… This is a venue for writers and not for sales types to pitch their wares. Don't tell us that old lady screamed. Bring her on and let her scream. ~ Samuel Clemens

    Minnesota Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, Horror -- If you're exploring the worlds beyond mainstream literature, MinnSpec welcomes you.        Come to network, hear readings from works in progress, swap story critiques, and talk shop.  Our members range from those just starting out to established authors with multiple book contracts.   Want to know more? Check our About Page, or read one of our group's anthologies!

No degree of separation. No fame. Just writers writing. Authentic. Whimsical. Vulnerable. "It's all true, none of it's true, don't ask." We often spend too much time thinking about writing instread of writing. Our group meets to spend time writing. After we get our coffee, we pick a prompt (phrases, pictures) and a time period of a few minutes (5-10 minutes is normal). For that time period, we write on that prompt, using paper and pen. We then pass the mike around for anyone who wants to read. …

This is a group for people who have a passion for writing and would like to share that passion with others. Whether you write prose, poetry, science fiction, humor or fantasy, come join us!

This is a meetup group that will meet weekly (just come when you can) to talk about our writings and just get together with other writers.  I hope to make this a nice community of writers where you can feel safe and grow your confidence.  This group is more of a support group then a place to seriously get your work review.  We do sometimes bring work to share but it isn't a requirement.  We read are stories if we want or sometimes just bring copies or both.  The rest of the group will give you f …

As a transplant from Seattle, I've been missing my poetry workshop mates and I haven't discovered a group on here or in this city that quite fits. I'd like to have a place that provides opportunity for serious workshopping of poetry, as well as helps fellow poets write new poetry and have a safe place to share their poetry and experiment. How this workshop would run: Groups shouldn't exceed 5 people, so if there were more folks then we would split into smaller groups. Everyone, if they so choose …

… Let's get together with like-minded people and develop the one thing our work-life lacks as a freelancer, community. web developers designers personal trainers tutors writers dog walkers photographers artists painters Music instructors And more! Freelancers and people of all kind are welcome. This is an open event. This group is being hosted by Heroic, a new community of freelance workers in the Twin Cities. We can be found at http://helloheroic.com Looking forward to hanging with everyone.

The Twin Cities Playwrights' Group was created to give local aspiring playwrights a forum to help each other create and develop their new works. Members assist each other by reading scripts, helping with story-line, or by providing specific feedback as requested by the member. The group is designed for those who already have a basic understanding of the creative play development process but who just want a little help from other writers. We will foster an open, positive and supportive writers' e …

This group is for all those who love to write. All ages, styles, and skill-levels are welcome. The group meets at different south metro locations, and is a combination of group discussion on themes of the craft, writing exercises, sharing of current projects, and writing time. If you are looking for a diverse crowd to help strengthen your writing skills through discussion, to receive peer feedback, share your works-in-progress, and to get some writing done, this is the place for you.

  The Write Thread is a small, friendly and supportive group of creative people living around the world.  It is an unusual meetup group as it is designed as both an online venue  and as a means to connect up occasionally in face-to-face meetups.   Can't stop writing?     The Write Thread message board is a venue for friendly discussion, writing prose, poetry or just playing around.  Write a blog,  or share the best of your blog here with us.  You can log on here and join in the discussion at any …

If you're an author of book, whether self-published or traditionally published, this group is for you. It's for us to discuss how we market out books using traditional methods (pr campaigns, book signings, etc.) and online techniques (online ad campaigns, Facebook, etc.). Think of this group as one big brainstorm about book marketing.

A group for people who wish to discuss the creation or modification of RPGs and the groups that game with homebrews or are looking for one. Constructive chat to aid the process of a new game or fine tuning a current one to maintain balance but explore a new construct of the games boundaries. Or just chat about current systems what each lacks and what it accells at. My vision for this group is to find a group of gamers, artists, writters and anyone who can contribute to creatively creating a game …

Dose of Music, founded in October 2009, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity organization established to provide happiness, comfort and assistance through music for children, teens, adults, families, friends, military troops, communities and anyone in need and/or faced with less fortunate circumstances. Dose of Music website: http://www.DoseofMusic.com Goals & Objectives: * Music visits at hospitals, nursing/assisted living homes, group homes, troops/veterans, etc. * Musical entertainment for ben …

Do you love classical guitar? We are an informal group of players interested in getting together to perform pieces, attend concerts, or just hang out and enjoy sharing ideas about classical guitar. Whether you are a rank beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome here. We will try and organize regular meetings at various venues (cafes etc), and also gather to attend concerts. Please note, this group is strictly for classical guitar ONLY - I hate to be exclusive but there are loads of other grou …

The mission of Gold Lion Arts is to offer regular and affordable opportunities for creative growth, holistic learning and enspirited community to neighbors in Powderhorn Park, Corcoran, South Minneapolis and surrounding areas. Gold Lion Arts offers poetry & meditation workshops, women's creative growth and intuition circles, and one on one creative growth sessions. Gold Lion is for you if you are seeking to become more empowered and joyful in your physical body, discover depth and authenticity i …

Ever hear about the Art Salon of Paris in the 1800's and New York in the early 1900's. Our artist friends agree that we need a place today to gather, discuss the arts, show current work and reflect on past artist's work. It is an experiment, testing to see whether the topics that intrigue us have meaning and significance beyond a select few, and seeking to create a time/space within which we can stir a lively, rigorous discussion about the state of art - local, national and international - yours …