Writers who want to pick up the pace, give and get more good feedback, and wrap up a project, get it off the back burner, into the world, then see what happens -- in a few months -- climb aboard. Meet at least every other week, exchange email between meetings. Life's short!

Working and playing with writing prompts is a great way to think out of the box, exercise your writing muscles, give birth to a new piece and/or enrich a work in progress.  My intention is for this group to be a place and space that provides encouragement and safety for new writing.  Writers of all levels of experience are welcome in this group.  It's not about creating a finished product -- it's about developing a practice, getting words onto the page, taking risks, and enjoying the company of …

This is an evening group of poetry and wine enthusiasts. It is also a follow up to Poems and Coffee for those who can't make Sunday morning, but still love poetry and would like to discuss poetry over a glass of wine. This will be a group for writers and readers of the literary art form. This first meeting will be designed around what people bring to the group. I'd like to discuss the idea of creating a forum of reading poetry by members or others and those who enjoy writing poetry. Part of the …

Is there a book banging around in your head that needs to get written? Are you already writing a book and you want support? Do you have a finished book and you want help with what to do next? Then this is your group. Linda Stirling is the group moderator and she has seven published books, has co-owned a publishing company, was the executive editor of another publishing company, and she has taught creative writing through colleges and writers' groups. No one is too much a novice to participate! E …

Mystical Adventure to Explore and Empower Shamanic Sounds was created to offer assistances in your awakening, healing, and empowerment to embrace, empower, and celebrate your own authenticity and creativity together in a safe and supportive environment. Through the use of sounds, music, movements, writing, creative expressions, drumming/shamanic journeys, and ceremonies, we discover and develop our inner gifts and awareness to share with the world. Each month on (or about) a full moon night, …

This group is for anyone who have found themselves to be craving more interaction with the art world You should join it if you are anyone interested in the arts, live in Portland or the surrounding area, and are a writer, designer, crafter, builder, artist, musician, clown or other 'special' sort of individual and spend a large portion of your time in the creative zone. The purpose of this group is to meet like-minded individuals who share in a creative nature and to build a community of sorts. …

Actors, writers, directors, composers, film buffs, etc! This group is intended for anyone interested in filmmaking, and more specifically anyone interested in networking in the Portland film community. The meetups will be held at restaurants or bars and have a happy hour atmosphere where people can network and talk about their projects or offer services that others might need.

Ever dreamed of writing your own novel or memoir? Come on down to Jacobsen’s Books & More in historic downtown Hillsboro, Oregon and learn the practical tools you’ll need to bring your dream to life! TO REGISTER: Please contact Jacobsen's Books & More at (503) 681-8243 or at jacobsensbooks at yahoo dot com to reserve your spot! Tuition is $50 per workshop and is due the Monday prior to the beginning of the workshop. All classes are on Thursdays from 7 - 8:00 p.m.

This group is a resource for the Portland region of National Novel Writing Month Participants. November is National Novel Writing Month, when a bunch of crazy people attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, but more about that at http://nanowrimo.org.* We offer monthly write-ins and critique/reading groups around Portland and environs year-round. This group is also the planning headquarters for Portland's own regional fundraiser, the Soiree of Furious Typing (our hack version of the mor …

This is a group of poetry lovers that meets monthly to share poems. Some of us are poets, and some are not. We started with an emphasis on mystical poetry, and then yielded to the suggestion that poetry is inherently mystical. The format is informal: We each bring a few poems, by ourselves or others, and take turns reading to the group. Sometimes we choose seasonal themes, but all poems are welcome and appreciated. When we can, we bring copies to distribute to the group (usually not more than 5 …

Do you want to come out of your creative shell? Do you believe there is a special gift of some sort hidden inside of you that is aching to be felt, and expressed? Are you unsure of yourself or your talents and need some help and support to discover this genius inside of you? Have you always wished you could be an artist but felt too afraid or unsure where to start? This group is especially crafted for the person who yearns to allow his/her innate creative gifts to be unlocked, nurtured and b …

The Successful Artist's group is a place where artists can bring their ideas and teach other artists how to use the power of the mind with their skill set and medium to create the lifestyle and profit potential they have always dreamed of. If you're frustrated as an artist in making your career work then you owe it to yourself to join this group and learn from Portlands vast diverse community of artists. Let us motivate and inspire each other with the ideas that work. Whether you are just starti …

… We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists. One of the compelling features of our meetup group is our packed,  busy calendar full of  informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations. We believe in working together.  We share resources, exchange ideas, and …

This is a group for working artists, producers, high-craft specialists, etc. who are building a business/career in the creative or high-craft industries - everyone from audio engineers to vintners.  We'll meet to socialize, discuss upcoming challenges and past successes, brainstorm strategies, and of course have lots of fun! Members are encouraged to add events for their own business or creative endeavors.  Once these are approved by an administrator (a one-click process for spam-filtering purpo …

As I create sacred space here in the stillness at Rawprincess Studio I find the clutter is emerging from deeper and deeper layers. As I release all that is not my soul's calling and willingly release mistaken identities and beliefs, my own power from deep inside is literally being pulled up and out. Until I am turning myself inside out. I have suspended yoga slings called Om Gyms here. I have space to do yoga. We have trees and a trail to Washington Park and on into Forest Park. We are doing a m …

Our Mission The Transformational Voice Training Institute's mission is to help people to align with their voice, truth and purpose. Our Principles, Techniques and Methodologies raise awareness of the relationship between voice, one's unique and authentic nature, and one’s life purpose. As a by-product of this awareness, one recovers the Authentic Voice, which is already present, and which is inherently beautiful. To achieve its mission in the world, the Institute: empowers those who alw …