Welcome
Welcome to the National Association of Writers and Groups. Whatever type of writing you do, we've got you covered.
We help to set up and run writing groups and provide support for individual writers.
Getting Started
There are many benefits of membership, so why not join up?
Are you in a writing group, or thinking of starting one? We can offer assistance, promotion, advice, and ideas. We can also connect you to a wide network of other writers and groups.
Looking to join a writing group near you? Have a look in our writing groups directory. We can get you in touch with the organisers.
On Board
We promote many writing competitions; a great way to improve your skills. Some we organise ourselves and some are handled by our writing groups and other friends. Why not have a look at our many competitions and have a go?
We also have many events throughout the year, including writing festivals, weekend retreats, courses and workshops, poetry readings, quizzes, open mic, and all sorts of fun activities. Come and join us, we're a friendly bunch.
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| • A one hour workshop on how to self-publish, from author Simon Whaley. 25th May 2026. | 👓 Read… |
| • A one hour workshop on being a poet in residence, with Susan Cartwright-Smith. 25th June 2026. | 👓 Read… |
| • Our open writing competitions for 2026. | 👓 Read… |
| • Results of the flash fiction competition with love as the theme. | 👓 Read… |
| • An anthology of award-winning writing for 2025. | 👓 Read… |
| • Online meetings where individual members can collaborate. | 👓 Read… |
| • A gallery of cover images for books by our members. | 👓 Read… |
| • The results of the open short story and poetry competitions, 2025. | 👓 Read… |
| • Details of our regular monthly Zoom session, where you can meet the NAWG staff. | 👓 Read… |
Membership Articles… Info…
There are many benefits of membership, including:
- Writing competitions, some free to enter, with prizes.
- Events, courses, workshops, festivals, writing retreats.
- Access to our regular newsletter and Link magazine.
- Publish your work under the NAWG imprint.
- Bargain proofreading and professional critiquing services.
- Publicity and advertising opportunities.
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Competitions Articles… Info…
We organise and promote many writing competitions throughout the year. These include the regular ones listed below, but there are plenty more.
Many are free to enter and there are often prizes for the winners and runners up. Follow the links for more details.
- NAWG 250 competition – keep an eye out for the next one in the Autumn of 2026.
- Members' competitions – opening on the 1st December. Details are in the members' competitions information.
- Open competitions are now open. Details are in the open competitions information.
Do you or your writing group know
of any competitions coming up?
If so, you could advertise them with us.
One of the many benefits of membership.
Events & Courses Articles… Info…
We have many events, including our regulars:
- NAWGFest – our annual open festival of writing in September.
- Weekend writing retreats at Wentworth Castle in Yorkshire. Open to all.
- A variety of writing related workshops that take place approximately monthly.
- A monthly Meet the Committee event via Zoom. Members only.
- Monthly individuals' meetings via Zoom. Collaborative sessions, often with exercises, and social chat. Individual members only.
Does your writing group have events coming up?
If so, you could advertise them with us.
One of the many benefits of membership.
Publications Articles… Info…
We have many publications, including:
- Link – our bi-monthly magazine for members. Free to download or read online. Subscriptions for printed copies available in our shop.
- A regular e-newsletter for our members.
- The Write Path – an annual anthology of award-winning writing.
- Many books, including the product of our Narrathon project.
Do you or your writing group have publications?
If so, you could advertise them with us.
One of the many benefits of membership.
Services Articles… Info…
We provide a number of services for writers, including:
- Professional critiques at competitive rates.
- Publishing your work under the NAWG imprint.
- International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) allocations.
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Advertising with us.
Promote your work, events, services:
- In Link magazine,
- In the members' newsletter,
- On this website,
- In the NAWGFest brochure.
Writers' Resources Articles… Info…
NAWG can provide many resources for writers. For example:
- Writing prompts and ideas to help you if you get stuck.
- Links to useful websites.
Perhaps you or your writing group
provide resources or services.
If so, you could advertise them with us.
One of the many benefits of membership.
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