Love to write fiction? Have characters and plots bursting out of your ears, wanting, needing to be penned down? Does reading a well composed story set your heart afire and skin tingling? Want to be a better story-teller? Looking for honest constructive feedback to grow as a writer, and in turn help others grow? This is the group for you! I mainly write speculative fiction (sci-fi/fantasy) but literary fiction writers are more than welcome. Everyone here is a student and a teacher. We're a suppor …

We are currently not accepting new members, since we need to restrict our size in order to allow members sufficient time for reading and critiquing. However, members come and go, so when we can accomodate more members we will open the group to new people. Sorry about this, but you can always check back in a few months. Rochester Writers' Group brings together area writers for critique sessions. To become a member, you must submit a sample of your writing (e.g. an entire short story, chapter of a …

Come to a Buffalo Writers Meetup to discuss the writing life, trade literary tips, get constructive feedback on your work, and enjoy great discussions. We offer Meetups during the week as well as on the weekends to try and accommodate as many schedules as possible. All writers are welcome! The format for the Meetups is simple: If there are new members, we do brief introductions all around the table. Then anyone who wishes to can read aloud from their work and solicit feedback. It's a relaxing, …

This is a group for anyone studying to be a children's writer. I started this group because I want to meet other aspiring children's literature writers like myself. People trying to get their work published, first time authors, children's book illustrators etc. Lets get together for some fun time sharing and exchanging ideas in this wonderful field of writing for kids.

Quick Brown Fox holds creative writing workshops for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers. The Quick Brown Fox newsletter and blog gives information about literary agents looking for clients, writing contests, book publishers looking for authors, and markets for your short pieces. Plus we have reading nights at CJ's Cafe, and meet-ups to network and just to sit together and write. Visit the blog here: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.ca/ To get on the newsletter list (yes, it's fre …

Quick Brown Fox holds creative writing workshops and weekly classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers.  The Quick Bown Fox newsletter and blog gives information about literary agents looking for clients, writing contests, book publishers looking for authors, and markets for your short pieces. Plus we have reading nights at CJ's Cafe, and meet-ups to network and just to sit together and write. Visit the blog here: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/ To get on the newsletter …

Creativity is wellness in action! Initiate cultural revolution with local writers, artists, poets, musicians, video/filmmakers. Bring your creativity to new peaks! Meetup with us to share in the creative flow. Review work, trade tips and create healthy community! Successful artists abound! Note: This group does not have regular meetings, but anyone can create one from the home page by clicking Schedule a New Meetup. Just make sure that it is compatible with the theme of the group.

Quick Brown Fox holds creative writing workshops and weekly classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers. The Quick Bown Fox newsletter and blog gives information about literary agents looking for clients, writing contests, book publishers looking for authors, and markets for your short pieces. Plus we have reading nights at CJ's Cafe, and meet-ups to network and just to sit together and write. Visit the blog here: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/ To get on the newsletter …

Quick Brown Fox holds creative writing workshops and weekly classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers.  The Quick Bown Fox newsletter and blog gives information about literary agents looking for clients, writing contests, book publishers looking for authors, and markets for your short pieces. Plus we have reading nights at CJ's Cafe, and meet-ups to network and just to sit together and write. Visit the blog here: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/ To get on the newsletter …

Quick Brown Fox holds creative writing workshops and weekly classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers. The Quick Brown Fox newsletter and blog gives information about literary agents looking for clients, writing contests, book publishers looking for authors, and markets for your short pieces. Plus we have reading nights at CJ's Cafe, and meet-ups to network and just to sit together and write. Visit the blog here: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.ca/ To get on the newsletter …

You can write. We're here to help. Do you have voices inside your head that won't leave you alone until you get their story down on paper? Good news – you're a writer. Bad news – it's not as easy to get it down on paper as it sounds. Get together with other writers to discuss story structure, marketing your work, publishers, agents, brainstorming. We will even have the occasional critique. Novels, short stories, screenplays, poems – in all genres are welcome. We're here to help you write the bes …

**NOTE** This group's meetups will be held in Guelph with my other group. Check out my Guelph group at: http://www.meetup.com/Guelph-Write-Now Do you have voices inside your head that won't leave you alone until you get their story down on paper? Good news – you're a writer. Bad news – it's not as easy to get it down on paper as it sounds. Get together with other writers to discuss story structure, marketing your work, publishers, agents, brainstorming. We will even have the occasional criti …

Calling all writers! This small, private group of writers will share their love for writing and bring samples of their writing to each meeting for review/critique. The goal is to offer constructive review of writing samples and help one another perfect their manuscript, short story, novel, non-fiction piece, etc. In addition to critiques and reviews, we will explore other areas of writing such as writing book proposals, finding literary agents, writing a magazine or newspaper query, etc. If you …

Actors Writers & Filmmakers If you are interested in making or learning about making films then this is the group for you! Whether you are an actor, writer, director, producer (or want to be), or are interested in the technical or design aspects of film making, you will get a chance to hone your craft or simply learn about it by joining our group. Our current membership ranges from amateur to professional and we believe the best way to learn about making movies is to actually make them! If you'v …

This is a group for those who are serious about writing.  The focus is inspirational, spiritual and self-help writing projects that we would like to get to publication. Come join us and share your writing and enjoy the efforts of others. Looking forward to creating inspired writing with other like-minded individuals.

