Washington Writers' Publishing House
- A non-profit organization that has published over 50 volumes of poetry since 1973. News, books and information about the authors.
- http://www.wwph.org/

D.C. Creative Writing Workshop
- Sponsors a writers-in-residence program to introduce public school students in Southeast DC to self-expression and the written word. Includes program information, news articles, and student writing.
- http://www.dccww.org/

National Book Festival
- The Library of Congress sponsors this annual outdoor festival, with programs that feature writers and storytellers. Includes information on programs and participants, videos and podcasts.
- http://www.loc.gov/bookfest/

Children's Book Guild of Washington, D.C.
- 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.
- http://www.childrensbookguild.org/

Playwright's Forum
- 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.
- http://users.erols.com/pforum/

Washington Romance Writers - WRW
- 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.
- http://www.wrwdc.com/

Washington Independent Writers
- 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)
- http://www.washwriter.org/

Washington Post Book Club
- 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.
- http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/style/books/bookclub/