Anthony Burgess was motivated to finish multiple novels when he was told (mistakenly) that he was going to die of brain cancer. In lieu of a mis-diagnosis of terminal illness, this is a group for those in the greater Richmond area who want to take their writing to the next level. The group is open to writers of all genres and all ages, but only to writers who are serious about a commitment to being a productive writer. I hope to find others like me who need a supportive place to improve their wr …

Calling all fans of a great cup of coffee* and a good sit-down-and-write session! This is a group for any aspiring, published, new, or experienced writers. All experience levels are welcome. Come out to meet new writers and spend time reading others' work, workshopping, and talking about writing topics. I'd like to get together earlier in the mornings on the weekends and start the day out with some coffee*, some writing, and some friendship! *You don't have to like coffee...hot chocolate, tea, e …

So, you want to write? A novel. A short story. A poem. A blog. Whatever your writing is, this group wants to get rolling to help and assist you in any way possible. By and large, we meet to discuss the art of writing, the 5 w's of writing (who, what, where, when and why), and the nuts and bolts of the writing process. It is a forum. It is easy. You don't even have to share or read aloud if you don't want to. Just come and listen. If you have been in the closet and just want to hob knob with begi …

This group is for anyone truly serious about having a career as a published (traditional or independent) fiction or non-fiction writer. We will meet once a month for writing tips, seminars, speakers and networking. The meeting will be mostly in libraries in the NV area. At this time we do not offer critiquing, but will be giving a lot of fun and informational seminars!

The Richmond Writers Coalition is a collection of writers group leaders whose mission is to help Richmond area writers find the writing group that is best for them. Through our mutual interaction and sharing of ideas, we improve our own meetings and inform others about where to find the best writers group for themselves.

Tidewater Writers is dedicated to supporting and nurturing writers (we include writers of fiction, non-fiction poetry, plays, and essays). We are a friendly and rather laid back group that focuses on providing helpful critiques and general knowledge about the publishing process. Our typical meeting includes 4-10 of the regulars and a similar number of new people and/or the irregulars who come when they can.

This woman's group gets together to write (and share) handwritten letters, journal entries & personal essays. Sharing is for the purpose of discussion, and is not mandatory. Not enough communication, these days, is handwritten. There is something special about carving your own thoughts, through the written word, and by your own hand. Doodlers welcome! Writing by hand, is not mandatory any more than sharing is -- so feel free to bring your tablet or mac book or notebook. Feel free to be you, and …

Agile Writers (http://AgileWriters.com) is a not-for-profit writer’s club dedicated to helping the beginning writer create a first-draft novel in 6 months.  The process of getting from a blank page to a full manuscript is based on the writings of experts in the field and our experiences running the Chesterfield Writers Club.  It is the contention of Agile Writers that anyone who has a story to tell can complete a first-draft novel in 6 months. Participation in the Workshop is by invitation only …

Come meet other local writers to exchange ideas, knowledge, support, and let the creative energy flow! This group is designed to provide support for your creative project, and a chance to give support to others. We are a serious group (but fun), and welcome both fiction and non-fiction writers. Let's create a great writer's community!

James River Writers is a non-profit organization that builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. Whether you’re a writer or an avid reader, we invite you to learn about JRW, participate in our programs and become a member today. Please note that JRW does not endorse any product or service on our Meetup page. These listings are provided for informational purposes only to support the literary community as a whole.

Join DC Children’s and Young Adult Writers for shop and market talk, social activities, critique, beta opportunities, conference field trips and support for those enduring query letter/submission round hell. We are focused on the children’s and young adult fiction market, but all writers are welcome. All skill levels are encouraged to attend, but critique participation and/or beta reading is expected to ensure the group is as productive as possible.

