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GENERAL LITERATURE GROUPS:



Adopt-a-Writer - http://adopt-a-writer.deviantart.com/
A club built to match up all kinds of writers, whether a creator of prose or poetry, and find someone who will offer critique, help, and friendship! Deviants have the chance to be an adopter and an adoptee, or either, and can even create a family of supporters based on offering friendly critique.  Varied projects such as contests and resources are planned for the future.
Last update/submission: Jul. 28, 2008 / Jul. 16, 2008

fotoFRIDAY - http://fotofriday.deviantart.com/
fotoFRIDAY is a weekly project to inspire writers using photography. Each Friday a new photo is posted for writers to use jump start their writing or fix a dry hole in their current piece, welcoming both poetry and prose. A weekly to bi-weekly news article is posted with the results, along with occasional contests and extra activities for writers to partake in.
Last update/submission: Jul. 26, 2008 / Aug. 1, 2008

Found in Translation - http://found-in-translation.deviantart.com/
The purpose of this group is to provide translation services to dA members, whether they need their own poetry or short stories translated or if they come across something in a song/newspaper/book that they didn't understand. Their Affiliates page allows members to find cultural communities that will allow them to meet even more people that share the same interests or language.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 4, 2008 / Jul. 9, 2006

GetLIT - http://getLIT.deviantart.com/
The page for dA literature’s official chatroom.
Last update/submission: Jul. 6, 2008 / -

Inked Page - http://inked-page.deviantart.com/
They handle poetry and prose of all types. Their main purpose is to provide writers with resources, in the form of prompts, contests, challenges, and a place for critique and exposure.
Last update/submission:  Aug. 2, 2008 / Aug. 2, 2008

Judas Poets - http://judas-poets.deviantart.com/
The goal of the club is to provide a safe, encouraging place for relatively inexperienced writers on DA to gain critique and feedback, as well as to try and help build a solid network of young writers on the site. The club has a group chat.  They are a club for all DA writers, not only poets.
Last update/submission: Aug. 2, 2008 / Aug. 2, 2008

Literary Minds - http://literary-minds.deviantart.com/
A club to promote the writing of its members.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 8, 2008 / Jul. 10, 2008

the Literati - http://the-literati.deviantart.com/
The Literati aims to be a group for any skill level. They hold contests on a large and small scale, as well as non-competitive challenges for any member to get involved in. They pride themselves on being a club for the members. The admin personally welcomes all new members, provides congratulations on birthdays and comments on both deviations and journals. There are also places to share creativity and help in beating the dreaded Writers Block.  They handle all types of literature.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 31, 2008 / Apr. 27, 2008

Lit Lovers - http://lit-lovers.deviantart.com/
For poetry and prose.
Last update/submission: Jul. 29, 2008 / Jul. 9, 2008

litNEWS - http://litnews.deviantart.com/
litNEWS holds the most up-to-date information possible regarding contests, projects, and lit mags within the literature gallery, as well as highlighting clubs and chats monthly.
Last update/submission:  Jun. 17, 2008 / -

Lost Books - http://lostbooks.deviantart.com/
Lost Books is a gallery of fragments, both text and image artifacts, connected by a common theme: The Deconstruction and Reimagining of Books and Book Culture in our Post-Literate Age.  A Lost Book includes out of print books or books that have never been printed, a scrap of paper from an unknown book, and found poetry.  Entries may take the form of images of these artifacts, text descriptions of physical artifacts, text excerpts from lost books, and/or image and/or text explorations of things related to the main themes of this club.
Last update/submission: Jul. 26, 2008 / Jul. 30, 2008

Monolith Verses - http://Monolith-Verses.deviantart.com/
A poetry and prose group.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 21, 2008 / Jul. 21, 2008

The Novelist Club - http://the-novelist-club.deviantart.com/
The Novelist Club is a group primary for those who write novels or long(er) short stories. They also accept poetry, and feature workshops and contests.
Last update/submission:  Aug. 2, 2008 / Jul. 31, 2008

