Learn about Marketing and PUBLISHING your work! Everybody has something worth saying. This group discusses desires, accomplishments and challenges NOT in writing the book, but how to ... Market and PUBLISH your work. This Meetup takes your work to the next level! This group works together to take your work to the next level! We have a half-dozen to two dozen aspiring writers, and a few published authors, who attend each meeting. We learn about selling our products and services. We meet at 6:30 …

The COMEDY WRITERS GROUP meets in Cape Coral and is open to all; you do not need to join to attend. Contact carlmegill@msn.com for dates and location. Our FFP CRITIQUE GROUP is private and requires membership. We are serious writers. This is NOT a class, it is NOT appropriate for people who are new to writing or interested in pursuing business or self-help topics. To apply you must provide a first and last name, photo (of you) and a sample of your work; two or three paragraphs should do it. If …

I have been unable to find a writers group in the Sarasota area and would like to encourage all local, aspiring writers to join with me to share ideas, critique, encouragement & support. Ultimately I would like to have local agents, publishers & published authors present programs to the membership & share with us the things that will help us become published & successful. The group will not be restricted to any one type of writing but will be open to all. Above all it will be a place to gain e …

W4AS is writers, poets, musicians, artists, listeners, readers, but most of all -- friends. Our goals 1. support each other's creative endeavors 2. find like-minded people who will enhance our creative endeavors 3. critique NOT criticize 4. develop friendships Each meeting is divided into two areas: a mini-lesson on the business-side of writing or art and then time during which our members read aloud or display something they would like to be critiqued by the other members. About every three m …

A networking group for spiritual writers to come together and share their writing within a community of like-minded individuals. I am starting this group as an extension of my website, www.spiritualwritersnetwork.com, so that we can come together in person and share writing tips, ideas, critique groups, and facilitate creative writing and publishing workshops.

Florida Writers Association - Tampa meets on the third Saturday of each month. Join writers, authors, publishers and those who love the craft of writing for informative networking events. John Chaplick is the Group Leader. Contact John at jpchaplick@gmail.com

This meetup is for those of us that have difficulty attending events in the evenings. We're seeking fellow writers of any and all genres to meet during daylight hours to generate creative energy, provide mutual support, and dole positive feedback in a relaxed setting.  Whether you are currently working on a project, thinking about starting one, or have published already, this is a fun group to join.  We start by sharing our accomplishments during the week, then we write to a prompt. We spend the …

Meet other local aspiring authors and writers, and let creativity bloom! Come to the St. Petersburg 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! Organizer Jess Kennedy Williams, is founder of the International Associati …

Become a charter member of this local chapter! Meet other local aspiring authors, writers and like-minded friends. Come to the Largo/Seminole 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. Fic …

This group is for published/unpublished individuals who aspire to write, are in the process of writing, or have already written at least one poem, short story, novel, memoir, non-fiction, or children's book. Group members meet every-other Tuesday evening, to bounce ideas, listen to other members read chapters/synopsis/proposals from their works, provide feedback, and exchange leads for literary/publishing representation.

WordSmitten Writers Workshop Meet working authors and journalists in a relaxed atmosphere to brainstorm about "the book biz" and form productive critique groups. Come to a WordSmitten Writers Workshop to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun with professional and dedicated fiction and non-fiction writers. Tune in to the WordSmitten "About the Books" talk radio show. Recent guests include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Jane Smiley (A Thousand Acres), Elizabeth Strout (Olive …

I love encouraging others to write and find that NOW is the time for me to offer a forum for area poets and writers. The Palm Harbor School of the Novel will help you start or continue on your writing journey. Writers around the table will listen to 1 - 10 pages you bring, offer positive suggestions and become a treasured support group to feed your soul. All ages are welcome 18 - 108; writers younger than 18 will have their own meetup group.

