We meet the second Saturday of the month in the morning 9-11, in New Haven, to hone the craft of writing fiction. Members post pieces for review, then receive and give feedback at the meet up. All fiction writers are welcome, published or not-yet-published, literary or genre, as long as you can't stop writing and are determined to improve. Procedures for posting and reviewing pieces are under the Pages pull down menu. Who the group is not for: people who are writing only for themselves or just f …

The Stratford Scribes is a group of Fairfield County writers serious about the creation and publication of their craft. The group meets in Stratford, Ct. and owes a philosophical debt to Roberto Calas for both the tone and format of the meetup. We are a group of writers committed to pushing each other to achieve the writing life (and audience) to which we aspire.

Originally started as a critique group in 2009 it has grown into more than that. We do not believe in writing by committee but we do believe a group of individuals that are dedicated to challenging each other and working collaboratively will produce better fiction than each of us would do on our own. We meet on Thursday nights in Sandy Hook, typically, and occasionally on weekends. We are looking for fiction writers who are serious about their craft. You don't need a ton of experience, but you d …

This group will meet to share and get help with writing projects they are working on and pool knowledge on getting assignments and getting published.

This group offers a forum for writers to learn and exchange practical information they need to get published. Members gather to ask questions and give advice about every stage of the publishing process, from writing a manuscript to querying an agent to negotiating a contract. While there are many groups for writers out there, most focus exclusively on the craft of writing, while failing to address the practical information that publishers really care about and that can make or break a book deal. …

Meet other area writers! Find the motivation and camaraderie that you need to keep the words flowing. Review work, trade writing tips, make friends, and have fun. This group is for anyone who writes fiction or wants to write fiction. Come to talk about your writing ideas, share work, and get and give constructive criticism. Open to all fiction genres except children's. We are strictly a fiction group. No non-fiction, poetry, memoir please. We are closed to new members at the moment but if you wo …

Looking to meet a person or couple of people who already have solid screenwriting experience and who who can give quality feedback on other writers' works. Maybe this can be a once a week thing or a twice a month thing. Who knows? I'm a Wellesley woman and a UCLA MFA film school grad currently located on the Yale campus, and wanting to start a network for devoted screenwriters. This can be a sort of accountability group, where we push each other to excel and, most importantly, to finish our scri …

The New Haven Writer's Group is a critique-based collaborative for fiction writers dedicated to improving their craft and getting published. The group meets bi-weekly for the purpose of sharing work and giving and receiving feedback. Prior to meetings, members post pieces for review and discussion by the group. The writing is strong, the discussion rich, and the group fun! New members are welcome.  When prospective members request to join, they are asked by one of the organizers to submit a shor …

This group is about using your inner guidance, healing, energy, power of thought, looking at the bigger picture, topics, meditation, books, music, learning, joy, fun...... If you are looking to find out more about you, your passion, facilitate as a healer this group will help you step out so you can develop and use your gifts. Cindy Miller is a God based intuitive, inspirational author, poet.  Cindy has been a guest on tv and radio, loves to garden - organic vegetables and flowers, hikes, sings, …

SpiritualiTea is a healing space designed for women to have a peaceful, nourishing environment in which to expand their spiritual practice all while enjoying the soothing benefits of a hot cup of tea. This is a group focused on matters of spirituality, wellness, and healing. I hold weekly workshops as well as provide private Reiki sessions. Workshop topics vary from month to month and include discussions on meditation, energy work, manifesting your dreams, and working to heal yourself and become …

Join us for the 9th Turkish Cooking Classes and learn the secrets of the world famous Turkish Cuisine from experienced chefs. New sessions will begin on Jan 26th. The five cooking class sessions will be held every other Saturday from 11 am to 2pm. Each session is $10.  Please mail your checks to our address to confirm your seat.  All are welcome to join! Place: Turkish Cultural Center Connecticut Address: 727 Campbell Ave. West Haven CT 06516 To register: cookingclass@turkishculturalcenterct.com …

