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WordSmitten.com Writers Meetup GroupWordSmitten Writers Group. Meet working authors and journalists in a casual and relaxed atmosphere to brainstorm about "the book biz" and form productive critique groups. Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome. Special note: In addition to t |
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Writing Circle@ Casa de la FeThe WRITING CIRCLE @ CASA de la FE: A Creative Writing Community~ Our world travel theme for June is Egypt! Inviting ALL people who simply love to write: closet writers, professional writers, amateur writers and writer-wanna-be' s. And you don't have to be a writer to attend, just a desire to WRITE is all that's needed. We'll practice wri |
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Heart & Soul Poets ForumMeet other local Poets or people who who love poetry to share your work or favorite poems, and have fun! We meet every other Thursday, the first and third Thursday of the month...come and see what we're about! |
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Clearwater, FL 33761
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The Village Bookshop Poetry Meetup GroupThree Purposes: 1) Round table for Poets & Writers to gain encouragment and feedback on their work. 2) Open Mic Events every first Friday of the month, and 3) a Slam Competition 4 times a year. BE SURE TO CHECK THE WEBSITE LINK BELOW FOR ALL UP-TO-DATE SCHEDULES OF EVENTS. THANKS! 1006 11th Ave West Village of the Arts Bradenton, Fl |
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Bradenton, FL 34205
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TNT Writer's Group - New Tampa/LOL/LutzWelcome to TNT Writers! Meet other local writers and let those writing juices flow! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade publishing and freelancing tips, share leads for writing jobs, help those with writer's block... and to socialize and have a little fun (you know how lonely freelancing can be)! Plus... there's pie! All writers -- a |
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Lutz, FL 33559
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The Hernando County Writers and Editors Meetup
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Spring Hill, FL 34609
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schuyler"hello. i'm schuyler. i rock it." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "if i cannot find a good excuse, i'll be there." |
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Sketchgrrl"I've been making videos for many years. You can see my newest one (about Hillary) at http://www.Youtube.com/sketchgrrl" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Alej"Quite simply, I'm new in town and - while I'm soon returning to college - would like to meet new people. I like to write creatively and am an aspiring photographer; or so I like to think. Yeah I admit it - I'm single and maybe I can meet someone to." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Gino Norman"Hi, I'm Gino, I'm 37 and a divorced father of 2 boys 9 and 6. I've been a stage actor for 9 years at the Sarasota Players, Island Players, Glen Ridge Theatre, Lemon Bay Playhouse. I've been in 40 shows, 2 films and 1 commercial. I want to write..." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Galeeshea"I write children's books and would like to meet with other writers in the Sarasota area. I just recently signed with a local publisher. This will be my first published book." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" |
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Robert Barnes"Just moved into the area, a writer, musician, and pastor. Looking to connect to other creative folks." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" "I know a great place to meet: Meetups can meet at my church in Spring Hill, FL." |
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Kim"Hi, I'm Kim. All my life I've loved to read. As early as second grade, all I wanted were books. I like all types of stories and have so many favorite authors. My tastes range from mystery, action, love, etc. I like it all!" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I would love to share my expertise" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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chanin"I would like to meet other writers. I have various interests and would love to share ideas. I am also looking for an screenwrting resources. I would also love to find other poker/card players in my immediate area." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Ngozi"I recently moved to the area for work. I joined Meetups to make new friends with wonderfully diverse interests that are compatible with my own." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Jacqui Kinnie"I want local Mother Jones Meetups because it provides a venue for discussing interesting topics" |
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Lynn"As a freelancer I often feel I'm writing in a cave and would love to get together with other journalists and talk shop. I write about news of national interest and travel. I'm always looking for story ideas and new clients. www.lynnwaddell.com" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I can chip in money toward group expenses" "I would love to share my expertise" "I know a great place to meet: The Globe Coffee Lounge" |
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Eleni Muller"Eckhart Tolle's "A New Earth" woke me from my slumber." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I would love to share my expertise" |
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Michele"I am a writer and would love to connect with others who are artists in the Sarasota area. I prefer those who are either published or working toward that end." |
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Buz"Hello all, I write Sci-Fi and would love the chance to network with some other writers. I have learned a good bit about the business side of writing, but I have a lot left to learn. So lets grab a coffee and meetup!" |
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Tonya"I would like NaNoWriMo meet ups in my town because I participate every year - and it would be nice to meet local writers taking on the same challenge." |
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Liz"I want these local Meetups because I am wide open right now and would like to do some connecting, networking...working on my writing." |
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Ebony T Grimsley"I am the owner of a publicity, marketing and promotions company. Although I am not an event planner, I am a part of events in some form or fashion. However my main focus is to help those that put on public events receive the turnout they desire." |
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Laura"I'm always looking for a good game of Basketball. Unfortunately I have no one to play with! :-( Looking forward to hearing the start of a meet up! Contact me if you'd like to play some 1 on 1 in the meantime! :-)" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Jason Rizos"We have two awesome whippets and we/they want to meet more!" |
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Kevin"I want these local Meetups because I many ideas and lack the follow through to turn them into novels." |
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Gary"I want these local Meetups because I am interested in developing screenplays and I am looking for a network of people to corroborate my methods and ideas." |
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chris"christoper shanw majors" |
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Don Blattner"I want to become a full time author of novels and drop current profession after 34 years at it. I have one novel and a "long short story" in process, and an idea for a Private Investigator series. I also have one self-help series partially written." |
