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When I asked for information on local writing groups, one of the folks at the Chicago Writers Association directed me to a page on their website. True enough, it has groups of writers — which is NOT to be confused with writing groups. However, the information is worth passing on.

• Sisters in Crime Chicago Chapter
• Illinois Woman’s Press Association
• Neighborhood Writing Alliance
• Chicago North Chapter of Romance Writers of America
• Independent Writers of Chicago
• Society of Midland Authors
• Midwest Writers Association
• NewTown Writers
• Chicago Women in Publishing
• Young Chicago Authors
• TallGrass Writer’s Guild
• The Poetry Center of Chicago
• Guild Complex
• Poetic License Writers Group
• Chicago Screenwriters Network
• Director/Playwright Alliance of Chicago
• Authors Marketing Group
• The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Illinois Chapter
• Literary Writers Network

[NOTE: The page also has info on Publishing Houses, Self-Publishing, Agents and Websites.]