Literary Organizations (USA)
If you'd like to suggest the addition of a literary organization to this list, email Blythe Baird at [email protected].
Alabama
Alabama Center for Literary Arts
Alaska
Arizona
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Society of Southwestern Authors
Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow
Arkansas
California
Beyond Baroque Literary/Arts Center
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center is Los Angeles' oldest literary arts organization and one of the country's most influential literary community spaces. Through readings, workshops, exhibitions, publications and public events, it supports emerging and established writers while fostering a diverse literary culture.
The Free Black Women's Library - Los Angeles
Independent Writers of Southern California
Small Press Traffic Literary Arts Center
Women's Center for Creative Work
Colorado
Colorado Springs Fiction Writers Group
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
Writers Studio at Arapahoe Community College
Connecticut
Connecticut Authors and Publishers Association
Connecticut Sports Writers' Alliance
The Mark Twain House and Museum
D.C.
The Jiménez-Porter Writers’ House
PEN/Faulkner champions the power and diversity of fiction through prestigious literary awards, public programs and educational outreach. Its work connects readers and writers while expanding access to books and creative writing opportunities for students.
Delaware
Florida
Florida Outdoor Writers Association
Gulf Coast Writers Association
Georgia
The Georgia Writers Association is a nonprofit organization that supports writers through workshops, conferences, grants, awards and professional resources. Through programs like the Red Clay Writers Conference, the Georgia Author of the Year Awards and literary grants, it helps writers build skills, connections, and visibility throughout Georgia's literary community.
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
StoryStudio Chicago is a nonprofit literary arts organization focused on fostering a vibrant writing community through classes, workshops and events. Serving writers of all ages, skill levels and genres, it offers year-round opportunities for creative development, learning and literary connection.
Indiana
Central Indiana Writers Association
Iowa
Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature
The Iowa City UNESCO City of Literature is a nonprofit organization that supports diverse communities of readers and writers through festivals, educational programming, author events and international literary exchanges. As the first UNESCO City of Literature in the United States, it promotes the transformative power of storytelling while connecting local literary culture to a global network.
The National Association for Poetry Therapy
University of Iowa International Writing Program
Kansas
Gunn Center for the Study of Science Fiction
Kentucky
Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning
Kentucky Humanities & Kentucky Book Festival
Kentucky Women Writers Conference
Southern Kentucky Book Fest (SOKY)
Louisiana
Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities
Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival
Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society
Maine
Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance (MWPA)
Founded in 1975, the Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance enriches Maine's literary culture by bringing together writers, editors, publishers, booksellers and literary professionals. Through workshops, conferences, retreats, awards and statewide literary events, MWPA helps writers develop their craft, build community and advance their publishing careers.
Maryland
Howard County Poetry & Literature Society
Massachusetts
Electronic Literature Organization
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
Massachusetts Center for the Book
The Massachusetts Center for the Book promotes reading, writing, and literary engagement through statewide programs for adults, youth and families. As part of the national Library of Congress Center for the Book network, it supports authors, libraries, schools and communities through awards, reading initiatives, literacy programs and public events.
Michigan
Inside Out Literary Arts Project
Minnesota
The Givens Foundation for African American Literature
Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop
Minnesota Science Fiction Society
National League of American Pen Women, Minnesota Branch
Playwrights’ Center is one of the nation's leading organizations for playwright development, providing fellowships, mentorships, classes, workshops and production opportunities. It supports playwrights at every stage of their careers while advocating for greater representation and inclusion in American theater.
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (MN)
Mississippi
Gulf Coast Writers Association
The Mississippi Poetry Society is a statewide poetry organization affiliated with the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. Through local chapters, contests, publications and educational programming, it encourages the writing, sharing and appreciation of poetry throughout Mississippi.
Mississippi Writers and Authors Group
Missouri
Southeast Missouri Writers' Guild
Montana
The Missoula Writing Collaborative
The Missoula Writing Collaborative partners with schools and communities to teach the imaginative power of language through creative writing. Its programs include school residencies, workshops, classes, camps, readings and community events that help writers of all ages develop confidence and creativity.
Outdoor Writers Association of America
Nebraska
The Nebraska Center for the Book is the state's affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and works to build a vibrant literary culture throughout Nebraska. Through awards, reading initiatives, educational programs and the annual Nebraska Celebration of Books, it connects readers, writers, librarians, educators, publishers and booksellers.
Nevada
Black Mountain Institute champions writers and storytellers through fellowships, public programs and community engagement. Based in Las Vegas, it amplifies literary voices and artistic expression throughout the Southwest and beyond.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Writers' Project
Poetry Society of New Hampshire
New Jersey
Liberty States Fiction Writers
New Jersey Center for the Book
The Nick Virgilio Haiku Association
New Mexico
The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation
New York
Asian American Writers' Workshop
Bohemian Benevolent & Literary Association
Just Buffalo Literary Center, Inc.
Latin American Writers Institute
The Lewis Burke Frumkes Center for Writing and Culture
New York State Writers Institute
The Poetry Project at Saint Mark's Church
Poets House is a poetry library, literary center and gathering space dedicated to celebrating the living tradition of poetry. Through its extensive collection, public programs and educational initiatives, it promotes poetry, fosters dialogue and expands access to diverse poetic voices.
The Unterberg Poetry Center of the 92nd Street YM-YWCA
North Carolina
Bookmarks is a literary arts nonprofit and independent bookstore dedicated to building an inclusive, curious and connected community through books. Through author events, literacy partnerships, educational programs, and its annual Bookmarks Festival of Books & Authors, the organization promotes lifelong reading and strengthens community engagement with literature.
North Carolina Writers' Network
The North Carolina Writers' Network connects, supports and advocates for writers across the state through education, critique opportunities, professional development and literary community building. The organization works to strengthen both the craft and business of writing while preserving North Carolina's literary heritage and making writing accessible to people from all backgrounds.
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Center for Poets and Writers
Oregon
The Friends of William Stafford
Independent Publishing Resource Center
Literary Arts is a nonprofit literary organization that engages readers, supports writers and inspires future generations through literature. Its programs include the Portland Book Festival, Oregon Book Awards, literary fellowships, educational initiatives, writing classes and author events.
Pennsylvania
Creative Nonfiction Foundation
Greater Leigh Valley Writers Group
Pennsylvania Center for the Book
Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers Association
Stradler Center for Poetry & Literary Arts
Rhode Island
Association of Rhode Island Authors
Rhode Island Center for the Book
South Carolina
Poetry Society of South Carolina
South Carolina Writers Association
South Dakota
South Dakota Humanities Council
South Dakota State Poetry Society
Tennessee
Texas
American Literary Translators Association
Dallas Screenwriters Association
Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center
Utah
Vermont
The Writer's Center of White River Junction
Virginia
Charlottesville Writing Center
Furious Flower Poetry Center is the nation's first academic center dedicated to Black poetry. Through workshops, readings, publications, educational programs and archival work, it promotes the visibility, study and preservation of Black poets and their contributions to American literature.
Washington
Pacific Northwest Writers Association
West Virginia
West Virginia Center for the Book
Wisconsin
Redbird Studio - A Writer's Place
Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters
The Wisconsin Writers Association is a statewide organization that supports writers through workshops, critique groups, publishing opportunities, contests, conferences and networking. It helps writers develop their craft while connecting them to a broad community of authors, readers and literary professionals across Wisconsin and beyond.
Wyoming
WyoPoets is Wyoming's statewide poetry organization and an affiliate of the National Federation of State Poetry Societies. It promotes poetry through contests, workshops, publishing opportunities and a supportive community that connects poets ranging from beginners to nationally recognized authors.