Calling all Hampton Roads Singer Songwriters! This social group was creating to bring local songwriters together with emphasis on SOCIAL! We welcome all genres, all instruments (or none!) and we welcome all ages and level of experience. We will meet in various locations around the area and over food and drinks and talk and write. As a collective, we offer support and encouragement for each others’ songwriting activities, including collaboration and exchange of current information relating to the …

A gathering of Artist from all walks of life who promote, encourage and experience Art in its spoken, written and physical form. In this Meetup, I would like to collaborate with other individuals in the Metro Washington D.C. Area to organize meetings in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. It is my desire to quarterly meet with all groups to share publishing knowledge, critiquing poetry and essays, and exposing everyone to the wonderful experience of creativity. You should join this …

The Piedmont Bloggers Meetup Group was organized for local bloggers on any topic! The purpose is to support, encourage and learn from each other in our mutual quest to be better bloggers. We will discuss content, techical, writing styles, marketing as part of the group. But most importantly we will read each others blogs, share them with our network and provide comments in an effort to promote ourselves and make sure all our hard work of blogging reaches our target audience!

This is a group for writers of all genres to share their work, get ideas, receive feedback, find fellowship (and fun!), and explore avenues for presenting their work to the public. This group is open to experienced writers and to the fledgling or "wanna-be" writers who are looking for suggestions, guidance, and encouragement along the way. We will brainstorm, critique each other's work, and hopefully create and/or find places to read our work to the public. Poetry and prose, novels and novellas, …

The aim is to provide a core group which will develop an overall plan to encourage and support Authors, Writers and Poets. As part of the groups mission it will meet with members and invite others to come and be involved. It is my desire to have the group meet in a comfortabe relaxed yet stimulating environment.

The SWG has been around for over twenty years, but is just now catching up with this "Meetup" technology.(LOL!) The group used to be huge, but over the years, it has dwindled down mostly because writers have moved away. Nonetheless, the group, though small at the moment, will soon start to grow and flourish as it once was. This is truly a place for novice, intermediate, and seasoned writers who would like to share their work in a friendly environment where harsh criticism is reprimanded. Even if …

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

Let's get together and learn from the film industry professionals and from each other's experiences. We have a lot of screenwriting, visual FX, and other filmmaking tutorials, such as Hollywood Camera Work. These resources as well as some equipment are available for our group members. Our goal is to build a network of creative individuals who actively improve their skills. If you are a Hampton Roads resident and currently pursuing a screenwriting, producing, acting, or filmmaking career, join ou …

The dissertation process can be so isolating, which makes it difficult to keep up the momentum needed to complete a PhD. We'll meet regularly to check in, to share what's working for us and what's keeping us from making progress, and to provide feedback and encouragement. And then we'll celebrate together when we finally finish!

We are a group of  filmmakers from all walks of life. We are here to support each other, collaborate and network. We welcome all filmmakers, Writers, Directors,DP's, Actors etc, all are welcomed. If you are involved in film making from amateur,student, to professional again, all are welcomed.

Dear Advaita Friends, When Stanley Sobottka organized Advaita Friends, he wrote, “This group is open to all who are interested in the teaching of Advaita, which is the teaching that the only Reality is Awareness.” This ancient teaching is always new in each moment, and we can realize it merely by turning our attention to the root of our awareness. This remains the focus of Advaita Friends, and I invite you to join us, if you share this interest. Alongside the social activities in Advaita Friends …

Welcome to Development of Universal Perception for Evolving Consciousness! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift." Albert Einstein ******************* Practices for Developing Intuitives and Psychics ~~~~~ Expand All Your Senses and Skills for Universal Perception In today's world, we have now become far more aware of our inter-connectedness with all aspects …

A quarterly Literary Open Mic sponsored by The Russell Memorial Library, Rita's Pizza and Spiritual Concepts Publishing!

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and would-be writers -- are welcome! We meet once a month in one of Fairfax County Public Libraries. We do not collect any dues.

The deadline for the next anthology, 757 CCC: Cabinet of Curiosities, has been pushed back. We are currently accepting submissions! Rules are as follows: *Black and white art only (sorry, Mike :P) *Art dimensions: 6 inches wide by 9 inches tall *Scanned art should be at least 300 DPI (dots per inch) *Comics can be a maximum of 10 pages long (multiple submissions are okay if they add up to 10 or less, i.e. 2 pages + 8 pages = 10 pages total) *Pinups, 1 panel, and 3 panel comics may also be …

This group is for people who write music of all genres, all types. Bring a small clip, lyrics, your ideas and we can share our music with each other. We critique. never criticize. We also discuss and learn about recording technology, live audio, performing, instrumentation, orchestration and other ways to make money, making music.