Writer Support Groups
Hawaii Writers Guild is affiliated with six writing groups whose members live (or formerly lived) in Hawaii. Typically, writers read a short piece or excerpt from a work in progress that is 2-3 pages long (500-750 words), then receive feedback from other participants. The tone is constructive and supportive. Unless noted below, pieces do not need to be submitted to the group in advance of the meeting. The role of the host is to run the meeting and moderate the discussion.
When first formed, groups met in person and thus were organized geographically. During the covid pandemic, the groups moved to an online format. Groups have retained their geographical names, but are open to all Hawaii Writers Guild members. As noted below, some groups meet online and some meet in person.
Try one out! You are welcome to join at any time and can attend a group without sharing your writing. Email the group contact for more information or to obtain the zoom link.
Writing Groups
Name: Kauaʻi Writers Group
Time (HST): Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays, (evening)
Genre: Open
Format: Online
Host: Frank Reilly
Host Email: the.frank.reilly@gmail.com
Name: Kauaʻi Live Poets Society
Time (HST):
• 1st Mon: 4:30-6:30PM (meets in person at Lihue Public Library)
• 3rd Mon: 6:30-8 PM (meets online)
Genre: Poetry
Format: In person and online (see above)
Host: Cheryl Ann Farrell
Host Email: cherylaofarrell@gmail.com
Name: North Kohala Writers Group
Time (HST): Alternate Thursdays from 2-4PM
Genre: Open
Format: Online
Host: Diane Revell
Host Email: diane.b.revell@gmail.com
Comments: Submit one day before meeting.
Name: Readings And Responses
Time (HST): Monthly, 3rd Saturday, 1-3 PM
Genre: Open
Format: Online
Host: Cheryl Ann Farrell
Host Email: cherylaofarrell@gmail.com
Name: Tutu’s House Writers Support Group
Time (HST): Weekly on Tuesdays, 10AM-Noon
Genre: Open
Format: Online
Host: Dave Fouts
Host Email: foutsdavid@hotmail.com
Comments: Submit one day before meeting. Register through Tutu’s house.*
*Tutu’s House is a non-profit organization that sponsors a variety of community groups and events on the Big Island. Please email: newsletter@tutushouse.org to request the meeting link.
Name: Volcano Writers Group
Time (HST): Sundays weekly at 2 PM
Genre: Open
Format: In person at Ira Ono Volcano Garden Arts Center
Host: Vitus Themad
Host Email: vitusthemad@gmail.com