We meet for 2-3 hours on Thursday nights. It's designed so that members can  attend sporadiacally. We have a core group of about 10 members who attend whenever they're in town and an extended group of members who pop in when inspiration strikes. On any given night, you can expect anywhere from 4-9 writers to show up. If you would like feedback on something you've written, come prepared with at least one hard copy of it. Your story should be in completed first draft form, meaning it needs to adhe …

Self Coaching to Get That Book, Painting, Screenplay, Idea, Invention or Any Other Project Moving Got a project shoved away in the drawer and you can't pick it up again? Don't have a project but know you want to do more with your life? Learn the secrets of getting started and staying going from the emerging field of Creativity Coaching. Creativity Coaching can help anyone---aspiring writers, painters, magicians, quilters, to hobbyist photographers---you name it, anyone who takes on special …

The DCPP is open to all artistic, enlightened, vibrant entertaining individuals who respect and appreciate spoken word and poetry. Divisions If you have questions about the Open Mic series, Entertainment and Media Relations, please contact Jae October. If you have questions about the International Outreach, please email Rodrigo Mariscal Paredes. If you have questions about the Writer's Workshops and other educational programming, please email Michael Anthony Ingram If you have questions about co …

We are the largest and most active Dating & Men’s self development forum in the Washington, DC and Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the largest in the world with over 1,200 members. We are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are looking to improve their dating lives and master their social surroundings. We have recently expanded to include a rapidly growing community in Miami, FL as well. Many of our members found us after reading books like “The Game” by Neil Strauss, a st …

Agile Writers (http://AgileWriters.com) is a not-for-profit writer’s club dedicated to helping the beginning writer create a first-draft novel in 6 months.  The process of getting from a blank page to a full manuscript is based on the writings of experts in the field and our experiences running the Chesterfield Writers Club.  It is the contention of Agile Writers that anyone who has a story to tell can complete a first-draft novel in 6 months. Participation in the Workshop is by invitation only …

James River Writers is a non-profit organization that builds community by connecting and inspiring writers and readers in central Virginia. Whether you’re a writer or an avid reader, we invite you to learn about JRW, participate in our programs and become a member today. Please note that JRW does not endorse any product or service on our Meetup page. These listings are provided for informational purposes only to support the literary community as a whole.

Imagination is but useless if it does not have a place to go. Different people use different mediums to express their thoughts. This group is aimed at those who find the pen the vessel to express their flights of fancy, intrigue and mischief. We hope to provide a open environment to encourage collaboration, critique and community. Amateurs to professionals are welcome, to share their thoughts, their stories and their experiences.

The SWG has been around for over twenty years, but is just now catching up with this "Meetup" technology.(LOL!) The group used to be huge, but over the years, it has dwindled down mostly because writers have moved away. Nonetheless, the group, though small at the moment, will soon start to grow and flourish as it once was. This is truly a place for novice, intermediate, and seasoned writers who would like to share their work in a friendly environment where harsh criticism is reprimanded. Even if …

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

This is a group for creatives in all arts disciplines in the Ashland, Virginia area to find each other for potential collaboration. I believe that Ashland has a lot of "arts" professionals and hobbyists who live under the radar, and are looking for significant change in attitudes about arts both locally and nationally. This is a call out not only to fine artists who might think that the area is not ready for the subject matter that they deal with, but also for musicians, dancers, videographers, …

Come meet other local writers to exchange ideas, knowledge, support, and let the creative energy flow! This group is designed to provide support for your creative project, and a chance to give support to others. We are a serious group (but fun), and welcome both fiction and non-fiction writers. Let's create a great writer's community!

Based on the writing workshop model, we will meet at a cozy spot to discuss and dissect some great contemporary short stories by published authors. We’ll talk about what makes the story tick: what’s working, what isn’t, and what we can learn (or steal) for our own writing practice. Then we’ll drink a beer or a coffee or something, and have a few laughs. Join us if you're a fan of the genre or if you want to get caught up on the latest fiction, or if you're a writer yourself and want to learn fr …

THE I AM SHELLY BELL EXPERIENCE Welcome to the I Am Shelly Bell Experience. The fact that you landed on this page means you should become one of the "Bad Muthaflockers." It means you only flock to the most genuine, artsy, fun, confident building, inspiring experiences you can find! Who are we? We provide the community with meaningful interactions including poetry events, community causes, adventures, and group gatherings. We are dedicated to bridging the gaps between art and technology by findin …

the goal is to create a local group of south asian, asian, and any and all women who write for networking, support and feedback on writing. journalists, fiction, nonfiction all genres welcome. would love a mix of published and unpublished people. it would be great to get a big enough group to get a local chapter of women and work with other organizations to create workshops, conferences, retreats. anyone interested on furthering writing efforts of south asian women or just women in general shoul …

Are you making media in the DC region? Join us for networking and professional development. Our programs range from an annual job fair to Martini Madness to international conferences...and lots of things in between!

