This writers group will be made up of amateur to professional writers who will learn from each other and progress together. I hope to set up a mentor program and start groups according to genre and ability. We welcome all mediums, including poetry, fiction, script/screen plays, science fiction, fantasy, and non-fiction. Some meetings will just feature a safe place to relax and write, and some will be set up for critiques, brain-storms, and workshops. I want to offer a unique experience of friend …

Laid-back group, meeting once a month to discuss all things writing, publishing, and writing-related. Writing can be a solitary profession and obsession, and it helps to know others who love the written word just as much as you do. Anyone with a love of the written word is welcome.

The North Texas Writers Network is dedicated to improving the writing skills of members. Our active members write both fiction and non-fiction, at all levels of expertise. Please check our calendar for meeting details. During our meetings, we will discuss a topic dedicated to the craft of writing. Following the discussion, we offer peer critique sessions.

This group is for people interested in writing character-driven screenplays with strong narrative values. A screenplay isn't a novel, and it's not a film. It's a tool to get a critical mass of professionals together to make a film. The stronger the story and the more human the characters, the better the screenplay. Classic narrative structure will be encouraged as a respectful basis for script critique, as will analysis of classic and current films and scripts for technique. All genres welcome!

Project Memoir is a group designed for those of us who have always wanted to write a memoir, but who also might have lacked the motivation to finish, or even begin the process. This will be a biweekly gathering of like-minded people who would like to participate in a discussion group dedicated to the writing process. Additionally, we'll all set goals to reach by each following meeting. Let's do this!!

(Formerly known as the Richardson Screenwriters Meetup Group) Meet with local professional and aspiring screenwriters to learn the craft of screenwriting, critique others' work, and have your own work reviewed. Typical meetings involve editing and Q&A sessions on 3-10 pages of a completed script or script-in-progress. Other meetings focus on various aspects of the screenwriting trade, from pitching and agents to loglines and contests. You do not have to be a published, produced, or sold writer t …

This is a group allowing local aspiring comedians from all genres to network and develop our craft! We will focus on everything from comedy jam sessions, writing critique, developing individual style, watching shows together and even creating shows. Local classes will be posted here as well. Anyone joining will be allowed to create comedy related events as they like so long as they are focused on developing the comedian!

The Dallas Pen Club was founded over 25 years ago. This Meetup group is a recent effort by the club to spread the word about the club (and show) to other pen collectors and aficionados in the DFW area. Our club events include: An annual pen show in September (Sept. 21 & 22, 2012) where writing instruments may be displayed, traded, bought or sold by collectors or dealers. Formal club meetings at 7PM on the first Wednesday of the months of February, April, June, August, and December. An informal …

***WEEKLY GROUP*** is successful only if those attending participate. PLEASE RSVP EVERY WEEK. If you have a story to tell, a poem to recite, some spoken word to be heard, this is the group for you.  This weekly show is about the art of the written and spoken word.  It allows you to find your voice and let your creative freak flag fly. No experience necessary.  All welcome. Each week you will hear a new story, a poem or spoken word piece from various people like yourself who are writers, poets, a …

I decided to join a book club due to a personal love of books, studying fiction, and always listening to others opinions of fiction to better learn from their perspective. Having taken many hours in Creative Writing and English in college from many published authors I feel I have a great vision of what makes a great atmosphere for learning and discussion in Fiction. The purpose is that of open discussion on short stories and novels most likely at the start being 20-21st American writers but I am …

We are a group that is dedicated to making sure contractors in the metroplex write claims the right way! The more contractors in the DFW metroplex that are educated to write estimates the right way, the more insurance companies will have to pay the right way. Our industry needs more education, we are here to give it. Help us make the industry better and contribute.

Meet to perform poetry in an multicultural atmosphere that molds and shapes the artists in a way that helps make their words leap off of the page. Its adds personality and character to the body of work the artist presents. It allows artist to be around other like minded poets & spoken word performers who want to take the presentation of their work to the next level. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individ... Greetings and blessings folks. I'm Michael Guinn and It is my honor …

The North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop is a monthly live writing workshop for speculative fiction writers. See our main website at http://www.ntsfw.com

This group is for women of all ages who want to connect with others who enjoy creative art and photo journaling, as well as homemade books and zine publishing. You have a story to tell, or a message you're passionate about spreading. Get it down on paper and share it!

