I love the company of fellow writers. No one understands the struggle, the exhilaration, the fascination with craft, the sheer obsession required to be a writer better than a fellow writer. But writers are geographically scattered, near and far, and getting together on a regular basis can be a challenge, except on Twitter.
These are the chats I’m aware of. Find one that appeals to you, add a reminder to your calendar, and join the conversation… just don’t forget to write, too.
NOTE: For a more focused chat experience, try using www.tweetchat.com at the dates and times indicated below.
#10MinNovelists Thursdays 9-10pm ET on a variety of topics related to writing (taking summer 2017 off, back in September) hosted by @10MinNovelist. www.10minutenovelists.com
#AuthorConfessionChat Wednesdays 9-10pm ET with the theme of sharing about writing habits and projects hosted by @jjulienauthor and @jmsullivanbooks.
#BookMarket Thursdays 4-5pm ET hosted by @bookmarketingchat and @ClaudiaC.
#BookMarketingChat Wednesdays 9-10pm ET hosted by @BadRedHeadMedia. www.badredheadmedia.com
#BoWriChat Every second Friday 8-9pm CT, the bored writers chat is hosted by @jeweleleonard.
#CreateLounge Wednesdays 7-8pm CT hosted by @createloungeHQ. www.createlounge.com
#CreatureChat Wednesday chat regarding non-human characters in science fiction and fantasy 8-9 pm CT hosted by @OfTheWilds.
#DarkLitChat Third Tuesday of every month 8-9pm ET hosted by @darklitchat, @deapoirierbooks & @e_teskey. www.dhpoirier.com
#FemalesInFantasy Saturdays 8-9pm ET hosted by @Brianna_daSilva.
#HappyWritingChat Sundays 1-2pm ET hosted by @happywriting1, new topics weekly.
#JustAddTea Sundays 11am-12pm CT hosted by @ellamays.
#KidLitArt Thursdays 9-10pm ET for children’s book authors & illustrators hosted by @kidlitart.
#KidLitChat Tuesdays 9-10pm ET hosted by @GregPincus and @BonnieAdamson.
#LitChat Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5pm ET hosted by @LitChat. www.litchat.com
#MagicMon Weekly fantasy writing chat hosted by @magicmonwords, @wordcaffeine, @abookbumble, @by_kayleigh and @slczouk. One source says it’s 7-10pm ET.
#MGLitChat Thursdays 9-10pm ET hosted by @Mglitchat. www.mglitchat.blogspot.com
#MSWL Agents use this hashtag to broadcast what they wish was in their inboxes. Not really a chat, but certainly fascinating. Heart the ones you love, but don’t pitch – it’s bad etiquette and will do you more harm than good.
#NeverWriteAlone Sundays 7-8pm MST hosted by @Authors_Market.
#PaperToPlatform Every other Thursday 8-9pm GMT on the topic of online book marketing. www.ginalucia.co.uk
#RWchat Sundays 7-8pm ET for romance and women’s fiction writers hosted by @RWchat. www.rwchat.com
#SciFiChat Fridays 3-4pm ET hosted by @SciFiChat. www.flyingpenpress.com
#ScriptChat Sundays 5-6pm PT. www.scriptchat.blogspot.ca
#StoryCrafter Sundays 8-9pm GMT hosted by @writerology. www.writerology.net
#StoryDam Writing and self publishing chat Thursdays 8-9pm ET hosted by @storydam.
#StorySocial Wednesdays 9-10pm ET hosted by @StorySocialChat.
#StrongWomenWrite First and third Wednesdays 7-8pm CT about strong female characters and the women who write them hosted by @strongwomenwrte and @ikhrys.
#TheWritersZen First Sundays 8-9am ET talking about self-care, best practices, and all things writing hosted by @JNRlitauthor. www.jessicareino.me
#Wattpad4 Mondays 8-9pm ET hosted by The Wattpad 4.
#WritersLifeChat Wednesdays 8-9pm ET hosted by @JessIngold. www.jessicaingold.webs.com
#WritersPatch Sundays 10-11am CT hosted by @PatchWorkNerd. www.alexandravanhorn.com
#WriteStuff Tuesdays 9-10pm ET hosted by @PenPaperPad. www.tamarawoodsauthor.com
Still not found what you’re looking for? Check out Tweetreports for a much larger list!