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.

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. …

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 …

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.

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.

We meet every Monday morning to help people network, find new career opportunities, and get the support needed to keep a job search moving ahead. The group is free of charge and meets every Monday (except holidays) from 8:30-10:00 AM at New North Church, Hingham, MA (1 Lincoln Street, Hingham--across from Lincoln Statue). We also offer free resume writing and professional interview training using video. In addition, we provide workshops featuring career experts on a regular basis. We are here to …

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.

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 …

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 …

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/screenwriting. I plan to conduct regular writers' group worksh …

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 …

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.  …

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 …

One night, a collection of languages met a group of objects and they decided to share a cigarette over a drink. Complementing objects was easy enough for language, who found its partner so very real and touchable. Objects was mostly quiet, not finding much to say about itself, at least nothing equal to the photographs and poetry and sculpture language seemed so content and able to lavish upon it. When they made love, something was born, but soon enough it was on the lam. We are an artist collect …

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!

Creative writing is exciting. We are more likely to grow as writers, both in the enjoyment of our craft and in our productivity, when we are in community with other writers. Writing does not need to be lonely and unproductive, but should be an fulfilling and liberating form of creativity and self-expression. As a member of The Writers' Workshop, you can belong to a community of fellow writers who will encourage you in your craft.  Each writer should come to each week's writing session with a pen …

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.