide critical and constructive feedback on each other’s work. Working in different genres gives us the ability to give feedback from different viewpoints. Members are at various stages in their writing.

Open to new members
First Monday of the month
6:00-8:00pm
Blackheath
Contact Catherine for more information

Dandelion Writers’ Group

Originally formed from the 2012 Year of the Novel class, the Dandelions support each others’ writing goals and manuscript development. They are looking for keen writers of middle grade and young adult fiction who are progressing steadily in their developing novels. They aim to establish a supportive writing community, a regular and positive space for their writing practices and to create a positive space for discussion and creative exploration. New members should be interested in progressing their novels and prepared to mainly write during the group session, with some discussion and critiquing included.

Writing NSW
members only
Closed to new members
Tuesdays weekly
5:00-9:00pm
Writing NSW
Contact Writing NSW for more information

Down the Rabbit Hole

We are a bunch of writers, some published, who help each other workshop ideas and sort out problems within our manuscripts. We aim to have a friendly and safe atmosphere within the group, to create the best writing we can.

Writing NSW
members only
Closed to new members
Third Friday of the month.
10:00am-2:00pm
Writing NSW
Contact Writing NSW for more information

Monday Night Children’s Writers

We are a dynamic and supportive group of published and aspiring writers of all genres in the kids’ lit spectrum. We provide a safe space for constructive critiquing, share tips and strategies, information and resources re writing and publishing. We celebrate group members’ successes and provide support against setbacks.
Our group purpose is to provide a supportive, productive and constructive environment for writers to develop their work towards the goal of publication and to enhance and guide each other’s understanding and skills in the craft of writing.

Writing NSW
members only
Closed to new members
Monday Fortnightly
7:30-10:00pm
Writing NSW
Contact Writing NSW for more information

Open Genre Writers’ Group

We encourage and support writers at all stages of their career through robust, constructive and helpful feedback on their writing. We offer an opportunity to read and share works in progress across all genres, including but not limited to poetry, memoir, fiction, sci-fi, fantasy; share ideas; as an opportunity to socialise; share experience and knowledge about contests, publishing, marketing etc. Finally, provide an opportunity to improve members’ skills in critiquing the work of others.
Writing NSW
members only
Closed to new members
Thursdays weekly
6:00-9:00pm
Writing NSW and Zoom
Contact Writing NSW for more information

Picture This

A very industrious critique group, for writers of picture books, with the aim of supporting and developing the writing of each member in the aim of getting published.
Writing NSW
members only
Closed to new members
Second Monday of the month
7:30-9:30pm
Writing NSW
Contact Writing NSW for more information

Scripto Libris

Scripto Libris is a spin off writers’ group from Alan Mill’s year long novel writing course. We are highly motivated and goal focused. Our aim is to write the best quality novel (and other writings) that each of us can produce.

Writing NSW
members only
Closed to new members
Second Saturday of the month
9:30-11:30am
Writing NSW
Contact Writing NSW for more information

The Camden Writers Inc

The Camden Writers Inc (CWI) is a Camden NSW community writer’s group going on its 27th year. We have a colourful, diverse, and vibrant group of writers of all ages (21+) who support each other to improve their writing confidence and self-publish.

Open to new members
We meet on the 1st and 3rd of each month
9.30am–12pm
Narellan Library in the Red Gum Room
Contact Evan for more information
02 4647 5111

0
    0
    Your Cart
    Your cart is emptyReturn to Shop