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Dustin Pinkerton"Hey, I can't host at my house but I can try to host on-line. xbox live dusty2182 every second saturday at 7:00. lets start this month on March 8th. We can work out details of future meetings then. Dustin" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I have an idea for our first meeting: let's do it on xbox live" "I'm happy to bring some food to our meeting" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" |
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Krissy"Hi! My name is Krissy. I would love to connect with more Christians!" When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I promise to attend the first meeting" "I'll help organize our meetings" "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" "" |
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James"Hey, my name is James and I'm into writing poetry and short stories. I've been wanting to join a group of writers for awhile so I can keep at it." |
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Glenda"I want these local Meetups because I need to associate with other people who desire to write fiction. I need to be a part of a critique group for my own help and also to help others." |
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Patricia"Hi. I am Patricia and I have been interested in Photographry for over 25 years now. I shoot what catches my eye and have no formal training, though I am interested in classes as well. This seems like a great opportunity to learn from others." |
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Mike Smith"I want to meet other area writers, share reviewing, help and be helped. Review groups, socializing. Was member of GA Writers Association in Atlanta until I moved here 2 1/2 years ago. Stop by beach cigar shop & chat about writing. mike@cigarista.com" |
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Kate Sullivan"We are inviting emerging and professional writers to join our group sponsored by www.wordsmitten.com and to enjoy workshops with award-winning authors. Workshops include Connie May Fowler and great editors who provide writing and publishing tips." When a new Meetup starts, I pledge: "I'll spread the word about the Meetup" "An invitation to our WordSmitten Meetup group in St. Petersburg is open to all. " |
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Jared"I am someone who has been in Tampa for five years, and finding culture here is a hard thing to find. I would love to meet creative people who share the ability to create out of thin air. Or just the love of doing that." |
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Louise"I want these local Meetups because I want to network with other writers. I would like this to be a place of encouragement and a source of comfort to all. Hopefully it will be a place where we can share our love of writing and learn from each other." |
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Nick Penhale"I want these local Meetups because I love to read books, share ideas, and meet new people." |
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Amy"Hello fellow writers! I was so excited to see a Tampa based group formed. I am a long time writer of mostly fiction, but dabble in articles. I am a very busy stay at home mom of two toddlers. I may not be able to make many meetings but I would love t" |
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angela"Hello. My name is Angela and I used to write fashion and beauty blurbs for television and web magazines, however, I've always been interested in more literary work. I moved back to Tampa last summer from Philadelphia and just opened a new coffe" |
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Michael"I want local Fine Arts Meetups because I want to explore beauty and inspiration in life. While I only dabbled in creating art myself, I have a minor in art history, and want to meet like minded people." |
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Eileen"I have just finished writing a book which is being self published and available in about a month. I want to adapt it as a screenplay but since I've never written one I need help. Anyone interested" |
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Lisa Ciurro"My obsessions are books, movies, TV and blogging. Visit me online at www.tampafilmfan.com and www.tampabookbuzz.com." |
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D. N. Rice"Hi everyone! I just moved to Lakeland a week ago and want to find the pulse. I'm a Christian writer (I dont bite though) I'm ready to take my writing to the next level...so come on! message me! Tell me where your meeting and I'll show up!" |
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Jeff"Hello everyone. Like many of you, I'm working as a professional writer but would rather pursue literary interests. I started working on a novel recently, and would like to meet other people to discuss the process of writing novels." |
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Cindy"Hello...I am a sign language interpreter and teacher. I have always wanted to write a book. I use to write poetry and love to write in my journals." |
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Tee"I want local New York Yankees Meetups because I was born and raised in new york, and miss being around new yorkers terribly!" |
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BECKY HOUSE"I want these local Meetups because I enjoy people who have similar interests to myself. Really am hoping to just have some friends over the internet." |
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richard"I want to people who are into poetry also. It seems these days that a a lot of people hae closed minds. So if you are in to arts...by the way I can't draw, but yeah if you are into arts and poetry please do hit me up, later folks" |
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anjule"I want local Writers Meetups because I want to connect with people with similiar interests and become inspired to write my book." |
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Denise Campbell"I want local Jazz Meetups because I love jazz music especially sax! I like to hang out with like mind, musically minded people. Looking to make friends and enjoy new sounds." |
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Scott1966"Always interested to meet others for conversation or shared activities." |
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Mike"I want local Poetry Meetups because poetic community is necessary. I want to share personal poems, discuss poetry and theory, and hear fresh voices. I live in Sarasota, not Tampa." |
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mayalen"Hiya everyone... I'm more into digital/scenic photography. Would like to make friends with other local photographers. I am trying to open an art/photo/coffee shop in the st pete area within the next few months if I can generate enough interest. Feel" |
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jbm"I want local Poetry Meetups because I would like to share in the joy of creativity." |
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tim"I want local Screenwriters Meetups because i can share some ideas,with other group members,and also i want to finance ,in to a small independent project?" |
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Jere Fishback"I want local Writers Meetups because I've been writing serious fiction for two years now and I want input from other writers on my work's quality and how I might improve it. I'm prepared to do the same for others. Also, I enjoy writers' company," |
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Deborah"I want local Writers Meetups because I would love to find other writers to discuss ideas with and be inspired. I think meeting up with other writers is very motivating." |
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Nancy"Hello! My name is Nancy and I'd be interested in meeting with other writers in the area." |
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jenniandquinn"I want local Screenwriters Meetups because I have started my first screenplay, and would love to have people to bounce ideas off of." |
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