SUCCESSFUL L.A. WRITER,JUST RELOCATED TO LANSING AREA, STARTING WRITERS GROUP. YOU CAN BE AT ANY LEVEL IN YOUR PROGRESS, FROM WISHFUL THINKING TO ALREADY PUBLISHED/PRODUCED. NOVELISTS, PLAYWRIGHTS, TV WRITERS, SCREENPLAYS, SHORT STORIES, MEMOIRS, NO POETS PLEASE. WRITERS WILL READ FROM THEIR WORK AND GROUP WILL OFFER FEEDBACK, OR IF YOU WRITE "PERFORMANCE" (TV, FILM, PLAYS) ACTORS WILL TABLE READ YOUR NEW PAGES. AS WRITING IS SUCH A SOLITARY ART FORM, GROUPS LIKE THIS ARE VERY BIG IN L.A.. THIS …

Hi everyone. This is a group for everyone in the Detroit Area (and Michigan area) who like to write. Whether it's a novel, short story, poem, autobiography, or any other general genre of writing, this is the place. Share a piece of your writing or get advice on it, plus ask for marketing, promotions, and networking tips. Most of all, have fun and learn about writing, publishing, marketing and publishing. We are now apart of the Motown Writers Network, so if you'd like to also become a member of …

This group is designed for women looking to write in a supportive group, establish an online presence, receive critiques, and hang with your fellow authors. Whether you are an established writer or a novice this friendly energetic non-competitive group is for you.

This is a group for adults interested in creative writing and would like to engage with others to network, share works, obtain feedback as well as learn and grow from each other's experiences. All skill levels and creative genres are welcome to join and participate. I started this group because of the lack of local writer's clubs in the immediate area.

This is a group for anyone interested in writing. Whether you are a new writer or have years of experience, this group's goal is to provide an opportunity for sharing and encouragement. We will write together using prompts and share our writings with each other. Most importantly, we will offer help and positive insights to other group members. (Disclosure: There is no cost to be a member of this writing circle, however, I do ask for a $5 donation when attending a meeting to assist with offsettin …

Ready to write that book, poem, story, screenplay, blog or even diary that you've always dreamed of writing? Or to continue, re-start, or re-draft that potential masterpiece of yours? John Irving suggests: "The way you define yourself as a writer is that you write every time you have a free minute. If you didn't behave that way you would never do anything" Well, we'll take a good step by meeting every second Tuesday from 6 to 9 pm at the East Lansing Library storytime room or meeting room, dis …

Word Weavers West Michigan meets the first and third Tuesday of every month. Our vision is to provide encouragement, accountability, education, inspiration & support for current and aspiring Christian writers and speakers.  As talented communicators are raised up and equipped, our we work to give testimony to our King and influence culture in the direction of Christ - one word at a time. We have added dues for 2010. But don't let the idea of paying or not paying dues hinder you from coming. No o …

This group is for fans and writers of literary short fiction who want to study and analyze good to great short stories to see what we can learn as writers from how other authors write good to great short fiction. People who join this group should be fans of literary short fiction. This is not a book discussion group which means we will not be discussing short story collections as a whole. We will discussing individual short stories, anywhere from three to six short stories per meeting, depending …

We desire not to rule over nor be a slave to our writers and authors. We will help you reach your publishing goal as your equal, with integrity and professionalism, using our skills to enhance your writing career with the best in publishing and support services. We are a reliable pack of literary experts who will walk with you and protect you through even the darkest paths of the publishing forest! We have a lot of exciting ‘writerly’ things going on that we would like to share with you. Our goa …

The Dargon Project was founded in 1985 as a way for fantasy writers on the Internet to meet and become better at their craft through mutual contact and collaboration. The focus of the group is on mutual support, encouragement, and improvement. The project is very strictly noncommercial in nature. The duchy of Dargon is the common thread that all stories share. All Dargon Project works take place in that milieu, and authors are encouraged to share and borrow the places and characters and events …

We spend two hours, once a week in the company of other writers offering support, brainstorm assists, feedback, gentle nudging... But most of all, Dedicated Time for Extraordinary Writing! Writers of Every Style and Genre are Welcome! Write fiction or poetry, Write academic papers, Write reports for your job, Write a stand-up act, Write teaching plans, Write lyrics for a song, Write a scene for a play, Or edit your writing. It doesn't matter what you write... Just WRITE! Writers are dedicated to …

The purpose of this group is to bring local writers together for friendship, community, support, socialization, constructive criticism and discussion. The goal is to improve writing skills, handle writer's block, and increase the joy and time spent actively writing. Come see what the group is about!

