The Conejo-Simi Valley Writers Group seeks to bond and strengthen its writer-members in their desire to become better writers. We are here to help our members discover how to write at the top of their form, to edit their work to near-perfection, to get published, and to then encourage them to repeat the write-edit-publish formula over and over. This Group is open to both published and unpublished writers whose writing interests might be expressed across a wide range of formats and genres.

EXPLORE your CREATIVITY in this highly engaging, interactive personal journey! UNCOVER and discover HIDDEN TALENTS, long buried DREAMS and lingering goals and desires. ENGAGE in writing exercises aimed at self-discovery that tap into your CREATIVE SPIRIT. BREAK THROUGH inhibiting BLOCKS like PERFECTIONISM, SELF-DOUBT, PROCRASTINATION and SELF-SABOTAGE with innovative experiential activities. Working and aspiring writers, painters, poets, actors, singers, dancers and PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF …

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 …

Take 2 hours and shorten your learning curve by weeks, months, even years.  A fabulous, informative, & super helpful MasterMind INKubator for scriptwriters of all levels. Led by Founder Lena Banks, Mentor, Manager & Muse.  A Hollywood Pro insider, Industry Gatekeeper, expert Reader/proofreader and agent liaison for 18 years. The workshops consist of lots of Q&A and a wealth of personal help.  It's where writers become GREAT writers! The GOAL: to get your script written, rep'd, and sold. The Mast …

This is a new group for anyone interested in writing: Fiction or nonfiction. Writers who have been down this road and need support are SO, SO welcome as are, of course, the rest of us who have less experience but lots of hope and ideas. Please join us. It will be fun.

Comic book fan? Writer? Artist? Fanboy? Connoisseur? The Metro Entertainment Pop Art Symposium was created to host all of the above and more in the pursuit of comic book creativity. It's an informal gathering of all ages and abilities to talk shop, share ideas and work with other creative people live and in person in a relaxed social gathering, a meeting of the minds! The potential of comics is limitless and exciting. Come and see!

We are a small group of writers, each with a unique story or series of stories to tell.  Our goal is to meet a couple times a month to inspire, encourage and support one another as we commit to our writing journeys.  Ultimately each of us aspires to get published and to keep on writing as long as the muse calls.  We are purposely keeping this circle of writers small to maintain the intimacy and integrity of the group - similar to a book club.  However, we do have a waiting list for future member …

The Film, Music, and Fashion Production Workshop, FMFPW, is a non-profit collaborative workshop to help our members develop hands-on-training in the fields of Film, Music, and Fashion production. Those wishing to break into the industry as well as those already in the movie, music, and fashion industries are welcome to join. Its purpose is for participants to advance their skills through practice, to network, and to build demo reels. The group includes a wide spectrum of industry professionals-- …

This Meetup group is for filmmakers, actors, writers, directors, cinematographers, assistants, and anyone else trying to advance their Hollywood career or project. Share resources, contacts, and strategies with other filmmakers. Get information you need. Get inspired!

The name says it ALL!! We meet at Lake Balboa Park, CA and recite Poetry. BEAUTIFUL Scenery! BEAUTIFUL People! BEAUTIFUL Words!!! So bring your poems, short stories, monologues, and other (less than 5 min) written pieces to the Lake, and let's celebrate each others creative spirits.

The Santa Barbara Songwriters is dedicated to songwriter networking and collaboration. We host weekly workshops, public showcases, and special events. We have a regular weekly workshop. The weekly workshops are just us songwriters - no prying public eyes. It's a place where we can exchange ideas and workshop our craft, or just listen and hang out if you're in a dry spell. The workshop is a great way to meet professional local musicians and in general connect with the business side of music in Sa …

Koffee and Komics is a monthly meetup of Comic Book and Manga creators at Aroma in Studio City. Come by share your projects, draw and of course drink coffee. Each month we draw from a theme. Come ready to draw!

Understanding Love through Modern Movies "Cinema is an ocean. Some float on the surface. Others dive for pearls." Are you a film lover and a fan of human relationships? I've created this Meetup group so single friends can enjoy a relaxing movie and talk about its beauty and underlying message. Each movie will be shown in a private home theater equipped with a large plasma screen and surround sound stereo. Initially, I'll choose films about love and romance, which may or may not have stereotypica …

This group is for people dedicated to self exploration, creative expression, and the magic of writing. We are a small, supportive, and encouraging group of people interested in writing and intrigued by where the process leads. The only thing you need is the will to unleash your creative self and inner spirit. Over the course of six weeks we will meet once a week for two hours and explore various writing prompts and spontaneous writing exercises; each topic will help us get a better sense of self …

Welcome to the Fabulous Divas' Book Club! If you enjoy thought-provoking discussions, love and appreciate the diversity of Black life and culture, and you are a woman who enjoys meeting new people, then this is the group for you.  My hope is to create a platform that promotes and supports Black literature by all writers, with a focus on celebrated Black authors, such as Toni Morrison, Richard Wright, Edwidge Danticat, Nora Neale Hurston, Eric Jerome Dickey.  We will be reading fiction and non-fi …

This is an invite only group of web professionals that wish to go through our training, in order to start receiving paid contract jobs from our company.

