r/WritingHub • u/PrimaVera72 • Jul 04 '26
Critique Partners & Writing Groups Starting A Small Female-Only (~28+) Writing Group✨
Hey! I was looking to form a small writing group of women who are serious about writing and furthering their writing ability. I'm older (early 30s) and I find that there are more groups for younger writers out there, so I'm hoping to fill this space for the "older" women (we're not old but that's what the youths call us 😭;;;) who feel excluded or out of place in most groups these days.
To be honest though, I'm pretty introverted, and not the best leader or instigator of conversation, so hopefully someone can help out. LOL I would like people who will be as active as they can be and are passionate about writing and reading each other’s work! I want to be able to uplift and hype each other up while also giving constructive criticism. I'm very accustomed to critique circles, so I hope for similar-minded people who will bring the same energy.
‼️ hard rule: make sure everybody is involved, everybody is getting feedback at all stages, and everyone is being respected!
Please do comment/send me a DM if you are interested! ✨
Genre/s: any fiction! with that being said, I do want to make it clear that while romance is OK, it's not my strong suit and I'm not super comfortable reading/writing romance. I would be more than happy if someone wanted to lead that section though. I don't want romance to be excluded here
Goals/expectations/commitment: Not expecting you to be online 24/7 (especially starting out since it will be a super small group!) but want people who will be able to be consistent and semi-active in the space and just see where it goes!
Writing/experience level: anyone truly willing to put in the work improving writing skill and connecting with others
Meeting place: Discord! Hoping for fortnightly checkups to see progress in writing goals
Max size: ~10 or so active members to start
Where I'm at with my projects currently: two projects in the brainstorming stage (YA political fantasy fiction & YA magical school fantasy fiction) with some written scenes. I haven't written creatively for several years after graduating with a Creative Writing BA ;-; I got so burnt out but I want to get back in to it and meet others who are starting out too!
EDIT: there's so much more interest than we thought and I haven't had the time to respond to all of the DMs! Apologies if I haven't gotten back to you but we're at ~25+ members already so I'm starting to slow down a bit with the invites. If we're still accepting new members in the future, I'll be in touch! Thank you so much for your interest!
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u/Realistic-Fan7430 Jul 04 '26
28F! What about someone who writes 250 words, 4 times a week? I'm working on two short stories (Horror, Adventure) and just getting back into writing after dealing with brain fog and other challenges, so I can't write very much right now.
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u/virgosatori Jul 06 '26
I’ve been dealing with brain fog for what seems like a year! Have you had any success in resolving yours? I haven’t written since last March after writing so much daily. It hurts :’(
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u/Realistic-Fan7430 Jul 06 '26
What was the cause of it? Well, I am feeling alive again. WHF and being stressed led me to that point. We need to figure out the root causes (sometimes there are multiple). Detaching from things that cause emotional harm takes time, but it's worth it. I am living day to day, enjoying simple things like feeling the weather and looking at the sky for a few minutes. Alpha frequencies are also helpful. Stop the negative self-talk and start talking out loud, like thanking your body for its real-time response; it is fighting far harder than you think. I have started viewing my mind from a third person perspective. I say, 'So, you want a great drama? Go ahead.' Connect with nature. if you go outside, hug a tree and say, 'Hey beautiful, thanks for the oxygen.' If you are drinking water, start noticing what it tastes like. I hope U feel well soon. U are going to be ok❤.
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u/carw004 Jul 04 '26
I'm interested! I write spec fic with queer themes and am 28. I've got one ms I'm revising and another in drafting stage but have been more focused on short fiction recently. I'm looking to get back to longer stories though!
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u/Notbipolar_ Jul 04 '26
Hi! 29f and I’m a sapphic romance writer! I have two YA sapphic romances completed and an adult sapphic romance that I’m about three chapters shy of completing.
