Meet with writers who are motivated to publish their work, write for themselves and with local writers who have already been published. Be accountable for your own progress while gaining valuable feedback & critiques on your work. Make some new friends who might inspire you to accomplish your goals and keep you writing on.

Naperora Writers Group is in the Naperville/Aurora area and meets every other Tuesday. We are writers critiquing writers in a friendly, constructive, relaxing setting. Members are expected to read up to 20 page excerpts from co-members posts and provide detailed critique at the following meeting. PLEASE READ THE GROUP PAGES...

Do you have a passion for writing and blogging? Are you interested in meeting new and exciting people? Then this group is for you! We will discuss tips and techniques to improve our writing and blogging skills. Everyone is welcome if they have a passion for the written word and love to have fun!

This is a chance for artists of all sorts in the West Suburbs of Chicago -- whether your medium is expressed visually, verbally, sonically, or some combination -- to cross-pollinate, gather ideas and energy, and find inspiration, consolation and encouragement. The hope is to gather regularly as a group, creating opportunities to organize smaller klatches, as well as opportunities to find like spirit and lasting artistic relationships. We may even be able to organize readings, performances and sh …

Chicago Authors/3iBooks Meetup Group is designed for readers and aspiring writers who are passionate about literature and want to interact with established authors on a deeper, more meaningful level. Members of this group meet and mingle with local authors’ first-hand, get an inside behind-the scenes story, and hear them read their works live. All readings will be unique events, and followed in most cases by discussion and question-and-answer sessions. Authors from a wide range of disciplines, f …

… We encourage the planting of endangered and threatened trees of which there are many in Illinois; work with landscapers and other companies that plant trees to see that proper planting and mulching practices are used so that trees have the best chance to live as long as nature intended; encourage the writing of songs, poems and stories about trees to teach children and adults alike of the importance of trees to all life on Earth; encourage the designing and exchanging of Arbor Day cards by adult …

This group is geared toward individuals interested in writing. Whether you think you have the ability and don't know how/where to start, or if you've begun the process, but have encountered a stumbling block, Mentoring Authors is for you!

We are a group of insanely fun friends that meet regularly at different places around the burbs. Most of us are in the age range of 50+ but we do have some mature 40-somethings and some very alive 60-somethings.  We invite all our  friends---SINGLE, WIDOWED, COMMITTED RELATIONSHIPS AND EVEN THOSE THAT ARE MARRIED AND WANT A FUN NIGHT OUT- to invite their  friends to come and hang out with us and meet our friends and make new friends. It is through friends that almost all our friends have found …

A group of writers, whether published or not, who support all kinds of heroes including the brave members of our armed forces to those on the front lines in hospitals, fire stations, police departments, schools, and so much more. Our support ranges from donating books, supporting literacy efforts, and helping those who face danger and difficult challenges to explore their experiences through the power of telling their story.

Kids Communicate is a group for kids (Grades 3 - 7) who have Aspergers, or high functioning autism. The group is also for children who have challenges with verbal and/or written communication, but good intelligence. The group will focus on written/verbal communication and social interaction/social skills. (FREE / NO COST!) (See below for meeting dates and times). My daughter is going into 4th grade (June 2009) and has Aspergers. I wanted a group like this for her, so decided to …

This meetup group is intended to bring Single Men & Women (Ages 35+) together for fun, no pressure events & adventures! While enjoying exclusive Singles Events such as: Mixers/Cocktail Parties, Wine & Chocolate Tastings, Live Performances, Dance Parties, Charity Fundraisers, Networking Events, Community Outreach Volunteer Work, Lectures, Seminars, Speed Dating, Group Vacation Getaways, Singles Cruises and more, our gatherings offer a mixture of social events and activities that afford great oppo …

     Welcome to a Meetup that provides financing options for individuals, businesses, and non-profits to operate and  survive in a post "Great Recession" world........   Since BANKS were handed all of our tax dollars they decided to stopped lending, hand out big bonuses, build bank branches on every corner, and play their own game of monopoly with our homes, had enough yet?   Why beg for a loan when companies are willing to help no matter who you know or what you have??????     This Meetup is in …

This is a group for people who want to start a business but don't know where to begin. It is ideal for service professionals that are looking for instruction on how to do the practical things necessary to get going, things like: Setting up a company (What's an S Corp, a C Corp, an LLC?) Setting up a business email and/or website Registering with the Fed, the State, and other government organizations Equipping your home office or finding space to lease Finding clients ...And most important of a …

This year, we’re focusing on the ACLU of Illinois' work defending the targets of injustice and intolerance. Throughout the year, we’ll be bringing you information about how you can join the ACLU in fighting those who would write injustice and discrimination against targeted groups of Americans into our laws.

… Art (crafts/painting), writing (poetry/storytelling), card making, or other art forms. If food is your medium and you love to cook, let's meet at your place and create!!!  • Money Energy: Suggested Love donation of $1.00 at each MeetUp. (To cover Spirit Art & Gifting Circle's MeetUp web page fee.)   Meetup Intention & Guide Coming together in circle brings together a unique blend of soulful beings. It’s like creating a tapestry - each thread, each color, contributes to the grand masterpiece. …

The Author! Author! networking group brings together traditional and self-published authors to share ideas about marketing themselves and their books through promotions, public relations, publicity, advertising and other marketing techniques. The group welcomes: first-time authors of all genres as well as those who already have a few published books under their belts marketing and PR professionals those who are interested in the book publishing business and/or want to learn more about it. T …