Lisa K., a teacher of psychic and intuitive development, holds monthly meetings for beginners to practice their natural intuitive skills. Lisa runs this group as a psychic development circle to exercise and help enhance your intuitive abilities and psychic skills which every one has.  This group is open to everyone who wishes to develop their intuition and is just starting out exploring their abilities. What is a Six Sensory World Group Meeting? The specific focus is to develop your intuition an …

Who wants to accelerate their job search? Are you sick of the job board/outplacement/bad recruiter merry-go round? Do you send out resumes and get no response? Let's get together to develop new ways to Get That Job! - Learn How To Network & Connect - Interview Tips & Follow-Up - Resume Writing & Correspondence - Good Sources To Find Jobs (& Bad Ones Too!) - What to Say, How To Dress, How To Act

This is a group for anyone interested in reading, writing, and discussing romance novels. All heat levels are welcome, from high heat, to paranormal. I started this group because I am looking to meet others interested in high heat romance, especialy authors. We'll discuss, promote, and support romance writers in the group. I plan on meeting once a month in West Haven, CT. We can critique, discuss, share ideas and give our support to each other. We'll be the final test before your book hits the m …

Meet with others interested in Writing, Art & Music or just come if you are a person interested in the subject matter thereof. Would like to form a "Workshop" in which we each email one of the group a work per month and they email us one to look at and comment upon. Also, we would meet at various locations once a month to actually carry on verbal conversations and see people in 3D! People producing any type of creative work or people interested in any type of creative work are welcome, i.e. da …

You've dug yourself out of the pit, you’ve outrun the crocodiles, and you think you have chaos under control – NOW WHAT? It’s time to learn how to say “yes” to your life force energy. It's time to unleash the light and power within yourself? If we expect the universe to hand us specific answers and results; and have life ... - create an immediate end to our financial issues - remove all of the stress in our lives - write our life story as a bestseller - cause us to hit only home runs - make accu …

Examine the art of song writing with an emphasis on literary lyrics. Listen to and discuss the music and lyrics of musicians like Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, PJ Harvey and Bob Dylan.

Meet other local folks coping with the experience of a divorce or separation. Whether you are currently in the process of divorce, newly single or have been divorced for some time, this is an opportunity to continue the process of healing and personal growth in a caring support group. The initial shock and trauma of a divorce takes us to a place where we are shattered and feel out of control. After a time our needs move beyond survival and the question becomes, "Who am I?" In this discovery proc …

Consider this a time to recharge and get centered while sharing your thoughts and ideas with other like minded women. Each meeting lasts 2 hrs. We will start with a 15-25 minute recorded guided meditation followed by a check-in to see how each of us is doing. Each time we meet we discuss one verse from the Tao. Through our conversation and writing exercise we share our interpretation of the Tao verse and what it means to us and how it can help us live more peacefully and make better choices for …

This is a group for people wanting to speak Japanese!! Native and non-native speakers are welcome, and all levels of non-native speakers are welcome as long as only Japanese is spoken at meetings. If anyone does not know how to say something, you may write it down in English and together we will figure out how to say it in Japanese. 'Japanese only' is the method that works! We will have regular meetings and will celebrate Japanese holidays as possible. A $2 participation fee is requested of part …

These workshops are designed for the Intermediate/Advanced (often self-taught) guitarist who is interested in getting to their next level of playing. The curriculum has been written to bridge the gap between what you know and what you do not yet understand. Fundamentals include: Visualizing the fretboard Chord Construction (names, function, context) Improvisation (diatonic, and non-diatonic) Bring your guitar! Play if you are comfortable, amps will be provided. Ask as many questions as you like! …

Mandala is a Sanskrit word for circle/unity/wholeness. Cultures around the world have used mandalas since the beginning of time for meditation and healing. The creative process used in the making of mandalas is inherent in all human beings. In this six week workshop, using the form of the mandala and various art materials, you will learn how to: *access your creative process *create your own unique mandalas *use mandala-making as a meditative process *use the art process for relaxation and self- …