National novel writing month (NaNoWriMo) happens every November. I encourage you to join the main site at http://www.nanowrimo.org to take part in the events there. This group will be for writers who want to participate in NaNoWriMo during November but also NaNo like challenges throughout the year. Check out the Guelph Wrimos blog at:  http://guelphwrimos.blogspot.com/ to see how other Guelph NaNoWriMos are doing. We will write, talk about writing, meet for write ins, participate in online wri …

“Truly fine poetry must be read aloud. A good poem does not allow itself to be read in a low voice or silently. If we can read it silently, it is not a valid poem: a poem demands pronunciation. Poetry always remembers that it was an oral art before it was a written art. It remembers that it was first song." Jorge Luis Borges This is a meetup group for people who like to read, and be read to. Everyone is welcome!  Bring a passage or two that you like and recite it with the group, then we can tal …

Is a group of inspired people who seek conversations and fun. ARE YOU.. A Painter, Poet, Writer, Artist, Musician, Actor/Actress, Visionary actively sharing your passions and gifts with the world? "Midnight In Paris" is a growing group of creatively vibrant individuals who connect, support and inspire each other. If Hemmingway, Van Gogh and Beethoven were alive today and not in Venice or Paris... They would join the creative mastermind group "Midnight In Paris”. We are seeking and attracting (Lo …

Hey! Calling all Buffalo area Screenwriters! (And Playwrights) Let's face it, writing can be lonely, hard and frustrating. Let's make things easier on ourselves, and see who else is in the same boat locally. Let's all get to know each other, show support and give each other valuable feedback. There's so much awesome talent in the area! I'm not a pro, but you don't need to be either. And if you're a seasoned writer, maybe you'd like to share your wisdom and war stories! We can all learn from each …

Raindance is an established network of filmmakers, writers and actors who mix, mingle meet and make movies. Check us out at www.raindance.org/toronto

A monthly meeting for writers looking for support and review of their work from other writers. Come and discuss writing opportunities and challenges. Let us review your work and give valued feedback. Novels, fiction and non-fiction, essays and short stories. Professionals or out-of-work, experienced or just off the boat. All types welcome. Please bring copies of your work to meetups so people may read along.

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Meet other local readers and followers of The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron. -What is the main purpose of your group? By joining together, we aim to build momentum and sustain our growth as creative beings -Who should join your group and why? If you are a painter, musician, sculptor, writer... or anyone who has always wanted to pursue an artistic life, we offer a friendly and supportive setting where new and returning members discuss their own struggles and triumphs. We encourage those who are …

Do you write, want to write or are just interested in writing? This group is for everyone regardless of age or experience. There is no genre or subject restrictions and the idea is just to create a group of friends who love the written word. I hope to gather together a mixture of talents and styles so we can all learn and grow with each other. If you are interested or experienced in the world of writing, let's get together and see how much fun and learning we can have. Don't be shy! This is not …

Toronto's First Post Office, operated by the Town of York Historical Society, is a post office, a museum, and a National Historic Site.  We are the custodian of an unparalleled collection of artefacts relating to early 19th century communication.  As in 1834, Toronto's First Post Office is the only full-service post office in the city to operate seven days a week.  From this communications hub on Adelaide Street East, the Society continues to tell the history of the town of York and early Toront …

This group will help you meet your writing goals by holding you accountable for your work. Set realistic weekly goals for yourself and then bring copies for everyone to read on a weekly basis. If you're uncomfortable sharing your writing, you can still contribute your opinions/perspectives/superb grammatical skills to the group. We are looking to establish a regular, dedicated group so that we can perhaps start a writing project together or plan an editing retreat for our completed works! We mee …

Welcome to the Toronto Poetry Club meetup! We meet as necessary sometimes and share each other's work! If you'd like to share a written poem and have a chance to be published, then please Click here to post your Poems in our "Discussions" Forums! You don't need to. It's optional. You can also read a poem to us in person, at our meetups! It's free to RSVP to our events! To join, click "JOIN US!" in the top-right corner of this page. It's free. So are all RSVPs to our meetups and all of our eve …