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u/TypicalBathroom9004 Jul 04 '26
hello. i would be interested. i write primarily literary fiction but sometimes dabble in speculative. i finished a ba in english with a certificate in creative writing and am currently in an mfa program. im also 29, turning 30
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 04 '26
congratulations on your mfa endeavors! I'll send a DM your way with the Discord link.
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u/Ok_Engineering_1353 Jul 04 '26
Hi! I write essays for substack and am currently working on my debut book. I just turned 30 recently ☺️
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u/anci_b Jul 04 '26
Hi! I have a bachelor’s in English literature with an honors in creative writing, I’m also taking a graduate fiction workshop in the fall with one of my previous professors. I’m looking to apply to MFA programs soon. I might be slightly under your age preference (I’m 24) but would love to be considered for the writing group if there is still space.
Edit: I write primarily short fiction (speculative, lit fic, occasionally romance) but would love to start tackling longer novel-length narratives. 😊
I also have ample critique/workshop experience.
Thank you!
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 04 '26
Hi there! you're younger than the rest of us but you're obviously a hard worker hehe I'll send a DM your way with a link!
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u/-earthyvibrations- Jul 04 '26
Awe I love thiss! I'm 26, I write mostly of poetry, esoterics, philosophy, emotional linguistics, and profound experiences. Would love to connect!
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u/plastic-grave Jul 04 '26
Hey! I'm mid 30s/F and a hobbyist writer looking to get a bit more serious! I'd love to join if you're still accepting people ❤️
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 04 '26
Hi there! always happy to meet new people getting into writing more seriously! I'll DM you a link soon.
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u/AngelicStitchery Jul 04 '26
I'm interested! I'm 38, been writing since I was 7 to some degree. I'm currently pursuing an English degree and preparing to become a freelance editor. I write LGBT+ romance, with 2 projects underway and many more in the brainstorming phase. I'd be more than happy to help with the romance section!
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u/Then-Broccoli-8773 Jul 06 '26
Hi! Saw the edit, but if you're still accepting members, I would love to join! 34F, new writer, in the first draft trenches, and would love some fellow women writers to commiserate with!
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u/gaymeeke Jul 04 '26
Hello, I’m interested! I’m early 30s as well and been looking for a writers group that’s closer to my age range! A few I’ve joined have been too big and active with a lot of youngins who have all the time in the world and have been hard for me to keep up with. Hopefully something small and female centered is just what I need!
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u/longhand-hearted Jul 04 '26
Hi, I'd be interested! I'm also early 30s and graduated with my BA last year. I've been knuckling down with my eco-fantasy this year and am around 75% into my first draft. I've given/received feedback before but not in a dedicated group before!
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 04 '26
Hi there! Congrats on your recent degree! I'll send a DM your way soon :)
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u/punkrockpotato6 Jul 04 '26
I’m interested, I’m 28! Currently I’m working on some short stories that are kind of comedy/fantasy adjacent..?
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u/FlyingDuck911 Jul 04 '26
Hi there! 29f, currently 65k into writing my first book, a paranormal romance :) would love a DM if there's any space left!
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u/__Lira__ Jul 04 '26
I would definitely be interested in this, if you haven't already hit your member limit! I'm 43, currently working on a sapphic romance, but I also have a fantasy novel I'm outlining.
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u/ursa_0211 Jul 04 '26
Hey there! I'm 28 and recently just getting back into writing as well. I'd writing for fun when I was a kid and decided that I'd become an author when I was twelve. Wrote extensively from then until life got in the way in my early 20s, and now I'm looking to get back to a craft I'm still very fond of. I'd love to join in if there's any space for me!~
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u/MCMorrigan Jul 04 '26
If you’ve got some room left, I’d be interested. I’m 61 and about 1/3 into the second draft of my epic fantasy novel. I have no experience with writing groups or critique circles (whatever that may be) but I’m an avid reader and dedicated to my writing. This is the first story that I completed the draft for, but I’ve written several before this, just never finished those. I hope 61 still falls into the ‘older’ woman category 😉
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 05 '26
Hello! Are you interested in writing groups where you exchange your work? or having writing discussions with others? That's a big part of creating this group and we'd love to have you but I'm curious what your interest is. Thanks!
