NYCM Writer's Group Discord Server

EDIT 11/17/20: Since the time I've posted this, The 11:59 Workshop is a community of ~ 130 people who have workshopped nearly 200 stories. There's a very dedicated group of folks in here and we'd love to have you. 

Hey everyone.

I just wanted to first say that I've really enjoyed my experience writing for this competition and have found everyone to be talented, intelligent, and respectful writers who offer very helpful critiques. 

To that end, I thought, I've found it pretty hard to find all those qualities in a group. Personally, I only know a handful of writers whom I can reach out to for feedback, nor have I found other online writer's groups particularly helpful.



Edited by NorthernPixels - 25 Jan 2022 at 8:21pm

Ckingteacher wrote: Thank you for doing this! This is really cool. I’ve been looking for a group like this for emotional and creative support as I try to write a novel and then navigate the waters of traditional publishing. Anyone else working on a book?

Yes, absolutely. I have been looking for a group for some time as well, so I figured this time I might take the initiative. Hopefully we can wrangle a good handful of people to make it productive. :) 

CathyM wrote: I signed up earlier today and went back to get in and it tells me my password does not work.

Hm, that's very strange. Maybe your password got input incorrectly when you signed up somehow? Can always restore that. 

Ckingteacher wrote: Thank you for doing this! This is really cool. I’ve been looking for a group like this for emotional and creative support as I try to write a novel and then navigate the waters of traditional publishing. Anyone else working on a book?

I wouldn't really say I'm writing a novel just yet... I mean, I've written segments here and there, character sketches and such, but basically it's been incubating for a couple of years and all work towards it is in the very, very rough stages (and happens at intervals because I'm preoccupied with other things). I still have a lot to learn and have been trying to spend my time educating myself about creative writing and sharpening my skills in writing short (or rather very short) fiction for various contests.

How long have you been working on yours? I'm gathering it's your first...? I'd love to hear about your experiences thus far so feel free to reach out in a pm or perhaps we'll meet on this new server

Edited by alfdis - 16 Jun 2020 at 11:41am

Ive just got into Discord for a reddit group i joined, so might give this a look to see who is there (and hey Toronto! i lived there for a couple of years)