“ I'd love to see a meetup for new writers just starting out. ”

“ My name is Beverly and I have ran my own ad agency for 7 years. I am fascinated with business trends and the psychology of branding. I love to read and attend meetings that will help me grow as a person as well as grow my company. ”

“ I want local Science Fiction Writers Meetups because I am currently working on a Science Fiction novel and would like to share the hopes, frustrations, plans, successes, and pitfalls with others. ”

“ I am interested in serious study and discussion of the pure Kabbalah. Mixing of Kabbalah with other spiritual traditons is not for me. Modern popular versions of Kabbalah that rip it from its Jewish context is also not my cup of tea. ”

“ Hi I am Sophia. I have been wanting to join a writing group for a long time. I have had the writing bug since a successful pioneer report in 5th grade, which I still have. Since then I have been writing mostly non-fiction, news articles, features, ad ”

“ Hi, I'm Sara, I started knitting roughly 2 years ago and I'm loving it! Uh yeah...So hi :) ”

“ Hi! I'm Amber, 30 years old, living in St. Charles MO now. Used to mountain bike MANY years ago, messed up my knees, got pudgy (lol), now wanting to get into hiking/backpacking. I'm horribly shy though so hoping to find like-minded friends. :) ”

“ I have been writing mostly poetry and a few short stories. It has been my goal to seek and find more people like myself who enjoy writing. My goal in joining this group is to expand on some of the ideas that I have as well as my writing abilities. ”

“ Hello, I'm Kristal. I write parnormals. I have two finshed manuscripts and one short story. I am unpublished but I have a couple things under submission at the moment. ”

“ Hello ever'buddy, these local meetups are great-especially for wrighters- because sometimes we can be are greatest praisers or are self tormenting demons. We( I anyways) need someone to let me know if they think my story is emotional and believable! ”

“ There is strenght in numbers, it is said. Hope to see you soon! ”

“ Hi, I am very interested in Poetry. I would like to be apart of a Poetry Meetup to be inspired to write and speak some of my own handwritten pieces. I have attended some local poetry readings locally and it was really fun. Loving Neo Soul Music. ”

“ I am a poet/ writer. I am in the process of publishing my first book of poetry titled, "Speak Up, Speak Out... Shout if you have to!" Which is also the slogan of my open mic event that I host in St. Louis once a month. I am inviting all poets! ”

“ I'm interested in talking with other writers and growing in my craft. ”

“ Bah, you know me. ;) ”

“ I've been trying to write a novel, but I keep getting stuck. I think it might be encouraging to be around other writers, so I'm looking forward to the meetups. ”

“ Hi, I just moved to St Charles and am looking to meet new people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because it would be fun to play Wow Battlegrounds alongside people in real life, making BGs and world PVP more ”

“ Hello! I'm a beginner but I love to dance! Look forward to meeting you soon. Mary ”

“ Hi, my name is Sara and I'm a 28 year old SAHM of Aidynn Elizabeth who just turned one year. I live in Shiloh (Belleville) IL, and I know that's far away, but this group seems to share my views on mommyhood and womanhood! Let's Dance!! ”

“ Hi, I'm in the polishing stage of work on a highly commercial "fictional" novel. The manuscript is rather lengthy. I'd love to get some editing as well as general feedback from a group. ”

“ Just moved back home to StL. I'm a screenwriter who is looking for others in town. Are there any groups starting up centered on screenwriting? If so, please let me know. Thanks! ”

“ I'm interested in Sustainable design ”

“ i'm interested in this .. .. just thought, I'd throw it out there, that I'm interested ”

“ Hi. I'm just getting into paganism myself. I've been reading a few books and picking up what I can here and there, and so far I like what I've learned, and would like to talk with other people about it more. ”

“ For writers who are passionate and motivated, BooKWise has developed WriteWise, a division of BookWise Publishing. WriteWise is a step by step program to assist writers in editing, and most importantly, PUBLISHING and MARKETING their books. ”

“ I want to meet up because I want to start events soon. ”

“ Hi, I moved to the St. Louis area about 4 years ago and would like to meet new people. Between working & going to school at night, I have not met many except those in my small classes who move on with their families. ”

“ I enjoy networking, and meeting new people that aren't already a member of the Gateway AUG. ”

“ My name is Chris. I'm 36, and married. Mainly I write in my journal but would like to try short fiction/fiction. ”

“ Greetings; I'll be moving to the St. Louis area in December, and was wonddering what kinds of writers theer were in the area. Need to finish nanowrimo, first, though! ”

“ Hi, I am attending college for psychology and sociology. I am very interested in helping other people and communities. I have 4 kids and goto school full time, so my time is often limited. The intro for this group sounded great. I hope to help. ”

“ www.ryanaustinclarke.com b_capp@charter.net One fiction book on the market: Basic Love Story ( takes place in St. Louis ) ”

“ I belong to the Spanish Meetup group. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I enjoy the arts and am interested in writing. ”

“ Working towards about fifteen different writting goals currently, while balancing a full time job. (sound familar fellow writer's?) Anyway, have a novel started, working on various shorts and what not.... Screaming in Mute, a fictional memior. ”

“ Hello, I am learning Chinese at my High School, and I would really like to improve my pronouceation, so any help would be great! My e-mail is sitboy23@yahoo.com, so feel free to message me! ”

“ I write horror, fantasy and some erotica. ”

“ I'm trying to write my first novel. I also try to write songs. ”

“ Seeing as I am pretty much a novice in the screenwriting area, I am interested in joining a group consisting of individuals at that same level who are serious about wanting to make it in the film industry. ”

“ I'm a 51-year-old escapee from corporate real estate. I've published one short story in a mystery anthology, and have written one flawed and unpublished mystery novel. I'm currently working on a non-genre (I think) novel. ”