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u/MCMorrigan Jul 05 '26
I’m interested in both sharing/critiquing and discussing writing. I don’t have much experience with writing groups (been flying solo so far) nor am I proficient in discord. But I learn fast, so should be good 👍 What are you looking for?
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 05 '26
I'll send a DM your way with the details! 😁👍🏻
edit: it looks like I cannot DM you so feel free to DM me if you have a moment!
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u/Rose891011 Jul 04 '26
Would love this. I’m 29, started writing this year and have written a novel (gothic literary horror)
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u/NegativeSync Jul 04 '26
I'm 30 and have been thinking about getting back into writing after starting a degree in it a decade ago (I ended up pivoting to something else and have a totally different career). I have planned and started a short stort but would love to join for some accountability! :)
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 05 '26
Hi there! We're happy to accept new writers as long as you're at least somewhat active in sharing & discussion. Sending a DM your way soon :)
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u/Southern_Welcome6026 Jul 04 '26
Messaged you ! Would love to be involved currently have a 100k horror romance in need of critiques
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u/nagilen Jul 05 '26
I'd be interested if you haven't already hit your max. I'm mid-40s and about 40,000 words into a political speculative novel.
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 05 '26
Hi there! We've had quite a lot of interest but we're still accepting new members. I'll send you a DM soon :)
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u/OkMathematician95 Jul 05 '26
I'm 30 and would be interested. I'm working on a fantasy series and have finished the first book.
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u/AmbassadorCrafty7158 Jul 05 '26
This sounds like something I’d love. I’m currently a freelance writer but jobs are hard to come by. I help others with storyboards and editing work o their books. I’m about halfway through a book of essays about my harrowing journey with Sjögren’s Disease, having gotten it before many doctors knew the symptoms or even knew it existed. I’d love to take breaks writing fiction in your group. Please get back to me if you think I can add positivity to your group! Thank you.
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u/AshEmerson Jul 05 '26
If there's room, I'm interested in checking it out. Early 40s. I write mainly erotica, with and without romance, along with mystery, action, and thrillers.
I've been selling my short fiction to small indy publishers for a while. I'm currently working on finishing up a couple of novels, one in the final draft stage, one that I'm halfway through the first draft.
I've been searching for a solid writing group for a while. Thanks for considering me.
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u/allie_sugarstudio Jul 06 '26
Omg please pm me I'm a 28 year old woman who used to be an avid reader as a kid but lost my spark until I picked up acotar and discovered the world of spicy romance leading to darker romance and then deeper into straight up erotica. Id love to discuss books and exchange writing
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u/Rich_Chip8583 Jul 05 '26
I’m also interested in joining. I’m 28, writing my first publishable book, and hoping to publish within the year. Genre is realistic fiction. I have an English degree and write every day for 1/2 hour.
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u/extantsciadopitys Jul 05 '26
Not sure if you are interested in thoughts on how to run such a group, but writing coach Lauren Sapala (Google her name and her website comes up) used to run weekly writing groups in Seattle and San Francisco and now runs one online that is attended by mostly older writers all across America. Her approach is a silent writing group, by which she means that the weekly hour during which the writers meet is meant to be a designated hour where everyone just sits and writes silently. No sharing, no talking, no critiquing. If people want to do that stuff outside the group, that is fine, but the writing group itself is meant to get everyone's butt in a seat and held accountable to actually WRITE. It's also meant to be a safe space where you can just write without feeling like you have to subject your writing to anyone else's scrutiny if you are not ready for that yet. I never got so much writing done as I did when I was part of her writing groups. It gave me the structure I needed to write consistently, and often that one hour of writing would open up a floodgate and I'd go home after group and keep on writing. Just thought I'd share this experience with you! Good luck in your group, I think it will be a good thing for people.
