Charlotte Writers is a group dedicated to helping and encouraging writers (18+) of all levels, experiences, and genres in pursuing their dreams of publication. For beginning writers we offer feedback and methods in helping to make sure that your first steps into writing are positive ones, while for the more experienced writers we offer substantive critiques to help sharpen your work on its way to submission for publication. We have writers who have professional credits to their name from both bi …

The DoActCrazy Group (Augusta) is created primarily for artists who are passionate about being involved with producing new media, especially original video content for the web in serial and episodic formats. Actors, video bloggers, and aspiring film makers are the most obvious artists who’ll benefit from participating in this group – however, I hope this group attracts a wide scope of individuals. This includes actors, videographers, film makers, special effects / compositors, writers, musicians …

The purpose of this group is to discuss various approaches to maintaining health, and/or optimizing health. We place a strong emphasis on evidence based methods of healing. NEW PARTNERSHIP AND PERMANENT LOCATION FOR MEETINGS: We are extremely excited to kick off our 2010 fall season and our partnership with the Harris YMCA. The Harris YMCA will be the new location for all of our meetings. The plan is to get together the 2nd Saturday of each month at 4 pm. This group consists of: Medical Doctor …

We're here to host friendly, interesting discussions on the topics of the day in a thoughtful, "grown-up" manner.  Think of it as an antidote to all the confrontational bombast of the cable channels these days. We'll meet in a comfortable setting with a pre-arranged topic and hear everyone's views ... or if you want to just listen in, that's fine too.  Exercise your neurons, stimulate your conversational skills, and prepare to have an interesting time!  Drop in and out of the group as your sched …

CFC Workshops are made possible by a donation of time and resources from Charlotte Film Community. Many thanks to our generous sponsors!! Who should come to a workshop? For scriptwriters, CFC Workshops provide an opportunity to observe any issues in your script. In addition, member critiques will provide both the general perspective of an audience as well as the informed perspective of other writers and industry professionals. While attendees should be prepared to provide constructive feedback, …

Calling all designers, models, stylists, photographers, writers, boutique owners, restaurateurs, chefs, fashion publicist, fashion marketing executives, interior designers, and other chic professionals and business owners! The Fashion and Style Industry Mixers are dedicated to highlighting Charlotte's industry leaders, seasoned industry professionals and newcomers. Events seek to promote businesses and individuals in the industry cultivating mutually beneficial relationships with Charlotte's Fa …

This group is to bring together those interested in taking any part in making films or videos. Actors, Writer, Directors, Camera Operators, Audio, etc. are all encouraged to join

Do you want to get published? If your dream is to write a book and share it with the world, this is the group for you. Join us to talk about writing, publishing, finding an agent, finding a publisher, self-publishing, marketing your book and promoting yourself as an author/expert. Whether you are writing a book, have a book that’s ready to publish or are already published and looking to build on your success, we’d love to have you come. Do you dream of seeing your book in print? Would you lik …

Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, defines the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) as someone who “has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his/her surroundings and is more easily overwhelmed when in a highly stimulating environment.” The research psychologist estimates 20 percent of the world’s population test positive for the HSP “trait.” Based on interviews with 40 subjects, she developed a self-test distributed to t …

Got a few chapters of your sci-fi novel ready for an audience? Maybe you'd like someone to peruse that short memoir you're working on. Even if you have a whole bloody book or two done and waiting for someone's red pen...bring it on! "Upstate Creative Writers" is a group for anybody who loves to write fiction, nonfiction, poetry - whatever! We meet to critique submissions every other Monday at the Panera Bread in Anderson (there's good space, lighting, seats and free wi-fi). Come learn from and t …

This group was created as a network for people-of-color in Film,TV, and Media; to engage conversation, host seminars & training sessions, invite Industry leaders & speakers, and provide networking opportunities for Producers, Directors, Actors, Writers, Filmmakers, Film Crew & let's not forget...Film Enthusiasts! WE'RE GLAD YOU STOPPED BY & HOPE YOU JOIN US!

This meetup is for writers of ALL types of genres. Whether you are a poet or a prosaist, a graphic novelist or a children's book author, each is a storyteller with a need for an audience. Why join this group? There are poetry groups or exclusive reading groups - but none like this in the area. We are social but we are there to learn from each other and we take writing fiction seriously. However, critiques are kind and painless. What should you bring to a meeting? Copies of your writing and a pen …

This is a group for artists in the Charlotte area that want to share God's gift or art through various outlets and platforms.

