We are a lesbian-only social group that believe diversity is the spice of life! A supportive community made up of artists, writers, academics, blue collar, leather, professionals, students, homemakers and techies. We embrace gender fluidity:  butch, femme, lipstick les, power femme, “just me”, leather daddies, fabulous androgyny. Our interests are as diverse as our members and activities! Join us on a variety of fun, low-key events; conversational dining, dancing, picnics, hiking, camping, gam …

Katie B. started this group because "I find it a challenge to meet like minded people in my area". The purpose of the group is for intelligent conversations, sharing of ideas and creative stimulation. We'll start with just coffee chats and can later include activities. The area has such a great bounty of recreational and natural beauty. Who should join?   Tolerant open minds of all ages, singles and couples. People who enjoy discussions about the Arts, Documentaries, Eco living, literature, libe …

In an effort to form a community of expertise and help authors learn not just tips to improve their writing but build a successful writing career, 3L Publishing hosts this free group Writers Who Mean Business. All published and non-published authors, fiction and non-fiction writers are welcome to join this FREE group. The group hosts author events and meets the last Thursday of each month. Michelle Gamble-Risley wants to create more than a mastermind group, but a collective mind of busine …

Do you write Fantasy, Science Fiction, or Horror? This group is for aspiring authors seeking to improve and publish their work. Stonehenge primarily encourages writers to reach their goals, but we'll also have movie nights, game nights, and exchange and discuss fiction by our favorite authors. If you write imaginative fiction, Stonehenge is the place for you!

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information, check out http://www.journalists.org

The purpose of this group is to allow people who like to write to share their work and get inspiration. Fiction/ non-fiction. Prose, poetry. Prolific/ published/ non-published/ stuck in writer's block...Anything goes. You are welcome so long as you enjoy writing as a form of self-expression. Bring a sample of your own work (or idea if you are really stuck) to share and be prepared to listen to others read what they have written. The idea is that we can help one another through constructive criti …

Come enjoy a fun, dynamic creative writing workshop that will ignite your creative juices and inspire you to write, write, write. Beth Johnson, a trained AWA Affiliate, facilitates all workshops. In each writing workshop, you will enjoy: –A comfortable, quiet place to sit and write –Writing prompts intended to jump start fresh, new, first-draft writing –A writing environment where everyone can feel safe and respected –Inspiration to look deeply and write about what matters to you What to Expec …

This group is going to offer resources for entrepreneurs and writers in the greater Sacramento area. We are going to focus on FUN networking events, as well as a variety of educational workshops. We are looking for authors, aspiring writers, and fellow entreprenuers! We look forward to meeting you. Our first meeting will be a workshop formatt in Roseville and the majority of our meetings will be at FUN locations downtown.

Looking for a creatively-safe, encouraging place to find or hone your writing voice? To learn more about the craft? In the Rocklin, Roseville, Lincoln, Loomis, Granite Bay or surrounding foothill area? Join us! Whether you're a new writer, a journal writer, or a veteran who may be feeling "blocked," join writer/published author and expressive arts facilitator Terri Kent-Enborg ... and awaken the writer within! (Many students come from my personal website.  Thus, RSVP totals here will be inaccu …

Fellow Blues Brothers and Sisters! This is a meetup group for Blues musicians to meet, network, and form Jams and Bands.  If you want to find people to play, practice, or network with, this is the place to do it. Our group is open to all musicians and all skills levels.  However, for security reasons on your profile we require the following: Photo: clearly identifying who you are First and last name: identifying you as a real person. Phone #: So that group organizers and other members can contac …

This group is for screenwriters who want – who need! - to fight the isolation and procrastination that so often comes with the territory. We’ll meet weekly just to write in proximity. I know it sounds weird, but you can't image how well it works. I got so much done with a simple weekly commitment like this (finished a feature draft and a short stage play), and you can, too. We’ll start the meeting with very brief introductions and writing goals. Then we’ll write for a couple of hours. At the end …

The Artist's Way course is based on the books "The Artist's Way" & "The Artist's Way at Work" two books written by Julia Cameron and Mark Bryan. Bobbi Baldwin worked with Mark Bryan, in her own life journey and through his teachings, she teaches this course to those people who just want to become more open to their creative side. It's an incredible life changing course that EVERYONE should take! This class is open to ALL creative types including (and not limited to) Writers, Painters, Poets, Pla …