Ventura's hottest new monthly meet up at the new Connect Ventura. Connect Ventura coworking is a collaborative, professional work space with a classic, truss-beam vibe and the high energy of a start up. We work for ourselves, but not by ourselves. We are designers, developers, writers, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists, educators, small business owners, telecommuters, marketers, videographers, game developers, and more. What binds us together is our independence, and knowing we are happier and …

This is a group for artists in Santa Barbara County interested in life drawing and other fine arts. I'm a professional artist and I started this group to meet other artists (and aspiring artists) in the area. Santa Barbara is full of good places to draw: State Street, the pier, the farmer's markets, strip malls, and the Sunday arts & crafts show on Cabrillo Blvd. Meetings for these areas are somewhat sporadic, so there is also a general "drink and draw" meetup on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each m …

There is a decided lack of amateur community theaters in this end of the valley, and I would like to change that! I am looking for a few (or many!!) passionate people who love to work in any and every aspect of the theater, with the end goal of creating a troupe and performing for our community. Our first goal will be to find each other and see what we want to do. Perhaps we would start by reading a play or two and seeing how we click. We can see where it goes from there... I would love to hear …

We are looking to share our new love of spiritual principles and mindful living with others, through book discussion. Our book club will meet one Saturday a month, and will focus on connecting with others and discussing books that expand our understanding and abilities to live lives that are full of joy, beauty, and relaxation. Our first book will be The Untethered Soul - the journey beyond yourself, by Michael A. Singer.

Practical experiences shared by published authors. Publishing a book WILL bring surprises - join us for true tales and tips on how to navigate the wonderful world of the written word.

Verbal tradition holds that Songmakers was started in the late 1940's as an informal jamming group. A 1963 newsletter reported the club was formally launched in 1953 as a "workshop" for songwriters. Since then it has evolved into a mutual support and social group for songwriters, musicians and singers wanting to improve their craft, meet like-minded folks, play lots of music together, and generally have a lot of FUN! Songmakers was incorporated in the '60s as a non-profit organization with a set …

We're a friendly Toastmaster club, welcoming of all new members whatever your level. We meet once weekly at noon in a quiet conference room where we can develop our skills in a fun and supportive environment. We're made up of actors, managers, writers, firefighters, engineers, real estate people, entrepreneurial moms and more...

A workshop designed to cultivate creativity and mindfulness in the process of recovery from grief, trauma, or addiction. We use writing exercises to uncover, discover, and discard old wounds as well as to create positive attitudes, present awareness, and future goals. We also play with fiction and poetry, and use visual arts as inspiration. Group leader has her masters in creative writing.

Join Our NLP-Hypnosis & Alternative Emotional Support and Study Group! It is all about Allowing The Law of Attraction, and it's part of Enter Your Mind Center, INC. Non-Profit. Our Group includes discussions on the Allowing The Law Of Attraction which focuses on forgiveness, letting go, and manifestation. Our emphasis is on the principle of self healing and empowerment, instead of the regular "law of attraction" that confuses you with "like attracts like and negative attracts negative." Our meet …

Bienvenidos! This Meetup group is open to both intermediate/advanced Spanish speakers and native speakers.  All ages welcome! Meetups are mainly geared toward relaxed fun Spanish conversation centered around a fun activity: hiking, beach walks, picnics, coffee, etc. Sign up and let the fun learning process begin! Hasta Pronto, Uriel

From referrals to networking The Collective is Santa Barbara/Los Angeles based with a focus on the sharing of talents and some resources by its members. If you would like to be a part of an open-minded group of thinkers bent on business success but tempered with empathy this may be the group for you. We welcome the sharing of all aspects of the entrepreneurial experience including but not limited to: Writing - Graphic Arts - Medical - Non Profits - Wellness - Accounting - Real-estate - Music …

California Tea on Meetup (aka California Tea) will form a network of support for the planning and execution of California-based premium and specialty tea education, events and enterprises. We will share our knowledge, resources and expertise within the group in order to further the appreciation and availability of premium and specialty tea in Califoirnia. The group will support California-based premium and specialty tea events by its members and others but no individual or institution is ob …