As serious writers, the craft of writing is a joy for us, hence my use of the term "wordsmith." Please join us if: You're a writer looking to form a bond with other writers; You consider yourself a writer, regardless of education or experience; You would like to improve your skills; You value honest, thoughtful feedback; And you are willing to give helpful critiques to others. We meet in Burlington every other Thursday night to enjoy friendly discussion and the companionship of other wordsmi …

Metrowest Writers is a group for casual writers wanting to improve their writing and be pushed to continue their stories. Originally conceived by members of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Metrowest Writers opens its doors to everybody. The group will include critique sessions about writer's current pieces as well as writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing. You should join if you have a novel in you that you've been meaning to write or if you're in the midst of a novel and n …

A writing group. An accountability group. A lamenting and rending of garments group. Every. Single. Week. We'd love for you to join us! This is a basic get-it-done group. The first half hour we introduce ourselves, discuss our work, and make goals for the week. Then we get right down to writing. Did you know that putting several writers to work in one space creates a kind of bubble of focus and productivity? It's pretty amazing. There is no ending point. People generally start wandering out arou …

This group is intended to bring together those who live and work from their homes in Newburyport, Mass. Members can be independent contractors, freelancers, telecommuting employees of companies, small business owners, and other professionals. Everyone is welcome: artisans, attorneys, CEOs, cooks, designers, dressmakers, inventors, investors, marketers, matchmakers, pet sitters, palm readers, therapists, travel agents, web developers, writers-- whatever! But you should work from your home most of …

Are you creative, love sharing ideas and play well with others? This is the group for you! Here is an opportunity to join in with other passionate individuals to explore the world of ideas, self-expression, creativity and experimentation. Perfect for professional and amateur creatives of all types (performers, graphic artists, writers, singers/songwriters, comedians, musicians, film makers, dancers....you get the idea!) as well as educators/experts/authors, thought leaders, and those of us t …

Hi! Welcome! We are located in South Central New Hampshire - area includes Concord, Manchester, Nashua, but anyone that lives in New Hampshire can join this group! This is an informal and fun group for bloggers of New Hampshire. I wanted to create a group for blogger to have some fun and talk....well, about blogging. Come out, enjoy, and meet new friends! If you are a blogger, pull up a chair, stay a while. If you are new at blogging....even better! Let's talk about getting a blog st …

Do you blog about your pets (or maybe even for them)? Does your cat have a twitter? Are your friends tired of hearing you go on and on about your pet or pet organization? If you currently run a pet-centered blog, website, or social networking page (or if you’ve been thinking about it), then this group is for you! Come and share stories and experiences with other pet-minded writers!

We are an eclectic group of entrepreneurs, writers, publicists, agents, technologists, literary coaches, and publishing professionals. We are striving to create a community of people who will be driving changes in the publishing industry.  

The meetings will be used for a wide range of Poetry to stimulate our creativity, They usually take the form of reading and studying well known works on the selected theme which, after refreshments, will always be followed by a creative writing session. The draft forms of the work produced will then discussed by the group as a whole and valuable reactions and exchanges of ideas will add to the benefits we all derive from participation. Anyone who is intrigued in poetry or writing could get invol …

This is a group for women who are looking for like-minded female friends. Most of our events are on the North Shore, but people who live in other areas can also join the meetup. You'll enjoy this group if: You have a professional occupation and some higher education or are involved in a creative field. You enjoy reading and discussing literature, film, or music. You love the outdoors and enjoy beaches, hiking, birdwatching, or horseback riding. You have a creative hobby such as writing, ph …

A weekly writing group to nurture and encourage the Morning Pages as detailed in The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron. I decided to start this group because I had led a group in Maine and I miss it now that I have just moved to North Andover. Creative types of all ages are encouraged to join. We will have our first meeting on 9 April, 2012, at The Addison at Andover Park Apartment's Club-house in the downstairs meeting room. 7-8:30 p.m. The group will meet for 12 weeks, corresponding to the 12 chap …

We are a small group of avid readers who love to get together and discuss fiction/ non fiction over a good meal or drinks. We meet every other month or so, taking turns hosting at our houses. Any book is fair game, as long as it's sure to guarantee lively discussion.   Books we've read so far (or at least some of 'em):   The Fault in Our Stars The Red and The Black Half of a Yellow Sun Girl with the Dragon Tattoo The Help  Oh..and we like to eat! And drink. We've had some good spreads at our mee …

Meet other local poets and artists from the Nashua area. We will be reading our work, listening and actively participating in helping each other grow. There will also be a drop-in figure drawing group held in my studio which will be open to artists. We will have models and a small fee will be charged to cover costs.

Our missions statement reads: “We will celebrate the rich tradition of drum corps and the nautical history of the seacoast through performing arts programs that educate and entertain, while creating an enriching experience for both our members and audiences.” We have created this meetup group to help connect drum corps alumni from the area and rally support.  If you have ever marched in drum corps, or have friends, relatives, etc that are musicians or color guard now, help us spread the word so …

Sonnets To Orpheus I, 3 by R. M. Rilke translated by H. Landman A god can do it. How do you expect a man to squeeze on through the lyre and follow? His mind is torn. Where heartways intersect, you won't find any temple to Apollo. True singing, as you teach it, isn't wanting, not wooing anything that can be won; no, Singing's Being. For the god, not daunting. But when are we? And when will he then turn into our being all the Earth and Stars? It isn't that you love, child, even i …

Open Mic Nights occur the first Thursday of the month between the months of October through April (no meet-up in January) and we welcome performers, families and friends for this lively emceed, coffee house-style event. Sign-ups for performers are from 7 – 7:30 p.m. the night of the performance or you may call us in advance to sign up ahead of schedule. Individual or small duo/trio performances are encouraged, but we welcome all ages, all instruments, and all types of music. Bands are welcome bu …