The Chicago area chapter of ACFW - The American Christian Fiction Writers gathers published and aspiring fiction writers of faith in a variety of genres. We currently meet the first Friday of every month. Interested writers may attend meetings twice as a guest before formalizing their membership in the national organization and local chapter. For more information about the national organization, visit http://www.acfw.com/

What is Off Campus Writers’ Workshop? Ever since 1946, OCWW has encouraged and inspired Chicago-area writers in developing their writing avocations. OCWW meets every Thursday morning from September to May. A variety of speakers will elevate your writing technique with a diversity of topics, amongst which can be genre fiction, nonfiction, children’s lit, contemporary simmerings of romance fiction, poetry, publishing and the implication of ebooks. Here, you will achieve your individual writing goa …

This is a group designed for writer's in the area. The best way to improve the craft is through practice, so why not have a writer's circle where we can share our work and offer positive criticism? This is for anyone who loves to write, whether it's your vocation or just a hobby. All writing is welcome, fiction and non-fiction.  Anyone who loves to put pen to paper, or more accurately fingers to keyboard, this is the group for you.

Attendees from the 2008 Northwestern Summer Writers Conference share feedback, resources, and support.

A weekly goal setting and critiquing group for writers.

Our group is made up of published and unpublished writers of all types and genres. We meet two times a month, usually on Thursdays. We meet at the Algonquin Public Library’s main (Harnish) branch to read and critique each others work, as well as for “Creativity Cafe,” which will include write-in nights or special workshops. Our goal is to not only to keep the creative juices flowing, but to bring them to fruition by getting our work published. We are an open group – no dues to pay, no obligatio …

Find inspiration and support, bounce ideas off of other writers, test drive something you have written and receive feedback. Come join us.

A group for writers in Lake Conty, IL. Write-Ins held on various days at various times and locations. This is not a critique circle, just a group for people with an interest in or passion for writing to get together and write.  All levels welcome from newbies to published authors.

Mystery, Thriller, Romantic Suspense and Dark Fiction Conference. The Coolest Crime Scene Happens Every February in Chicago - Plead Guilty and Be There. For writers - February in Chicago is the hottest time of the year! Agents, publishers, Master Classes, forensic professionals, weapons experts, essential panels, presentations, and elbows to rub--the perfect antidote for whatever ails writers at every level. Love is Murder--be freezin' for a reason and come ready to advance your career and …

We want people interested in any form of art, who want to get together with others and spend some time sharing and creating. Whether you are a painter, sculptor, writer, musician, etc. We just want a fun, free atmosphere to enhance your creativity!

The 12th annual Love is Murder on Dark & Stormy Nights Mystery Fans Conference will be Feb. 4-6, 2011 at the Intercontinental O'Hare Hotel in Rosemont. Hear presentations from authors and publishers; meet one-on-one with agents, editors and authors; and mingle with readers and fans of mystery, dark fiction, suspense and romance. It's the Midwest's PREMIER mystery con!

Learn the ins and outs of self-publishing on Amazon, CreateSpace, Kobo, Barnes&Noble and iTunes without breaking the bank. If you have a book ready to go, or are thinking of what to do after you finish your work in progress, this is the group for you. Those aspiring to a traditional book publishing experience may also want to find out about self-publishing in order to weigh their options.

The Author! Author! networking group brings together traditional and self-published authors to share ideas about marketing themselves and their books through promotions, public relations, publicity, advertising and other marketing techniques. The group welcomes: first-time authors of all genres as well as those who already have a few published books under their belts marketing and PR professionals those who are interested in the book publishing business and/or want to learn more about it. The fo …

Hi guys. This is a (newer) group which is meant to be a meeting group for sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and comicbook fans, (of movies, books, artwork, etc) and creators in Lake County/McHenry Counties (for example, writers, artists, movie makers, etc, are welcome too!) since the only groups I've been able to find like that, all seem to be in Chicago. This group is going to work best for those with a more flexible weekend schedule since I plan on scheduling a meetup for this group on at least one Sat …

"We really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life." This Group provide a chance for Desi filmmakers to meet and collaborate on Indian Film projects. If you are an aspiring screenwriter ,a director , choreographer or aspiring Actor/actress please reach us . This Group is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu Films: We need Writers, editors, actors, art directors, …

In this group, we discuss where the church is or should be going in the 21st century. We will explore numerous authors, worship expressions, and ideas for the church. We will read and discuss one book per month from authors in the Emergent Church movement. If you are interested in learning and sharing input on what you think the church should be, then come join us! All faith backgrounds are welcome!