If you like to write and want a supportive environment in which to write join us! Each week, a member volunteers to provide writing prompts to spark our creativity. It can be a first line, an object, a picture, a situation. For about 10-15 minutes we write and if we feel like sharing we read our creation aloud. This is not a critique group - only positive feedback is encouraged. We usually fit in 3-4 prompts in an evening. Member ages range from young adults to octagenarians. You do not h …

We are a group open to Queer and Queer-friendly writers of all levels. We will get together once a month to share our writing, and receive constructive feedback from the group.

… Those who are dedicated to the creation of a worthwhile piece of writing, or to the pursuit of publishing, will benefit from this group. However, all members are welcome to share work, for critique. The way in which our group operates is flexible, and may change, based on the will and interests of its members. At our meetings, writers share a piece of their work, and the people at the meeting share their thoughts (in discussion and / or (optionally) writing). The way writing is shared and cr …

CWN is a group of serious writers who are committed to furthering their work through a workshop-style critique process. We meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Please be sure to read CWN's Critique Guidelines under the Pages tab before you submit your first piece for critique.

This is a group for those who would benefit from knowing others who are also serious about finishing their novel. The first few meet-ups will have a "Shut Up and Write" theme -- regularly scheduled 1-hour writing sessions at the coffee shop. Upwards from there. Why hasn't the first meetup happened yet? I'm waiting for enough people to naturally find their way into the group. Once that happens, I'll schedule our first gathering. My venue of choice -- Mercury Cafe in Ukrainian vill …

Are you a Focused. Aspiring. Belle. writing in Chicago? This group is for women looking for writing support & positive critique while working on novels, plays, & short-stories of all genres.

We welcome all projects and styles of writing for kids and young adults. Our intent is to provide each other with positive feedback and support. Our goal is for everyone to find representation and be published.

This is a group designed for writer's in the area. The best way to improve the craft is through practice, so why not have a writer's circle where we can share our work and offer positive criticism? This is for anyone who loves to write, whether it's your vocation or just a hobby. All writing is welcome, fiction and non-fiction.  Anyone who loves to put pen to paper, or more accurately fingers to keyboard, this is the group for you.  

Dissertation Chicago is for graduate students who need support, accountability and feedback between sessions with advisers. We host seminars, workshops and other events for members who are completing a masters thesis or doctoral dissertation.

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!

This group will be for those interested in writing all forms of Creative Non Fiction. This will include Memoir, Personal Essays, Non Fiction essays or other forms of writing. I am starting the group so we will have a community of writers who can workshop and share ideas and critique each other's work and also do some creative writing exercises together.

Meetup group dedicated to african american poets and those who love poetry. The group will meet up to share our own poetry among each other and to attend local open mics and poetry events in Chicago and the south suburban area. We will also host several spoken word events.

The Evanston Writers Group is an eclectic mix of writers, ranging from beginners to long time professionals, and reflect all ages, genders and backgrounds. We have members who publish literary fiction, creative non-fiction, children's literature, romance, hard-boiled crime, memoir, travel, poetry, humor and assorted forms of the unclassifiable. Because we are fearless and a little nuts, we open our minds to anyone and any thing. We'll bend and stretch ourselves like soft licorice to dig your s …

… INTENSIVE WORKSHOPS Our 1-day screenwriting bootcamp last fall was such a hit that we're bringing it back this year. Once again, we'll have screenwriting professionals and teachers take you through the elements of an effective and "marketable" screenplay. But we're also adding new workshops to provide an intensive introduction for beginners and novices. Stay tuned for more information. RESOURCES Check out the Resources page at http://www.meetup.com/ChicagoFilmmake...... for helpful tools suc …

This group is dedicated to Chicago Comedians and Comedy Lovers of improvisation, sketch, comedy writing, stand-up, comedic digital shorts, and any other medium focusing on comedy. If you are a performer or fan of comedy, join this group and get to know like-minded people in Chicago.   Most workshops and events will be $10-$20 and take place at The Second City Training Center. For more information, email Andrew!

    Be a part of this exciting Tantra community in Chicago! We are a diverse group comprised of brand new beginners to tantric teachers and adepts, we are singles, couples, or more, and whatever your sexual orientation - all are welcome!  We offer a wide variety of events, from social monthly potlucks, to mini-workshops on compassionate communication, massage, meditation/breathing, partner yoga, and tantric teachings and practices.  We also …