Writer’s Digest Best Writing Community Websites 2022
Here are the top writing community websites as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer’s Digest.
Here are the top writing community websites as identified in the 24th Annual 101 Best Websites from the May/June 2022 issue of Writer's Digest.
CritiqueMatch
CritiqueMatch.com
Free critique partners and top-rated professionals for hire alike are ready and waiting to give you constructive feedback on your project. There is also a wealth of free webinars available, like Plotting vs. Pantsing and Perfecting the Short Story.
Lambda Literary
LambdaLiterary.org
For more than 30 years, this organization has been elevating LGBTQ+ literature, authors, and readers. The yearly Lambda Literary Awards (or “Lammys”) celebrate more than 150 authors across 24 categories. They also host Lambda LitFest, a week-long celebration of queer Black artistry which is recorded and can be viewed on YouTube.
NaNoWriMo
NaNoWriMo.org
A nonprofit that marries creativity and community, National Novel Writing Month is a free yearly challenge where writers from around the globe attempt the same task: Write 50,000 words during November. The site offers resources for novel prepping, access to regional and international writing groups, and forums dedicated to writers helping writers.
PEN America
PEN.org
PEN America aims to support free expression across the U.S. and around the world through advocacy, action, and both financial and educational resources. Membership to the nonprofit is available at two levels and opens up exclusive access to events, publications, and writing programs.
Scribophile
Scribophile.com
Scribophile is where you can find beta readers ready to give you detailed feedback on your work, learn from a collection of free resources, win cash prizes in free monthly contests, and view free tutorials via the Writing Academy section of the site. The basic membership to the site is free, but a paid membership of $7.42/month gives you perks like reader stats and more.
YeahWrite
YeahWrite.me
YeahWrite brings together writers of all experience levels for a community where people trust each other with their writing. With a schedule including new prompts every Friday, check-ins with writers on Mondays, “Work-in-Progress” Wednesdays, and more, YeahWrite emphasizes inclusivity and respect to make the sharing part of the writing process a fun and encouraging one.
Wattpad
Wattpad.com
A platform for writers to share their original creative work with more than 90 million readers across the globe, they’ve expanded to include writing contests, an annual awards program, and an Editors’ Choice list to promote the site’s writers.
