Update: As of 3/5/2012, MWC is currently accepting new members. Hello and welcome to the Metrowest Writer's Circle, a writer's group based in Framingham, Massachusetts and dedicated to supporting aspiring writers through revision sessions. All forms of writing are welcome. I started this group due to the lack of writing groups in the Framingham & Metrowest area. I seek to have a small but dedicated group of writers interested in participating in disciplined critique sessions. If this sounds li …

Are you working on a novel and feeling stuck? Do you go over the same pages over and over with no sense of how to make them better? Sometimes you are so immersed in your work you can’t see holes or problems which are so obvious to others.  I am starting this group because I am unable to find any writing groups in my area. If you are serious about jumpstarting your writing then this is the group for you. Obviously, I am only looking for people who are prepared to give (and take!) honest construct …

I started this group to help authors learn what resources are available to become the best writers they can, produce the book they want, and publish and market it everywhere. The purpose of the group is to provide informative programs and networking opportunites for authors, publishers, editors, agents, designers, etc. to have a forum to learn and meet.

As serious writers, the craft of writing is a joy for us, hence my use of the term "wordsmith." Please join us if: You're a writer looking to form a bond with other writers; You consider yourself a writer, regardless of education or experience; You would like to improve your skills; You value honest, thoughtful feedback; And you are willing to give helpful critiques to others. We meet in Burlington every other Thursday night to enjoy friendly discussion and the companionship of other wordsmi …

This group is designed to provide dissertation writers with a structure for accountability. The group will meet weekly to set goals and share work. This group is not for casual participants but for dissertation writers who are seriously committed to producing writing and finishing their dissertations! Early career faculty working on their first books will also be considered. Though all disciplines will be considered, the group is specifically geared toward writers in the humanities and social sc …

This is for:  Self publishers, publishers, writers/authors, those who want to get published, designers, type setters, proofreaders/copyeditors, ghost writers, publishing consultants, Acquisition Editors, editors, lawyers with focus on publishing, ebook developers, and anyone in the publishing industry. This is NOT for: MLM people, affiliate marketing folks, insurance agents, car dealers, real estate agents, and any other profession not related to publishing.

We are an eclectic group of entrepreneurs, writers, publicists, agents, technologists, literary coaches, and publishing professionals. We are striving to create a community of people who will be driving changes in the publishing industry.  

Hands-on filmmaking workshops. Workshops include crash courses in:  Premier Final Cut Pro After Effects  Camera operation Screenwriting Budgeting & Fundraising and other topics related to filmmaking This group is ideal for indie filmmakers, or anyone new to the field of filmmaking. 

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from historical fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/k …

Love writing? Looking for an opportunity to creep inside your mind, find the little demon inside fast asleep at an old writing desk, and tickle him awake with a quill pen? Or perhaps you think electro shock therapy would work better? Perchance this is the meetup for you! 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 are welcome! We meet every week, alternating a workshop meetup with a writi …

… In addition, there will be facilitated groups, workshops and guest speakers. These will have varied costs depending on the event. Some of the potential topics to be explored include: Modern Mystic What does it mean to be a Modern Mystic? Mastery, Defining Enlightenment, Mystical Traditions Today, Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Sufism, Vedanta, Kashmir Shaivism, Theosophy, Alchemy, Shamanism, Future of Religion, The God Particle, Science and Spirituality Practice Transformative Practices, Meditatio …

A group for devoted to the development of its members writing, and the appreciation of local literary culture. New members are welcome to attend the free weekly workshop -- just bring copies of whatever you've been working on recently, and be prepared for critical, constructive feedback. This  Meetup group is affiliated with the Boston Poetry Union, http://bostonpoetry.com, and The Pen & Anvil Press, http://penandanvil.com.