‎"Telling our stories is the only way we can claim ourselves, take control of our identity and re-frame it in a way that's truthful to our experience. That honesty is a gift." ~Elissa Schappell   The OC Writers: Poets & Dreamers  We are a multi-faceted circle of creative and professional writers gathering at writing workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fic …

We are  a group of fictional writers in San Bernardino and Riverside County whose purpose is twofold: 1) improve each other's work through thoughtful critiques and 2) provide deadlines to keep everyone writing. The group is open to writers of any fiction genre so long as you produce new work each month for us to critique. This is for a group of writers who have  a novel in progress and development. They come from all walks of life. Some have no experience, just a story to tell. Others are more a …

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome!

The American Christian Fiction Writers is a National online and in-person group whose mission statement reads: To promote Christian Fiction through developing the skills of its authors, educating them in the market, and serving as an advocate in the traditional publishing industry. I am a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop, editor of New Myths magazine and a published short story writer. I am also west coast director for the ACFW and would like to meet other writers interested in com …

I'm a writer, a graduate of the Odyssey Writing Workshop, and editor of NewMyths.com magazine (www.newmyths.com). We have formed a group of semi-pro and pro writers in Orange County whose purpose is twofold: 1) improve each other's work through thoughtful critiques and 2) provide deadlines to keep everyone writing. The group is open to writers of any fiction genre so long as you produce new work every month for us to critique. We wouldn't be much help to either poetry or nonfiction writers. All …

We meet monthly to give each other feedback and encouragement as we try to pursue publication for our writings. Members submit their writing one week prior to the meeting so that others can prepare written feedback that contains both positive comments and suggestions for improvement. The feedback is read aloud at the meeting and then given to the writer. From this format, our members are finding that they are learning how to improve their individual written work. Many of us are already published …

This group is for moms who want to be a part of a community of writers. Join us if you are looking for encouragement and support from fellow writers. We meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday mornings of the month (1st for Writing Together, and 3rd for Sharing Together). All levels from beginners to veterans welcome. Bring your ideas or your work, or simply come for inspiration. Children are welcome.   Our Writers: maunderingminds.blogspot.com sandyhowlett.blogspot.com wabisabimami.blogspot.com …

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Meet other local readers and followers of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. Network and get support from others who have worked through (or are working through) Julia Cameron’s amazing book, The ARTIST WAY. Use Julia’s process to unblock your creativity, and you’ll find that your life will never be the same! This group is for anyone looking to open up creativity, find purpose in their life, or further their creative careers (including but not limited to writer, musicians, artists, entrepreneur …

A 2-hour long class once a week on Mondays In the first hour, the moderator brings in a topic related to poetry or prose (e.g., Metaphors Galore, Writing from the Deep Voice, Dialetic poems, Structuring your work, Subtext, etc), explains it and shows examples of it. The group will try using that concept in a short writing activity. In the second hour, people will share work they have brought in. Feedback will always be dependent on what the writer feels comfortable with. The whole atmosphere wil …

FAWN Art Collective is a group in Orange County, Ca, that strives to create, distribute, and exhibit art in various mediums, as well as provide a community for its members. We will soon be opening doors to our physical gallery location as well in Costa Mesa. If you are a young writer, musician or artist, and would like to be a member please do not hesitate to join! We'd More than Love to have you!

Hello to all Hypnosis Enthusiasts, My name is Robin Duncan and I am a Certified Instructor for the National Guild of Hypnotists. I have a company called The Miracle Center of California that offers Professional Spiritually-based Training in Hypnosis, Adv. Hypnosis, EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques), Adv. EFT, Guided Imagery, Life Coaching and Sound Therapy. We also offer free classes in the study of A Course in Miracles to complement our training programs. Over the last decade, I have experie …

A warm welcome to you! My name is Robin Duncan and I have been studying, practicing and teaching A Course in Miracles for many years now. It has truly transformed my life for the better in every possible way. Once you begin to study A Course in Miracles, you will learn simple methods to "undo your fears". Once your fears begin to subside, you will find that the deep inner peace (that has always been within you) will re-emerge in a very natural way. I am excited to share with you some of the w …

Hello fellow INTP's... I made this organization to encourage us to bring recognition to talented people of our type, if they so desire to be recognized for their work. We are an intelligent classification, one of the rarest, and our potential is limitless... If we pursue what we seek. The details of this association's objectives are still a work in progress. Although the main points were covered in the paragraph above, there is no official goal or reason here. That's probably why I need a meet u …

Like books? Like to talk about life, happiness, and the occasional paper-cut from books? (or bruised toe for you kindle and nook readers.) This is the group for you. We are a diverse group of race, age, and gender who have one come together for one common interest - books. Yet in exploring the stories or history together, we discover we have so much more in common as well. We don't follow one genre or one author but try to find new areas to branch into each month. We also don't break the stories …

"What distinguishes those of us at the starting line from those of us on the couch is that we learn through running to take what the days gives us, what our body will allow us, and what our will can tolerate." - John Bingham, running writer and speaker A running group for everyone! This group will have weekly scheduled runs together and also a calendar of races. For our marathon training most of us follow the Galloway method. Check out his website at: http://www.jeffgalloway.com/ …