Est. 1935
Writing Chapters
Members are the greatest asset and most important part of the League. Local chapters are independently run and provide a space for education, practice, critique, skill-building, and much more to any and all writers. Chapter meetings are open to the public and new members are always welcome.
We have chapters across Utah with several meeting online for those beyond the confines of Utah. Find one nearest you, or the one that best fits your writing needs and personality. Every chapter is different and will fit needs of writers differently. Visit several until you find the right fit if you wish, or choose to be a member of multiple chapters. The possibilities are endless.
We look forward to seeing you!
Alphabetical Chapter List
Blue Quill Chapter (Ogden & Online)
Meets 1st Wed for Critiques, 1st and 3rd Thurs for Brainstorming sessions, and 3rd Wed for guest speakers - all starting at 7pm.
Online
Join us the 1st Wednesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 pm MT for critiques. You can choose to attend in-person or virtual critiques. In-person critiques will take place at the Southwest Library branch at 2039 W 4000 S, Roy, UT 84067. Virtual critiques are hosted via Zoom! Either way, plan on bringing 5 pages of double-spaced, 12 point font work to screen-share. Each person will have 10 minutes to read their work and receive specific feedback (the author guides what they want). We encourage kind and helpful feedback and welcome authors of all genres and experiences! If you don’t have work to share, please come anyway. Authors need as much feedback as possible!
Our chapter also has an editing group through our Google Drive and an email editing group. Both of these are ongoing and provide more in-depth edits. If you’re interested in joining one or both of these editing groups, please email bluequillutah@gmail.com and specify which one you want to join.
Join us the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7:00pm MT for Zoom brainstorming sessions.
Join us on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 pm MT for guest speakers. We meet virtually via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to join us
President: Inna Lyon
The Blue Quill Chapter is the League of Utah Writer's oldest chapter. Formed in 1928, their goal has always been to offer friendship, education, and encouragement to the writers and poets of Utah. While most members live in and around Ogden, they have members who travel for miles to join them.
Brigham City Writers
Meets First Monday 6:30pm - Monthly
Box Elder County Building or Brigham Library
Visit our blog for location updates.
President: McKel Jensen
We have a great group of writers of all abilities. Each month we bring in presenters who teach about the craft. We are eager to teach and learn from our members. Come join us!
Cache Valley Chapter (Logan)
Meets First and Third Wednesdays 6:30pm - Monthly
Logan City Library
Visit our website for more information.
President: Tim Keller
Celebrate Writers (Eagle Mountain)
Meets at 7:30 on the third Thursday of each month except December
1762 E Revere Way, Eagle Mountain
Contact us via email for more details.
President: Ryan Hacking
Round-table writing discussion on a topic scheduled in advance. Participants are encouraged to bring a snack to share.
Chapter 1: Davis County
Meets Second and Fourth Mondays from 6:30pm - 8:30 MT.
2nd wk - Online; 4th wk -Farmington Library: 133 S Main St. Farmington, UT, 84025 (unless otherwise specified)
Davis County Chapter 1 welcomes all writers, all skill levels, and all genres! Whether online or in person, have a 5-page piece of writing to share with the group. We will be using our time for a quick writing spotlight, followed by supportive, experienced critique sessions. Contact the chapter by email.
President: Jeannette Singleton
No matter what genre, you are welcome at Chapter 1!
Creating friendships together while honing our craft.
Good American Fork Writers
Meets Second and Fourth Thursdays 6:00pm - Monthly
American Fork Library
Please contact the president for more information.
President: Tim Tarbet
Herriman Chapter
Meets Fourth Thursday 7:00pm - Monthly
Herriman Library
Contact us via email for more details.
President: Robin Glassey
The Herriman Chapter caters to writers of all skill levels in all genres. They host guest speakers that meet the needs of their members. They bring chocolate, so you should definitely check them out!
Infinite Monkeys (West Jordan & Online)
Meets Second and Fourth Thursdays at 7:00pm
7879 South 1530 West #600, West Jordan, Utah
Specializing in Speculative Fiction but open to all genres. Second Thursdays are presentations or workshops with critique. Fourth Thursdays are Monthly write-in/accountability meetings. See our website for Zoom links and information or contact us via email.
President: Daniel Yocom
The Infinite Monkeys formed in 2016 and have built their foundation on inclusion and working together to grow as authors. They offer presentations, workshops, critique, publishing opportunities, and annual retreats. Everyone is welcome!
