We're a collection of local writers, some amateur and some not, who get together to write, talk about writing, encourage each other, and form new groups. Then write some more. See also our Writers Resources page to help you keep writing.

This is a group for writers who write speculative fiction- a very broad term that includes such genres as science fiction, fantasy, horror, steampunk, magical realism, etc. Speculative fiction includes such classics as Herbert's "Dune" and Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" series, beloved youth favorites such as C.S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia" and J.K Rowling's "Harry Potter" books, and even contemporary mainstream works, such as Audrey Niffenegger's "The Time Traveler's Wife" and Margaret Atwoo …

Libboo.com is the largest online community of readers, writers and creative folk. We provide free ways for writers to create, collaborate and publish.  http://www.libboo.com The Libboo.com club is here to bring together our 'online' community of readers, writers, editors, illustrators, journalists, etc. We are soon hosting a variety of events aimed a bringing people together to network, talk about writing, exchange ideas and learn more about how we may help you at Libboo.com. Most importantly, w …

Located at the Thomas Crane Library, RICHARDSON Bldg, in Quincy Center, serious writers who live on the South Shore area and want a place to commit to regularly writing, reading material & critiquing if requested. This is a great way to generate new ideas, learn other's processes and meet other local writers. All writers welcome! Thanks & hope to see you all this Thurs! Julie Marie

This is for:  Self publishers, publishers, writers/authors, those who want to get published, designers, type setters, proofreaders/copyeditors, ghost writers, publishing consultants, Acquisition Editors, editors, lawyers with focus on publishing, ebook developers, and anyone in the publishing industry. This is NOT for: MLM people, affiliate marketing folks, insurance agents, car dealers, real estate agents, and any other profession not related to publishing.

I started this group to help authors learn what resources are available to become the best writers they can, produce the book they want, and publish and market it everywhere. The purpose of the group is to provide informative programs and networking opportunites for authors, publishers, editors, agents, designers, etc. to have a forum to learn and meet.

The Boston Screenwriters Group is an opportunity for serious writers to come together once a month for review and critique of screenplays. Each member will have an opportunity to sign up each month for their screenplay to be reviewed. In addition, we will also have scenes acted out by professional actors.

Who are we? We are a Special Interest Group of experienced writers in Massachusetts and surrounding states who attempt to meet every other month in Boston, MA to discuss the business of all forms of transmedia storytelling and narrative creation that involve interactivity: game writing, narrative design, interactive fiction & drama, and electronic & hyper-text literature. Interactive narrative writers of all levels of experience are welcome, including enthusiasts, hobbyists, indie game writers, …

SEMU (South End Meet UP) Creative Wizards group is a chance for professionals in the spheres of arts and crafts, performance, writing and everything in between the creative world, to talk shop and exchange stories, ideas and information. It is hard enough for professionals in other fields in this economy to ply their trade, but for those pros in the artistic realm, it is even more brutal out there. Part of the hope of this meetup is to establish a little enclave of diverse professionals who enga …

Meet others in our industry. Share ideas, network, socialize, have some fun!

… Some examples of people that should join include: Microsoft MVP's, User Group Leaders, Speakers, Writers, Authors, Bloggers, Trainers and the like. Anyone that focuses on a technology that bridge the IT Pro and developer space (SharePoint, SQL, PowerShell, etc.) should absolutely attend. If developer community leaders wish to attend they are welcome but it is an IT Pro leader focused group.   Read More about the group http://NELeaders.com/about  

Social gathering for intermediate to advanced amateur acoustic instrument players over the age of fifty(or close enough), that meets weekly at Nantasket Beach to play a few dozen songs (as posted and in our lyric/chord book). All instruments welcome; guitar, bass, banjo, violin, ukelele, mandolin, anything that can be played without plugging in and of course vocals.

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As a dedicated public high school teacher, I am often left with little time to network as a musician. I moved to Jamaica Plain in July of 2011 and have since then, missed having the musical community that I once had as a regular part of my life on Martha's Vineyard. This group is open to all musicians who are interested in all styles of folk music and consider themselves explorers and musicians in this genre and- can follow chord progressions fairly well by ear, by rote or knowledge of music the …

… Some of the teachers we have been actively studying are: Alan Wallace, Trungpa Rinpoche, Daniel Siegal, John Welwood, Ken Wilber, Sangarakshita, Adyashanti, Almaas and various writers on quantum theory and neuroscience. If you are currently studying some of these areas together with an ongoing meditation practice and are interested in exploring further please contact Barry at: barry@barryzimmer.com with any thoughts.

Perfetti Media hosts an informal meetup in Boston for web designers, usability professionals, information architects, interaction designers, content managers, and other user experience professionals. We'd like to meet, greet, and connect up with other folks who face the same challenges we have.