Original Fictions - http://original-fictions.deviantart.com/
This is a club to promote the work of writers of original prose and poetry.  They handle any kind of poetry/short story/novel provided it is fictional and not fan-fiction; critique is encouraged.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 31, 2008 / Aug.1, 2008

Poetic Peace - http://poetic-peace.deviantart.com/
A club for getting noticed as a writer.
Last update/submission: May 3, 2008 / May 3, 2008

Prisoner Express - http://prisonerexpress.deviantart.com/
A non-profit organization, based out of an Ithaca NY library, that promotes rehabilitation by offering inmates information, education and the opportunity for creative self-expression in a public forum, which fosters self-exploration, enrichment and knowledge.  Their projects include an ongoing poetry anthology, various distance learning programs covering everything from math to yoga, free books, a twice-yearly newsletter, short story tutoring, poetry tutoring, art contests, pen pal, and theme essays.  They have poetry and prose features.  This is not a club for deviants to join or for promoting one’s own writing; it is a group supporting a pre-existing group of writers.
Last update/submission:  May 20, 2008 / May 21, 2008

Scribe Sanctuary - http://scribesanctuary.deviantart.com/
An all-in-one writing club, they place submissions in a general, theme, or critique section of the club gallery.  The group is designed to give writers a place to share all levels of writing.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 28, 2008 / Jul. 31, 2008

Raw Em0tion - http://rawem0tion.deviantart.com/
RawEm0tion is a close-knit community full of heart and emotion. Accepting both poetry and prose, their goal is to showcase our members’ writing and let their emotions be heard and appreciated by the wide world of literature. They have member profiles, member ranks, monthly spotlights, weekly chats, continuous contests and challenges, special events, friendly members and more.  They are continuously growing in number and in quality.
Last update/submission: Jul. 23, 2008 / Jul. 10, 2008

Wordspill - http://wordspill.deviantart.com/
A group motivating writers through freewriting.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 29, 2008 / Jul. 27, 2008

Write and Shoot Club - http://writeandshootclub.deviantart.com/
For writer and photographers to enhance their abilities through contests of varying difficulties. They include a gallery of each member, so as to bring forth extra publicity to the community of writers and photographers. They also are here to have fun and make a good place to meet new and up-coming artist.  There is a twenty-four hour policy on answering questions for the convenience of their members.  All writing genres are accepted.  Photomanipulations are not likely to be accepted.
Last update/submission:  Aug. 2, 2008 / Aug. 1, 2008

Writeaway - http://writeaway.deviantart.com/
Writeaway has been up and running for over three months. They work with both poetry and prose writers. Writeaway holds a monthly competition and has a monthly Featured Artist.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 12, 2008 / Jun. 15, 2008

Writers Apprentices - http://writersapprentices.deviantart.com/
This group is a collaboration of those with poor writing skills.  Members help each other out.
Last update/submission: Jun. 24, 2008 / Jan. 13, 2007

Writers Club - http://writers-club.deviantart.com/
For all kinds of writing, it’s a place where writers can come together help each other, get ideas, and showcase their work. There will be contests on a regular basis and help with writing.  They accept members who do not write but who want a place they can help writers with critiques or simply find something to read from all genres.
Last update/submission: Aug. 1, 2008 / Jul. 29, 2008

Writers Group - http://writersgroup.deviantart.com/
The sole purpose for the WritersGroup is to help promote literature writers all across DeviantART and to help them get noticed. They strive to help people better their literature by this promotion and by the contests they hold.  They handle poetry and prose.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 28, 2008 / Jul. 31, 2008

Writers Guild dA - http://writers-guild-da.deviantart.com/
For poetry and prose.
Last update/submission:  Aug. 30, 2007  / Jul. 28, 2008

Writers in Progress - http://writers-in-progress.deviantart.com/
Writers-In-Progress exists to provide a safe place for writers to upload their pieces and receive helpful critiques in order to become a better writer.  They have a Fiction T (PG-13) rating limit, and have weekly tips in journals to help writers become better. Their first contest is in the planning stages.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 25, 2008 / Jun. 13, 2008