Just Write (email only)
Meets Twice a month via email
The chapter holds two critique sessions every month through email. President sends a monthly newsletter.Contact us for more information.
President: Ann Gordon
The Just Write Chapter is an online chapter. While they don't meet in person, they sponsor critiques twice a month via email and have members from Utah and six other states.
LUW Romance Writers (Online)
Meets the second Tuesday at 7pm for critiques and the last Thursday at 7pm for presentations.
Permanent Discord meeting link:
https://discord.gg/stB99paa4s
Need some help on how to give feedback? Use this form as a reference: https://luwromance.wordpress.com/feedback-form/
You may submit up to 1,000 words, but it is preferred to have a completed chapter. Your feedback will be over our Zoom meeting, and you will be asked to critique others’ work. Please take your time with these and use the feedback form for reference on what to look for. Feedback is not necessarily editing a person’s work. Think of this more as beta reading. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Co-Presidents: Melissa Schack and Keyra Kristoffersen Allred
The LUW Romance chapter focuses on romance writers and writers who include romantic elements in their stories. They offer guest speakers, workshops, and critique. Everyone is welcome to online meeting!
La Sal Legends (Moab)
Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:00pm - Monthly
Grand County Library 257 E Center St, Moab
Meetings held in the Boardroom of the library. Call 435-355-0495 or email (preferred contact) the president for more information.
President: Stan Johnson
The La Sal Legends Chapter serves writers in south eastern Utah with members also from western Colorado.
Nebo Novelists (Springville)
Meets Second and Fourth Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30.
Springville Library
Email the president for more information.
President: Debbie Melander
The Nebo Novelists write, read, and share. They combine good friends, writing, and chocolate during their critique sessions. Come see what they're all about and find out just how sweet it is!
Oquirrh Writers (West Jordan and online)
Meets First Thursday 7:00pm - Monthly
Online via Zoom
We value education and each writers' growth. Each meeting will have a class presentation and time for critiques. Contact us for more information.
President: Jodi Milner
The Oquirrh Writers nurture writers of all abilities and welcome everyone. They host guest speakers and critiques every month in West Jordan.
Page One (Millcreek)
Meets Monthly on the Fourth Thursday, 2 pm - 4 pm
Millcreek Library
We are a critique and writing group that welcomes all Genres and all levels of writers. Please use the chapter email to contact the Chapter President for more information.
President: Kelli Polcha
We are a small group of writers who come together to share our stories, our thoughts, and our experience with other writers. All levels of writers are welcome!
SLC Writers Group
General meetings on Mondays
Contact us for locations
The current Monday schedule is: 1st Monday is a write in (virtual), 2nd and 3rd Mondays are discussion group, 4th Monday is crit group. If there is a 5th Monday, we do a hang out where we craft and chill and we do not talk about writing. This group has been around for 15 years, accepts all forms of writing, with a focus on fiction. Contact us for more information.
President: Shauna Brock
The Salt Lake City Writer's Group offers many opportunities to local writers. They focus on highlighting and lifting up the voices of marginalized communities. They offer critiques, discussion groups, workshops, and write-ins.
Salt City Genre Writers (SLC & Online)
Meets First Saturdays at 10am, subsequent Saturdays at 9:00am, and last Thursday of month at 5:30
Marmalade Library, Raw Bean Coffee House, and Via Zoom
Chapter meetings held the first Saturday at Marmelade library. Write ins each subsequent Saturday at Raw Bean Coffee House. Zoom meet up on last Thursday.
President: Bryan Young
The Salt City Genre Writers formed four years ago and caters to all genres of fiction. They meet weekly and offer classes, workshops, and multiple publishing opportunities. This group continues to grow and welcomes everyone from any genre.
Salt City Scribes
Meets on the Fourth Tuesday of each month from 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Salt Lake City Library (Main Downtown Branch)
We meet on the fourth Tuesday of every month at the Salt Lake City Library (main downtown branch) from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. We’re holding hybrid meetings so you can also join us virtually if you like. For more information, to request our submission guidelines, or to request a link to our meetings please email: SaltCityScribes@gmail.com.
