This is a group of poetry lovers that meets monthly to share poems. Some of us are poets, and some are not. We started with an emphasis on mystical poetry, and then yielded to the suggestion that poetry is inherently mystical. The format is informal: We each bring a few poems, by ourselves or others, and take turns reading to the group. Sometimes we choose seasonal themes, but all poems are welcome and appreciated. When we can, we bring copies to distribute to the group (usually not more than 5 …

Calling all women writers in the Portland area, come join us for mingling, writing games and community. Help strengthen our local writing community! Connect with other women writers, have a glass of tea or wine, and play some fun writing games. Invite your friends! The more the merrier.

Looking to share your poems with other non judging poets, maybe get some insight and discuss your and others poems? Then you should probably join this group, I just moved here from Hawaii and I would love to start a weekly poet discussion and reading. Very non judging and motivating club to help you progress in your art. Thanks

Have you misplaced your superego? Looking to get writing or grading done, but having trouble focusing? Meet at a cafe for some quiet, focused work with others around who will notice if you get derailed on facebook. Arrive at a set time, we'll set specific, reachable writing or grading goals for the session, and get to it! This is modeled in part on the dissertation boot camps that I had in grad school, without, unfortunately, the free lunch.

Bringing books back to where it all began…NIWA presents Last Fridays Join us for a celebration of the written word! Local authors of every flavor will gather for Bards & Brews to share their works in a series of talks and readings, while you enjoy a meal or a beverage from the world’s largest collection of Oregon wines and beers. Following the author presentations, mingle with your favorite bards and get all your questions answered. Get a book card signed to add to your collection. Check our web …

Encourages you to get out there in Vancouver Washington's Poetry and Writing Community. There will be events for open mic, workshops, and the latest book releases of Vancouver's local talent. This open mic group is sponsored by WritingPearls Publishers.

Swords for Scribes provides martial arts experience and reliable information to writers through hands-on workshops and coaching. If you are a writer--novels, short stories, scripts--and your characters might need to use a sword, join us to find out exactly what your character will need to know and do to make your swordfighting scenes accurate and real. Visit our website for more details: http://swordsforscribes.com

The goal of Writers Who Read is to assemble a group of passionately committed writers interested in coming together to investigate craft in a friendly setting. One evening per month we will meet up to discuss a book voted on by the group. We will began by identifying the aspects of craft readers found to be most successful in the book and then turn our attention to those decisions people felt detracted from the story. Along the way members will be encouraged to explore how the author's choices r …

Willamette Writers is the largest writers' organization in Oregon and one of the largest writers' organizations in the United States. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt Oregon corporation led by volunteers. Elected officials and directors administer an active program of monthly meetings, special seminars, workshops and conferences. Continuing with established programs and starting new ones is only made possible by strong volunteer support. Members continually explore other ways to interact in the li …

Welcome to the Coffeehouse Writers Group - PDX The Coffee House Writer's Group is a wildly successful and popular critique group that started just outside of Los Angeles. With over 500 members, it regularly holds meetings where we writers can find support and camaraderie in the otherwise lonely pursuit of our craft. After three years, the group is beginning to expand, with Portland as its first official satellite chapter. The group operates a little differently than many critique groups - member …

Tired of being chained to the desk? Need a little jolt of inspiration? The Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA) invites you to network with your fellow local authors! Published or unpublished, fiction or nonfiction, genre or literary, traditional or indie...drop in and share a drink and a conversation with other creative types. Talk shop, find critique partners, learn about local writing groups, and get your voice heard as NIWA develops its roster of author services. We'll see you th …

Are you a writer who gets inspired by the publications of Cleis Press and Down There?  Do YOU shop at SheBop?  Meet to share writing, resources, experience, and dedication to sex-positive culture! All levels of writing and publishing experience are welcome. We'll grow together. Let's host workshops and readings, provide sex-positive and intelligent editorial support, help publish each other's work, and form community around the oldest interesting subject in the world.  Note: This is a space for …

This is a group of writers and artists and crafters who love to make zines and chapbooks. Join us for discussions, workshops, production meetings (where we actually physically make zines). We'll share tools and resources, host visiting artists, and support each other in achieving our goals with our writing and art.

Are you a someone with military experience who enjoys writing? Are you married to or related to someone who has served and you'd like to tell their or your story? This group is for you! All levels of writers, any kind of writing- fiction, non-fiction, poetry, plays, screen plays, blogging and memoirs are welcome. Come join us for support, positive encouragment, helpful advice on writing and ways to tell your story. Weekly activities will include supportive evaluation of writings, sharing/reading …