Writing Groups

Please note: this is by no means a comprehensive list, but only those groups who share their information with us. If you know of more groups who are open to receiving new members, please let us know.

Online

NB Film Co-op Screenwriters' Café

All writers in New Brunswick interested in attending the New Brunswick Film Co-op’s Virtual Screenwriters’ Café, from the prolific producer to the screenplay-curious alike, are welcome to take part in one session at no cost, with recurring participation available to Film Co-op members at a price of $40 annually, on the second and fourth Saturday of every month, 12-2pm local, at this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81728759226

For more details about the Screenwriters’ Café or to submit your script for collective review, drop us a line at INFO@NBFILMCOOP.COM. 

The Maritime Writers' Social Group

Writing can be a lonely act. But it doesn’t have to be. The Maritime Writers Social Club is for Maritime writers at any stage — aspiring, beginner or professional. It’s not a how-to-write group, although we do talk about the business of writing at times and members are encouraged to ask questions or share writing, but more about getting together with other writers to chat, talk writing, or simply have a coffee. Our goal is for members of shared geographical areas to create regular meet-ups with the hope of a larger Maritime gathering eventually. Membership is free. Look for us on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/937566541727118

Sussex

SUSSEX & AREA WRITERS’ AND AUTHORS’ GROUP 

SUSSEX REGIONAL LIBRARY, 46 Magnolia Ave. Sussex, NB

Free membership to anyone with an interest in writing, whether published or unpublished. If you have an interest in writing, whether it is fiction, nonfiction, poetry, essays, short verse, epigrams or greeting card ideas or rhymes, you are welcome to attend.

Please register by email, giving full name only: Sussexwritersgroup@gmail.com

Or call: 506-432-4585 Or drop into the library in person to register.

Fredericton

For Fredericton/Oromocto, contact Ann Kitching (Dog Eared Books) almkitching@outlook.com with any questions--kindly write "Writers Group" in the subject line.

Lou Ellen Mielke Somerville tells us about FredNoWriMo, which is a collection of Fredericton NaNoWriMo participants who are always open to accepting new members/participants. Check out their private Facebook group. They are doing virtual events and aim to get back into having in-person events - primarily from late October to early December. There is also CampNaNo in April and July. Lou Ellen is one of two Municipal Liaisons this year.

Freddy Words (a public Facebook group) is connected, though not currently as active and not specifically tied to NaNo. It was (and hopefully will be again) a year-round group.

Saint John

Jeremy Cairns tells us about Saint John Writers (SJW), which meets every Sunday. They welcome a wide variety of ages and different types of writers. They are about getting together and producing, rather than exchanging work or reading aloud. They write from 10 am-11:30 am and then they sit and discuss narrative, character development, publishing, etc. https://saintjohnwriters.wordpress.com/

• Saint John Writers - Every Sunday, 10am-12 @ The Write Cup
• Saint John Voices - Last Sunday of the month @ The Write Cup
• Saint John Publishing Forum - Saint John Library

BTW - Saint John Voices features a published writer and a merch table every month where they can sell their books. If any WFNB writers would like to participate, it’s a great way to get in front of a crowd and possibly sell a few copies. All proceeds go to the author. Beyond the featured reader, it’s an open mic where readers get approx. 7 minutes. We have a panel of experts offering feedback to readers if they choose to receive it.

John Hanson tells us that Fog City Scribes has become a loose connection for writers in the Saint John area, originally formed for NaNoWriMo.

Amanda Evans and Jaimie McGivery tell us about Write Now Saint John, which is a social writing group which takes place every other Thursday evening (the next one is Thursday, September 21st) at Homeport Inn on Douglas Avenue. They review work, do activities, and have social events. The proprietor of the Homeport Inn is Lane Mack and her husband’s name is Neil. https://www.homeportinn.ca Email: stay@homeportinn.ca

Community Events

Moncton

Check out all Frye Festival Events, between April 24 and May 3!

Fredericton

Saint John

The Write Cup Bookstore and Cafe at Market Square, Saint John

May 15, 2026 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: Vanessa C. Hawkins, author reading and signing

Author Vanessa C. Hawkins will be at The Write Cup Bookstore Café to read from some of her many published novels and to talk about what it means to be an author, and how to get published. This is a great opportunity to speak to an author with a world of experience under her belt.

Sponsored by The Writers Union of Canada, this is a free event, so come on in and grab a drink, listen to Vanessa read and speak and get a signed copy of her books!

**New Date: May, 22, 2026 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Thomas Chamberlain Author Reading & Signing event.

Join us in celebrating with Thomas Chamberlain as he reads from his debut novel Happenstance a New Brunswick Book Awards shortlisted title! This is a powerful story that is best heard by the author himself. He will be on site from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm to read from his book, talk about what his journey was like and to sign copies of his book. So come on in, get comfortable, and congratulate Thomas Chamberlain with the rest of The Write Cup Bookstore Café!

**New Date: May 30, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm – Encore by Christopher Sweet Book Launch

Author Christopher Sweet is launching his 5th book, Encore, a science fiction novel that showcases his ever-growing talent as a writer. We are pleased to have this event in conjunction with the Fog City Comic Con and the book launch is a free event, and everyone is welcome. Come on in, meet the author, hear a reading, get a signed copy of the book and enjoy some amazing coffee before you go back to the fun of the con!

Workshops