Poets & Writers

Resources for Writers in Need of Connection

hile in-person gatherings can be difficult if not impossible to arrange during a pandemic, there are still plenty of ways for writers to get together. The following are some different approaches, outside of major social media platforms and websites, for virtually spending time with other writers. We also recommend checking out our listing of conferences and residencies on page 99 and our online database (). You can also browse or add virtual literary events to our Literary Events Calendar (), which lists upcoming readings, workshops, open

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