Minnesota writers groups owe plenty to famous native sons like F. Scott Fitzgerald and Garrison Keillor, but there is a whole new generation of writers ready to claim their part in the writing traditions of Minnesota. More than a few of them belong to the writer’s groups in Minnesota listed here.

We’re very happy to have this list Minnesota writers groups, but it’s far from complete. And that’s why we’d love to hear from you–is YOUR Minnesota writer’s group represented here? If not, send us an e-mail to let us know. We’d be happy to add you to the list. Send all the details to:

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and don’t forget to let us know when and where you meet, what genres are served by the group and whether your group requires an entry fee or membership dues.

Minnesota Writers Groups

Jackpine Writers Bloc has been serving writers since 1995. This group has a publishing arm featuring the literary journal Talking Stick.

The Minnesota branch of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators offers a critique group that meets once per month for SCBWI members.

The National League of Pen Women has a Minnesota Branch.

The Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis has classes and events for writers in a variety of genres including offsite classes.

LinkedIn members should check out the list of Minnesota writers for networking purposes.

Journalists in Minnesota can network through the Minnesota Newspaper Association and also the Minnesota Women’s Press.

Fiction writers, Midwest Fiction Writers is a Minneapolis-based writing group just for you.