Writers Meetup Group near Whiteville

“ Being new in town, it would be wonderful to have a Meetup to explore the different things to do around town - museums, cafes and restaurants, parks and walking trails, outdoor recreation activities, etc. ”

“ I started writing in earnest when I was 5...I seem to remember a cute short story about a yellow dump truck. After that it gets a little fuzzy. I switched to poetry when I was 16, but didn't find my voice until I was introduced to Wallace Stevens. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to the state/area & I have 2 boys (4 & 1) that I like to keep active outside of home. We'd love to make new friends. ”

“ Hey, I am a N.Y.C. girl, new to the Wilmington area. I love it here and look foward to meeting new people. I love good conversation, good humor (yeah, and the ice cream too!), good food, good times, and good company! ”

“ I learned Reiki I and II in New Orleans a few weeks ago; I plan to move there by year's end, and in the meantime wished for a local group in Wilmington to be present. My experience learning reiki was incredible and I wish to develop my skill with it. ”

“ I was once an avid writer, now swamped by work. I'm looking for an outlet and the support to return to my work anew. Hopefully this is a group that can help me get back to that. ”

“ I can only write what I know.My stories mostly deal with mourning,a rebirth,and an inevitable return of sorrow with an ongoing struggle to transform the suffering into something beautiful.Mainly nonfiction narrative and personal essays,poetry too. ”

“ I owned a new age store and ran 2 moon circles a month and one festival a yr& many classes both by myself and by enticing experts in their fields to share. I'm very interested in sharing all i know. was HPS of Maidenhill as in 'bigblue' Bucklands' bk ”

“ I want local Mother Jones Meetups because this area is crawling with people who believe George Bush and Fox news can do no wrong. Either I find people with different opinions or I am so out of here. ”

“ I have been in the Wilmington area almost 3 years now and the first 2 I was a work-a-holic...it's time to make friends and have some fun! I love to paint and create...and I LOVE coffee! *grin* ”

“ I am a singer, songwriter, and unpublished non fiction author. I would like to meet up with others who have these interests. I am in the process of getting a non fiction book published and seeking help in this process. ”

“ hullo all, i am melissa tweedle, im 18 and i go to UNCW. i have such a passion for reading (especially the classics),writing,films and so much more.i would love to be able to share that with others and to have others share with me what they love. ”

“ I am a retired pharmacist and I'm looking forward to meeting some new people with similar interests. I love books, gardening, movies, great lunches, showingpictures of my grandchildren. ”

“ Musician, Artist, Writer, with a grand interest in music from around the world. Was hoping to be able to share music from bands and musicians from across the great pond and maybe check out some area musicians in the process. ”

“ Hi I am a published author and poet and participated in a lot of open mike poetry readings. I found them to be enlightening and warming. I was relaxed in a setting of people who enjoyed poetry just as much as I. ”

“ Not exactly newly single but new to Meetup. I live downtown in the historic district and work at the UNCW Library. Two cats , home karaoke machine and good trivia player. I love film , local live music, and a good book( or cable) on rainy days . ”

“ Hello! I am a newlywed who is happily married to a soldier. We have recently move to the Fort Bragg area. I haven't met too many people yet, and I'm looking for opportunities to do so. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love to read and write. It is always fun to meet interesting and creative people. ”

“ I run a writers group here in wilmington. If you would like to get involved, shoot me an email @: wilwrite@yahoo.com. ”

“ Interested in making new friends. At thr'Y.com -- NakedPleasure69 ”

“ MY NAME IS JENNIFER....THERE IS TOO MUCH TO TYPE! ”

“ I just moved to the area maybe a month ago. I've been searching for a way to improve my writing skills because we all need skills to feel authentic. I want to feel authentic. ”

“ I grew up in Wilmington and just moved back after 23yrs. up north. I have a novel I've been working on for over a decade and really, you guys just sound like fun :) I also have a blog I've been writing to for 4 years (link is below). ”

“ I've been in media and media relations work for 30 years. Wrote a non-fiction book many years ago, working on a fictional book now. I'm semi-retired, write for a local business publication and teach a media seminar at CFCC. ”

“ Hello all! Work keeps me busy so it's hard to find time to meet new people. Looking for new friends, particularly women. Work in a male-dominated field so I miss having women around to talk to. ”

“ I enjoy creative writing; stories, poetry and lyrics. It'd be great to have a venue to share ideas and possibly a critique or two. Moved to Wilmington from upstate NY 4 years ago. ”

“ Writer ISO Intellectual Pursuit: Fueled by passion for the art, I'm fortunate enough to ever learn from my work in the craft. Yet what could be better than a group of creatives? My work tends to be literary; but I'm happy with a tech manual, too. ”

“ moved from oregon this summer, originally from massachusetts (springfield area) and missing writing classes... just looking for feedback and so on. i'm mostly non-fiction... memoir i suppose... though i produce some really terrible fiction from time ”

“ I want local Writers Meetups because I may want to join them. ”