SMALL WRITING GROUPS

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RFW is launching a new benefit for members: the opportunity to participate in a small group with other ;writers for the purpose of mutual critique, accountability, or simple community. Membership surveys indicated an interest in such a benefit, which provides a new means of mutual support and connection among RFW members.

When a matching round is open for submissions, you will find an application form below. Application submissions will be used to assign groups by the end of January.

Once groups have been formed, RFW will provide guidance to the groups for self-determining the activities of the group and the frequency/method of meeting. Groups will be autonomous from RFW, but RFW will address questions or concerns.

Thank you for your interest!

If you have questions or concerns, please contact RFW’s Communications Director.

The current round for applications is open

until 11:59 pm January 15th, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The next application period will be announced to the membership in advance.

How each individual group works is up to the members of that group. RFW will provide guidance to the groups, but they are autonomous.

The four basic types of groups mentioned in the application are defined as follows:

Feedback Group: These groups share writing and provide feedback on one another’s drafts.

Support Group: These groups meet to discuss the experience of writing, to share their favorite strategies, to talk through their challenges, to provide emotional support in the writing process, etc.

Working Accountability Group: Members meet in a shared virtual space and they write while they’re together. They keep each other accountable by showing up to work and expecting others to do the same.

Virtual Accountability Group: Members work independently but have a system for regular progress updates to the group.

This is something that will be determined by individuals and their groups.

These groups were envisioned as a way for members to connect with and support each other, so lurking is probably not an effective way to give or receive support from the group.

Check your spam or junk folders for an email from communications@regencyfictionwriters.org. If you still can’t find it, contact the RFW Communications Director.

If you still have questions, please contact RFW’s Communications Director for assistance.