Welcome! Rasa Publishing, LLC, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, is proud to host a regular meetup group where writers can join together - even write together - to change not only readership around the world, but also lives.  A focus is also being implemeted on film, a means to connect meaningfully to others and in positive ways. Leslie D. Drury, Attorney and Writer, author of Fractured, will be hosting the events. Based on the spirit of the word "Rasa," which means "embraced" in Russian, Rasa's missi …

Welcome to Tampa Bay Filmmakers! Our mission is to produce quality films within the Tampa Bay community, while utilizing the talent of our members. We are looking for individuals who wish to express their creativity, talent and artistic ability through film. If you are skilled as an actor, writer, cinematographer, makeup artist, or knowledgeable in any part of filmmaking, we hope to provide that creative outlet for your skills. Our goal is to create and produce at least one short movie every 2 m …

The Video/Film & TV Connection Network was formed in January 2012 located in the most southwest corner of Florida, the Naples/ Marco Island area because the other nearest groups are either in Miami or Sarasota, some 90 miles away. The Network was designed to bring together all talents, new and seasoned (Actors, Writers, Directors, Producers, Production, Agents, etc., and other affiliated participants) in the film, TV and related industries from the surrounding areas to make possible a place for …

Come be a part of a group of motivated, passionate & sociable people that are working together to make films in the Tampa Bay area. Films have historically been created from the top down.  The closer technology brings talented people together, the less we are forced to accept this as the standard.  We are grass roots type folks who believe that individual contributions in a team environment will produce outstanding results. We are: - Camera Operators - Actors - Directors - Storytellers & S …

York Society, an organization that unites its members by providing services, insight, culture, entertainment, and community. YS is aimed at providing up and coming artisits with the facilities they require at little or no cost to follow and achieve their dreams. My partners are accomplished singers, song writers and fashion industry professionals. YS gives others the opportunity to Network, have Fun & Showcase Talent.

This group is for all those who are talented and who have a passion to break into the Entertainment Industry.  All actors/actresses, models, producers, writers, dancers, designers, film directors, musicians, photographers, staff crew, etc. I have always enjoyed anything acting and creative and that is why I created this group.  I am the Organizer but will rely on other members in this group to participate in posting events in the area.  I, as the Organizer cannot possibly be expected to be the …

Group for anyone and everyone interested and involved in the film industry. Directors, producers, actors, writers or just plain film lovers.

Are you frustrated at websites with poor content and navigability? Do you want to make the web a better place? Me too – let’s discuss how! In Elements of Content Strategy, Erin Kissane explains the core principles that make content effective: Good content is appropriate Good content is useful Good content is user-centered Good content is clear Good content is consistent Good content is concise Good content is supported Each of these points directs a company to bridge the gaps between their goa …

Hi There. Looking for a group that enjoys Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror, Gaming and Fan Fiction? Stone Hill is a non-profit group that's been around since 1979, getting together to share these interest. Stone Hill also host two annual conventions; Vidcon (now called Southern Media Con) & Necronomicon. We meet the second Sunday of every month at the home of one of our members. People usually start showing up about 1-2pm, the meeting is officially called to order at 4pm, runs less than an hour and then t …

"Seekers of The Truth" This is where individuals and groups can come to learn, teach, and study Atlantis and its relationship to New Age Spirituality and Metaphysics. It seems that the Atlantans were enlightened people with superior wisdom and knowledge regarding the command and use of the forces of nature. They called them the Elemental forces that allowed them to do all of their rough, heavy work with ease. Apparently, these forces allowed them to cut stone out of the mountains without the use …

Florida's largest ukulele club holds regular events including workshops, performances, open mic & jam sessions. We also host the annual Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway during the first weekend in November.

Meet others interested in learning and sharing the art of bonsai. Gather together for workshops, lectures,demos,discussion and anything else pertaining to bonsai.

A woman's writing and critique group in North Pinellas County.

A Cause 4 Art, where people that care gather together to make an art project to help bring awareness to issues and inspire creative fundraising. You do not need to be an artist, many talents are needed and appreciated!

Circus City Promotions is the proud sponsor for Indie Connect a chamber of commerce for indie musicians. We help out with Music Expo Competition/Showcases, education with workshops and seminars. Whether you are a songwriter looking for co-writers or publisher, or looking for an artist to record their song, you might be a producer looking for artists, you might be a artist looking for producers, you may be a publicists looking for clients or you may be an artist looking for band members. You may …

Miss the comraderie, spontaneous conversation, and dynamic energy of working in the same room with other creative people? Welcome to The CoWork Lab. We take the best elements of a coffee shop (social, energetic, creative) and the best elements of a workspace (productive, functional) and combine them to give independent workers bricks and mortar to call their own. The CoWork Lab was built on coworking philosophy. Our members (aka "Scientists) are: software engineers, real estate brokers, web deve …