Ignited Pens has been writing together for two years. We are a group for new and experience writers who meet to motivate each other in a safe, constructive environment; inspire change; encourage writing as an accessible tool to think, learn, reflect, and heal; and be a sounding board for aspiring and/or accomplished authors. We are also a resource in refining writing and dialogue through our Refining Process.

Have you self-published your nonfiction book, but are struggling with marketing it? Sales lagging, or non-existent? Let's help each other jumpstart our marketing efforts with some rockin' testimonials and reviews. This group of 12 members will make a 1-year commitment to meet once a month. One member's book will get all the love that day. Specifically, we will: 1) discuss the book; 2) give the author whatever type of feedback they request about their book, and 3) provide an *honest* testimonial/ …

This is a group for local writers seeking to publish their creative works. As a writer and small publisher, I started this group to give writers a means to make their novels, short story collections, and other pieces of literature a published reality. It is not as difficult as people think, given this modern age of technology; with the support of other writers and the know-how, those wanting to become authors can bypass all the rejection that comes with being an aspiring novelist and go straight …

Pop Up Art Parties are for those who enjoy art, live music, interesting conversations and exciting new environments. Join this group and receive public/private invitations to attend art & art related events and activities, within a 6,500 square foot art gallery and event space in the Crossroads Arts District @ 2100 Grand Boulevard! Art Openings Art Socials & Cocktail Parties Live Music & Dancing

The Arts Council of Johnson County Meetup Group will coordinate events and partner with other organizations and businesses on events throughout the year designed to stimulate awareness, discussion, and networking around the topic of art, arts education, arts and economic development, and arts and social investment.

Create Your Own Reality empowers individuals to explore the creative process by bringing people together in a supportive, encouraging and resourceful community environment. Do you have a collection of objects or items set aside for a project that has not been realized? Are you waiting for a special moment to release your creative self? Want some time to work on a project you have started and still be social? Started by Darcy Bloss, Create Your Own Reality brings together friends, acquaintances, …

Meet other local people who are interested in discussing the essential words of spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle. We also include other authors and books on Present Moment Awareness. Our next book is taking us back to the basics! As a group, we have decided, starting in October, to re-read and discuss again The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle. Just to give you some history, we started this Meetup with this classic and fundamental book four years ago.  Since then we have read and discussed other au …