The Writer’s Meow - http://thewritersmeow.deviantart.com/
This club is designed for writers looking for constructive criticism, writing tips, and encouragement. The Writer’s Meow showcases fiction, articles, scripts, and poetry.  They have a special forum for discussing aspects of writing from conception to publishing), hold contests, and benefit from an author in their administration.  They welcome both seasoned writers and novices.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 31, 2008 / Jul. 22, 2008

The Writers’ Nook - http://thewritersnook.deviantart.com/
A relaxed, low stress atmosphere where writers can feel comfortable.  Every Monday a new set of prompts is posted--a first line and a story idea—in the hopes of inspiring new works.  Members can submit pieces as a "Nook Exclusive," where a deviation is posted only at The Nook, or they can link to their page for comments and favorites.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 1, 2008 / Jul. 16, 2008

Writers Unknown - http://writersunknown.deviantart.com/
They support all kinds of literature and feature monthly themes.  Their chatroom is located at http://chat.deviantart.com/chat/WritersUnknown
Last update/submission: Jul. 28, 2008 / Aug. 1, 2008

Writing Resources - http://writingresources.deviantart.com/
A collection of writing resources.
Last update/submission: Jul. 7, 2008 / May 26, 2008

Written Word Addiction - http://writtenwordaddiction.deviantart.com/
For addicts of the written word, featuring contests.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 12, 2008 / Jul. 12, 2008

007-WriteOff - 007-writeoff.deviantart.com/
007-WriteOff  is a project to encourage people to write every day, or as often as they can, based on the NaPoWriMo and NaNoWriMo concepts, except that instead of running for one month, it goes all year.  It is also a club, with members providing support and encouragement to each other as the year goes on.
Last update/submission: Jun. 27, 2008 / Mar. 1, 2008




POETRY SPECIFIC:

Living Poet Society - http://livingpoetsociety.deviantart.com/
The objective of Livingpoetsociety is to create a healthy atmosphere of competition, guidance, and growth between members.  Currently holding Feature Monday's of a group critique on a DA poet's work, Free Verse Wednesday's group selection and discussion of a published piece, and Modern Literature Friday's group discussion of a published modern poem.
Last update/submission: Jun. 17, 2008 / Aug. 18, 2003

Poetry Please - http://poetryplease.deviantart.com/
This is a group for people who not only love writing poetry, but for those who like to be introduced to new, up-and-coming poets (i.e. the members) and want to join a close-knit poetic community.  They have contests, a poem of the week, and chatroom support at http://chat.deviantart.com/chat/PoetryPlease/  They also feature Question and Answer sessions with deviantART poets, transcripts of which can be found here: http://poetry-please.tripod.com/id1.html  and a workshop here: http://poetrypleaseworkshop.deviantart.com/
Their sister club, Prose Please, covers prose.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 17, 2008 / Aug. 1, 2008

Poets Club - http://poetsclub.deviantart.com/
Their aim is to bring together poets of different genres and to share ideas and learn from them.  They hold contests of different kinds and always strive to come up with something new and original.
Last update/submission: April 24, 2008 / Jul. 19, 2008

Poetz Haven
A club for poets.
Last update/submission:  May 28, 2008 / -

Unknown Poet Project - http://unknown-poet-project.deviantart.com/
A community for poets of all genres, they provide a place for new poets and old to get their work out and read by other poets, as well as gain feedback from other poets. They run contests from time to time, have a section on featured poets, and sometimes spotlight individual poets.
Last update/submission: Jul. 30, 2008 / Jul. 30, 2008




PROSE SPECIFIC:

Crystal Ink - http://crystal-ink.deviantart.com/
A literature community project dedicated to simplicity and development.  Their goal is to help writers take their skills to the next level by offering prompts and challenges, giving critique, and answering questions.  Their main features are monthly prompts and challenges, advanced critique, and a literary answer hot-line.  This is a group dedicated to prose and creative non-fiction only, though they tilt heavily to the fiction side because that is the strong point of the group administrators.
Last update/submission: Jul. 30, 2008 / Jun. 19, 2008

