"Writers from India" is a place where Writers and Enthusiasts of the written word from the Indian Sub Continent can come together and share their work. The main idea behind this group is to foster the writing of expatriate Indians living in San Francisco Bay Area. You can be a storyteller, a Poet, blogger, a Travel writer or just an enthusiast, the genre does not really matter, if you can write you should be here. India is a nation of different languages and limiting this group to one language a …

This is one of the oldest groups on meetup.com and we still welcome new members! Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We are writers and aspiring writers. We are bloggers and wannabe bloggers. We meet regularly to interact with serious and not-so serious bloggers. Our organize …

Parents,  Imagine your teen being in a well-lit room full of aspiring writers, where everyone is talking excitedly and laughing. Some people are reading their stories out loud; others are asking for feedback on their blog posts and college essays. Everyone is working on a special piece for the Annual Teen Writers Anthology. The energy is contagious. Is your teen curious about joining a group of Teen Writers who share their passion for writing? As a parent, would you like to encourage their writi …

This group is for all the writers who are in the "trying to be" stage of reaching the official status of "writers." Writing can be for a book, blog, magazine article, op-ed in newspaper, etc. Let's get together and write, critique each other's works, discuss writing styles, the challenges of being a writer, and the joys.

This Meetup group offers support and resources, such as talks, teleseminars, workshops, and writing groups, for aspiring writers interested in writing nonfiction essays, articles and books and getting them published. It explores writing techniques and tools and publishing options (both traditional and non-traditional) as well as nonfiction necessities like platform building, promotion and writing proposals. It's main purpose revolves around helping writers get their books written an published.

A group of writers seriously interested in creating, refining and publishing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics, screenplays, etc. Meeting biweekly for mutual support, critique and developing their writing/editing skills. Each member who RSVPs and whose membership dues are current gets an allotted time for reading and critique at each meeting. Please, when you join, do not include website addresses or promotional information. There are more appropriate venues for publicizing and promoting your …

All types of writers are welcome; fiction, non-fiction, journaler’s, bloggers, novelists, serious writers, dabblers in pushing the pen from time to time or total beginners. This group will focus on creative writing in a nonjudgmental and relaxed atmosphere. Except for special events we will meet 2 times a month and our meetings will follow a similar pattern as this; 6:30-7pm - Arrive and socialize. Grab something to eat or drink and get ready to let your creative juices flow. 7pm-7:50pm - Write …

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 a …

We are writers and aspiring writers. We meet regularly to attend author book readings, to hold informal writing workshops and discussions, and to support each others' writing aspirations. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We are a supportive, non-competitive community focus …

… Welcome: emerging or established writers, artists, dancers, singers, poets, sculptors, actors, jewelers, quilters, scrapbookers, knitters...anyone creating anything! My qualifications: I studied with Julia Cameron in Austin, Texas for 3 days, taught the coursework over 10 times, took the coursework 3 times. There are many pathways to juicing the creative flow; this is one of the most effective I know. Artist Way changed my life. The process is growth producing, mind and spirit expanding! Materia …

Dear Parents and Teachers, We bring together encouraging parents and enthusiastic Young Writers (ages 7-12) to share stories, exchange ideas, and grow creative writing skills in a fun and informal workshop setting. Our events include guest speakers (artists, writers, photographers, etc.), games, field trips and both one-time workshops and writing workshop series. Of course, we're always looking for new ideas to inspire creative writing within our community. If you have any questions, then please …

Hi all! There are so many resources & so much publicity, on Meetup and many places elsewhere, for freelance writers, but very little for the freelancers who EDIT those writers. That would be us, the copy editors, proofreaders and any/all other editor types. I used to call myself a "grammar cop" and still do sometimes, but I now prefer calling myself the more (hopefully!) original moniker of "word nerd." :) This group is very young, so there's no activity yet. I will probably edit this descri …

The purpose of the "Let's make a FILM"  group is to help one another in making short films, music videos, documentaries or what ever we can dream up. All experience levels welcome. Also come participate in our LMAF writers group to create original material for us to produce. Current LMAF members must Log In to view current and past projects under the "Pages" tab.

The Journal Workshop offers classes in the art of personal journaling, as well as on-going women's journal circles.  Journal writing is one of the most powerful and accessible tools we have to heal, expand, and transform our lives.  Each class includes a presentation of carefully-crafted prompts, questions, guided imagery and other explorations designed to help even the most reluctant journal writer to express herself and experience the benefits of personal journaling. You will learn dozens of c …

THE BEST OF THE BAY AREA BANDS NETWORK SAN JOSE PRESENTS! "YOUR BAND'S NAME HERE" Please see the section under the "Discussions Tab" to find out how you can "Self Promote" your band on this website. My other music websites are very successful, as this can only benefit your music or your band in every way. Looking for a musician? Looking to announce a CD release party? Looking for a talented singer? Looking to join a band? Just love music and want to attend great music events? Here is where you c …

Folks, This is group is not for mixers or social gatherings, this is for real film enthusiasts who would like to contribute in process of film making. Whether you are a writer, actor, producer, cameraman... or even a social media person who can help film making in any ways, join us. Each of our meetups will be productive and achieve at least some part of filmmaking milestone. We have three films, liked by financers and are lined up for production. We need all you energetic artists to join us and …