Thank you so much for looking at our group! We have been meeting for just over a year now and I wanted to update our description to answer some frequently asked questions and to clarify what we are all about! Our group is here to support the creative process. We welcome everyone to join us in a relaxed environment to hear and share the written word. We are not a group offering critiques or to tell you how to improve your work. We are here to support the process of creating and know that process …

We are a bunch of aspirant writers who want to be critiqued and critique in a very supportive environment. We bring to the table every type of literary piece, from poetry-prose-fantasy-screen-whatever. No matter at what stage your work is, you are welcome to join. We realize that each person may have different needs. Some may be beginners; others may need encouragement in maintaining a writing schedule. We believe that we can be of support, and that writing does not have to be a lonely activity …

Not all creative people are looking for criticism.  Some just want inspiration, friends, and the chance to be creative with others who just get it.  While originally a writers' group, this group is going to tour great coffee houses, where members will have the opportunity to do art or writing alongside each other.  We'll be each others' cheerleaders on our journey, whether that be writing your memoir, standing in front of a microphone reading a poem or singing out loud, or just having friends to …

In the oldest tradition of writers groups from the past The Inklings, The Bloomsbury Group, Algonquin Round Table, Shakespeare And Company Writers and Ciao Domenica (i.e. In 1816 Percy Shelley and Mary Shelley spent a summer with Lord Byron, John William Polidori, and Claire Clairmont creating some of the most important fiction in the English language.) I will spring for the first bottle of absinthe and it will be Pernod (not kidding I know a guy). Painters, Writers, Musicians, Muses, models and …

This is a group for anyone interested in fiction writing. Until the group is well establish a group we will start by a short writing exercise followed by an hour of writing. Once the group is established, we can change the format to fit the wishes of the members. Writing has been my hobby for a couple of years now, and I would love to meet, exchange ideas, and learn from other aspiring writers in the area.

Happy New Year! As a non-fiction writer, I've been intrigued by the number of "Meetup" groups that have popped up in the tristate area under the name: "Shut Up and Write!" Most of these groups are in NYC but lately I've noticed a few in Montclair and Morristown. So I've decided to put some feelers out to see if the idea will work in my community. (You don't have to live in Maplewood or South Orange to join us.) The "Shut Up and Write!" Meetups are not a critique group or a writing class. They ar …

Do you have a passion for writing but find it hard to carve out time to engage in the practice of it? It can be hard to find a local writing group convenient for your schedule. If you love to write and would like to be surrounded by others who motivate you, this is the place for you. Bring your pen and pad or a laptop and work on something new or something old. This group is not restricted to any level of experience or genre; you can journal or work on a novel, play, short story, screenplay, the …

“This is a group for anyone interested in Poetry, Spoken Word, Writers, Musicians. I started this group to meet other enthusiasts in Poetry. Looking forward to meeting everybody.”

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Are you a designer, writer, editor, illustrator, graphic designer, web master, event planner, marketing specialist, human resource pro, audio/visual guru, artist?? Do you work for yourself or from home and sometimes need a break in the middle of the day? Then let's get together and brainstorm, network, socialize, or just hang out. Nothing better than making friends, building our contacts and having fun!

Calling all PAINTERS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS, FILMMAKERS, ACTORS, COMEDIANS, SINGERS, ETC ...! Whether you are an ARTIST or an ART LOVER I'd like to welcome you to the ARTBEAT, my storefront studio in Rahway's up and coming Arts District. I'm a NYC multi-media artist who moved back to Jersey and this studio is where I do all my stuff so I was thinking - I would love for it to be a place where creative people of all types can meet, make things and show their work AND a place for creativity appreciato …

This is a group that welcomes all writers interested in learning about self publishing. As a business success coach,  self publishing coach and self published author of several books I'd like to share my expertise in this area and learn from you. Together we can grow our self publishing careers, earn passive income and empower ourselves to live the lives of our dreams. Experts are welcome to attend to add to the conversation, present to the group on self publishing topics such as marketing self …

The purpose of the meetup is to establish a Telugu film makers community of writers, directors, producers, actors and crew in the tri-state area. The regular meetups would be geared towards mostly film makers but others are also welcome to attend.