Everything About Prose - http://everythingaboutprose.deviantart.com/
Everything About Prose accepts prose writing and drawings.  The topics of their competitions are voted on by the members.  Prose submissions are also accepted in Spanish.
Last update/submission:  Jun. 2, 2008 / Apr. 18, 2008

Fiction Friction Club - http://fictionfrictionclub.deviantart.com/
For prose fiction.
Last update/submission: Jul. 30, 2008 / Jul. 31, 2008

Fifty Word Fiction - http://fiftywordfiction.deviantart.com/
The purpose of this group is to write fiction of exactly fifty words. No poetry, just stories.  They have a new topic every week or two.
Last update/submission: Jun. 30, 2008 / June 30, 2008

Kindred Chronicle - http://kindred-chronicle.deviantart.com/
Kindred Chronicle centers on prose (though in time may move on to include poetry) of any kind.  Their goal is to get writers into the spotlight and to introduce them to an audience.  At the moment, they are just getting everything back up and running. When it is all together, they will be holding contests and chats.
Last update/submission: May 5, 2008 / Jul. 17, 2008

Prose Please - http://proseplease.deviantart.com/
This group focuses on letting prose shine. Their goal is to create a nurturing, creative atmosphere and bring prose authors together to share, discuss, and improve their work. They have monthly activities such as workshops, challenges, and competitions.  They also hold Question and Answer sessions, with transcripts posted as deviations.
The Prose Please chatroom is here: http://chat.deviantart.com/chat/ProsePlease/
Their sister club, Poetry Please, covers poetry.
Last update/submission: Jun. 13, 2008 / Apr. 1, 2008

Prose-R-Us - http://prose-r-us.deviantart.com/
The purpose of Prose-R-Us is to band together those who enjoy writing and reading prose in a friendly manner. They try to hold contests every now and then, and are currently looking for managers to help run the club.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 26, 2008 / Jul. 26, 2008

Scribblers Anonymous - http://scribblers-anonymous.deviantart.com/
A new club for writers of prose.
Last update/submission: Jul. 2, 2008 / Jul. 2, 2008

Short Stack Stories - http://shortstackstories.deviantart.com/
They provide a place for short story writers to showcase their work and gain the recognition they deserve.  They provide theme challenges, and feature member spotlights, a short story contest, and list literature contests being held around dA
Last update/submission:  Aug. 2, 2008 / Aug. 2, 2008

Simply Prose - http://simplyprose.deviantart.com/
Simply Prose is a prose specific writing resource that aims to feature prose pieces on dA without a selection process.  They provide monthly prose prompts, and only accept pieces written for these prompts. Weekly updates are issued and at the end of the month, and submitted pieces will be summarized in a deviation.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 29, 2008 / Aug. 1, 2008

Word Count - http://wordcount.deviantart.com/
WordCount is a community-oriented project whose goal is to bring more recognition and support to all of the talented prose writers on dA. This is accomplished through monthly and theme-based journal features and news articles that separate prose into different categories depending on how many total words are in the piece. Secondary to that, WordCount works at providing relevant resources for writers wanting to improve their writing. However, they are not a critique group, simply a feature project.
Last update/submission: Jul. 5, 2008 / Feb. 18, 2008



GENRE OR LANGUAGE SPECIFIC:

Fantasy Writers United - http://fantasywritersunited.deviantart.com/
A writing group where writers of fantasy prose can gather to share work and discuss the genre. They spread the word to every possible fantasy writer so they can bring the art out of the shadows of the DA community!  They have monthly contests to showcase new talent, provide critiques, and have an open chatroom on damn.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 27, 2008 / Jun. 1, 2008

Palabras - http://palabras.deviantart.com/
For Spanish language literature.
Last update/submission: Jun. 3, 2008 / Jun. 30, 2008

Paramo - http://paramo.deviantart.com/
Desde paramo nuestro mayor deseo es hacer crecer a esta comunidad porque consideramos que la parte literaria (prosa, poemas, y cualquier otra actividad relacionada con la escritura) de deviantART merece ser reconocida tanto como la plástica.
Last update/submission: Jul. 29, 2008 / Mar. 24, 2008

