Rogue Writers is a supportive space that values every form of writing, from novels and poetry to role-playing game campaigns, fanfiction, and visual storytelling. We keep the creative energy flowing all year long with fun challenges, learning discussions, co-working sessions, and skill-building workshops. This all culminates in our annual two-month flexible writing and creativity event, Rogue’s Amazing Word Rush (RAWR).
We’re a tight-knit, silly bunch with a serious commitment to fostering an inclusively empowering community. Our zero-tolerance policy for bigotry helps us maintain a safe and transparent private Discord server, where members can connect, collaborate, and grow together.
WHO ARE WE AND WHAT DO WE DO?
- We value and encourage all forms of writing, including D&D campaigns, fanfic, and graphic novels.
- We hang out in our private Discord server, though you may also find us elsewhere, online and in-person.
- In October and November, we host Rogue’s Amazing Word Rush (RAWR), a flexible annual writing & creativity challenge.
- Year-round, we run smaller monthly writing challenges, fun events, and writing workshops.
- We are prone to silliness and enjoy playing writing games, video games, and drinking tea together.
CONSIDER YOURSELF WARNED
- We’re fiercely protective of our vulnerable members. Bigots are not welcome here and, when discovered, are quickly shown the door. View our Mission & Values: https://roguewriters.net/mission-and-values/
- We vet new Discord members using a process that shields our current member list against being seen by non-members.
- Most of our members hold strong societal views, which is reflected in many of our discussion topics server-wide. We maintain special spaces where members are welcome to discuss typically sensitive topics, including politics and religion.
- The ongoing development and evolution of the Rogue Writers is a group-wide project. We are receptive to new ideas and constructive criticism and maintain transparency regarding our policies, procedures, and decisions. Review our community rules here: https://roguewriters.net/rogues-rules/
OUR HISTORY & TIMELINE
Established in 2008, the Rogue Writers Network is headquartered in the United States in Southern Oregon’s scenic Rogue Valley.
Our group began small and served as a hub for local writers trying to win the annual NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) writing challenge. In 2014, we established a popular tradition — hosting an all-region write-in on a 1952 grounded Boeing KC-97 Fuel Tanker aircraft! Over the years, this unique event drew participants to our group from outside the local region. Some traveled from more than two states away to join in the fun!
In 2018, Jenai May became the last leader (aka “Municipal Liaison”) for NaNoWriMo’s Rogue Valley region. In November of 2023, Jenai approached local members with concerns surrounding controversies emerging from within the NaNoWriMo organization. We immediately discussed options for our future. On December 1st, we unanimously voted to separate from NaNoWriMo. On December 4, we changed our name to the Rogue Writers, and formally invited other displaced community writers, worldwide, to join our Discord server.
On December 7, 2023, Jenai May officially founded the Rogue Writers Network: International Writing Community.
On March 31, 2025, the NaNoWriMo organization announced that it was closing.
In its new incarnation, the Rogue Writers Network has continued growing and transforming into a thriving online international writing community. Today, our community includes over 800 members from over 20 countries.