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PK Poetry List - E-Mail Poetry Discussion and Critique Group

The Poetry Kit's own e-mail discussion list which is one of the longest established and one of the best poetry discussion lists on the Internet.   To join the list go to jiscmail or email info@poetrykit.org for information.  Visit the PK List website.


British-Poets is an e-mail discussion group whose membership is largely British academics. Discussion is lively. To join, send an e-mail message to jiscmail@jiscmail.ac.uk. In the body of the message, put 'subscribe british-poets your name', and on the next line '--' (so the list-server doesn't bother reading your signature).


Canadian Poetry Association discussion group. This is a monitored list, and membership is by invitation. Write to cpa@sympatico.ca


Contemporary American Poetry. Lively discussion of the American scene. To join, e-mail to cap-l-request@cstone.net with 'subscribe cap-l' in the body of your message. 


Flash Fiction Writing Workshop (FlashFiction-W). Workshop for those who write prose poetry (since flash fiction and prose poetry are so closely related).Details from http://home.att.net/~p.casto


HAIKUTALK
A forum for news and views on haiku and related genres. This a general discussion list for writers and others interested in haiku and related genres such as tanka, senryu, renga, sijo, haibun &c. It is not primarily just a place to post new writing but a place to discuss the nature of haiku, find out about haikuists, learn about publishers and competitions.
To subscribe send a blank e-mail message to
join-haikutalk@lists.spunge.org or join-haikutalk-digest@lists.spunge.org if you want the digested version.
For further information send a message to the list-owner, Gerald England -
england@spunge.org


Irish Writers Forum - www.writing4all.ie


Muse Poetry Workshop (Muse-W) was a closed group, now being opened up. Details from http://home.att.net/~writerbeing


MYKUWorld.com welcomes poets, writers, friends.


Northern Ireland Forum is to help people network for creativity, business or fun.
http://www.nirelandpoetry.proboards57.com


POETRY-W list. A very active e-mail workshop. For joining details etc. send a message to the list owners at

POETRY-W-request@LISTS.PSU.EDU  


Poetry Espresso. Discussion group run by Cassie Lewis


Poetryetc is a discussion list it is open, non-partisan, and constantly evolving. To sign up visit the list site at http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/poetryetc.html


Poetry Free-for-All - An open forum for experienced and aspiring poets. Includes contests and challenges for various skill levels, extensive links to poetry resources, and an online bookstore.

PK Poetry List - E-Mail Poetry Discussion and Critique Group - The Poetry Kit's own e-mail discussion list which is one of the longest established and one of the best poetry discussion lists on the Internet.   To join the list go to jiscmail or email info@poetrykit.org for information.  Visit the PK List website.


The Prufrock e-mail-based discussion list describe themselves as "60 thoughtful and creative individuals in a cozy flame-free environment for the discussion of reading, writing, their work, and quite literally anything else that crosses their minds." They're looking for a few good members. Could you be one? If so, send a brief description of your writing and reading interests to mason@pobox.com. But be warned: if you can't stand the idea of discussing John Donne's Holy Meditations, stay clear.


ScribesUK is a group/egroup for poets, singers, storytellers, etc to cross-inform of events, ask opinions, communicate etc. it is currently moderated by Casey Abaraonye, and Jacob Sam La Rose. To subscribe, send a blank email to ScribesUK-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. The group's web page is at http://yahoogroups.com/group/ScribesUK.


WHCpoetrybridge is a closed discussion list which aims to bridge the gap that has arisen between 'oriental' and 'occidental' interest groups. It is a forum for syllabics that don't spring directly from haiku; forms like the tetractys, fibonacci, primes etc.
For details contact John Carley at
john@villarana.freeserve.co.uk


 Writers Forum -   http://www.writers-forum.co.uk/

 

WordWizards is an International group of Writers: poets, novelists, short story writers, essayists and others who through email discuss the world of writing, disseminate information, offer help, criticism and general support to other members of the group.


Web-based Workshops and Communities


Arcanum Café Neatly produced AOL site, with monthly themes.


Creative Voice - a non profit non commercial website/workshop for writers


Desert Moon Review - a well established workshop with magazine and regular challenges


 Elite Skills   a poetry workshop


The Gazebo


De Griot Space - for writers of Afrikan (sic) descent
 


Melic Review


The Pleasure Dome - online writer's and readers community providing free writing, multimedia and IT tuition based on mutual feedback and support. Organised by Suzi Pritchard, Guardian journalist, teacher, lecturer and broadcaster.


Poetry Circle (261005)


Poets of London. Now operate as Poets of London Online - http://www.poetsoflondon.com Poets of London 'Poem of the Week' plus poetry exercise on a current theme.
Poets of London PO Box 4YP London W1A 4YP
Contact: S.C. Crawford
poetsoflondon@hotmail.com


REVERIE is a lively and high quality forum run by American poet Ernest Slyman 


 

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Todays Woman  This community is interactive with submission of news articles, poetry and stories from both published and unpublished authors. (221104)

 


 

www.writers-forum.co.uk   A broad based writing community.

 


 

Writers Network  (208)

 


WritersReign is a stress-free zone for the aspiring writer looking for practical help to improve their writing and see it published. Articles, eBooks, links, resources, book reviews.


Zoetrope.com  Many aspects to this site scripts, poetry, short story.