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Name	Distance	Members	Rating
The North Side and Evanston Writer's Group 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 … Meetup topics Poetry, Screenwriters, Writers, Art, Writers, Artists & Musicians, Language & Culture, Book Club	less than 1 mile away Chicago, IL	123 authors	4.0020
The Chicago WordPress Meetup Group ABOUT 1-DAY WORDPRESS WORKSHOP Register for our 1-Day WordPress Workshop Now. Seats are limited (only 32), RSVP today. See calendar to register. You must join Meetup.com, which is a free registration, in order to RSVP for 1-Day WordPress Workshop. A … Meetup topics Weblogger, Web Design, Writers, Web Content Management Systems, Social Networking, WordPress, Bloggers	less than 1 mile away Chicago, IL	173 WordPress Users	5.009
Writing for Television and Film 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 … Meetup topics Screenwriters, Writers, Film, Web Television, Script Writing, Television Writers, Writing for Film and Television	less than 1 mile away Chicago, IL	22 Writers	New! Join Today!
The Chicago Writers Circle Private 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 … Meetup topics Poetry, Screenwriters, Writers, Writers, Artists & Musicians	1.2 miles away Chicago, IL	370 Writers	4.5010
The Chicago Poetry Slam Meetup 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. … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Public Speaking	1.4 miles away Chicago, IL	115 Poets	4.005
Loop Wednesday Writers' Meetup on Monday Private Writers of a variety of forms, small workshop, once a month, Monday's at 6:30, monthly Meetup topics Writers	1.4 miles away Chicago, IL	23 Writers	4.0014
Chicagoland Screenwriters Meetup Group Private 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 … Meetup topics Film Industry, Screenwriters, Writers	2.2 miles away Chicago, IL	216 Screenwriters	No recent ratings
The Chicago Shakespeare Discussion Group 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. Meetup topics Writers, Shakespeare, Theater & Performance Art, Book Club, Writers, Artists & Musicians	5 miles away Chicago, IL	82 Shakespeare Lovers	5.0012
The Chicago Writers Meetup Group Private Find inspiration and support, bounce ideas off of other writers, test drive something you have written and receive feedback. Come join us. Meetup topics Writers	10 miles away Chicago, IL	46 Writers	2.503
Evanston Writers Workshop 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, … Meetup topics Writers, Writer's Block, Writers, Artists & Musicians	12.3 miles away Evanston, IL	282 Writers	5.0041
Post-NU SWC Writers Group Private Attendees from the 2008 Northwestern Summer Writers Conference share feedback, resources, and support. Meetup topics Writers	12.3 miles away Evanston, IL	18 Writers	5.003
West Suburban Writers, Artists & Musicians 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 … Meetup topics Writers, Writers, Artists & Musicians	17.1 miles away Oak Brook, IL	176 creative folks	3.502
Writing Group for Self Discovery 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 … Meetup topics Writers, Self-Improvement, Writing, Writing Workshops, Writing for Self Discovery	17.1 miles away Oak Brook, IL	32 Writers for self discovery	4.503
Author! Author! Chicagoland Book & Author Marketing Network 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 … Meetup topics Entrepreneur, Writers, Marketing, Public Relations, Indie Publishing, Authors, Self Publishing	20.8 miles away Downers Grove, IL	43 Book & Author Networkers	5.0014
Love is Murder Conference & Seminars 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 … Meetup topics Romance, Writers, Book Club, Sun Magazine Readers	22.7 miles away Wheeling, IL	23 Writers	No recent ratings
Grounds for Thought Poetry Workshop 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) … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Writer's Block, Social Networking, Creative Circle, Creative Writing, Writing Workshops	23.3 miles away Glendale Heights, IL	7 Word Lovers	New! Join Today!
Just Write! in the NW Suburbs Private - 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 … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Short Story, Fiction, Creative Writing, Writing, First Time Authors	24.4 miles away Rolling Meadows, IL	56 Writers	5.0077
The Schaumburg Writers Meetup Group A weekly goal setting and critiquing group for writers. Meetup topics Writers	25.4 miles away Schaumburg, IL	16 Writers	5.002
The Naperville Writers and Poets Meetup 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. Meetup topics Weblogger, Poetry, Screenwriters, Writers	28.1 miles away Naperville, IL	246 Writers and Aspiring Writers	5.0016
Michael Malone Author Tour: "The Four Corners of the Sky" 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 … Meetup topics Writers, Book Club, Book Club, Authors	28.7 miles away Naperville, IL	7 Michael Malone Fans	No recent ratings