President: Gail Boling
Join the Salt City Scribes for in-depth writing critiques! We spend the first 10 mins of the meeting reviewing upcoming events and publishing opportunities, then have a presentation on a writing topic for 15–30 mins before we split into groups to exchange notes on this month's submissions. Group members submit selections two weeks in advance, then read the week before the meeting. You don't have to have a submission to attend though—you're welcome to come visit to observe and check us out! All genres welcome.
Screenwriters Guild of Utah (online only)
Meets the third Thursday of the month at 8 pm EST / 6 pm MST / 5 pm PST
The Screenwriting Chapter typically meets on Thursdays for 2 hours over skype, although on occasion will meet at other times. Members will be notified of these changes in advance.
President: Emily Clark
The TypeWriters
Meets every Monday 8-10 pm
Upstairs tables at the Harmons in Farmington
Hello! The TypeWriters meet for a writing session every Monday night from 8:00-10:00PM at the upstairs tables at the Harmons grocery store in Farmington. Bring your laptop and your current work in progress, and we’ll chat for a while, then we’ll write!
President: Lindsay Hiller
This is a low-key, no-pressure group. You don’t have to submit anything or critique anyone’s work (unless you want to). We have writers at all experience levels, from brand-new beginners to seasoned, published authors, so everyone is welcome. The BEST kind of friends are writing friends, so come meet us, get some words written, and make some new friends! We’ll see you on Monday!
The Write Stuff (Orem Chapter)
Meets the third Friday of every month from 7-9pm
Altabank Grove Creek Training Center
2174 W Grove Pkwy, Pleasant Grove
We welcome writers of all experience levels, genres, and formats. The first portion of each meeting will feature guest lecturers on various craft and industry topics and/or group discussions and activities. The second portion is reserved for a live critique session or writing sprints, depending on the month.
If you have any questions, please email the Chapter President. We'd love to have you join us.
President: Whitney Hemsath
***Our regular location (Sorenson Room of the Orem Library) is not available for the foreseeable future due to construction, so we have moved to the Altabank Grove Creek Training Center in Pleasant Grove until we are able to meet at the Orem Library again. Anyone with an Orem-based location they would be willing to let us meet in, please email oremwriters@gmail.com***
Utah Freelance Editor Chapter
Meets Monthly
Contact the President or join the Facebook group for meeting dates and times. Secondary contact is the Vice President: Jennie Stevens jenniestevens09@gmail.com
President: Talysa Sainz
Utah Freelance Editors is a chapter of the League of Utah Writers. We provide a central list of local freelance editors for Utah-based writers, publishers, and businesses. If you’re a Utah-based freelance editor looking for your tribe, we want to hear from you.
We intend to remain as inclusive as possible while maintaining the purpose of the group: to provide a community and network for freelance editors in the Utah community.
Utah KidLit Chapter (online)
Meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm on Zoom
Utah KidLit is for anyone interested in writing for children: picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, nonfiction for children, and illustration.
Contact the chapter president for meeting details.
President: Katie Ferriello
Utah Valley Legends (Provo/Orem)
Meets on the first, second, and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:00pm. Zoom link available. Email us for more details.
Utah Valley Legends welcomes critique submissions of all genres and from writers of all experience levels. Those not presenting are still encouraged to join us for the critique process.
President: Andrea Fitzgerald
Utah Valley Legends welcomes critique submissions of all genres and from writers of all experience levels. Those not presenting are still encouraged to join us for the critique process.
Wordcraft (Sandy-Holladay)
Meets First Wednesday 7:00pm - Monthly
Holladay Library
Contact us for more information.
President: Carolyn Campbell
The Wordcraft Chapter is a great group of authors who focus on guest speakers, workshops, and writing competitions! They meet in the Sandy/Holladay area.
Write On - St George
Chapter Meetings are held every second Tuesday at 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM St. George Library, 88 W 100 S, St. George, UT 84770
St George Library Main Branch and Washington Branch
Critique Groups
(Bring 6 copies of 3-5 double-spaced numbered pages to share)
Evening Writers Improvement Group: Live and In Person
Every Monday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Washington Branch library - 220 N 300 E, Washington, UT 84780
Writers Improvement Group (WIG): Live and In Person
Every Wednesday, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
St. George Branch library - 88 W 100 S, St. George, UT 84770
President: Joe Gordon
We are a community of writers and poets dedicated to improving our craft by offering education, encouragement, and friendship to the writers of Southern Utah.