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. W …

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 and write. Bring markers, tools, anything that you know makes a good line and get to it. Calligraphers, graffiti writers, brush letterers, informal writers with bad handwriting, design and type lovers should all show up to this. Writing is freedom through form, and we can make beauty without worrying about whether it looks perfect. If you have a specific way of writing, it might be fun to teach the group what and how you write. Hope to see you there.

Welcome! This group is for anyone interested in improving their writing. We'll meet weekly to read over and edit each others' writing pieces. Over the long-term I'd like the group to be a resource for writers of any kind. I'd like us to be able to share tips, books, and strategies. My goal is that each one of us contributes to improving each others' writing. Join us!

Writing comedy and humor of any form is not easy. Doing it on a regular basis is even harder. This comedy/humor writing group is open to anyone of any level who writes in any format. We meet each week for an hour or two. The length will depend on the space, if the room is reserved, the number of people who show up, blah, blah, blah. We'll start off writing, then reading, probably BSing and then, maybe, drinking or eating. We'll give you writing prompts if needed. Read what you wrote that day or …

It's the poem I never wrote..Well I wrote it  but I crumbled it.. Still I think about it.... So don't crumble it but share it with us over coffee, wine, food, and good company.

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.

Whether you're a bona fide fledgling adult or a tried-and-true young adult at heart, you are welcome to this writing/reading/all-around literary meetup in the Twin Cities. Based upon the interests of group members, we will tailor our meetings to reading, creative writing, or a mixture of both. All genres, not just Young Adult, will be appreciated here. Come and join us if you want to make friends, make art, and marvel at the wonders of the written word.

HELP US HELP YOU! This group shares ideas, and solutions to help the Freelancer grow their business. Our topics are broad, are conversations are exciting. Come join us, and learn how others have succeeded and failed; becuase there is always something new to learn. Running a business is tough; you’re the Sales Manager, you’re the Media Manager, you’re the Worker Bee, you’re the Accountant and Inventory Manager, and to top it all off you’re the Boss. Come and build relationships, that will help yo …

A group for fans of rock, blues, jazz, or anything in between. This is a place to post bands playing around the Cities so others can discover these new acts. I encourage members to sugges a meetup for shows they plan on attending and I will move it to an active meetup.

Hello Artists! Whether you're a professional, a weekend hobbyist, or someone looking to take their creative work to a new level of expression, this might be the group for you . . . Our monthly get-togethers are intended to: 1. Foster a sense of community . . . 2. Encourage open discussions about a wide variety of topics that artists typically grapple with (setting goals, completing work, staying inspired/focused, networking, recognizing and honoring your unique artistic 'voice,' creating an inco …

We're a group of creative folk, working together to bring art to everyone. Remember, you don't have to be an artist to create art! We'll be starting with monthly art events and hopefully moving to more and bigger events, projects, activities and creations. Join us! We're looking for new members - artists, creators, dreamers, and doodlers. We'll see you soon!

The modern book group of today is in some ways still a push for women's intellectual autonomy. Think of this book club as a refuge for women who want to cultivate their minds outside of our current culture's norm of watching television or films. This is a casual, laid back, friendly book club discussion about the books we are reading. This book club meets in the Saint Paul Midway area. This book club may or may not be currently open to new members.  Due to the personal nature of book club discus …

A meeting with people of all paths and religions who have a passion for increasing their awareness and understanding of spirit. Members are invited to share in singing the HU, an ancient love song to God, and in sharing their personal insights and experiences through discussions on various spiritual topics. This group is sponsored by Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God (www.eckankar.org), and the Wisconsin Satsang Society (www.eckankar-wi.org). Eckankar is an ancient spiritual t …

We are thee Twin Cities flagship meetup group that sets itself up as a interactive studio where aspiring actors and filmmakers can learn from the best and the brightest in the biz. Here we will give you the tools you need to prepare for your theater, TV, and Film Roles.  This meetup group embodies all of the best and the brightest to give you the training and the skills needed for you to prepare, inspire, and encouage others to reach for that starting role or position. Training, collaboration, …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, and all with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org

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 …

We are passionate about enlivening our natural creativity. The purpose of this group is to explore some of the ideas, tools and suggestions in Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity.  With so many people interested in this topic, it seems the right time to meet up.  Interested in meeting others who are on The Artist's Way?  Join us to mix, mingle and be inspired!

Metaphor is always with us in: what we read and write; what we see in media, film, T.V. and photography; in all forms of the arts, including the art of telling our stories from poetry to cultural fables to personal story, but it is also embedded in psychology and education. Metaphors are powerful and enrich our lives, but they also can have destructive impacts or sell us down the garden path making us think we need things that we don't. This Meetup will look at the art of metaphor. I will bring …

Hi! It's difficult to connect with other women geeks on a regular basis in the community. This group is for anyone interested in technology, hacking, or just making new friends with similar interests! We will have gossip sessions over hackathons, days when we just sit in a coffee shop coding away on our own projects, discuss the latest and greatest in technology over fun dinners/lunches, informal meet-n-greets with invited female tech figures in the community and more! Members can suggest additi …

Bgirls, Bboys, Funkstylists, Visual Artists/Writers, Turntablists, Emcees and the likes. Be a part of the Midwest Hip Hop Culture. Sessions, Jams and Events are always happening.