Writing Clubs in New Zealand
Share stories, improve skills, and connect with fellow writers
26 clubs listed
Writing clubs in New Zealand offer spaces for writers of all levels to develop their craft, share work, and receive feedback. Clubs cater to creative writing, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.
Featured Writing & Poetry Clubs
POETS@ONEONESIX
Whangārei, Northland
POETS@ONEONESIX: Whangārei's poetry club promoting and publishing poetry in all forms. Join 100 members in Northland for creative cultural-language events and friendship societies since 2012.
Whangārei Writers’ Workshop
Te Kamo, Northland
Discover the Whangārei Writers’ Workshop in Te Kamo and see how to join this established writing group offering regular Friday feedback sessions at the Kamo Clu
Hibiscus Coast Writers Club
Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa
Join the Hibiscus Coast Writers Club for workshops, interesting speakers and writing competitions in poetry, short stories and drama. A welcoming group for writ
International Writers’ Workshop NZ Inc (IWW)
Northcote, Auckland
A community of writers in Northcote, Auckland, the International Writers’ Workshop NZ Inc (IWW) offers regular meetings, expert workshops, and competitions in f
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Clubs (26)
Feilding Writers’ Group
Feilding, Manawatū-Whanganui
Offering monthly writing sessions at Feilding Library, the Feilding Writers’ Group welcomes writers of all levels to share work, receive feedback and enjoy coff
Hibiscus Coast Writers Club
Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa
Join the Hibiscus Coast Writers Club for workshops, interesting speakers and writing competitions in poetry, short stories and drama. A welcoming group for writ
International Writers’ Workshop NZ Inc (IWW)
Northcote, Auckland
A community of writers in Northcote, Auckland, the International Writers’ Workshop NZ Inc (IWW) offers regular meetings, expert workshops, and competitions in f
Kapiti Writers’ Group
Paraparaumu, Wellington
Discover how to join Kapiti Writers’ Group in Paraparaumu and access workshops and speaker events for adult writers in the Wellington area.
Mairangi Writers of North Shore
Mairangi Bay, Auckland
A community of writers in Mairangi Bay, Auckland, Mairangi Writers of North Shore offers a small fortnightly critique group that meets in members’ homes to shar
Napier Novelists
Taradale, Napier
Join Napier Novelists for Write-Ins and Editing workshops in Taradale, Napier. Meet fellow writers, develop your novel, and attend monthly sessions at the local
Northshore Writers
Browns Bay, Auckland
Regular sessions for Northshore Writers in Browns Bay offer group meetings and workshops on publishing tools, Amazon self-publishing and book marketing for Auck
Papatoetoe Creative Writers’ Group
Papatoetoe, Auckland
In Papatoetoe, Auckland, the Papatoetoe Creative Writers’ Group offers monthly meetings at the War Memorial Library for emerging and experienced writers to shar
Plimmerton Writers Group
Plimmerton, Porirua
Join Plimmerton Writers Group in Porirua for regular sessions where members read and discuss their writing. Connect with local writers in Wellington and develop
POETS@ONEONESIX
Whangārei, Northland
POETS@ONEONESIX: Whangārei's poetry club promoting and publishing poetry in all forms. Join 100 members in Northland for creative cultural-language events and friendship societies since 2012.
Poverty Bay Pen Pushers – Gisborne
Gisborne
Discover the Poverty Bay Pen Pushers writing group in Gisborne. See how to join fortnightly meetings for critique, feedback, and creative writing across multipl
Raglan Writing Group
Raglan, Waikato
Join the Raglan Writing Group and connect with published and unpublished writers in Waikato. Meeting fortnightly in Raglan, this welcoming group invites new mem
Rose Centre Writers
Belmont, Auckland
Looking for a writers group in Auckland? Rose Centre Writers offers monthly meetings with guest writers in Belmont, providing a welcoming space for local writer
Rotorua Writers Group
Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
A community of writers in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty. The Rotorua Writers Group meets monthly at Rotorua Arts Village for organised programmes, afternoon tea and sh
South Auckland Writers’ Group
Papakura, Auckland
Join South Auckland Writers’ Group for monthly meetings at Papakura Library. Writers from Manukau, Papakura and Counties areas, from beginners to published auth
Tairua Writers (Coromandel)
Tairua, Waikato
Join Tairua Writers (Coromandel) for a supportive writing group where members share work, exchange ideas and complete monthly prompts. Meetings are held in Tair
Taumarunui Writers’ Group
Taumarunui, Manawatū-Whanganui
Meet other writers at Taumarunui Writers’ Group for workshops, critiquing, sharing work and socialising. This informal group in Taumarunui runs the William Tayl
Tauranga U3A Pen Whisperers
Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty
Regular sessions with the Tauranga U3A Pen Whisperers writing group in Mount Maunganui help participants explore writing interests. Meet on the 2nd and 4th Mond
Tauranga Writers
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
The home of New Zealand’s longest-running writers group, Tauranga Writers has supported authors since 1967 with meetings focused on getting started and getting
The Blair Logie Writers Group
Masterton, Wellington
Regular writing sessions at The Blair Logie Writers Group in Masterton welcome all enthusiasts. Gather on the last Friday monthly from 2pm to 4pm at the Genealo
Upper Hutt Writers
Wallaceville, Upper Hutt
Meet other writers at Upper Hutt Writers, a welcoming group offering monthly creative writing sessions in Upper Hutt, Wellington. Share ideas and develop your w
Waiheke Writers Group
Ostend, Waiheke Island
New members welcome at Waiheke Writers Group. Join this writing group in Ostend, Waiheke Island, Auckland for support, feedback and networking among writers.
Waihi - Writers Group
Waihi, Waikato
Waihi Writers Group: Recreational writing club in Waihi, Waikato. Meet at Waihi Library every other Tue (1st & 3rd), 11-12:30pm. Join arts enthusiasts for creative sessions in New Zealand.
Waitakere Writers
Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland
Join Waitakere Writers, a friendly writing group in Te Atatū Peninsula, Auckland, where members support and encourage each other in the craft of writing. New pa
Whangārei Writers’ Workshop
Te Kamo, Northland
Discover the Whangārei Writers’ Workshop in Te Kamo and see how to join this established writing group offering regular Friday feedback sessions at the Kamo Clu
Writers and Poets Doubtless Bay
Taipa, Northland
Discover Writers & Poets Doubtless Bay, a 2023 non-profit group for Far North NZ writers. Discuss writing, share local events and news. Find out what's happening in the poetry and writing community today.
What is a Writing Club?
A writing club is a community where members meet to write, critique, and inspire each other. Clubs may hold workshops, writing exercises, and public readings.
They provide guidance, encouragement, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.
Benefits of Joining Writing Clubs
Members improve their writing skills, receive constructive feedback, and develop confidence. Clubs offer inspiration, accountability, and social connection with other writers.
Writing in New Zealand
Writing clubs exist throughout New Zealand, welcoming writers of all ages. They contribute to local literary communities and foster creativity and expression.