"We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained." Nikki Giovanni I started this group to support, promote, and help fellow aspiring African American writers in the community. Mahogany welcomes all forms of literary talent.  Our members consist of spoken word poets, poets, novelist, screenwriters, and children’s book authors, published and unpublished talent. We are also invested in our community and love to be a part of volunteer efforts. Please join if …

Join us! We look forward to promoting all of your announcements regarding the literary world: to include your book club meetings, critique groups, open mics, literary meetings, expos, publishing conferences, seminars/workshops and any and all events to do with reading, writing and publishing. We welcome writers and book lovers at all levels and all experiences. Our goal is to be a base from which you can promote your writing and reading activities. We want to be the place where all literary ro …

This meetup community is being created for people who are passionate about mastering the art of writing and/or finding their voices in the world through personal growth and empowerment. Please join us if you are interested in the way stories work and how to make them work for you! Right now, I am offering two monthly meetings, one primarily for writers and one primarily for those interested in personal growth and empowerment. The writing group, Writer's Night Out, will be held the first Monday o …

We are a writing critique group specifically geared toward people working on novels. Most of our members are writing sci fi/fantasy, but we are open to writers working in other genres. If you are primarily a poet or a playwright, we are not the group for you. We intentionally keep our membership small so that every member of the group can submit writing to every meeting. As a result, we are all very familiar with each others' work. We seek members who are committed to providing honest, constru …

We desire to tell our stories as we live out the gospel of Jesus in the triangle. This is a group for anyone who is interested in writing on a blog, a book, or submitting articles for publication. We will encourage each other in our writing, have a chance to read from what we are currently working on, and critique each other's work. We also desire to have quarterly guest speakers.

Come meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Looking to make this group writer friendly, helpful and encouraging to new and experienced writers. Critique for growth will be encouraged- but it should be appropriate and given in a helpful manner! The Durham Writer's Group is the second largest writer’s group in the RTP area. We are a group of writers focused primarily on improving our writing and polishing our work for publication. We do not charge no membership fees, try to keep meetin …

This is a group for anyone who enjoys reading or writing long-form or book-length works of nonfiction. If you enjoy long-form feature writing in the New Yorker, the Atlantic, or Esquire... or books by authors like Laura Hillenbrand, Rebecca Skloot, Bill Bryson, David Sedaris, Malcolm Gladwell, or Gay Talese, this would be a meetup for you. I'm looking forward to monthly meetups to read and discuss great nonfiction. Sometimes we'll read and discuss an article or two; other times, a nonfiction boo …

Calling all female writers! This is a low-key group for writers seeking a friendly and intimate way to brainstorm ideas, share works-in-progress, trade publication tips, and form friendships based on a shared love of literature and written craft. This group focuses on writing and staying creative. We have on-line meetings and support, where you can upload pages, get reviews, and keep creative when you can't attend physical meetings.  All levels of writers are here... from the "It sounded like …

The Shortie Films group was created with the purpose of providing a learning environment that nurtures creativity and encourages expression while promoting the art of "film making" with the goal of producing quality content. The groups’ focus will be on teaching via "in-studio workshops" as well as working environments, the fundamentals of creating, producing and distributing videos, short films and streaming content. Core Meetup "Events" will be structured in two ways 1.) "Short-shops" = presen …

This is a group that needs talented writers, performers, artists and designers in order to collaborate as a group to create an original play and eventually have it performed on stage. It will take passion and a love of creating something unique in order to be a member of this group. It is certainly something we can pull off, as long as the group works together. To write, produce, perform and premiere an original play is not something many people can ever say they had a chance to do, and I believ …

The Raleigh Write to Publish Group is the most active writers' group in North Carolina. We are a group of writers focused on getting published, and we charge no membership fees and are open to all. All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! You're encouraged to follow organizer Stacey Cochran on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stacey_cochran And follow the latest publishing news at http://www.howtopublishabook.org

This is a group for people who share the interests of sci-fi, fantasy, reading, writing, etc.

