A meeting in New Westminster every second Tuesday at 8 pm, with stories ready for critiquing by a valiant band of fellow, aspiring scribes. The mission is to get us writers out of our chairs (or into our chairs, rather) and put pen to paper. And moreover, to get our work primed and ready for publication. Plenty of great writers knew each other from their own writers' groups (Ginsberg, Kerouac and Burroughs anyone?) and there is a reason why they became great. Because they challenged each other. …

We live in Vancouver and we love to write. We share our work, challenge and encourage each other, and embark on literary projects together.  We argue over commas and colons, whether words in other languages should be translated or not, all things poetry, and anything else that happens to have words in it. Every month we hold an afternoon of writing exercises at the library, and during the summer, we also have regular gatherings at local parks. With competitions and times when we get together ju …

The Oracle Writers Group is dedicated to free discussion and idea sharing amongst professional and aspiring writers. Proofreading, critiquing, skill building, and creative exercises are some of many activities the group partakes in. Fiction and non-fiction are the primary focuses of the group. We meet on the SECOND and FIFTH Wednesdays of every month. Oracle was started in November 2010 by Darren Glowacki as a means to develop his passion for writing and see his work through the eyes of others. …

The Vancouver Screenwriters Meetup Group (VSMG) is an active community-minded group for Screenwriters and Filmmakers interested in networking, discussing and collaborating on screenplay development for all mediums. Our love of the craft is what binds us - this group's members are dedicated to helping each other improve - offering support and sharing knowledge and resources, while having a good time in doing so! VSMG provides guidance, contacts and support in all areas of the field - offering our …

Do you miss the days when writers used to run wild, untrammelled by editors and literary snobs? Well, now you can join a group that lets you express your independence as a writer. If you are unpublished or independently published, or even if you are published but looking for a less structured environment, this group is for you. There is no workshop, no critiques, just writers getting together to talk about writer stuff in a friendly pub environment.  

Let's share our stories and support each other!

Are you a blogger, author, social media ace, Kindle / Kobo / Nook / iPad writer, LinkedIn guru, twitter power user, and/or podcaster, and would like to join forces with friends in Vancouver? Join us!   We have two kinds of events: - networking: we create opportunities to share awareness with readers about each other work, online and offline. Come with some ideas about what you can do for other members, and what other members can do for you. The keyword is reciprocity. - workshops: refine your sk …

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This group would serve as a platform for the journalists residing in Vancouver or visiting Vancouver to come out and discuss various topics of interest. I aim to bring all of us together to enjoy a drink or two with other journalists and have fun! Bring your creative ideas on board and sky is the limit! Bring it on my friends and we can make it happen! SPEAK OUT!!!

This is a group for the indie developers/designers who cater to non-casual gaming tastes and audiences. While there is a lot happening on the casual/social/mobile side of indie gaming in Vancouver, Hardcore Indie is for discussing games and projects that aim for more involved gaming experiences: grand strategy, emergent narratives, open world games, procedurally generated worlds, genre-defying designs, non-linear adventures, exploration of tough subject matters... any and all games that are mean …

As the founder/visual artist of The 8th Dimension Comic Studio in Vancouver, I always want to publish my own Manga novel. I know there are many many talented artists, creative writers, or CG artists out there who are like me thinking to publish their Manga novels. As a result, this group is formed. It doesn't matter if you are a starter or a seasoned pro, you are welcome to the group. We will conduct weekly/bi weekly Manga related seminars for all members to share, learn, and grow together. This …

"To understand the nature of God, it is necessary only to know the nature of love itself. To truly know love is to know and understand God; and to know God is to understand love." ~ Dr. David R. Hawkins   The following group purpose is written along the guidelines provided for all Hawkins Study Groups by http://www.consciousnessproject.org : “This group is aligned with the teachings of David R Hawkins. The intent for the group is to serve as a vehicle of Divine will, an opportunity to keep holy …

Meet on various Week-day Evenings in various Greater Vancouver Areas. FREE & OPEN TO EVERYONE OVER 35. Call Tracy for additional information. 604 908 6771    

Have you ever thought about writing a book? Have you written a book and are not sure what your next step should be? Are you a published author who feels there is more you could be doing to promote your own brand? Are you an established author who feels like trending technologies are passing you by? If you said “yes” to any of these questions, the Publishing Success Meetup Group is for you. We aim to address all of the big and small questions that present themselves to both new and established …

This is the Vancouver Propellerheads Reason Enthusiasts.  A meetup group dedicated to Reason software.  To join this group you must enjoy writing, playing, tinkering, tweeking virtual knobs and buttons or swapping virtual wires and want to learn about sequencers, samplers, drum machines and automation and mixing. I'm certainly no expert, but excited to create a group of peeps of like mind in a musical synthesis/unity.  It's all on a very positive NOTE. Discussion, Participation,  Enthusiasm,  s …

… Therefore, the Chinabridge Language & Culture Learning Group is business-oriented as well, which helps adults become better at listening, speaking, reading, writing and interpreting Chinese Mandarin and Cantonese with a strong focus on SPEAKING, especially native English or French speakers at the same time. We have assisted many a CBC and Caucasian students picking up Chinese (Mandarin & Cantonese) and improving their skills and move into Business Chinese classes for higher level of studies, and …