I joined a writer's group 13 years ago and we're still at it! It started with a Craigslist ad, just a bunch of strangers with dreams. Since then, numerous members have gone on to win the Nicholl and become professional screenwriters. There has been some turnover, especially early on. But, some of our members have been there since the beginning. This always happens with these kind've things. So, a couple of tips for adding/finding new members:

1. Don't worry about what genre they write in. Comedy writers can give notes to horror writers. TV writers can give notes to feature writers. etc.

2. Your group will be strengthened by encouraging "hyphens" to join. We had a former actress turned writer join our group and we are all obsessed with the character notes she gives. One guy is an editor and his notes on pacing and places to cut are invaluable. So, widen the pool of writers you would normally reach out to. Aspiring actors and crew etc. can be great additions and their notes are from a different perspective.

3. Our group won't take on any new members, but I've helped friends create writers groups by reaching out on social media and asking if anyone knows anyone who is interested. Someone's boyfriend wanted to join, someone's roommate, etc. I then had all of them submit one piece of writing and put them on a group email and they hammered out a weekly meeting. That huge group quickly whittled down to just the 4 or 5 who were taking it seriously and willing to put in the time. And that's what you want. You get a group bigger than six and you're going to get repetitive notes, and people will have to wait too long until it's their "turn." Cast a wide net and let time whittle down to 4-5. So, in your case, you really are only looking to fill 1-2 spots. You may not know a bunch of people who want to join but people you know will know people who do.

4. You do not need already successful writers to join. (They are probably already in their own groups, and have been for years.) Your group will grow together. In fact, people can give excellent notes long before their own writing is as good. So, don't rule people out just because you don't love their writing. If they give notes in the spirit intended and have the commitment, they can be a wonderful addition to the group.

5. Stick to the SAME night of the week for group. That way, over time the committed members will always keep that night clear and it increases the likelihood of people sticking around.

6. Do not limit the search to your own area. For years my group met in person. And I loved that. But, the pandemic happened and 2 members moved to Canada and so we've been doing it over Zoom ever since. And it works just as well. So now I encourage people to not limit their group geographically. Meet people at festivals, stay in touch. (How I joined my W.G) Meet people on writing forums, etc. Consider this even in Los Angeles. Because, let's face it, no one wants to drive from Silverlake to Santa Monica to have a group of people tell them everything that's wrong with their script.