There may be writing groups where people meet but it's occasional. You really do it all at your own computer or your own typewriter by yourself.
Anne RiceI do not allow fan-fiction. The characters are copyrighted. It upsets me terribly to even think about fan-fiction with my characters. I advise my readers to write your own original stories with your own characters. It is absolutely essential that you respect my wishes.
Anne RiceOne moment the world is as it is. The next, it is something entirely different. Something it has never been before.
Anne Rice