The Soul Kitchen is an amazing community of independent artists, writers, musicians, producers, and singers who have banned together to push the limits of their creative spirit. Throughout the year The Soul Kitchen plays host to new and returning artists. Through a series of interactive workshops. In this groove gumbo you will find a diverse group of artists including age, gender, race, genre and culture. The DC Workshops will be part of a monthly series featuring different exercises in songwrit …

The Podium Foundation provides creative writing training and opportunities for Richmond City High School students. Much of the terrific work produced is ideal for live performances which we offer freely to the Richmond community throughout the year. If you like to hear cutting edge writing from some of Richmond's most inspirational writers, we're the group for you.

Join DC Children’s and Young Adult Writers for shop and market talk, social activities, critique, beta opportunities, conference field trips and support for those enduring query letter/submission round hell. We are focused on the children’s and young adult fiction market, but all writers are welcome. All skill levels are encouraged to attend, but critique participation and/or beta reading is expected to ensure the group is as productive as possible.

Calling all fans of a great cup of coffee* and a good sit-down-and-write session! This is a group for any aspiring, published, new, or experienced writers. All experience levels are welcome. Come out to meet new writers and spend time reading others' work, workshopping, and talking about writing topics. I'd like to get together earlier in the mornings on the weekends and start the day out with some coffee*, some writing, and some friendship! *You don't have to like coffee...hot chocolate, tea, e …

This group is for anyone truly serious about having a career as a published (traditional or independent) fiction or non-fiction writer. We will meet once a month for writing tips, seminars, speakers and networking. The meeting will be mostly in libraries in the NV area. At this time we do not offer critiquing, but will be giving a lot of fun and informational seminars!

Great stories just don’t fall from the skies off the backs of turtledoves, they’re forged in the steely, fiery minds of writers and actors and producers or plucked, unsuspecting, naked and helpless from the world by sneaky, ninja-like journalists. Join us each month as we talk with storytellers, new and experienced, about their craft.

Are you still working on that novel you never finished? Would you like to start one? What about the screenplay or play that you've been contemplating, do you need motivation to finish? Any writing really Inspired by Brian Griffin himself... I'd like to invite everyone to get off their (fill in the blank) and give themselves a chance to start writing. You can meet like minded people who will keep you motivated to completion... whenever that may be.

Infinite Expressions is a non-profit organization sponsoring AnSistaH Tree - a Sistahood Organization promoting the bonding and togetherness of females of all ages and cultures. The main focus of this group is for daughters, mothers, aunts, sisters, and grandmothers to come together to share their holistic approaches to health, happiness, and healing. The group will sponsor weekend and week-long retreats at different destinations with a focus on getting back in touch with Mother Nature, and the …

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …

This is a group for writers of all genres to share their work, get ideas, receive feedback, find fellowship (and fun!), and explore avenues for presenting their work to the public. This group is open to experienced writers and to the fledgling or "wanna-be" writers who are looking for suggestions, guidance, and encouragement along the way. We will brainstorm, critique each other's work, and hopefully create and/or find places to read our work to the public. Poetry and prose, novels and novellas, …

Anthony Burgess was motivated to finish multiple novels when he was told (mistakenly) that he was going to die of brain cancer. In lieu of a mis-diagnosis of terminal illness, this is a group for those in the greater Richmond area who want to take their writing to the next level. The group is open to writers of all genres and all ages, but only to writers who are serious about a commitment to being a productive writer. I hope to find others like me who need a supportive place to improve their wr …

This is a newly formed group for singles who have a passion for creativity. How often have we all said , "If I just had someone to attend this event with."? Now we have an outlet for simple group meet ups with like-minded people.  Our group meet-ups will focus on the Arts. This can range from blogging groups and discussions to ballets and Broadway plays. I will accept group ideas from each and everyone, and will sometimes reach out for new ideas . How many times have we found ourselves blogging, …