Become a charter member of this local chapter! Meet other local aspiring authors, writers and like-minded friends. Come to the New Castle County Association of Aspiring Authors Meetup to get your questions answered; learn writing techniques; get tips on securing a publisher; learn about self-publishing; trade literary tips; build your platform; get motivated and inspired; make friends and have fun! All aspiring authors, writers, and should-be writers, are welcome! All genres are welcome. …

The Philadelphia Science Fiction Society is a non-profi 501(c)3 organization whose purpose is to promote, discuss, celebrate and educate people about Science Fiction and Fantasy in all its forms. PSFS meets monthly, usually at International House, located at 3701 Chestnut St. Each meeting features a guest speaker from some area of the SF or Fantasy field, such as writers, editors, artists, publishers, etc. Our past guests include such well-known writers as Peter Beagle, L.A. Banks, Michael Swan …

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Verve Salon is a monthly gathering of artists, musicians and writers of all genres, coming together to create image, sound and sentences through group inspiration.   Has your painting or drawing been lacking that extra energy? Has your writing needed a bit more push beyond that realm of comfort? And musicians...don't you just wanna jam with someone?   Verve Salon is all about the creative energetic flow that you receive when around others of like-mind.   We will create/draw/play music/write and …

We are a diverse group of conscious thinkers, readers of multicultural literature and/or writers with a purpose. In the Literary Tea Room events, we will come together to sit back, relax and unwind with a cup of herbal tea (sometimes food) and chat about books, writing, and using  the literary arts as a tool for social change and justice. We will have functions in various venues throughout Philadelphia to incorporate the "power of place" as a means of stimulating our creative thoughts and ideas. …

This group is for everyone from graphic designers, Japanese comic book artists, singers, writers, videographers, make-up designers, print house operators, photographers and the list goes on!!  If you are creative (even outside of the confines of your profession) and are looking for big time inspiration in your personal and/or professional life this group is for you! The idea behind this group is to share your creative ideas, creative portfolio pieces or artwork, talents and so forth.  It's a way …

Writing your book? and not sure what to do once it's done?  The publishing industry has changed dramatically since I published my first book in 1995.  Technology continues to create trends in this industry with lightning speed.  Join our group and learn the benefits of self publishing, how to create your book product for Amazon Kindle, online downloads and more.  As former President of Colorado Independent Publishers Association, self publishing is the new direction for authors and technology mu …

This is a literary collective and a safe space for Black women writers to develop a feminist perspective through our reading and recover from the wounds of racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, and other forms of oppression in our society, through our individual and collective stories. This is a place where Black women writers can affirm our own voices and give each other the strength to share our beauty, love, rage, and passion with the world. We will read narratives of feminists of color …

As a teacher of writing for many years, I know the value of an instructor-led group. This is a group for writers who wish to publish memoir, a popular genre right now. The group is led by a published writer, book author, and 20-year writing teacher of adults. The goal of the group is to have a published piece for submission. The group meets in the Fitler Square area every other Tuesday night. The cost is $20 per session.

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Are you a tech geek? How about an artsy geek, food geek, music geek, or theater geek? Good ol’ fashioned regular geek? Do you find yourself looking up Wikipedia articles for entertainment instead of as a quick way to shut down an interminable argument between two people? Do you fall deep within the complex banter of Cracked.com writers or ponder the wisdom of those behind XKCD and Rage Comics? Would you rather play video games from your (insert console or PC type), watch silly cartoons or movies …

Spark your creativity through writing. You don't have to be a writer or even have a daily journaling practice to attend. Nor do you have to be creative. Each evening is filled with creative exercises to spark your inner spirit and help with your journaling practice, inspire the book inside you, or inspire anything else you want to do, change, grow or increase in your life. Attend once or attend each month. Begins September 8th and then the first Thursday of each month thereafter.

The real world forum for the online groups Greeting Card Stationery and Giftware Gurus The vision is to have meet ups for entrepeneurs, sales, creatives etc from the industry to make connections, discuss industry issues, network and have a good time with folks sharing common interests and passions

Meet with a wide variety of new media artists, designers, , programmers, social media consultants, writers, audio/video engineers and theorists. Gather and discuss the the latest on the information revolution!

… We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists. One of the compelling features of our meetup group is our packed,  busy calendar full of  informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations.  Taking advantage of  this vast array of relevant content will make you …

Fresh Fuzion is an artistic and social movement dedicated to innovative approaches in art, film, fashion and music. Our organization, The Fresh Fuzion Collective (currently processing our 501(c)(3) paperwork to become a non-profit), involves a tight-knit group of young artists, musicians, filmmakers and designers. We're developing monthly music/art showcases in Philadelphia and we run an internet television site as a creative hub to inspire others and also as a platform to fundraise for the arts …