‎"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 …

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!

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 …

Looking for a safe haven where you can submit work, get a critique that won't crush your soul? And, of course, have fun? We formed in 2008 as a place where writers could share work without fear. People who want to compete or tear others down for the sake of tearing others down need not apply. Granted, you will get constructive criticism. There's no point in sharing work if we can't grow from it. Rules of Engagment Work should be submitted by 9:00 p.m. three days prior to the meet up. Submissions …

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 …

If you are a working professional and a beginning writer who has only dabbled in writing but has always wanted to write on a consistent basis, this may be the group for you. The purpose of this small group of 6-8 writers is to encourage you to write through meeting twice a month. We would share our work and provide constructive feedback to help each other improve. Any writing project you have in mind would work, whether it be non-fiction, fiction, or poetry.

This group is for people aiming to become screenwriters for television or movies. We have meetings twice a month, with half of the meetings devoted to feature (or short film) scripts and half devoted to television scripts. In general, the TV Writers' meetings take place at 5pm on the 2nd Sunday of the month, and the Film Writers' meetings at 5pm on the 4th Sunday of the month, but please check the calendar as this does sometimes vary! We meet primarily to provide feedback on a completed script w …

Hello ! I think it is a great time to put together a new and exciting fun rock/pop band in the L.A. area that not only makes great melodic music but also helps to create an exciting scene that hasn't been seen and felt here for a LONG TIME and is unique in it's own way. Are you passionate, focused, and ready to be a part of this and even to work behind the scenes as well as on stage and in the studio? Let's find out who is compatible and let it... flow.... NOW. This isn't a party band idea unl …

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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 …

Motto: "Connecting with the Holy Spirit as individuals and as the Church." Vision: Igniting personal and communal revelation through stirring up our obsession with Jesus Christ and for His Bride/Church! And if we get some absolutely amazing art/testimonies out of it, that’s to be expected. Target Group: This is for anyone (artist and non-artist alike) who longs to fully express the Father’s beauty; for those who would dare to uncover/develop their one-of-a-kind voice; for those who burn to fully …

Have you always thought you coule be more you? There is more to life than this? Or your life is pretty good but how does it get even better than this? I am a trained Access Consciousness Bars Facilitator, a filmmaker, a mother, an entrepreneur, an artist and I am only happy when I have 5 to 7 projects (at least) at once. This meetup will give you tools to access all of you, to be the voice that you want to be, to have all the choices that you are ready to make. we will use mostly Access Consciou …

Musicians who want to jam with acoustic instruments, for fun.

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 …