Polskapoezja - http://polskapoezja.deviantart.com/
Polish writings.
Last update/submission:  May 18, 2008 / Jul. 24, 2008

Prosaicos - http://prosaicos.deviantart.com/
A Spanish language group open to all types of literature written in Spanish by any deviant.  They feature contests, sometimes with prizes.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 17, 2008 / -

ThePurpleNurple - http://thepurplenurple.deviantart.com/
ThePurpleNurple provides a spot where levity and wit can be found and appreciated by all.  They accept poetry and prose as well as humorous drawings, photos, etc., and average one ‘event’ every other month or so, with most of them incorporating a literary element.  They put up a regular news feature, Humor With A Twist, and post a new humorous or humor-themed quote in their journal Today’s Purple Ponder.  Each journal is enshrined for all time in the Purple Ponder Archive.
Last update/submission:  Apr. 27, 2008 / May 16, 2008

Render Wonderland - http://renderwonderland.deviantart.com/
A club for fantasy (including dark) and science fiction writers. Submitted works are featured in the club gallery, and writers can gain insight, inspiration, and new friends with similar interests.  Poetry and prose are both accepted. Submissions don't have to be listed in the 'fantasy' or 'science-fiction' galleries, but they must contain either of these genres.
Last update/submission:  May 18, 2008 / May 19, 2008

ROLiterature - http://roliterature.deviantart.com/
A group by and for Romanian artists with works in Romanian and English.
Last update/submission:  May 29, 2008 / Jun. 20, 2008

Vampire Writers - http://VampireWriters.deviantart.com/
A place for both poets and prose writers to share their writings, with a specific focus upon vampires and vampire-related dark fantasy/romance/etc.  Contests will be held in the future, and members are welcome to offer opinions on how to improve the club.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 29, 2008 / Aug. 2, 2008

Writers’ Keystone - http://writerskeystone.deviantart.com/
A club for fantasy writers to grow, learn, and teach other writers.
Last update/submission: Nov. 1, 2007 / Jul. 3, 2008




CRITIQUE, COMMENT, OR WORKSHOP SPECIFIC:

The Real Deal - http://therealdeal.deviantart.com/
The-Real-Deal provides a critiquing service for literature. The team, consisting of both poetry and prose critiquers and writers, are anonymous, identified only by a character or emoticon they leave on the end of any comment or forum post they make.  The reason for the anonymity is to emphasise the critique, not the critiquer.  Those who request critiques on prose are limited to at most one chapter of a novel; otherwise, there are no limits to the size of the piece.
Last update/submission: Apr. 25, 2008 / -

Writers Critique - http://writers-critique.deviantart.com/
The purpose of this group is not to show off your work, but to improve it in a safe environment.  Here you can post that epic tale you've been writing on and off for ages but haven't yet shown it to anyone and receive gentle help.
Last update/submission: Jul. 18, 2008 / Jul. 1, 2008

Writers for Art - http://writersforart.deviantart.com/
A group focusing on giving poetic or prosaic comments to the featured artist.  One artist is chosen every two weeks and the artist's featured gallery is seen as a source of inspiration. All kinds of art are accepted as suggestions for the feature issues. The group chatroom can be found at #WritersForArt.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 4, 2008 / Jun. 24, 2007

Writers Workshop - http://writers-workshop.deviantart.com/
The purpose of this group is to promote a workshop environment on dA, as well as to push good, polished writing over winning prizes or "networking". They have modeled the group on the Guardian Poetry Workshop. However, they will not be focusing only on poetry. The workshops will work in a cycle: prose -> poetry -> free-for-all.
Last update/submission: Jul. 27, 2008 / Oct. 25, 2006



WRITING FAN CLUBS AND ROLEPLAY:

Anne Rice Fan Club - http://annericefanclub.deviantart.com/
For fans of Anne Rice.
Last update/submission: Jul. 11, 2008  / Jul. 28, 2008