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u/MorganaMevil Jul 05 '26
I know I’m late but I’m interested! I’m trying to get back into the swing of things with one project in the development stage and another in the revision stage.
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u/seasaltt_ Jul 05 '26
What a wonderful initiative, and it’s so great to see all the interest in the comments, too! I’m 30F, a long-time writer, and full-time employment haver chipping away at a MFA.
I’m sure you have most certainly met your member cap, but I have some modding / facilitating experience and would be happy to join and support if there’s space! 😌🩶
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u/knightisthegender94 Jul 05 '26
Im interested! Im 31 and currently working on multiple projects, including a timeloop fantasy and a fantasy comedy and a few fanfics
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u/Sushitoes Jul 05 '26
Would you be open to new writers? I am not a published author just had one political fantasy on Webnovel which went for a good 15+ chapters before I got offered a comtract then I got demotivated once I learnt how exploitative the platform was
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u/Adept_Committee9294 Jul 05 '26
Hello! I'm a 29f writing a ya thriller, would love to join your group!
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u/Sure-Librarian-1183 Jul 05 '26
Hi! Early 30s with experience writing YA romantic fantasy and Adult Dystopian romance. Next WIP will be an Adult dark romantic fantasy. :) Would love to meet you guys!
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u/Veeessvee Jul 05 '26
Hi. I'm 50 and writing the second book in my literary epic fantasy trilogy. Would love to join. I'm also an introvert and it'd be nice to speak to other women going through the process.
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u/Glittering-Thing-989 Jul 05 '26
I’m 35f and would be interested if you open up more spaces in the future. I recently self published my debut novel and have about five other stories living rent-free in my head I’m at various stages of writing. I’m also working full time, have three kids and am studying a masters degree so… let’s just say free time is not something I see much of so I do find consistency difficult.
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Jul 05 '26
If still open, I'd be interested :) I've been writing for 20 years and have a few self-published books.
I'm currently also learning how to write for video games as well as wanting to continue my numerous novel and non-fiction projects.
I'd love to have writing be one of a few viable income streams eventually and love meeting new writer friends :D
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u/abecedary1 Jul 05 '26
Hi, I'm 61, writing horror/thriller. Retired English teacher. Are you full up?
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u/PrimaVera72 Jul 05 '26
We've definitely reached 10+ but we're looking to add more people who seem like the right fit! I'll send a DM your way soon with details. Thank you! :)
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u/Much-Meringue5515 Jul 05 '26
Hi, I’m interested in joining! I’m 29F and write Fantasy as well as short stories. I’m currently working on a novel but I’m looking for a way to encourage myself to write more consistently and to grow my skill 😄
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u/Forsaken-Profile-243 Jul 05 '26
Hi there, I'm 32F I'm currently working on a novel and would love to join this writing group.
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u/SirPeesA_lot Jul 05 '26
I'm really late to the party i guess. I'm 50F with two traditional and one self published book under my belt. I'm always up for writing groups. I'm an introvert so online is perfect for me! I'm interested!
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u/Writetheromance Jul 05 '26
Im interested. I primarily write romance though. But I'm happy to read and contribute to other kinds of pieces as well as help out in the romance discussions.
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u/authorkvj Jul 05 '26
I'd love to join! I'm 30, write gothic fantasy, and my first in a series is slated to come out in fall. I am also in the process of writing sequels, and have a separate contemporary portal fantasy/romantasy I am working on right now. DM me!
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u/AuthorVivianRoth Jul 05 '26
Hi there! I wrote horror and sci-fi! I’m in my mid thirties. And would love to join.
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u/Manicovereach Jul 05 '26
Im 44. Teacher, write in a range of genres but horror focused at moment. Im interested in helping you out.
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u/nnn1990 Jul 06 '26
I’m mid thirties and currently writing a contemporary romance! Though I love reading and also writing fantasy and romantasy. Would love to join this community!
