18 Meetup Groups match “Writing Workshops” near Portland, ME
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It's time to rekindle the group for the new year, and there are a few changes. I welcome your thoughts on them. 0. First, let me address some questions people have asked. This is a writing group, not a critiquing group. You don't need to distribute work ahead of time or do any homework. You can write anything you want; there is no preferred genre or style. You can come as frequently or infrequently as you wish. You can RSVP or not, show or not. We do not charge, we do not judge. 1. …
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Got a story you've been thinking about? October is the month to get it down on paper. This is a workshop for writers with little or no experience in writing fiction. Aimed to encourage new writers to write. Students will learn basic concepts and techniques of writing fiction like dialogue, voice, character, point-of-view, and plot. Students will read and discuss works by Alice Munro, John Cheever and others. By course end students are expected to complete a draft of a short story or at leas …
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Do you have a story to tell? Are you interested in pushing your writing forward? Do you need lessons on craft, reader response, and a supportive community to help you launch a project or make solid progress on an existing work? If you answered YES to these questions, come write with us. We invite you to: meet your muse, thicken your plots, feed your imagination. Professional instruction, writing prompts, writing critiques. We offer a variety of morning and evening workshops.
Write Free Or Die is a writer’s critique and support group which does not restrict or judge the subject matter of the members’ writing. You choose what you want to write and the style you want to write it in, and we’ll help you make your choice as good as it can be. To be a part of this group, you must be willing to read and provide constructive feedback on any type of writing, including gruesome crime writing, erotica, radical political manifestoes, religious inspiration, birdwatching guides, o …
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Cambridge Screenwriters exists to make you into a better screenwriter.
Award-winning writer (with multiple production credits) and Emerson College professor Jared M. Gordon runs a MeetUp in which we'll discuss screenwriting practices, answer questions, and workshop your scenes. Whether you've written a dozen screenplays or aspire to, there's a place for you here. Jared also provides more in-depth coverage: http://www.jaredmgordon.net/screenw
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The Boston Book Festival is New England's largest annual literary event held in October. The yearly festival features more than 125 presenters and dozens of sessions for kids and adults, the BBF also boasts a bustling street fair, workshops for aspiring authors, an outdoor music stage, and more! But we're expanding our events to cover more of the calendar, and we want you to be a part of it! This group is for anyone who can't wait until October to get their fill of the BBF!
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.
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We are a group of serious writers who find joy in practicing our craft. Please join us if: You consider yourself a writer, regardless of education or experience; You're looking to form a bond with other writers; 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 Chelmsford every other Saturday afternoon to enjoy friendly discussion and the companionship of other writers as well as the occasional cup …
This is a group for anyone who finds themselves writing and reading and wants to share their enthusiasm with others. I envision meet-ups where we share and provide constructive feedback on each other's work, perhaps have assignments where we write in a certain form or on a particular subject, and maybe even share our work with the general public on occasion. Other ideas include having a monthly first edition book club, going to see movies with a literary theme or texture to them, and going to au …
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Burlington Wordsmiths Ink is temporarily closed to new members. We will begin accepting new members again in the fall of 2013. As serious writers, practicing our craft is a joy for us, hence my use of the term "wordsmith." Please join us if: You consider yourself a writer, regardless of education or experience; You're looking to form a bond with other writers; You would like to improve your skills; You value honest, thoughtful feedback; And you are willing to give helpful critiques to others. …
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هدف الملتقى خلق محطة لتواصل وانعاش الابداع العربي الأمريكي بشتى أنواعه وخلق فسحة للمهاجرين العرب تخفف حدة التوتراليومي في زحمة المدائن الأمريكية وسرعة الطرف السيارة المدوخة. الملتقى فرصة لتجسير أواصر الابداع العربى الأمريكى المحلى بباقى الابداع الامريكي والابداع العربي بالبلدان الأم. من يدري؟ فقد نفلح في "لم الشامي عالمغربي " أخيرا. يدعو الملتقى المبدعين المقيمين والأمريكيين للتلاقي و تبادل الفكروالفن الريشة و تضاقر الأقلام لخلق صوت عربي أمريكي قوي يصل قلب أمريكا يسحر عوده الرنان أذنها …
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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.
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This is a group for all professional (or non-professional) freelance writers who work in the Boston area and want to be in a collaborative environment! Though writing can be lonely work, there's no reason why a group of us can't gather together while we get those hours in. Basically, this group is for professional writers who work outside an office to work in a shared space with other writers. Ideally, we'd meet frequently during workday work-hours while we put our nose to the grindstones and ge …
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.
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Ever wanted to take the funny things you think to yourself or say to your friends onstage and make an audience laugh? Find Your Funny! Professional comedians and writers Ellen Moschetto and Jody Sloane will work with students on the important, basic elements of stand-up comedy. Via interactive critiques with fellow students, instructors and professional comedians that visit the class, we will tackle the following: ~Finding one's voice ~Basic joke structure ~Comedic delivery ~Writing exercises an …
**As of mid-February, 2013, we are closing to new members temporarily. The group has grown exponentially in the last two years and meetups are constantly full, so we're attempting to restructure to make it work better. Please check back if you are interested, and sorry for the inconvenience!** 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 shoc …
This is a group for Boston Singles ages 21-50. There will be singles events, of course. But I want to host teleclasses and workshops and seminars to help singles identify what they think might be getting in their way of finding the type of relationship they seek. We'll discuss online dating, casual dating, committed relationships and more. Get help writing your dating profile, navigating the dating scene and learn ways to read the behavior of men and women. See our main website at http://www.An …
Embracing the full spectrum from ancient traditions and the occult to cutting edge science, Soul Experiments Meetup gathers those intererested in exploring consciousness, spirituality, energy and the multidimensional nature of ourselves and reality. Let's experiment, play and learn together! Let's create a safe space to share our experiences. Let's take the "woo" out of "woo woo". :-) Types of Meetups: We will be having several types of meetups. At least once a month there will be a free meetup …
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