[2] Prior to 1934, Azerbaijani writers grouped in variety of literary unions.

In 1923, a group of writers formed the "İldırım" United Organization of Turkic Publicists and Poets.

Later, in 1925, another organization known as "Qızıl qələmlər" (Golden Pens) was established uniting most writers and regularly conducting literary gathering events.

With its establishment, the organization also started publication of "Ədəbiyyat qəzeti" (Literature) newspaper.

It is currently chaired by Anar (son of writer Rasul Reza) and its secretary is Chingiz Abdullayev.