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Writing groups help you share the pleasure and pain of writing, explore new genres, discover new marketing opportunities, and support other writers. Here's a list of groups that might help you find the perfect place to share your work and get the support you need for your writing.

Name / contact		Details

Just Write Contact: Judith Worbeck 604-538-2837 jaworbeck@hotmail.com		We are an eclectic group of writers who meet bi-monthly to write, read and critique work. All genres. Currently seeking 2-3 new members. South Surrey/White Rock, BC Listing added Feb 06
Malaspina Writers' Association of Powell River Contact: Alan Brown, Artistic Director allan@prcn.org		Meets twice a month, usually on the second and fourth Thursdays, for text-based workshop sessions. The MWA also gives several public readings each year at various locations in town. No membership dues. Powell River, BC. Listing added Feb 06
New West Writers Contact: Helene 604.951.9704 or Val at 604.521.1734		Meets at New Westminster Library 3rd. Sat. of each month to hone writing skills in all genres. New Westminster, BC. Listing added Feb 06
Port Moody Writers Contact: Eileen Kernaghan lonewolf@uniserve.com or 604.522.1811		Led by Eileen Kernaghan. Multi-genre group with emerging writers & published authors. Critique mostly, but always some discussion too. Meets Thursdays 10 a.m. - noon, Sept. to June. New members are welcome. Listing added Feb 06.
Rainwriters Contact: Ed Griffin ed@edgriffin.net		Meets twice a month in homes. Usually 12:30-2:30 p.m. Meeting time is for discussion of work, reading to be done in advance. All genres welcome. Surrey, BC. Listing added Feb 06
Ram's Head Writers' Group Contact: Lisa Hatton plan-it@shaw.ca 604.534.6536		Meets every Thursday evening at a Lisa's home in Langley City, BC (ample parking) for informal readings, discussions on writing - any genre. Weekly Review mailed to members. New participants always welcome. Listing added Feb 06.
Richmond Writers Contact: Bill Marles http://groups.msn.com/richmondwriters		A Vancouver, BC- area group that meets both locally and through our website. We're focused on giving each other constructive feedback and encouragement.
Words of Summer moderated critique group Contact: Lois Peterson lpwordsolutions@hotmail.com 604.596.1601		Runs July and August only July 4, 18, Aug 1, 15, 29. To help local writers keep writing over the summer. 45 minutes informal instruction followed by peer critiques. Drop-in, no registration required. $5 per session covers room rental and refreshments. Tuesdays 7-9 p.m. Whalley Library, 10347-135 St. Surrey, BC. Listing posted Feb 06

Put out the word that you're seeking a writing buddy or group
to support your writing.
(Below is a fictional example of what a typical listing might look like.)

We offer three workshops for writer's groups
Affordable. Cost based on group size and location. Please contact me for further information.

Workshops		Details

Critiquing Skills		Helps you develop protocols and processes to suit your particular group make-up and expectations.
Writing From Life		An energetic, motivational workshop designed to help writers increase their awareness of how to use their own life experiences, opinions and knowledge for a variety of writing projects.
Edit Yourself		A systematic approach to self-editing to help writers present their best work to editors and publishers.

Rainwriters