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