Our purpose is to meet other local writers and artists, aspiring or otherwise and followers of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. We concentrate on expanding our creativity in order to help those who wish to write and create. We use the book and…

“ I'm a long-time single and social butterfly on the northside, looking for an easier way to connect than through an email list that I previously used to organize gatherings. ”

“ hello my name is ron, i am a marble contractor and own a small business. i love to be creative with natural stone and love working with my hands. ”

“ I would like to see a club that helps women meet new friends. ”

“ Quite simply, I'd like to join a book club or a similar club that can generate interesting thoughts and conversation. ”

“ Being new in town, I want to meet like-minded people, and in doing so, make new friends and celebrate life with each other. Happiness shared is happiness multiplied, just as grief shared is grief lessoned. Let the good times roll! ”

“ I love to write, especially picture books for children. Thought this would be a good group to join and get some feedback. ”

“ Hi! I am an ex advertising copywriter gone mad! Seriously I ran away from advertising a few years ago and I am now in a job I love in publishing. It's fun and rewarding to be able to help people put their books together. I also write humorous stuff. ”

“ Hello I am Melissa, Mary Rudy's granddaughter. I am psychology student at IUPUI. I have been working with my grandmother with the Abraham hicks material for some time now. I can't waite to meet others interested in this wonderful world of attraction ”

“ I'm a wife and mother. I decided a year ago that I wanted to write. I participated in NaNoWriMo for the first time in '06. I want to get more serious about my writing. ”

“ Hello, my name is rodney. I'm new to the indy area looking to find some people to discuss and read poetry with. I'm relatively new to the form, I have taken a few poetry classes in college but not really read anything aloud. It'll be a new experience ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I recently resigned my IT job to focus on teenage kids, home and me (husband is indulgent). Worried about being bored and lonely, plus I love to walk. Fom the West (Alaska, Arizona) and have always loved hiking. ”

“ I love writing, but finishing anything is a skill that I hmmm,...oooh...look at the shiny object.... ”

“ I have been interested in being a part of a writer's critique group for quite a while, and I'm glad to hear about this group. Looking forward to the next meeting. ”

“ I am a journalist with 20 years of experience with local and national magazines. I'm finishing up my 1st novel, "The Nubian Codex" and have had the manuscript requested by a couple of editors at Penguin's Berkley imprint. ”

“ We are going to be homeschooling this year. We'd like our son to get to socialize a little bit and make lasting friends. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a knitter, crocheter, and spinner and would love to meet other people who are too. I don't know anyone with my interests! ”

“ Hi! I've been writing for years and years, and this is the first writers' group I've joined. Right now I have a piece that I've been working on for nearly 8 years, and I'm seriously looking into publishing, so I'd love to get more feedback on it. ”

“ I am a lifelong writer, aspiring to be a published novelist. I am looking for a writer's group to gain more insight into my writing and to meet others with the same endeavor. ”

“ .. I am the proud mother of two beautiful girls, and I also have my own business.. It's not always easy running a small business. any advice, I sure could use it.. ”

“ I am a freelance artist trying to write children's books. I believe I have several strong story ideas, but poor writing skills for that age group. I really need a good critique group to point out my 'blind spots' and steer me onto the right path! ”

“ Hey! My name is Nicole and I live downtown with my husband (no kids). I have a lot of interests/hobbies, one of which is writing. I am interested in checking out what this group has to offer! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it's so much fun to meet like-minded (crazy writer type) people. I just signed a three book deal with a major publisher and my first book, Snow Angel, is out Sept. 2007. It's worth the it! www.jamiecarie.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I write poetry and I would like to meet other poets. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would love to meet other weiters. Writing is a lonely occupation with a lot of blackish holes filled with self doubt and mind blocks. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love hooking up with other writing to brainstorm and share. I am a published author in several anthologies for gays & lesbians. I am editing a collection of queer superhero stories for Haworth Press. :-D ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm a glutton for punishment and need more STUFF going on in my life. (sarcasm) I'd like to meet and work with people who are writing satirical, dark humor. Think Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, David Sedaris. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I need the creative energy from creative people and would love someone to proofread my work. This is a real problem for me. ”

“ I've been writing fiction for a number of years and have recently completed my second novel. To be in a room with people who share the same passion as I would be, well, interesting ... to say the very least. ”

“ The importance of weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle continues to shift in priority for me. I want to be a part of a community so that I don't let the importance slip from my radar in the crazy frenzy of everyday life. ”

“ OK, I'm smart and my teachers never knew what to do with me. I was lucky that I got through school alive. Now my daughter is even smarter and I'm struggling to make sure she gets the educational opportunities and understanding that she needs. Help! ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because I would love to possibly recite some of my own and listen to others speak freely about what they have bottled inside. Its amazing! ”

“ I want local Writers Meetups because I enjoy meeting new people who share a passion for writing. ”

“ I would like to meet with other writers for feedback and inspiration. Lately I have just felt STUCK and need be around others that write as if their lives depended upon it. ”

“ I want local Writers Meetups because it helps to meet and share and get feedback. ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because its a chance for me to meet others thats local who enjoy writing poetry, writing period as much as I enjoy it. Its also an opportunity to meet new people from all different walks of life. ”

“ 31 year old from southern Indianapolis, currently working on my first novel, novella, or short story for publication. ”

“ So when the kids got married and moved on, we decided it was time to come home to Indiana. I write historical/Arthurian fiction. My first novel, The House of Pendragon I: The Firebrand, published in 2003 by Amber Quill Press, was nominated for a ”

“ They said that it couldn't be done so I did it. They called me crazy giving up a 22 year corporate accounting job. They said poetry was a lost art, even seasoned professionals can't make money. They were wrong. God is a great God. WordsDoMatter.com ”