Emerald Coast Writers
Writing Groups
Writing groups can be a fantastic avenue for authors wanting to improve their skills and build their community at the same time. Whether you are looking for like-minded authors to critique your work or needing motivation to get you to that publish date, our writing groups are ready to welcome you with open arms and ink-covered hands.

Short Fiction Group
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DATE: First Thursday of the Month
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TIME: 6:30 PM
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LOCATION: Online/Zoom
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CONTACT NAME: Heather Mitchell
Whether you write short stories, flash fiction, or other forms of short fiction prose, your works can find their home here among like-minded writers as you read and critique each other’s works. Together, we can become better authors!
Portfolio Exchange & Critique
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DATE: Every Wednesday
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TIME: 9:30 AM
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LOCATION: Online/Zoom
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CONTACT NAME: Diane Skelton
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EMAIL: DianeSkelton@att.net
Got a project you want to finish but struggle to impose your own deadlines? Meet your accountability buddies, the Portfolio and Exchange Critique Group! No matter what genre you write, we focus on keeping each other accountable to finish a project within one year. Since January 2014, six members have published books thanks to the help of our members. Join us to become number seven!


KidLit Crew
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DATE: First Monday and Third Sunday of the Month
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TIME: 6:00 PM
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LOCATION: Virtual on Mondays, In-Person on Sundays (address TBD)
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CONTACT NAME: Charline Burga
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EMAIL: Charline.Burga@gmail.com
Whether you write for elementary, middle school, or anywhere in between, our group of authors is perfect for you! Our group writes fiction, nonfiction, and picture books stretching from Pre-K to Young Adult audiences.
