Calling all novel writers! Interested in writing a work of fiction? Perhaps you've been working on one for a long time and would like some structure and emotional support and inspiration from fellow writers. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, Romance, Horror, Literature...all fiction genres welcome as long as you are writing a novel In case you are not familiar with work-shopping your novel, the process essentially involves meeting weekly or bi-weekly, sharing your work with a small group and then listening …

The secret to being a brilliant writer isn’t a secret at all: write every day and get feedback from good teachers. At the New York Writer’s Intensive, we’ll get you writing in an environment that’s fun and supportive, giving you the feedback, structure, and social support to help you get started and find your rhythm. The New York Writers’ Intensive is for you if: • You want to write but you need help getting started. • You want guidance, support, and feedback. • You have stories to tell but you …

Black Writers Guild of America (a division of The Today Group) is a professional organization that supports African American writers of various literary backgrounds. We are an organization that provides advocacy, education and support for writers in a very competitive industry. BWGA was established as a network for creative African American literary professionals nationwide. All BWGA events are sponsored by the East Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network and the New York African Amer …

This group was started to help aspiring and published Latino(a) writers and members of the publishing industry get together for networking, the sharing ideas and information, for readings and support, and just for fun. We also have an annual writers conference! Anyone and everyone is invited to join, especially those that are interested in contemporary Latino literature!

The future of content on the web – content that gets discovered, creates value, and builds audiences – is not cheap text cranked out by content farms. It's high quality, editorial and entertainment created by experienced journalists and passionate bloggers. The future is a social media world, where humans are the arbiters of quality, and search algorithms reward sharing and human readability. The Internet means publishers should no longer be confined to the limits of in-office staff, nor should …

Writer’s Block: Is It Real? Why do we want to write but find ourselves unable to do it? Perhaps it is as simple as this: We are simply having a thought -- a thought like: I don’t have the time. It won’t be any good. I’ll just quit anyway. I always do. No one will like it. I don’t feel like it. It’s too hard. I need to feel moved to write. I need to be inspired. There will be no pay off. I am no good at it. Not really. Others are better at it than I am. I’m too tired. I need to watch TV or check …

Meet other local writers who write in Hebrew. Come to our Meetup to review work, listen and advise others, share writing anxiety or enthusiasm, and make friends! All writers in Hebrew -- and wanna-be writers -- are welcome! Alon *our meetings are held in Hebrew

Founded in March 2012, the Association of African Journalists and Writers (AAJW), a New York-based organization is the first membership-only organization and unified platform for African journalists and African media to connect; network; collaborate; and promote better reporting and understanding of Africa and African communities living in North America. AAJW welcomes Africans and Friends of Africa who are interested in an accurate and informed portrayal of the Africa and African communities liv …

Critiquing novels, short stories, and sentences of all sizes! We are a group of writers, some published, some not, all working on a Big Project--a novel, a short story collection, that first big publishing break. We believe that any genre can be literary and any writer's voice can be polished with time and dedication. We also believe in thoughtful and thorough critiques; we don't pull any punches, but we'll also tell you at least one thing we liked. This group may be especially helpful for y …

If you're a writer who isn't writing or feels you're not writing as much or as well as you should, then let's put our collective heads together and do something about it.

This is a group for fiction writers to workshop their writing. This is a supportive and encouraging group with real critiques, no tearing each other apart no endless praising. if you are a serious fiction writer who wants to get published or is already then this is the group for you.

NEXT MEETING CANCELED due to electrical problems in the building. WHERE? At the PULSE STUDIO 207 E. 84th Street (4,5,6, train to 86th Street) NYC BRING A MAT OR TOWEL. Also a pen and paper. Yoga for Writers. Inspire creativity. Fuel your imagination and remove mental clutter. Work on balance, focus and discipline. Yoga and meditation interspersed with free-flow-writing exercises. Even some eye yoga to combat eye strain. Stimulate your mind while stretching your body with right-br …

A writing group is a bit like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Its quality very much depends on how well it's taken care of. A good writing group gives inspiration, motivation, community, perspective, and of course, constructive criticism. Unfortunately, groups often get bogged down in squabbles and ennui. Bananafish is a series of writing groups around the idea that it's worth a few bucks ($50 per month in this case) to hire a writer/teacher to handle the logistics, moderate the meetings, …

Meet in the East Village in Manhattan to read and discuss your latest work. Improve your writing skills in a casual and friendly environment, meet other writers and get constructive feedback on your work. The group will be kept intentionally small so everyone gets a chance to present their work. We will work on all types of writing including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and article writing.

This is a group for professional filmmakers including producers, directors, and writers to meet their peers in a relaxed social setting. Some of the best collaborative efforts in film are between friends. We'll meet for coffee, attend film-related events, and talk about our projects. We are here to make new friends with our peers.

