The Raleigh Write to Publish Group is the most active writers' group in North Carolina. We are a group of writers focused on getting published, and we charge no membership fees and are open to all. All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! You're encouraged to follow organizer Stacey Cochran on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stacey_cochran And follow the latest publishing news at http://www.howtopublishabook.org

This meetup community is being created for people who are passionate about mastering the art of writing and/or finding their voices in the world through personal growth and empowerment. Please join us if you are interested in the way stories work and how to make them work for you! Right now, I am offering two monthly meetings, one primarily for writers and one primarily for those interested in personal growth and empowerment. The writing group, Writer's Night Out, will be held the first Monday o …

"We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained." Nikki Giovanni I started this group to support, promote, and help fellow aspiring African American writers in the community. Mahogany welcomes all forms of literary talent.  Our members consist of spoken word poets, poets, novelist, screenwriters, and children’s book authors, published and unpublished talent. We are also invested in our community and love to be a part of volunteer efforts. Please join if …

We desire to tell our stories as we live out the gospel of Jesus in the triangle. This is a group for anyone who is interested in writing on a blog, a book, or submitting articles for publication. We will encourage each other in our writing, have a chance to read from what we are currently working on, and critique each other's work. We also desire to have quarterly guest speakers.

The Independent Communicators Alliance (ICA) Meetup is for solopreneurs, small business owners and others who work in the creative field. We are writers; editors; graphic designers; and multimedia, audiovisual, public relations, marketing, advertising and organizational development professionals. The ICA Meetup goal is to provide you -- our members -- with networking and peer education that will lead to greater success in your business and career.

WE'RE BUILDING A CREATIVE BUSINESS NETWORK ACROSS THE ARTS DISCIPLINES IN THE GREATER TRIANGLE, NC! Mixing creative disciplines brings a new dimension to brainstorming.  For example, painters bring different viewpoints to writers.  Musicians connect well with dancers.  Dancers inspire painters (and so on). We all want our creative expressions to be valued, and realistically have to make a living. Creative professionals benefit from a supportive environment to brainstorm & collaborate. If you a …

While there are lots of meetups for lovers of poetry, information about where and when one can speak to an audience is widely dispersed and often difficult to track down. TPOM's goal is to create and maintain a regular schedule of poetry open mics where poets and poetry lovers can read their own work or that of a writer that inspires them. There is no cost to join and even if you don't want to read, TPOM invites you to join and be an audience member.

Are you looking to network in a friendly, learning environment, than this group is for you. You can have all the talent in the world, but without the networking you may never get to showcase that talent!!! Lets Network..United We Film!! If you're an actor, Film Maker, writer, director,model,comedian,voice-over,radio,musician,poet,or are interested in television,film,music production, Everyone Every where on the planet this Meetup is a part of a worldwide network of artists talent dedicated to th …

Looking for experienced writers who would like to put together a shared world zombie anthology that would eventually be self-pub'd on Amazon. We will meet one night every two weeks (negotiable), brainstorm, plot, plan, write, edit... all the way to pub'ing.

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609.  It is just south of 440 off of Six Forks Road. Many of us read fiction like writers, so this group is especially attuned to aspiring writers who want to know more about the craft of writing. The books we chose are all available in paperback and can be found at the library in print or audio. The Wonderland Book Club is sponsored by the North Carolina W …

ABOUT US If you are a fun and active person in your "Second Half" of life, come and spend time with "Fabulous Friends" who enjoy a variety of diverse social activities that could include: Outdoor recreation, walking and hiking, wine tastings, cooking and entertaining, picnics, gardening, art and cultural events, classical music, symphonies, jazz music, movies, dining out, attending special events and a variety of in-home events (with limited numbers). This group is for adults only. Singles and c …

This meetup is for musicians and fans of acoustic music.   Old Time, bluegrass, folk, blues rock, jazz, traditional and contemporary music. We have jams every few weeks  inside and out depends on the season; somtimes at cafes, libraries, and retirement homes. Beginners are always welcome to attend! We jam throughout the Triangle: from Mebane and  Hillsborough, to Durham, Chapel Hill, Raleigh and beyond. We have over 150 members, most play and/or sing, but listeners are welcome and encouraged to …

This group is for people who have or want to have their books published on eBook pages such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, iTunes, Diesel-eBook, Smashwords, etc. The object of this group is to help people get through the intricacies of getting your book out, and share resources for cover art, advertising, and formatting. It was started by Steve Stone, teacher of eBook publishing classes at Wake Tech Community College because there is no group like it in the area.