2:00-4:00 You will be given about 20 minutes to read aloud and receive uplifting critiques. Bring multiple copies. Any genre is appropriate. We will break off into two groups when necessary to be sure everyone has plenty of time. Thank you for only bringing work that is respectful to the sensitivities and liberties of others. Please call or email if you have any questions. Micaela Pennell 972-537-6747 micaela@diva-university.com

Education • Networking • Encouragement • Advocacy The Dallas Songwriters is a non-profit 501 C3 organization. Our monthly meetings are the second Tuesday Workshop at the Center for Community Cooperation, First Monday SongSwap Workshop at Half Price Books in Dallas, third Monday Songswap Workshop at Tino's in Plano, third Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison, and first Tuesday showcase at the Balcony Club in Lakewood. MISSION STATEMENT We exist to enhance thel personal growth and …

Learn how to get an agent, editor, publisher, ghost writer, and other writing industry persons. Meet other local Science Fiction Fantasy Writers! Gather to network, exchange ideas, and socialize with others who are interested in sci-fi fantasy writing!

As a Certified Expressive Arts Practitioner, I would like to offer my knowledge and experience to local professionals that are already trained and serving in helping occupations. We live in a changing world where people are accustomed to the fast pace of life and don’t have time or the inclination to process feelings as they arise. Instead, these feelings become buried under a mountain of addictions and other distractions. It is true, this pattern of behavior has always existed but it seems more …

Welcome!  Lets Create those Web Shows! 1.  Refine your idea 2.  Write a script 3.  Build your set 4.  Shoot your web show... 5.  Make Money! We can go over news and information shows/ internet based shows, monetizing (just to begin with), and a slew of other subjects that we could cover. I do have access to studio space, and maybe we could have a day just for shooting our episodes. Please tell us more about yourself and what you are doing. Thank you!

Hi Guys and Gals! Welcome to the Texas Backlot MeetUp Group! EVERYONE is welcome to join in on our unusually fun, creative and exciting meetups! New to this scene? Come join us and meet Actors/Actresses, Stuntmen, Stuntwomen, Costumers, Set Builders, FX/Props, Camera/Video, Writers, Soundmen, Stagehands, etc., that really enjoy what they do and want to network, interact, have fun and develop and sharpen their skills, by creating shows, script reading, blocking, rehearsing, sharing costuming idea …

Meet with others in your local area who love creative expression and want to use it to bring balance to their lives. We will explore various forms of art and writing to learn how to create the life we have always wanted. Combining visual Art with written Expression makes a powerful statement of who we are and it helps to bridge the gap between the right and left brains. We'll experience actual art techniques such as, Visual Journaling and Touch Drawing along with Guided Imagery for increasing c …

Dallas Experts Network is a vibrant group of entrepreneurs and professionals from the metroplex. We are creating a palette of fun and education in how we as experts can better position ourselves as the authorities in our fields. There is networking before and after, sandwiching in the core of the meeting which is instruction from experienced and motivating experts who will share their strategies, successes, and failures to help each attendee fine tune their authority and reputation. Join us for …

There are two ways to go about publishing: conventional and self-publishing. For those who are not interested in the former, this group will give direction and support in writing, designing, publishing and promoting your books. It's a new era, and self-published books are coming into their own. Let's get together and help one another on the road to success. We will have meetings where you can meet other business professionals. Come hang out with us -- you'll learn something new and meet some gr …

The Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 7PM, lasts about an hour with light refreshments.  The purpose of this Meetup is to help Christians understand the Christian faith from Bible teachings, the Ancient Church Documents, Writings of the Church Fathers, and the Articles of Faith.  I hope to see you soon, I am sure you will enjoy the study. Rev Black

Blessings to you!  It is an honor that you are here. I welcome you from my heart. A sacred space is created to explore and experience pure, loving and high vibe energies for connecting you to your Higher Heart, your truest Self. Connect with other blissful beings on the path of spiritual unfoldment. What we do for our Self, we do for all others. Be in Joy!  Live from your Heart! Bliss consciousness is upon us! God is a circle whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere. Namast …

DANG! is in need of a Co-organizer! ***************************************************************************************************************************************** HISTORY The Dallas Artists Networking Group Meetup (a.ka. dang!) was created by a husband and wife team of artists in September 2007. Nick and Natalie Hutchings established a monthly social for artists to come together to hang out, chat, collaborate and share information about exhibitions and calls-to-artists. After Nick …

The Dallas Designers Group is focused specifically playtesting unpublished, unpolished, and prototype board/card games. Have a great game idea and need to get a variety of feedback? This is the place! The DDG is an open, friendly place for designers to test their work while trying others! Since group meetings are primarily attended by designers who want to test their games, we balance being a host and being a tester with a concept called Playtest Points. Each time you playtest someone's game …

NOTE: The founding date on this page shows 2008. This group was actually started in March 2013 using an old groups page. There is no way in Meetup.com to change the date if you change the original groups name. It has been said that, "Those who fail to learn from History are condemned to repeat it". That is so true. I have always had a love of History and after getting hooked on http://www.ancestry.com/ last summer, that love has turned into a bit of an obsession. My dream is to write a best se …