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Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome. All genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, screenplay, poem, article, etc.). The works critiqued, in this group, are generally by de

less than 1 mile away
Chicago, IL
123
authors
4.00 4.0020

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less than 1 mile away
Chicago, IL
173
WordPress Users
5.00 5.009

For those interested in learning how to craft professional, camera-ready television and feature film scripts. Will simulate a writers room where plot, character development, formatting, dialogue, outlines/beatsheets are discussed. Brainstorming/sto

less than 1 mile away
Chicago, IL
22
Writers
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Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to the Writers Circle to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! The best way to develop your skills as a writer is t

1.2 miles away
Chicago, IL
370
Writers
4.50 4.5010

Meet other locals who share your passion for written poetry and the spoken word! Come and join us as we grow in life, love, and poetry. There are no bad poets, nor bad poems, there are, however, people who find it hard to perform in front of others.

1.4 miles away
Chicago, IL
115
Poets
4.00 4.005
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Writers of a variety of forms, small workshop, once a month, Monday's at 6:30, monthly

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1.4 miles away
Chicago, IL
23
Writers
4.00 4.0014
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This MeetUp provides a forum wherein Chicago-area screenwriters will find a safe, nurturing environment (a) to learn and exercise the craft of screenwriting, (b) obtain feedback and critiques of their work, and (c) to discuss all aspects of screenwri

2.2 miles away
Chicago, IL
216
Screenwriters
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This group is an informal discussion group about Shakespeare's works. You don't need a PH.D, hell you don't need a G.E.D. to join this group. Each week will pick one play of Shakespeare's to discuss and read aloud some key scenes. Please join us.

5 miles away
Chicago, IL
82
Shakespeare Lovers
5.00 5.0012
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Find inspiration and support, bounce ideas off of other writers, test drive something you have written and receive feedback. Come join us.

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10 miles away
Chicago, IL
46
Writers
2.50 2.503

The Evanston Writers Group is an eclectic mix of writers, ranging from beginners to long time professionals, and reflect all ages, genders and backgrounds. We have members who publish literary fiction, creative non-fiction, children's literature,

12.3 miles away
Evanston, IL
282
Writers
5.00 5.0041
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Attendees from the 2008 Northwestern Summer Writers Conference share feedback, resources, and support.

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12.3 miles away
Evanston, IL
18
Writers
5.00 5.003

This is a chance for artists of all sorts in the West Suburbs of Chicago -- whether your medium is expressed visually, verbally, sonically, or some combination -- to cross-pollinate, gather ideas and energy, and find inspiration, consolation and enco

17.1 miles away
Oak Brook, IL
176
creative folks
3.50 3.502

We believe that at one time or another, most people face family, workplace, financial, emotional or interpersonal concerns and life struggles. Something as simple a a job change, or as difficult as the loss of a loved one, may make you begin to ques

17.1 miles away
Oak Brook, IL
32
Writers for self discovery
4.50 4.503

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

20.8 miles away
Downers Grove, IL
43
Book & Author Networkers
5.00 5.0014

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, Maste

22.7 miles away
Wheeling, IL
23
Writers
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Greetings all. This group meets the first Wednesday of each month in Bloomingdale at 7PM. The goal of the group is to encourage poets of all varieties to not just write but write better. People are free to use any format (formal or free verse)

23.3 miles away
Glendale Heights, IL
7
Word Lovers
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- Serious about your writing? - Need honest, supportive feedback and peers to share, learn and laugh with you? - Already published or just getting started? Please join us. We're serious about becoming better writers and will provide a structured

24.4 miles away
Rolling Meadows, IL
56
Writers
5.00 5.0077

A weekly goal setting and critiquing group for writers.

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25.4 miles away
Schaumburg, IL
16
Writers
5.00 5.002

Meet with local writers to get critiques on short pieces, find a buddy to trade critiques on longer works, and meet other writers for companionship and good conversation.

28.1 miles away
Naperville, IL
246
Writers and Aspiring Writers
5.00 5.0016

Michael Malone is the New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, one short-story collection, and two works of nonfiction. Haled as “brilliant and entertaining” (New York Times Book Review) and “a superbly stylish author” (The New Yorker), his a

28.7 miles away
Naperville, IL
7
Michael Malone Fans
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