We are a creative community center in the heart of Westport in a 19th century carriage house that looks like a little red schoolhouse. We teach creative writing in small groups and have many sections. We also teach screenwriting, writing for children, memoir, songwriting and have a teen program in July. We add classes all the time.  We hold all kinds of community events such as author talks, poetry open-mic and our monthly Storytelling Fridays. Downstairs we have a dedicated writers' room where …

  This is an adult creative writing group for people who seek motivation from fellow writers to keep up a regular practice, complete pieces and set goals for next steps.  Monthly readings and other events serve as deadlines to get new work accomplished.  Come prepared to give and receive a supportive yet critical ear.  Together we can tap into a greater motivation and celebrate our combined literary strength and diversity.  Enjoy...learn...grow.  Keep writing and see you soon!

This group is for individuals working on novels, screenplays, nonfiction, serious, funny, whatever..., that require time for review of longer sections of their works. The employment of the term `Other, Other...' is simply my Homage to the Monty Python `Piranha Brothers' episode

CTRWA is dedicated to supporting the efforts of those seeking a professional career in fiction writing by providing information, networking and education. The Connecticut Chapter of Romance Writers of America Inc. (CTRWA) is a local chapter of Romance Writers of America, an international organization of almost 9,000 members. Established in 1981, incorporated in 1986, CTRWA is a nonprofit organization of women and men — published and unpublished — dedicated to writing, learning about the publish …

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. …

This is a group dedicated for anyone who wants to excel in the Manga industry. Whether you're a writer or an artist (or both), if you've got high ambitions with a Passion for Manga, this is the place for you. An open place for ambitious manga-ka to share their works, search for partners and assistants, or just brainstorm in general. Tired of all the manga coming from American authors sucking? Let's change that. Think you can write the next "Dragonball Z"? Come proove it. Got a manga you've bee …

The Long Island Screenwriters Association strives to provide support and resources to all members. Anyone can join and my goal is to provide all members with an encouraging, fun, informative, helpful and choice-based atmosphere. There is a monthly charge of $5 to cover the cost of the monthly subscription fee and to offset expenses. In addition to that, I plan on adding perks and discounts to industry-related workshops, screenwriting contests, broadway shows, etc. The more members we have the mo …

… The purpose of this group is to pick up where the board left off. The mission is to provide a forum for learning, networking and to provide links to other groups, meetups, classes and events that will provide fodder to those who set out on the crazy path of no-lo budget filmmaking. The group itself will directly set up basic and intermediate classes on lighting, HDSLR usage, writing, production and more at hefty discounts to members of the group and will support other groups in the area in the h …

Meet other local 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 and erotica. We are strictly a fiction group. No non-fiction, please. PLEASE NOTE that we are closed to new members at th …

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 sh …

… Through our conversation and writing exercises we will explore these ancient teachings and discuss how they can enrich and add meaning to our daily lives. If you decide to come on a regular basis it is important to bring a copy of the each of the books we are reading. Some have their books on Kindle. Wayne Dyers version of the Tao is really good, but any translation of the Tao can be used. Please also bring a journal and pen with you to each meeting. Hot tea and a healthy snack will be provided. …

I started this group for one reason: TO MAKE A MOVIE. Film has always been my passion. I have a little experience as a director and it was the most fun I've ever had in my life. Please, if you are interested in filmmaking in any fashion; acting, writing, producing, directing etc, please join this group and lets get working on a project. It could be anything. From a feature length drama, to a short film, to some comedic sketches, I don't care. I just want to meet up with other local filmmakers an …

A group of  professionals and students from Africa, living or studying in the greater New York area, who are interested in reading the works of authors who write about African issues.

The New Haven Quantified Self meetup is modeled on the Bay Area Quantified Self Show & Tell meetings started in 2008 by Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in the Bay Area. Your host for the NYC meetup is Steve Dean (Twitter @sgdean). Write us with your recommendations, tips, and observations. This is a regular show and tell for people who take advantage of various personal self-tracking tools and methods to gain more knowledge about themselves, others and the world around them. Come share what you are do …

I created this group to connect with other area filmmakers, actors, sound technicians, and scriptwriters that are seriously interested in teaming up, and co-creating Independent Films. You can't do it alone. So, anyone interested in learning, sharing, and committed to personal projects that will help everyone gain experience and better reels are welcome.

This group transcends the left - right paradigm and looks to unite citizens around common causes.  It doesn't matter if you consider yourself a "Conservative" or "Liberal", love "Fox News" or love "CNN" or "MSNBC", we have all been lied to repeatedly.  We have had poison purposely put in our food and water with no back lash.  The big pharmaceutical companies work with the FDA to outlaw natural remedies and replace them with synthetic chemicals that children that can barely talk are being given.  …