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Name	Distance	Members	Rating
Chicago Novelists Private This is a group for those who would benefit from knowing others who are also serious about finishing their novel. The first few meet-ups will have a "Shut Up and Write" theme -- regularly scheduled 1-hour writing sessions at the coffee shop. Upwa … Meetup topics Fiction, Creative Writing, Writing, Writing Workshops, Novel writing, Critique Group	2.2 miles away Chicago, IL	24 Novelists	No recent ratings
Novel Writers Are you serious about finishing a novel in 2010? How many times you have tried but failed to finish that novel you always wanted to write? I have taught English and creative writing for over ten years and will be running several ten-week long sess … Meetup topics Writers, Creative Writing, Writing, Writing Workshops, Novel writing, Writing Classes	8.3 miles away Oak Park, IL	8 Writers	New! Join Today!
The Chicago Queer Writing Group We are a group open to Queer and Queer-friendly writers of all levels. We will get together once a month to share our writing, and receive constructive feedback from the group. Meetup topics Gay Professionals, LGBT, Creative Writing, Gay and Lesbian Friends, Writing, LGBT Social Group, Writing Workshops	10.2 miles away Evanston, IL	20 Lovers, Not Fighters	4.502
Grounds for Thought Poetry Workshop Greetings all. This group meets the first Wednesday of each month in Bloomingdale at 7PM. The goal of the group is to encourage poets of all varieties to not just write but write better. People are free to use any format (formal or free verse) … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Writer's Block, Social Networking, Creative Circle, Creative Writing, Writing Workshops	23.3 miles away Glendale Heights, IL	9 Word Lovers	No recent ratings
Just Write! in the NW Suburbs Private - Serious about your writing? - Need honest, supportive feedback and peers to share, learn and laugh with you? - Already published or just getting started? Please join us. We're serious about becoming better writers and will provide a structured … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Short Story, Fiction, Creative Writing, Writing, First Time Authors	24.4 miles away Rolling Meadows, IL	65 Writers	5.0070
Writers In Support of Heroes A group of writers, whether published or not, who support all kinds of heroes including the brave members of our armed forces to those on the front lines in hospitals, fire stations, police departments, schools, and so much more. Our support ranges … Meetup topics Screenwriters, Writers, Book Club, Writers, Artists & Musicians, Creative Writing, Writing	28.7 miles away Naperville, IL	7 Members	No recent ratings
Fox Valley Writers Private If you are someone who knows how to manipulate words or has great ideas but trouble putting them to paper, this group will get you started. For writers who earn a living doing something else, let this group be your muse. If like me, being around ot … Meetup topics Writers, Creative Writing, Writing	35.1 miles away Batavia, IL	43 Writers	4.5022
The Crystal Lake Writers' Circle A critique, feedback, and goal-setting group for writers. New and experienced writers are more than welcome to join. Meetings every other week. Meetup topics Writers, Writer's Block, Creative Writing, Writing	43.3 miles away Crystal Lake, IL	34 Members	5.0013
Antioch Writers Group Who are we? We're a group of people from all over NE IL/ SE WI who love to write. Our members come from all backgrounds, representing every stage of the writing process, from beginner to full-time writer. There are no limits on genre. Our members spa … Meetup topics Science Fiction Writers, Writers, Children's Fiction Writers, Short Story, Creative Writing, Writing, Novel writing	47.1 miles away Antioch, IL	21 Writers	4.003