This is a group for people who have high dreams or goals. I decided to start this group because I like people who are strong, upbeat, and have a success-oriented attitude. The purpose of this group is to learn tools to achieve your "impossible" dream, whatever it is. Maybe you want to be a successful actor, musician, or writer. Maybe you want to build a powerful business, or start your own brand of products. Maybe you want to start a community program to change people's lives, or to become the b …

Everyone needs a little mischief and creativity in their lives, even better if you can do both while learning something new! Each month I'll select a painting and give instruction to attendees on how to create a work of art on canvas (it's easier than you may think). You do NOT need any of the materials either; canvas, paints, brushes, etc are provided. Just bring $30 to cover the cost or instruction and materials. You're also welcome to bring snacks or drinks (of any kind). The first bottle of …

I decided to start this group because I like and admire beautiful things and the people who make them. I like to meet more creative people and help them become more successful and recognized in their areas of expertise. If you are a creative person, you should join this group. I welcome artists, musicians, writers, composers, actors, photographers, poets, singers, song writers, dancers, film makers, drummers, architects, sculptors, graphic designers, jewelry designers, fashion designers, compute …

This is a group for writers of any sort who would like meet the evenings to share their works and receive and provide feedback to each other.

WISPER (Writers, Independent Small Press, Editors Resource)>Forming an active independent, small press, self publishing writers and resource community to provide resource services and an exchange of ideas for those who want to connect with other independent writers, editors, proofreaders, printers in order to improve their craft, self publish, and help sustain the small press community.We will be establishing a Community Facebook page and gathering resources throughout the Greater Sacramento are …

A group of aspiring or existing writers who enjoy life, experiencing adventure and then writing about it.

A group where people who love to write fiction, non-fiction, drama, si-fi, stories, etc. but have writer's block come together to break the block by helping each other." Come join this group and let's start writing by breaking the block and inspiring each other to continue the passion of writing.

EFA members are editors, writers, indexers, proofreaders, researchers, independent publishers, translators, and others who offer a broad range of skills and specialties. Membership in EFA is one way to establish yourself as a professional freelance editor. Our chapter is about finding and strengthening connections among editors and those who use their diverse services in the Northern California area. Already have plenty of cred in your field but want to write or edit in a different industry or g …

A small but friendly group of writers who will challenge you and bring out the best in your fiction.

We are a group of local writers, musicians, dancers, actors, painters, film makers, photographers, sculptors, and any other kind of artists. We gather to learn about each other's projects, explore collaboration opportunities, support each other in the creative process, and have fun at artsy house parties.

We are a gathering of adult children's literature lovers. Bimonthly we get together to discuss a book. There are a wide variety of children's books that we will discuss, ranging from classics to those hot off the press. This is an open group; meaning all are welcome, there is no fee, and you are free to bring friends, suggest books, and lead discussions.

Shut Up and Write! Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about ‘writing down the bones’ and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Meetup Format Making the time to write one hour per week is an …

Are you searching for healing and transformation? Do you need a spiritual spa? This is a group for women interested in spending a quiet day (or sometimes several days) of retreat exploring their inner life and venturing into their wild interior landscape. We will do this through readings, recordings, artistic-play and sharing thoughts with other women. Join your sisters as we experience sacred speech and sacred silence in a noisy world. This is a group for women seeking authentic connection with …

This group was created out of the frustration of being a novice filmmaker looking to experience what it's like to be "on set" for a production OR have see idea on screen. Hey I get it! The business is cut throat, grueling, and harsh...but if you're just starting out, the last thing you want to deal with is someone barking orders at you making you feel like an ant. RLF&S is a collective who's main goal is to get you a portfolio going. The aim is to bust out 2 5-8 page scripts a month. We will be …

Live in Sonoma County? Write Science fiction or fantasy? This group is for you. Let's meet, talk about writing, and writing science fiction in particular. We can do critiquing, if that works for people, or just for discussions and encouragement.

This group is for people who are passionate about both their creative and their spiritual lives! We, the co-founders of the group, are 1) Michelle, a long-time Buddhist meditator with contemplative Christian leanings and a dash of Quakerism, who has published 7 science fiction novels, and 2) Ruth, a mystic/shamanic practitioner and transpersonal hypnotherapist who has published 5 books of poetry, a memoir, and a guide book to spiritual growth and healing, and also loves to make collages, mobile …