Extra! Extra! It's about time to establish a writer's meet-up to serve Cleveland's Eastern burbs and the writers of Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. All writing, editing, publishing, and e-publishing topics will be discussed. Come join the fun!

We are the local affiliate of the Romance Writers of America. We are looking for new members for our group -- so if you have any interest in writing short stories, novellas or novels in the Romance genre, please consider attending our March monthly meeting! At least two published writers will be attending the meeting. Remember you can publish with digital publishers or the traditional publishing houses in New York City -- there are many options! Come and explore the possibilities. We are meeting …

Pennwriters, a not-for-profit organization of more than 450 members from Pennsylvania and beyond, was established in 1988 as a networking organization for published and aspiring writers of all genres. Our mission is to help writers of all levels, from the novice to the award-winning and multi-published, improve and succeed in their craft. Pennwriters offers: • Area events, email groups and social networks • Workshops with nationally-recognized authors • Online courses with skilled teachers and …

We are the Mary Roberts Rinehart Chapter of Sisters in Crime based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  This group is not the entire membership but simply a gateway we use to introduce new members to another very active Listserve. Our paid members belong to the Yahoo Group where you will meet our 50+ members. We have meetings once a month at Eat n" Park in Robinson Town Center, the first Monday of the month (except for holidays).  The meeting is a 7pm unless you want to join us for discussion and dinn …

We are a PEER TO PEER critiquing/support group who meets up once or twice a month to critique each other’s written work, brain storm story ideas or ideas to help advance story ideas and writer’s block, and support each other’s work. We are not editors or publishers, although some who attend our group publish their own blogs, short stories, or novels through self-publishing or publishing houses. Our knowledge comes from being readers in various genres, workshops we attend, books we have researche …

Feeling like you lack the time or the inspiration to get started or finish your writing, whether it is a book, poem or series of short stories? Then this is the group for you. I find that it is hard with work and our busy schedules to find the time or the discipline (in my case) to finish pieces I have nearing completion or to begin new projects. I have been writing since I can remember and would like to turn those glowing embers into a fierce blaze again. We will generally meet the 2nd Tuesda …

Are you looking for a workshop to help you write the great American novel, create unique poetry, articles or just tell a great story? If so, we can help inspire and motivate you. We'll start by creating a customized road map to help you achieve your goals. You'll be impressed by the progress you'll make. The first workshop is Saturday, July 16th from 2-4PM. We'll help you find your voice, create your unique story and give you the tools to help you succeed. The "Write Here, Write Now" monthly Gro …

Meetup with other local professionals who are interested in the Online News Association (ONA). Gather with writers, editors, technologists, photographers, producers, developers and more all with an interest in the production of digital news. For more information or to become a member, check out http://www.journalists.org.

This is a group for all those, who like to write! All those, who would like to publish... something. All those, who have had a work hibernating in a closet, under a bed or in a drawer for months... years.  Bring it out! Let's hear it! We'll listen and tell you what we hear as you awaken it from its slumber. Curious how it will be received? You'll never know until you brave the 'group listen'.  It's fun!  It's revealing! It's what you've been waiting for.... do it.

Song circles are a great way to get a song "out there" in a setting that isn't quite as stressful as performing, and where members come with the idea of getting help, and being willing to help others, with perspective on songs we've written, suggestions for re-writes, new sections etc. So, it's a balance: all of us who write are likely to be sensitive about criticism but we also know we need critique if we are going to improve as songwriters, so a song circle must be comprised of people bold eno …

The Pittsburgh French Meetup Group is a well established group for French speakers of all ages and abilities to meet up and practice French conversation & share interests in French culture.  We welcome native French speakers (and there are many) as well as beginners and all shades in-between.  We focus on conversation, fun events, and all aspects of French Culture.  French (& Vietnamese) are my first languages, and French (& Arabic) are Roula's first languages. I started this group about 10 year …

If you love to meet new people, if you love to travel,if you speak different languages,if you lived anywhere else,if you like to share a good meal, a good talk , a good movie, a play, this is the group to join. We want to bring people together who would like to widen their horizon through new friendships, people who are willing to share with us their travel stories, who are not afraid to try different ethnic foods, who are not afraid to watch a foreign movie or play and discuss it. If you speak …

Entrepreneurship permeates the culture of the Digital Age. The global reach of the Internet has democratized entrepreneurship. Never before has it been so possible for anyone from anywhere, with a great idea and a burning drive to succeed, to make it big in a relatively short period of time. Taking a startup from idea to IPO has taken on mythical proportions. Many dream the dream, with hopes of launching the "next big thing". We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financi …

We sing and support 4 part harmony in the barbershop style as the Pittsburgh Metro Chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society. We meet every Monday evening around 7:15 at Trinity Christian School, 299 Ridge Ave, Forest Hills, Pa. 15221.  This is a growing, energetic group of men who like to sing and socialize. Musical selections can include everything from the 40's to the Beatles and beyond. Singers from all levels of talent are welcome.  Our members range from High Schoolers to retirees, so all …