Sign Up Now! SCREENWRITING WITH JACOB KRUEGER Award Winning Screenwriter Jacob Krueger’s revolutionary Seven Act Structure will change the way you look at movie-making. Rather than imposing formulaic models from the outside, Jacob teaches you how to organically “grow” your script, from initial idea, to character, to scene, to act, to the movie you’ve always dreamed of writing. You’ll also learn to overcome writer’s block, self doubt, procrastination, and other challenges that keep you from being …

Playsmiths Presents is the public arm of our workshop. We develop and produce new plays, hold workshops and seminars, and generally try to further the future of American theater. We tell stories. Since its inception in May 2009, Playsmiths has helped develop more than 30 full-length plays and scores of short pieces.  We have produced nine public concert reading events, starting off 2012 with ST. VALENTINE’S MASSACRE 2: SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY, a now annual, again sold out evening of short plays at …

This group is for Actors, Singers, Writers, Dancers, Producers, Casting Agents, Composers, Musicians, Lyricists, Pianists, Stage Managers, Videographers, Photographers, and anyone who is interested in meeting the local talent in Astoria.  This group is meant to bring together people from this community so that we can all support each other and network in a fun, welcoming environment.  We will be organizing regular events geared toward a wide range of artists, so hopefully we'll see you soon!

It's a simple concept.  We get together, we write. Bring your notebook, clay tablet, laptop, whatever you write on. We write for thirty-minute stretches with ten-minute breaks. Some write fiction, some write memoir, some write encyclopedia entries. It's up to you. There's no pressure to share or critique, but there are opportunities. This is mostly just a way to provide a comfortable environment for writing that's not so lonely. You can write whatever you wish, of course, but there will be writi …

This mission of this group is to help you reach your writing goals. We meet approximately once a month and the group meeting format will change from time to time and will tend to alternate between writing exercises, writing time, group coaching and some small talks on creativity. The group is led by Karmen Lizzul a writer, artist and professional coach. Karmen has her MFA in writing from Vermont college, a BFA from the School of Visual Arts and has recently been trained as a professional coach …

Do you enjoy visiting museums and galleries? Do you like to explore contemporary art, and learn about post-modern artists? Do you have an interested in art history? Do you attend or would like to attend art lectures and panels held by museums and art institutions alike? Do you enjoy the film programs offered by most large museums in New York? Do you  love books, stories, and ideas? Does the life of the mind appeal to you? Would you like to listen to intellectuals, writers, and storytellers sha …

This group serves as a meeting place for writers who are interested in getting feedback on their manuscripts from the writing community. i prefer fiction writers (with emphasis on short stories, that are easier to deal with) but creative non-fiction is welcome as well. The group will not have a professional author in charge, but rather, is meant for folks who have taken at least one class and are familiar with the workshop/booth process. when registering to the group, please answer questions abo …

Welcome To The Artist's Way To Creating Visibility Meetup Group! This meetup is designed for all types of artists, writers, actors, poets, sculptors -- anyone who creates art and desires to share it with the world. Regardless of your past creative experience, or the amount of success you have had with your career this group is open to all levels, types of artists and those associated with the arts professions. Our mission is to learn from each other, be inspired, and gain a fresh perspective wh …

This is a group for anyone in NYC who can write, and who enjoys brunch! We're two recruiters who work for a publishing company located in Baltimore, MD. We're looking for writers in the NYC area who can help us brainstorm new and creative ways to write job postings that will help us attract the right candidates. We need creative writers' minds to help us with this exciting project! Brunch and drinks will be on us, we hope you can join us!

The TINTED VISION Filmmakers Group is a community for current and aspiring filmmaking professionals of all types who, at the end of the day, want to do one thing:  create great narrative or non-fiction cinematic work.  Whether the format be short films, feature films, web series', music videos, spec commercials, TV pilots, or anything else in between, the goal is to conceive of a project, develop it, and PRODUCE IT. The unfortunate reality is that many writers and filmmakers come up with great …

Are you are a singer, actor, dancer, musician, writer, producer, artist or otherwise involved in any way with the performing/visual arts? Are you fiscally/socially conservative? Do you feel that the Left has monopolized your industry? Are you tired of reading the Drudge Report with your laptop screen hidden? Is your tongue sore from biting it as you listen to your lefty colleagues bash everything you believe in? If so, then you belong in our meetup! Our meetup will serve 3 purposes: 1. Bringing …

As screenplay writers, I think most of us write because part of our passion is fueled by the movies, which inspires us. Personally, I prefer to breakdown a movie by watching it rather than reading the script. That’s why I created this group. This is a group where screenplay writers can discuss what makes great movies work from a story point of view. I think, if we all were to watch a film then discuss a film with fellow screenwriters afterwards - from the perspective of breaking down how the sto …

Welcome. This is a group for people who write science fiction and fantasy and people who want to write science fiction and fantasy. We welcome all skill levels as long as the group rules are adhered to.