Finish Writing Your Book was started by Carlos.  I accepted the title of organizer because I am a novice writer and I recognize the need for a support system.   The purpose of this writing group is to gather for motivation and inspiration, enhance our writing skills, and challenge ourselves to move in new directions. Novice and unpublished writers 21 and over are welcome.

Who We Are: We are the Florida chapter of the Alliance for Independent Authors, the only nonprofit organization for the self-publishing writer. ALLi is a growing support organization with internationally recognized advisors and with MeetUp groups forming around the world to help Indie authors like you. Please visit us online at http://www.AllianceIndependentAuthors.org. Meetups are free for members ($10 for non-members). Annual Membership is required to officially join our local chapter. We inte …

This is a group for aspiring Screenplay Writers from novices to advanced to come together and share both creative ideas and writing experiences, to learn the craft of writing a script that agents want to sell and producers want to buy. Work shops on the various facets of the script will be covered such as creating and developing the story concept, learning how to properly format and write a spec script, and how to take advantage of the do' s and don't's of Hollywood's Lessons Learned. Along the …

If you would like to meet and socialize with others who have a genuine desire to promote a culture of peace here where you live and in the surrounding area won’t you join us ? If you are for the end of war and for the peaceful resolution of all conflict won’t you join us ? If you believe you can make a difference in achieving peace on this planet by engaging in daily acts of civility and kindness towards others, particularly the victims of violence, won’t you join us ? If you are against land …

Discover the writer within you! A journaling community for personal growth, creative expression, and life enhancement. Join us and learn different ways to write in your journal, adding color, perspective, and dimension to your reflective writing. With the help of these journal tools, you can gently but powerfully explore the various aspects of yourself, your life, and your relationships with others. Jennifer Wolfe Guidry and Marilyn Jones are certified instructors for the Journal to the Self wor …

Do you love theater? There are lots of great shows coming to Jacksonville this year, so let's go enjoy them together! This group will attend The Artist Series' Broadway, opera, dance, concert, and variety shows at the Times-Union Center downtown and at the Wilson Center for the Arts on Beach Blvd. There will also be opportunities for networking and socializing before the show! The two organizers of this group work for The Artist Series, a non-profit presenter of touring shows in Jacksonville, an …

We want to create a relaxed, no pressure, all about fun atmosphere to learn to play a little music. All instruments are welcome. Gotta have some drums. But definitely need more cowbell!!! Dues are only $5 for the whole year!  And.........all surplus funds will go the the Jacksonville Humane Society! We are proud to support such a great organization!

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, technologists, photographers, producers, and more all with an interest in the production of digital news. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

If you are interested in living in Peace and also working towards Peace in your daily life you may find good company with  by joining with us at MeetUps4Peace. Here you can meet, network and socialize with  others who share your desire to be part of a peaceful and loving community. We urge you to become a member of this new and active fun-funloving group. We look forward to meeting you and hearing all of your suggestions for great meetup activities and venues !

Meet other local Digital Photographers to talk about ANYTHING related to photography! We meet the 1st Thursday of the month @ 6:30 p.m., at the Downtown Santa Fe College CIED building (530 W University Ave). At the meetings we decide on a theme and discuss photo shooting opportunities for the month. We show our themed photos from the last month and have a short class/discussion about some photographic technique or process. **How would you like your photograph featured?  Attend the monthly meetin …

Calling ALL Jazz Lovers in Jacksonville and surrounding areas!! Parriscope Entertainment, Inc. will kick off it's 2013 Summer Jazz Spotlight on Thursdays beginning May 30 through September 26. Each week, we will highlight a special jazz artist on our FB page (PEInc Underground) and website (www.parriscope.net), and have a listen & discuss session. The event will be held at the PEInc Underground VIP Listening Lounge, located at 5103 San Juan Ave in Jacksonville. There is NO COST to attend the lis …

Want to perform, act, and do group comedy acts in short routines? Learn how to work a small and large stage? 5 & 10 minute plays? I am starting this group to give young adults to senior citizens a chance to challenge themselves and bring out their inner talent while enjoying live theater. Looking forward to meeting shy, outgoing, and willing enthusiasts. I'm a middle aged playwright and actor who has relocated to Flagler Beach from Wisconsin. Will meet in public locations as the ultimate goal is …

This site will be dedicated to meeting people that enjoy all types of art. We will be exploring the local music scene, art galleries, theatre, film and any other type of art that would be of interest to our members.

I recently watched the film version of Pride and Prejudice, and enjoyed it so much I started re-reading the book and watching other Austen movies, including Sense and Sensibility and the recent "The Jane Austen Book Club." I thought it might be fun to join up with other Austen fans in Jax, and perhaps structure a Book Club similar to the one in the film.

If you are a visual artist in any medium, if you write any form of creative prose or poetry, or if you are a musician with original work, and you want to meet and share, this is your group. No critiquing, no tips on improvement, just a chance to share your enjoyment. If you want to promote your work for sale, directly or by inviting members to a gallery or club, it's great to mention it during a meeting, bring flyers, business cards, samples of your work, etc., just be gracious, no hard sellin …