Association of writers, artists, librarians, teachers, editors, publishers, and distributors dedicated to the field of children's literature. History, programs, FAQ, membership information, and contacts.

Washington-area reading group that meets weekly.

Promotes women writers and spoken-word performers through open-mike events and workshops. Includes calendar of events and news.

Non-profit group promotes the development of playwrights from the Washington, DC area with workshops, readings, an annual conference, and other activities. Includes newsletter and descriptive list of members' plays.

Organization of Washington-area freelance writers founded in 1975. Information on membership and benefits, calendar of events, email discussion list, archive of Washington Writer monthly newsletter, and job postings (members-only access to job postings)

Online discussions of a different book each month. Includes an archive of discussion transcripts and links to the Post's calendar of upcoming literary events and the newspaper's message board devoted to literature.

Local chapter of Romance Writers of America, an organization of writers and others associated with romance fiction. Information on membership, calendar of meetings and events, list of published authors and works, and monthly newsletter.