Finish the thing you keep not finishing.

No. While some members are published authors or working creatives, many are just getting serious about a project for the first time. Some are writing a book, some are exploring a new medium, and others simply want to become better writers. All levels are welcome as long as you are committed to the work.

No sweat. You can pick and choose exactly what kinds of events fit your calendar, and your interests. But just like with your writing, something is always better than nothing.

Membership is one tier, billed seasonally.

Writing Club Pro

This tier gives you access to over 100+ events each year, plus huge discounts to all of our instructor led courses and workshops. We designed this tier for people looking to take their writing more seriously and experience the full richness of our community. For our Labor Day sale, membership is discounted from $349 to $199 and is billed automatically every three months unless cancelled.

All of it lives in the member dashboard, and it takes about a minute.

1. Click Member login in the top right of this site.
2. Sign in with the email address you used to buy your membership. A different address will not find your account.
3. Once you are in, open Membership in the navigation, or click your profile picture in the top right.

From there you can update your billing details, pause for one, two or three months, or cancel outright. Cancelling takes effect at the end of the current billing period, and you keep your access until then.

If the address you bought with no longer reaches you, send us a note and we will sort it out.

Most of our members have creative ambitions but find that life keeps getting in the way. They join because they want to make more time for writing, stay accountable, and finally finish the projects they've started. Whether you're working on a novel, a script, an essay collection, or something else entirely, this is a place to get unstuck and move forward.

Yes. We host one free, open-to-the-public writing event each season for anyone curious about the club. It's a great way to get a feel for the community before applying. All other events are for members only.

You'll be added to our weekly members-only newsletter. This is where you'll receive invites to upcoming events, hear about what other members are working on, and find opportunities to connect. In your first month, you can expect to meet 10 to 15 new writers, depending on your availability and participation. We recommend attending at least two events early on to get a strong foothold in the community.

All kinds. Our members write novels, essays, screenplays, memoirs, poetry, newsletters, short stories, and more. Some are just getting started; others are years into a project.

ATX Writing Club hosts 7 to 9 events per month, all designed to help members write more, connect with other creatives, and elevate their craft.

Writing Sessions

Large gatherings (30–50 people) held at venues across Austin, where members come together to get real work done.

Salon Dinners

Monthly, intimate dinners with 16 members, centered around a single topic—creative discipline, artistic ambition, building a life around your work. These last 4–5 hours and tend to spark the best conversations of the year.

8-Week Feedback Group

Led by a local Professor of Creative Writing, this group is designed for writers ready to strengthen and complete their drafts. Each week, you'll receive thoughtful, structured feedback from both peers and your instructor, helping you see your work more clearly and revise with precision.

12-Week Novel Writing Sprint

A step-by-step drafting program that takes you from idea to finished manuscript. Each week you'll get a specific story beat to build, a clear writing target, an accountability check-in, and a live writing sprint to lock in progress. You'll walk away with a full draft and a reliable writing habit that actually sticks.

The Business of Writing Series

Practical workshops and presentations for writers ready to turn craft into career. Learn from working professionals about publishing, pitching, building an audience, and earning income from your creative work—without compromising your art.

The Book Club for Writers

A close reading group focused on structure, form, and meaning. Less about opinions—more about how great writing works.

and many more!

Our events are held all across Austin, with locations rotating week to week. Some of our favorite neighborhoods include Cherrywood, Rosedale, South Congress, and South Lamar. We choose venues that are inspiring, comfortable, and conducive to great work and conversation.

Our typical writing sessions are held on Saturday at 10am. For each of our other event types, the times and days of week are much more variable. For example, our Salon Style dinners are usually 6pm on Fridays, and our Writing Workshops are usually 6pm on Thursdays, but things change with the seasons.

You can get a better idea of the timing for our upcoming events by looking at our calendar.

No. ATX Writing Club is fully in-person. We believe real communities are built face to face, not through screens. Every event happens live, here in Austin.

No. We don't believe in internet gurus or online courses. Great writing comes from showing up, reading classic works, and putting pen to paper—so that's what we focus on. This is a peer-driven community, first and foremost.