Think Hemingway and Stein going at it in Paris or the artists around the Algonquin Round Table. We're looking for deep discussions among artists about philosophy, politics, and, of course, art. If you are craving intellectual stimuli for your artistic work and for your soul, this is the group for you. The purpose of this group is to feed the soul. We may have themes some months, or free talks other months. We'lll explore some painters and musicians and writers and how they are relevant to our wo …

20's-40's Young Sierrans Socials, Retreats, Artists & Writers Groups, Outings & Singles Events. This Group is Open To Singles, Couples & Marrieds. Make new friends! Energetic & dynamic Young People involved in such things as Hikes, Arts, Volleyball, Museum Visits, Foodies, Nature Walks, Sports, Writers Groups, or whatever members volunteer! Variety of people-Professionals, Students, Adventurers, Creative People, Photographers, Activists,& Animal Lovers! New leaders encouraged to run events. This …

Short Sighted Comedy - NNJ Sketch Comedy group Have you been looking for a sketch comedy group in Northern New Jersey? We have, too! And we were tired of waiting for someone else to create one. Our plan: Get together every two weeks to collaborate, pitch ideas, write, and plot when, where, and what we are going to shoot. Then... we shoot and put the resulting videos online! Please note that we do not intend to do live shows, but we won't rule it out as a possibility for the future. Our goal: …

We started this Meetup for Book and Literacy lovers.. topics will include: Creative Cooking, Wellness, Theology, Children's Literature. Come and explore the world of books and meet the authors. Network, and enjoy a great lunch at Connections Cafe, 7 Main St., Flemington, NJ. 11am-2pm.

this is a group based in the Montclair area mainly for younger people to socialize and make new friends. Our events include walks and exercise, artists and writers groups, brunch, dinners, happy hours, museum trips, and anything fun that will help get people together.

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Are you single in our lovely community of Long Valley? I am a cookbook author and wine writer and would like to get us together. Let's share our love of wine & food. There is so much to enjoy, especially each other.

Creativity is having ideas that we bring into physical form. Each of us is given unique creative potentials. As Dr. Caroline Myss so wisely states, “Many people take the very limited view that creativity refers only to the arts, sciences and other noble pursuits. Creative expression is not only alive in our major projects, but also present in the normal course of everyday life -- how we organize our work space or our home, how we prepare our meals, or even how we structure our time.” Take Charge …

It will provide a platform for academics, scholars, writers, poets thinkers, musicians, dancers, artists, film directors and actors, photographers, theater personalities, media reps, leading public figures and other opinion makers to connect, interact, network, exchange views, co-operate, collaborate with each other to create greater understanding and appreciation of each other’s point of view thus generating goodwill and friendship.It will, also draw from the experience of filmmakers in the Sou …

From hikes to book talks to art workshops, the Greenbelt offers a wide variety of events year-round where adults can socialize, network, explore, and celebrate the preserved open space in the heart of Staten Island. I started this group to help share the treasures of the Staten Island Greenbelt with a broader audinece and to connect newcomes and lifelong lovers of the Greenbelt.

I'm tired of trekking into Manhattan or Brooklyn to meet with fellow marketers and online business owners when I know there are plenty of us right here on the island. This is not just an empty group - meetings will be scheduled at least once a month and we will discuss lots of interesting topics including how to build your first website, how to create a responsive mailing list, what you should put on your blog, how to use social media effectively to promote yourself and your business and much mo …

http://bethannandtara.com BETH ANN SCHROEDER, Advanced Yoga Teacher, is a professionally trained classical singer, who has re-discovered her voice through the practice of devotional music and chanting after a 10 year departure from performing. In 2005, she began studying yoga and mantra recitation with her teacher, Raji Thron, and the healing affects of chanting changed her life and the way she would use her voice going forward. For the past 5 years, Beth Ann has been studying all forms of mantr …

We are starting a Russian-American Club to share with our friends and significant others the enigmas of our Russian soul, shaped by an unprecedented social experiment in the long-extinct country of victorious socialism. Everybody knows what Russian ballet or vodka are, but do you want to get a taste of what an informal intellectual social gathering would be? We want to create a space, a circle open to all friends of Russian high culture and spirituality, regardless of their knowledge of the lang …

Who We Are: We are a growing number of ukulele enthusiasts of all skill levels, from all walks of life, and different backgrounds who share in the love and respect of the Ukulele! Our Mission: Learn to play as a group. Improve our ukulele skills. Spread the joy of ukulele music. Just have fun playing the ukulele. Assist aspiring Ukies in their learning process. Why The Uke? The ukulele is the happiest, most accessible, and easiest string instrument to learn. Also, ukulele is the pe …

This group is for anymore interested in involving in film making. Behind the camera, movies require a lot of talent, time, team, and tenacity. Making a film can be a tremendous hard-work. One needs certain passion with pace to finish the film from concept to completion. It is always better to collaborate with local film-makers, screenplay writers, producers, directors, actors, camera-men, editors, costume designers, musicians, sound-mixers, distributors, and anyone associated with film industry.