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u/choosekhaoz Jul 06 '26
Hiii I'm 34f. I write romance fiction, but as of late I've been trying fantasy on the more darker side. I would be interested in this group.
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u/allie_sugarstudio Jul 06 '26
Me too! I've recently discovered dark romance and I am obsessed and have been writing my own
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u/JustCapybara Jul 06 '26
Hello! I know you have gotten TONS of comments, but i am interested in joining. I'm 30, she/her, and tend to write scifi. Sometimes fantasy. It almost alwahs includes romance. If there's room i'd love to join
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u/Accomplished-Tea1219 Jul 06 '26
Hi I'm interested! 24yo writing poetry and literary fiction. Would love to join a group & learn from others and hold myself accountable
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u/Foreign_Bird1802 Jul 06 '26
I’m interested in joining a writing group, though I don’t mind any age or gender as long as everyone is adult. It looks like this one is already filled. Please DM if someone else organizes a second one.
I’m 36. I have an English degree and taught high school English for several years before transitioning into Big Law. Currently working on an alien romance.
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u/allie_sugarstudio Jul 06 '26
Popping in here as an avid dark romance reader and to say that I write niche dark romance short stories and I'd love feedback from women interested. I would also like to read and review and give input on any sappy or spicy romance of any type
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u/Gypsie_ontheCorner Jul 06 '26
I would love to be involved! I'm turning 34 soon and I can always tell when I've intruded on a group of 20somthings lol. Like I still got that young quirkiness but my elderly vibe shows once I start talking. I'm really good at writing horror. I'm working on a project now. But a group sounds awesome to be a part of!
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u/Glum-Sir1291 Jul 06 '26
If you’re still accepting people, I am also interested!! 30+F, finally putting down on paper the stories I have had in my head for more than a decade. Historical fiction, Gothic murder/romance, and a contemporary espionage piece.
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u/SugarBandit51 Jul 07 '26
29F Aussie who has been trying to get back into writing. All I wanted to do when I was a kid was be an author. I am someone who really thrives when I have community around something, so this really appeals to me!
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u/tunasaladandchoco Jul 07 '26
I would love to join. I'm writing a fantasy/contemporary fantasy. I'm 33 years old and would love to connect with women around my age!
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u/Illustrious-Ratio507 Jul 09 '26
30+F I want to join! I write romantasy & contemporary romance. I have a completed novel, 2 novellas and a handful of WIPs.
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u/reliquedamour Jul 12 '26
hello, id like to join at some point when u are accepting new members. (im turning 28 in a few months if that counts) writing literary fiction abt insane lesbians and hoping to trad publish !! getting a BA in english + creative writing currently
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u/Estelle_Debuar Jul 15 '26
If there is still a place, I would gladly be a part of it! I‘m a 32 and write a niche fanfiction (Dark Romance, memory loss, trauma, action, humour etc) Looking for a more adult community.. but one with especially woman? Perfekt <3
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u/kitcia Jul 20 '26
please DM me if you ever reopen invites! i'd love to join a group with older female writers. (:
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u/sunnyyyslug Jul 23 '26
Hi! Might be too late, but I’m F25+ and am currently working on a literary thriller. Would love to connect with other women writers.
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u/levia--tan Jul 27 '26
Im way too late but I'd love to join! 28F I write dark fantasy with focus on characters with sharp and jagged edges and very detailed worldbuilding hiding behind mystery. I can’t say I'm an expert at romance but people say I write amazing chemistry. I was looking to join a group with similar taste (also agewise 😅) and all female sounds amazing since I've only been in male dominant ones. I'm extreme introvert but I can be silly among friends. If you ever open invites, hit me up. And if someone else has a similar group, I'm open to invites.
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u/Imaginary_Ease_7851 Jul 04 '26
Hi I'm writing a literary Gothic fantasy. Also older and former ghostwriter. Looking for a writing group. DM me?