"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers Between our three related groups, Poets and Dreamers thrives as a multi-faceted circle of over one thousand professional and creative writers who gather throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, crime and legal fiction, short fiction …

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 combi …

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 …

This is a group for serious writers. The group will not likely exceed 20 to 30 members.  This is for those of you that know how to write and want to dedicate more time to it. Maybe you have a family and a job and other responsibilities. You find yourself itching to grab a pen, but other things get in the way. Maybe you desire that feedback from fellow writers and some inspiration that comes from a group setting. This group will help all members to set goals for writing, accomplish a few pieces, …

The Advanced Fiction Group is an association of writers interested in refining their story-telling skills and collaborating in a continuous learning environment.

Looking to start a small, intimate group for Latina fiction writers in South Orange County for writing critique, feedback and discussion.  This writing group honors the literary traditions of heritage and culture and promotes the styles, voices, forms and concerns of Latinas and their connections to the literary world. This group is an intimate gatherings of writers who take their writing seriously and are looking for an experience that will nurture them as writers; heighten their awareness of w …

This group is for any artist, musician, writer, actor, photographer or similar creative person who appreciates the local arts community in Southwest Riverside County of Southern California and wants to mingle with other creative people. The goal of this group is to create a synergy among regional artists to create ways to inform, support, inspire, motivate, promote and market each other. We want to create a strong and everlasting bond among creative individuals in our community.

I aim to create a space where writers can simply come and get work done with their peers. Manuscripts, screenplays, articles, theses, blogs, indecipherable scribbles, or even a finely crafted email, you just show up, chat a little bit, and then get down to business. Everyone in this group can nudge or shove themselves into gear as they see fit. In the end, it’s all about making the time to sit down, shut up, and write.

The dragonfly is a symbol of transformation, freedom, beauty and unbounded joy, The purpose of this group is to bring "Dragonfly Women" together, age 40 and older mostly from the Hemet/San Jacinto area, who are interested in fun and friendship, and making lasting connections, but may not have a lot of money.   Younger women are welcome, as long as they are over 21 since we serve alcohol at some functions. Women from out of the area are also welcome. Any Dragonflies up for a group hike? A budget …

Always looking to network with other screenwriters and comedy writers.

What could be better than a night of short stories in a space full of art in a town full of wine? Answer: nothing! Dime Stories are 3-minute open readings before a live audience. All are welcome, so bring your most riveting, your funniest, or most heart-wrenching prose or just a listening ear. Dime Stories, International is the national radio and podcast series that inspired 3-minute fiction on NPR. Join the newest chapter in beautiful wine country, Temecula and become a part of the Dime Stories …

To help support a thriving live music scene.  For local musicians to promote their gigs, venues to increase their clientele, and live music lovers to meet socially. Membership is FREE!!

FREE to Learn/Continue Acting/Movie Making!  No Experience Necessary. A Temecula-based, FUN, Productive and Co-Operative movie making group.  Learn and work with ideas, screenplays, acting, cinematography, editing, special effects and each other's projects. For fun we'll do 7 shooting days <=6 minute projects and rotate roles, viewing and critiquing the results at the next meeting. For personal achievement we'll work on each others longer projects with the goal of being in film festivals and a F …

ALL CRAFTERS WELCOME . . . I will provide an inspiring environment for you to work on your craft. I will need to know what that is for each workshop so your place will be perfect for you.  Ask your friends to join so you can enjoy each other for a few hours of uninterrupted time.  When do you get that!!! The cost is small for all you will receive - a meal, dessert for the body, plus your inner self will be fed just from being around other creative people. Types of crafts are:  Scrapbook (my favo …

This Meetup Group was established do to overwhelming requests by the local musicians in our area for a venue to allow all musicians to have a chance to play and enjoy music.  Our Jam Sessions are now EVERY Saturday from 7 pm till 11 pm. tell your friends about the Jam. The more the merrier!  This group is dedicated to players and fans who are passionate about their music.  We encourage all music levels. No discrimination here so please check your ego at the door! Everyone will have an opportunit …

St. Clement's is hosting a series of four (4) Concerts in August to benefit four (4) noteworthy groups and St. Clement's by-the-Sea's music programs: Saddleback High School Honors Society The music society Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Envision/ the Arts at Canyon Crest Academy's Vocal Arts Program the Laguna Beach Chorale Tickets are $15/Concert or $50 for all four Performances are held at 3pm Sunday afternoons throughout August at St.Clement's by the Sea Epsicopal Church, 202 Avenida Aragon, San Cl …