Our purpose is to have a lot of fun while dancing, painting, making jewelry, writing poetry, making music, and en-corporating ALL of the arts in one place. This is for those who want to learn as well as those who want to sharpen their skill-set in ALL forms of the arts. So if you are interested in making things, writing things, playing music, and dancing... this group is for you=)

This is an established, albeit small, critique group. Most of us are working on novels. We're hoping to add a few perceptive readers and talented writers to our circle. We operate very informally. Between meetings we trade chapters or excerpts, and when we meet, we discuss the work and give each other feedback. We attempt to address overall structural/plausibility issues as well as minor stylistic issues. Genre fiction is welcome, and we've discussed short fiction, poetry, and screenplays in the …

Are you a blogger? I hope I'm not the only blogger in the Augusta & CSRA area! Blogging is a great outlet for writers, poets, journalists, hobbyists, small business owners and anyone who would like to communicate with others using the written word. If you are interested in meeting other bloggers to share best practices, to network and to learn more about social media, please join the Augusta Bloggers Meetup.

This is a strictly SOCIAL PAGAN network for the purpose of getting to know other local Pagans and groups and setting up social events such as dinners, teas, parties, events (ritual or non) and meetings to discuss how to improve the social gatherings and interaction of Augusta Pagans and the community at large. "BELLS BOOKS & CANDLES"  is NOT designed as a coven or circle or any particular Path of Paganism - We invite ALL to come and meet, greet discuss and enjoy each others company. it is really …

This group is about writing and the craft of fiction. Anybody can put keyboard/pen in hand, B-I-C, and write, but to study the craft means to create a work of art. This group is about people who are serious about studying the craft--people who want to produce their best possible work. It's also about sharing information and helping each other learn, as well. Let's have fun, share information, and prepare to create, but bring your patience--it's expected. Haters need not apply. We're all in this …

Charlotte is a great place for live music, but it's a challenge to see what's going on any particular night. Charlotte Loves Music! is your one stop calendar for live local music. If you're a venue, promoter or member of a band, post all of your events for free. If you love music, join for free and see what's going on in town. Please take a second to join us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CharlotteLovesMusic2013 and https://www.facebook.com/groups/charlottelovesmusic/ There you can pos …

This club is open to all with a strong interest in reading, writing, critiquing, revising, and, when all is said and done, submitting for publication; the right way. Whether a beginner or a seasoned professional, we will learn from each other in a way that will prosper us all. We will read and critique works by published authors to learn what works and what doesn't. We will read and critique each others work. We will work with prompts to help us generate ideas for stories and to jump start those …

Bringing diverse communities together through the arts. Perform at the Wedgewood Artistic Cafe (4800 Wedgewood Drive - intersection of Tyvola and Wedgewood - 2 miles from South Park Mall), 3rd Saturdays of every month, 6:30 - 8 pm. $1,500 raised for in transition artists in just five shows. Perform and help a great cause. Over $8,000 invested in lighting, audio, etc. to make a great venue for performances and fun. Adult tickets: $5. Kids, free. Dancing, bands, poets, magicians, instrumentalists, …

For graphic novel enthusiats, artist, and writers. Hang out, discuss favorite graphic novels & comics. i started this group with the intention of bringing together people that would like to work together to create their very own graphic novel and who knows, maybe start a self-publishing group.

KinkyPeeps is an "alternative-loving" support organization. It is Founded by BlakkReignn: a Sex Educator, Therapist, Writer, Artist and "lifestyler" in the BDSM community for 25 years. This group is for all kinksters, "lifestylers", our families, friends and even vanilla's or those curious or novice to alternative ways of loving and living. All kink-friendly peeps local and everywhere -- who are open-minded exploratory dedicated people ready to improve their sexual n intimate relationships and s …

Lets make movies! Calling all film lovers, cinematographers, writers, and artists, to join together and explore the wonderful world of filmmaking. We will share ideas, collaborate, and actively participate in the creation of short films, music videos, documentaries, and more! We will pool our technical resources, knowledge of shooting locations, and collective efforts to write, direct, produce, edit, and deliver some of the best film work the Lowcountry has seen.

EVE is a group which has been created to inspire artists from all types to come together and share, support, create, and develop lasting friendships, relationships and positive business networking. This group is for all Photographers, Models, Musicians, Actors, Film Writers, Artists, Aspiring (of any of the above), Writers, Singers, and Dancers.We would like to bring artists all around the Carolinas and Southeast brought together  to share and support one another's passions. We host events such …

I don't know about you, but I have written an entire novel. And it is brilliant. The problem is, the entire thing still lives in my head. I have started, stopped, started stopped so many times it's driving me crazy. Also, I have little to no feedback and would love to talk and listen about plot, ideas, critiques and encouragement. This is the first group I've started so I have no rules or activities, just have fun and write. I would love to hear your ideas as much as tell you mine.

Creativity, inspiration and imagination must come from within...but none of this will come across on the written page without craft. Whether you are writing your first short story, or working on a 150,000 word manuscript, you'll find yourself needing to have answers to your questions and interaction with other writers. These mini-workshops will keep you on track as you discover and realize your dream of becoming a writer of fine fiction. Subjects we'll be covering during these weekly meetups are …

It's kind of like truth or dare, but both. Tales From the Barside is a about telling true stories in a comfortable bar with good food. We may have a suggested theme of the night, but any and all stories are welcome.