A Discworld Guild - http://a-discworld-guild.deviantart.com/
A very active fan club for Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels, they include the occasional news featuring his other works.  They hold regular competitions, have their own forum and try to keep an open and friendly environment.  They handle any type of art.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 19, 2008 / Jul. 8, 2008

DN Fan Fics - http://DN-fan-fics.deviantart.com/
A club for anyone who likes to read or write Death Note fan-fiction. Though relatively inactive at times, it is full of many styles of fan-fiction, and is full of many friendly members. They often hold kiribans and contests.
Last update/submission:  Apr. 21, 2008 / Jul. 28, 2008

Eragon Fan Club - http://eragonfanclub.deviantart.com/
For fans of the Eragon trilogy.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 5, 2008 / Jul. 16, 2008

FanFiction Asylum - http://fanfictionasylum.deviantart.com/
The purpose of FanFiction Asylum is to bring together those who love to read or write fanfiction on dA.  Many people look down upon the writing of Fanfiction, but a lot of hard work goes into these stories, and they are pieces of art as well.  They hold contests, and accept any type of writing, including poetry and prose, as long as it is fanfiction.
Last update/submission:  Jun. 23, 2008 / Jun. 22, 2008

Icemark Fans - http://icemark-fans.deviantart.com/
Icemark Fans is a fan club for a series of novels by Stuart Hill called the Icemark Chronicles.
Last update/submission: Jul. 23, 2008 / Jul. 23, 2008

Naruto Fanfiction - http://naruto-fanfiction.deviantart.com/
For Naruto fanfiction.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 28, 2008 / Jul. 28, 2008

PhanFiction - http://phanfiction.deviantart.com/
For Danny Phantom fanfiction.
Last update/submission: Jul. 31, 2008 / Jul. 31, 2008

Seven Waters Club - http://sevenwatersclub.deviantart.com/
A community for all the fans of Juliet Marillier's books.
Last update/submission: Oct. 2, 2007 / Jun. 21, 2008

Sherlock Holmes Club - http://sherlock-holmes.deviantart.com/
The home for the readers and fans of this peculiar and mundial famous detective!
Last update/submission: Jun. 17, 2008 / Apr. 17, 2008



PUBLICATIONS

Read This Magazine - http://readthismagazine.deviantart.com/
Read This is a print magazine and an online zine open to all kinds of literature. Their aim is to provide an approachable and friendly place for new, young and emerging writers to get their work published. They also like to see unique, experimental, funny, smart and urban work that they can 'discover.’  They reimburse magazine contributors by giving them two free copies of the magazine, and webzine contributors get month-long online features. They also offer free crit and advice to any contributors who do not make it into the magazine.
Last update/submission: Apr. 7, 2008 / Jun. 9, 2008

Soundzine - http://soundzine.deviantart.com/
A journal for spoken poetry.
Last update/submission:  Jul. 16, 2008  / Jul. 16, 2008



INACTIVE RESOURCES:

Poetic-forms - http://poetic-forms.deviantart.com/
This group is intended to help educate people about poetic forms. They hope to help provide critique and support for writers of formed verse, and encourage new writers to try their hand at form.
Last update/submission: Jan. 22, 2006 / Nov. 30, 2005

Poetry Library - http://poetrylibrary.deviantart.com/
Essays and reviews.
Last update/submission:  May 20, 2007 / Jul. 13, 2007

Prints for Lit - http://printsforlit.deviantart.com/
Literature Prints or "PrintsforLit" is a project born on the idea that writers should be able to sell their written works just as well as visual artists. Literature Prints offers templates and template packages free for download to be used by writers as a background to their written art, and permission is not needed from the designers.  A writer may download the templates, arrange their text/poems/written arts, upload, and submit to deviantART Prints.
Last update/submission: - / Mar. 24, 2008

Suture - http://suture.deviantart.com/
This group’s articles are some of the most useful tips for novices in the art of writing poetry.  Find the gallery here: http://suture.deviantart.com/gallery/
Last update/submission: Aug. 3, 2007 / Jul. 24, 2005


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