"This is a group for poetry writers who would like to listen to and share their poems with others who love poetry! I could not find a meet up group for just poetry so I thought I would try to start one! We could share our poems and poetry book recommendations and advice with our favorite beverage and appetizer somewhere (restaurants, our homes). I was thinking we could meet once a month, maybe the last Thursday of the month. I am a definite amateur so even if you haven't written many poems join …

Looking to meet some new people who are freethinking and love to read? All from Mercer, Lawrence, or Crawford County areas are welcome. We will enjoy works by Dawkins, Harris, Hitchens, Dennett and many other fine secular writers and enjoy open discussion, good food and drinks, as well as making new friends. We will meet at restaurants throughout the area to ensure it is convenient for all members. Books will be approved by the members and we will aim to meet no less than once per month. Ideally …

WELCOME TO ONENESS SPIRIT FAIR! This is a business and social networking group for metaphysical entrepreneurs,psychics,energy healers,shamans,mediums,artist, musicians,craftspeople. ONENESS SPIRIT FAIR "WE HONOR ALL SACRED TRADITIONS " We host theme based Psychic Fairs in Pittsburgh as well as have 4 ( Starting Soon ) times a year larger festivals ! We pull our healers,vendors and psychics from this meetup. To participate in these events professionally one must belong to the meetup an …

ORMACO, Inc. (Ohio Regional Music, Arts, and Cultural Outreach) is a non-profit focusing on music, arts and cultural outreach for Northeast Ohio. The organization has several components with the mission of educating and enriching people’s lives. Help support local Ohio arts and artists!

"Cleveland Old School Roleplaying" is my attempt to bring together and connect with enthusiasts of earlier editions of Dungeons and Dragons (i.e. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and AD&D 2nd Edition). I'm not sure how feasible this is, but I imagine a major goal of the group to be the establishment of a regular OSR campaign in a traditional Dungeons and Dragons setting, like Greyhawk or the Forgotten Realms. Aside from playing Dungeons and Dragons, a more basic goal of the group might be to simply …

This group is for Christians that desire to be educated, inspired and motivated on how to incorporate the principles from the Word in  practical situations for everyday living.  Join us and learn how to be the salt of the world. Each meeting we will tackle a tough issue in business - and learn how to apply the principles God set before us in His Word with respect to conducting business in a godly way. Enjoy open networking before and after each meeting with like-minded professionals. Currently …

This is a group for those who love books! We have multiple book clubs going - you can do as many as you want! We have the general Book Club, Erie Business Book Club, Foodie Book Club, and even a weekly writers group! We'll also post schedules for book signings as well!

My name is Terre and I enjoy meeting people from different walks of life.  I'm a lover of great international foods, entertainment, art and culture.  Additionally, I am an entrepreneur, Life Coach and a writer.  I'm originally from Cleveland Heights, OH, but I have also lived in New York, Chicago and the Middle East. Each of these places have a very diverse group of people from many different cultural backgrounds, which is one of the things I love! However, while Cleveland also has a wide range …

We're all about blogging, including WordPress. Whether you're online for education, profit, politics, creative expression, fun or a passion... we're all about learning from each other to become better at what we do. Details for our next meetup are on this page below. Members of the Cleveland Northeast Ohio Bloggers receive emailed meeting announcements from Meetup Organizer Steve FitzGerald. It's free to become a member and free to attend our events.  Come join us!

There are a lot of activities in Pittsburgh that are free, or almost free - free days at museums, free concerts and films, free outdoors festivals, free cultural events ... . In addition to these (can't beat the price!), we'll post "almost free" ones where the cost is low (usually at most $5) compared to the fun that can be had. We're always looking for more ideas. If you have one, add it to our calendar as a "suggestion" ... and let me know so that I can turn it into a Meetup event.

This group is for any artist (experienced to novice) who is interesting in working on art outdoors, whether its easel painting in oil, watercolor, pastels, charcoal/pencil drawing ect. Take your inspiration from the landscape and cityscape, as we meet outdoors at various locations around the Pittsburgh area to work on our individual paintings or projects and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow artists.

Welcome to the Lake Erie Moose Society Blogger Meetup! Whether you blog for fun or as part of your work, you'll find kindred spirits here, and if you're just thinking about writing on the Web, stop on by and see what it's all about. Our meetings start with a round of introductions (if you have a specific question or problem, that's a great time to mention it) and then we spend anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour discussing a specific topic about blogging. Most meetings have no specific end time, …

This is for all you freaky parents out there (are you out there?) in Pittsburgh- The contraception-loving sluts, the feminist dads, tattooed twenty-somethings with ride-hitching babies, the writers, artists; the student-poor and just-plain-poor; the aging hipsters, the just hip, the activists, the Occupiers, the radical, the alternative, the unschoolers. Doesn't matter your gender identification, sexual orientation, occupation or age. Doesn't matter what age your kids are. It doesn't matter whet …

Pittsburgh Area Realtime Science Fiction Enthusiasts Club is a group of like minded people, who enjoy reading SF, watching SF movies, enjoying good SF series. (Let's not discuss the SyFy Channel.) Many of us write. Most of those who don't, create art. If you like to cruise the galaxies with Dr. Who, or Miles Vorkosigan. If you like to contemplate what the future may hold, or consder the science of the past, we're the group for you.