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Neighborhood Writing Alliance

The NWA is a non-profit organization that hosts free writing groups all over Chicago. The organization also publishes the quarterly Journal of Ordinary Thought, featuring works written by workshop participants. See the website for more information. [List of places they currently meet]

New Town Writers

New Town Writers is a gay and lesbian writers’ salon based in Chicago that holds bi-weekly meetings where writers can share and critique their works-in-progress. Visit the website for upcoming meeting times and locations.