Be is with a quill, a pen, a pencil or keyboard the drive to create prose and poems needs a creative spark at times. So bring you bring your paper shuffle, your writers notebook, laptop or even a memory stick and let's see make writing happen.

We're about writing workshops, creative writing, novels, short stories, fiction, poetry., critique group. At each meeting we have in-depth, open-format discussions about the writing of members who have shared their work in advance, and we close most meetings with impromptu readings and discussion from anyone who wants to jump in. We're also open to experimenting with different meeting formats. We're a laid-back group of friendly people with a spectrum of backgrounds, interests, opinions and leve …

This group is for anyone who wants to share their work, publishing experience and perspective on the creative process.

The intention of the group is to norish a safe & supportive environment in which to solidify ideas in our thoughts so that we can comfortably but them to paper. Women that have any interest in writing anything, beginners or experienced writers are welcome, even if you haven't started yet, but have been thinking about it. We are about sharing the creative process with critiques, article sharing, ideas, publishing knowledge, marketing, and help getting past anything that blocks the process.

We love food and drinks so much that we also write about it! Bloggers, writers, journalists, hacks.... all are welcome to join - but you have to write (at least part of the time) about dining out, cooking, recipes, wine, beer, booze, etc. We'll get together over some food and cocktails and share recipes, drink ideas, writing tips, etc.

This is a group for aspiring filmmakers who want to complete collaborative, hands-on film projects. Actors, writers, directors, editors, producers are all welcome.

Speculative fiction includes fantasy, horror, and science fiction. I write fusion fantasy. I'm Bets Davies. You can look me up at http://www.fusionfantasy.net/ or my blog at http://betsdavies.blogspot.com/. I'm looking to put together a speculative fiction critique group. The idea is to be specific, but safe in the critiques. Depending on the number of members, a number of members would put up 10-20 pages to be critiqued by all members. Critiques need to be written on copy. The next w …

We are building a team of entrepreneurs from every trade from finance to authors to avon, and everything in-between. If you want to grow your business and increase your opportunities you won't want to miss this ARK that is being built for the entrepreneurs. Join our networking group, on the first and third thursday of every month.

Are you someone who asks "Why is it Art?" Are you someone who knows "Why"... Are you someone who has always been curious about Art... Join us for a new Art experience ...or as brave beginners! Meet with others who love Art and want to explore it with you all the while not forgetting to have some fun. We’ll draw, paint, meet for gallery walks, art events or just meet for a drink and get to know each other. We will seek to create an environment where art is fully appreciated and make each event i …

We are a maker space that meets regularly in Grand Rapids, MI. We are builders, programmers, crafters, machinists, designers, artists, writers, students, teachers, and even fans.

Do you daydream about dragons? Wonder if you are a top potent ley lines? Perhaps your latest tarot reading brought you here. If you are wondering whether you'd be better off as fae, lupine or a dragon slayer, then you'lve found your pack. Because really, can you talk about this stuff to your coworkers? And if you did, what would they think when you quite adamantly explained that garlic is such urban legend and the daylight thing, what a faux pas!

We're the quieter side of GOAL! Get Out And Live! For those of us who like to write, read, go to movies, play cards and more sedate activities. Join us for our monthly Writer's Group, monthly Book Club, weekly Conversation Station, LGBT choir - Sing Out Detroit, and more. Let us know if you have any other indoor, quieter activities you'd like us to add. Check out our other GOAL! Get Out And Live! groups for dinners, fitness, biking, dog hikes and more. See our main activity group where you'll fi …

We're going to try something a little different-----Join in the fun and get your chops by playing your music in front of other musicians.  We'll set aside 30 minute time slots for you to showcase your talent.  When done, we'll all join together in an open jam. Genre, skill level, nor instrument type matter--Our goal is to have fun.  We'll have a PA System, microphones and amps to use (if needed).  We look forward to seeing you join us!

Meet with local professional and aspiring screenwriters to discuss story ideas, plot lines, character development, and more.

Do you like Contemporary Gospel Music? Do you make Urban beats? Do you like to write R&B Songs? Are you looking for other like-minded and talented artists for potential collaboration? Do you have melodies in your heart and when you express them aloud, the words "You better sang it" tend to be heard around you? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have browsed the right URL! Members of the West Michigan UrbanAC Songwriters, Vocalists, and Producers would like to meet Urban Adu …

Intuitives, Energy Healers, Lightworkers, Body Workers, Artists, Writers, Speakers and people who want to make the world a better place. We are all one!