Join us! We look forward to promoting all of your announcements regarding the literary world: to include your book club meetings, critique groups, open mics, literary meetings, expos, publishing conferences, seminars/workshops and any and all events to do with reading, writing and publishing. We welcome writers and book lovers at all levels and all experiences. Our goal is to be a base from which you can promote your writing and reading activities. We want to be the place where all literary ro …

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

This is a group for people who share the interests of sci-fi, fantasy, reading, writing, etc.

The Raleigh/Durham Doctor Who Meetup Group is a diverse group of avid fans from all walks of life who love Doctor Who. We get together early in the month for a casual meeting (games, discussions, etc.). Later in the month we have a meet-and-eat viewing party where there is meeting and eating and viewing (classic and new Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sarah Jane, etc.). All are welcome. The more the merrier.

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

Ever wanted to make a movie? Then join The RTP " Let's Make a Movie" Meetup Group , share your ideas, and help produce a short film or video for submission to film festivals or distribution via the internet. No experience required, just join and have fun.  In fact, we will try to make every stop along the way of making a movie an available learning experience.  There is no better way of learning how to do something, than trying it out yourself! As we complete projects, we post the results on ou …

To go out with others who love Art to events in our local area . Mobilize and support all forms of Art, including painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual artists, performance artists, filmmakers, graphic designers, etc. to network and discuss techniques, share critiques, and offer gallery/exhibiting advice. The artistic movement in our area needs our help to grow and blossom, as a team we are that water. Become part of this effort by joining today. Thank You

This is a photo lessons for beginner and intermediate photographers meetup group. Our meetups will help you take better pictures of your kids, your pets, your travels, nature, and for your business! It's easy and fun. Bring whatever camera you have: a fancy digital SLR,  simple point and shoot or anything in between.   We'll work from there. It's a casual learning environment! We are all about networking to help each other! If you don't have a camera, that's fine, you can still learn! Kids welco …

InterPlay is a world-wide community-- and much more than just a Meetup group. It's constructed as local groups in which people thrive, where each person is both the contents and the container. InterPlay is all about having fun, releasing many of the everyday pressures and the serious side of life. It's about expressing oneself and witnessing others.  We think of it as 'Exforming' the opposite of Informing.  Everyone has stories.  Some are so big and complex they are often unexpressed.  IP gives …

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

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The advent of the Digital Age has democratized innovation and entrepreneurship. Never before has it been more possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning desire to succeed, to make it big, and in the process, change the world in a relatively short period of time. HP, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, Yahoo, eBay, Amazon, Google, Facebook and many, many, many other iconic companies all started with j …

BluWater is a LICENSED family run group that produces professional, organized, seasonal, themed photography events and monthly workshops for both models and photographers. Most events and workshops include models, few will be scenic only, in the Southern East Coast areas of the US, which includes, but is not limited to -- North Carolina, Myrtle Beach SC, Savannah Georgia, and many other intriguing locations, indoors and out. These Photography Events are not only professionally organized, fun, a …

Through the use of Social Media, Digital Distribution, Self Production, Publishing and Promotion, NCIAC is leading the change from the traditional "Top Down" method of generating revenue for Artists to a more equitable "Bottom Up" approach. Corporations are fighting the change, because it puts the "Control" (read:- money) where it belongs "in the hands of independent artists". Throughout the world, independent artists are realizing that we no longer need to depend on the old paradigms to be succ …

The group is primarily for developers interested in mobile augmented reality and want to share ideas, learn about new technologies, collaborate on small projects, and talk about an emerging industry that has the potential to change the world. Designers, artists, writers, futurists, and others are welcome. Strong emphasis on technology and mobile platform.