If you are a poet and live in, or have the ability to come to Hillsborough, this group is for you! Share your work in a relaxed, non-snobby environment with people who know that poetry is more than just a stupid hobby. :)

We do something a wee bit different every month. Last month it was Show 'n Tell, this month: MANNA (where everyone is invited to bring something that has extraordinary value to them and to no one else.) Next month? Who knows? Something a wee bit different. Come join us amid the sometimes bustle of coffee, tea and cupcakes, one Tuesday a month, at the Looking Glass Cafe.

Ever wanted to make a movie? Then join The RTP " Let's Make a Movie" Meetup Group , share your ideas, and help produce a short film or video for submission to film festivals or distribution via the internet. No experience required, just join and have fun.  In fact, we will try to make every stop along the way of making a movie an available learning experience.  There is no better way of learning how to do something, than trying it out yourself! As we complete projects, we post the results on ou …

Face it: writing a dissertation can be overwhelming. We’re a group of dissertators in the RDU area looking to make things easier for each other through mutual support, write-ins, study-ins, reading circles, helpful advice and feedback, baked goods, pots of coffee (or tea), primal-screaming sessions . . . basically whatever gets us through without getting into too much trouble.

Custom Built Chiks is about women creating a positive path to change! Everyday women from all walks of life who have at least one thing in common. The desire to rebuild themselves. It’s about exchanging sedentary with action, loneliness with friendship, secrets with accountability, negative thoughts with positive ones. One habit at a time! The writings, photos and posts are created to inspire women to put their health at the top of the list. Custom Built Chiks is a Weight Loss Inspiration Circle …

Do you ever get that sushi craving? Do you have a love of Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Polish, Mexican, European and all the other continents? If so, this IS the group for you. The goal of The Triangle Sushi, Sake and Beyond group is to bring together all who have a love of new and different cuisines and who have an interest in learning about other cultures. Being passionate about Sushi, we will always want to go "Beyond" Sushi to India, Africa, France, Germany, Mexico... and any other place …

The Spoonflower Greenhouse is a classroom and community space located at Spoonflower's headquarters in Durham, North Carolina. To support DIY as a cultural movement, we created the Greenhouse to provide a local space for hands-on learning, experimentation, and making. The room is used for classes, lectures, workshops, and social events, most of which are offered free of charge. Local crafting groups seeking a space to hold nonprofit events are encouraged to write to us to inquire about availabil …

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609.  It is just south of 440 off of Six Forks Road. Many of us read fiction like writers, so this group is especially attuned to aspiring writers who want to know more about the craft of writing. The books we chose are all available in paperback and can be found at the library in print or audio. The Wonderland Book Club is sponsored by the North Carolina W …

Part drawing group, part book club. This is part of Durham County Library's "Durham Comics Project." Some weeks we'll meet up for casual group drawing. Some weeks we'll work on exercises.

WELCOME TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CANDIDATE FORUM For a number of years the Constitutional Candidate Forum has been challenging candidates to adhere to the Constitution through public debates and lectures.  In preparation for the election season we are encouraging citizens to join with us in promoting this effort.  We will continue to conduct forums in upcoming elections and welcome your participation  Please see the write-up below of one of our Constitutional Candidate Forums that was posted on 1/3 …

Are you a creative type who can create, and create, but never COMPLETE a project? Are you a person who wants to explore acting and writing? Or do you just want to conquer the fear of public speaking? And do this all in a creative, supportive network of people. Then check out "The Circle" - whether you are an artist or not, I promise you this will be a fun journey.

If you are a MoveOn enthusiast living in the Durham/Chapel Hill Area, then this is the group for you! Outside of voting and joining a political party, there are many more ways that Americans can participate in their democracy.  The mission of this group is to support the people of the Durham and surrounding communities get involved in the political process. We are advocates for social reform. "Power to the People!" We are also MoveOn Council members who are a local team of committed MoveOn membe …

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Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life. From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance. I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road and need a place to share with others that feels safe where we can share ou …

The purpose of this group is to connect with the other poets outside of the exercises. This year we'll also get to know each other and help and support each other in our poetry and writing endeavors.