Creating and Publishing a book has proven to be a challenge. With many lessons learned and many more to learn this group is to build a family of writers to help share wisdom for creating successful authors. Focus: Writers block Self publishing Artwork and styles Publishing guidelines Publishing options eBook publishing Software options Processes and organization Marketing; Online and offline Setting goals and timelines Requirements for joining this meetup: - You must attend a meeting w …

Please be advised that this group is no longer called the Orlando Writer's Group. It is now called the Orlando Writer's Critique Group. Only the name has changed. Everything else about the group is the same. At some point in the near future this meetup site will be discontinued. You may want to remove yourself from this site and move over to the Orlando Writer's Critique Group site. If you have any questions, email me at coachrik@aol.com. Thanks, Rik Feeney / Group Leader

Sunsational Publishing, LLC presents: Ladies' Anthology Writers Group. If you are a lady and enjoy writing short stories, join our monthly anthology group and become a published author. Each story submission for our monthly-themed anthology book is $99 (min. 10 authors). Choose any or all months to participate. Ladies' Anthology Writers rule and that's the L.A.W.

A group of advanced writers who will meet to critique each other's work, offer tips, inspiration and ideas. Only for those who have been and wish to be published. Fiction, non-fiction, adult, YA and Middle Grade.

Meet other local Christian writers and Christian bloggers of every genre. Help and encourage one another by meeting and getting input from one another on our writings. I would like to meetup once or twice a month at casual restaurants, coffeehouses, etc. We will meet primarily in the Orlando area at a place close to I-4. That way we will hopefully be able to have more people participate in a meetup. I invite all writers and bloggers to share their faith through their writings as we journey thr …

Hello! If you have found this group, you are obviously interested in composing some sort of speculative fiction. Our purpose is to help you improve your writing, provide support, and help you become a published author (if that is your goal). We meet twice a month, on the first and third Thursday of each month. Our meetings consist primarily of critiques, with occasional short presentations and speakers. Pieces to be critiqued are on a first-come first-serve volunteer basis. Pieces are limi …

ORLANDO SCREENWRITERS has members from all over Central Florida. We are filmmakers, writers, actors, movie lovers, Floridians...and we all have a story in us that's eager to be told. We're all about the LIVE meetup, thus we keep our membership whittled down only to those who participate. We definitely encourage newbies to join us & see HOW MUCH FUN it is, while we discourage people from joining but never attending. A modest $5 annual dues is required upon joining. Join us for  READ & CRITIQUE e …

This group if for anyone working on a novel that wants help to get it published. At each meeting we will have a guided discussion on the topics of e-book publishing, print on demand publishing, book editing, and other subjects that will help writers achieve their writing goals. Authors that write in any genre are accepted. We look forward to helping you get your work out there.

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.

This group is meant to bring together writers, artists, musicians and others to discuss and support the creative process.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Seeking serious writers with a focus on improving their work.

This is a group for artists, art enthusiasts, and art patrons. We are heavily focused on the art that is made here in Orlando, whether by established professional artists, shown in galleries, festivals and museums, or by the fresh new beginner who has never shown work to the outside world. We welcome all forms of art, from painting to literature and poetry, from performance art to photography, and all types of artists. On our calendar, you will find regular social events revolving around the art …

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 …

Do you love heavy metal music? Find the best concerts, nightlife and people around Central Florida and surrounding areas. Heavy metal comes in many sub genres, styles and sounds and we serve all heavy music in it's many forms and iterations. ENJOY the music. Our mission is to bring together lovers of Heavy Metal.   This meet up focuses on concerts in the Central Florida area.   We will post  national metal shows, local shows we think may be of interest to members-at-large and the occasional non- …

All things Blues in central Florida.

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!

This group is the perfect place to showcase your talent in Orlando. So come on out and be a part of a great time and live music. MARX'S Open Mic Night features: Full PA System, Amps, Lights, Drums, Bass, and Guitars. If you can play it, Bring It and if you just love music come on out!!

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 …

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

The Cornell Contemporaries is an affiliate group of the Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College. We are a group of young professionals, graduate students, and community members eager to learn more about art, artists, collecting and curating. We are looking to promote this community of learning and exploration through social and networking events with peers in the Central Florida area. All Cornell Museum members and prospective members ages 21 to 40 are invited to participate in Cornell Conte …

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 !

Welcome to Friends In Seminole County (FISC). Come meet vibrant, intelligent and eclectic new friends that live in your area of town in this new and improved meetup. We will be focusing on event locations in your area if you live in the Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Forest City, Geneva, Goldenrod, Heathrow, Lake Mary, Lake Monroe, Longwood, Oviedo, Sanford, Wekiva Springs, and Winter Springs area. We embrace folks from ALL walks of life and you don't have to get all gussied up, come as you are …

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 …

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.