Austin Writers is a meant as a source of positive reinforcement and community for writers of all kinds in the Austin area. During a regular month, we have 2 meetups; one in South Austin & one in North Austin. (I am in the process of expanding that to 4 meetups a month.) These will be discussion based where people bring examples of their current writing for sharing (read silently) and to spark discussion. The goal is simply to help foster a community of writers in Austin, and provide continuity …

This group is the Austin branch of CBWLA (Children's Book Writers of Los Angeles.) We are genre writers that take writing for youth seriously with the goal of publication. If you are serious about getting published and work hard on your young adult, middle grade or children's genre craft, this group is for you.

We are a committed group of writers that meet every Tuesday and Thrusday for 4-5 hours. We meet at a local coffee shop, share our work and do critiques. Primarily the group will be focused on creative writing (fiction). The main quality we seek - honest (no kiss ass) in depth critiques. Bring up to five pages (12 pt double spaced) and enough copies for everyone attending. New members can't submit the first time, but have to give critiques. New members can only come to the Thrusdays meetings. (Ri …

… This is a sub-group of the CenTex Writers. As with the meetings of the main group, donations will be collected to help defray the cost of the web site. Remember: This web site is a Work In Progress!

ATTENTION WRITERS: No Meetups will be scheduled this summer. We will resume in the fall.   Each month we read and discuss a book devoted to the craft of writing.  "Do I have to read the book?"   Although technically not required, it is preferred. Although the discussion can move off onto tangents, the focus will be primarily on the contents of the book.  However,  if you do not have time to read the entire book, reading SOME of it is perfectly acceptable. Even digesting a few o …

Overview Most of the time, WriteByNight is hard at work providing customized writers' services to novices and professionals alike. But on select days and times, we draw the shades, turn off our ringers and open our doors to writers on the prowl for a quiet, comfy haven where they can write, read, collaborate or just kick back and dream. We’ve got a library, writing prompts, coffee and free Wi-Fi. What more could a writer ask for?     Objective Write Here allows you to carve out much-needed writi …

Having trouble finishing your manuscript? Starting a term paper? Writing a long overdue love letter? Then this is the group for you! The Sit Down, Shut Up, and Write! Meetup is exactly what it sounds like: a venue for writers to start, continue, or finish written works.   The Format: The "Sit Down" part: The first thirty minutes is reserved for introductions, chit-chat, purchasing food and drink, skimming writing books, exchanging ideas, yoga postures, Gregorian chants, or whatever gets you psyc …

(We're not really grumpy.  We just need our coffee) A writing group for the early birds or wannabe early birds who aspire to get some writing done in the early hours before the day eats everything. This is not an evaluation or critique meetup (necessarily), but just a shared commitment to starting the day with coffee, camaraderie and keystrokes. May it serve as a building block for your morning writing practice no matter what kind of writing you're doing.  At this time there is one weekly me …

Koumori Comics is a group of artists and writers dedicated to learning, crafting, and supporting independent comics and the greater Austin community. We're looking for artists and writers of all skill-levels who are excited to develop their skill in a community of other artists and writers. Come check us out!

Professional commitments have prevented the founding organizers of this group from continuing as the leaders, so we're in the process of re-booting and expect to resume meeting in March.    Current members:  We'll stick pretty close to the group's original set up, and we hope you'll continue to participate.  New / Potential members:  Here's what we're about...   This group is for writers who are seeking inspiration, grappling with writer's block, need a nudge (or shove) to get started, or are in …

A Group for Christian Writers, Authors, Poets, Lyricists and Singers who come together to Serve Others Using Language and their natural abilities by weaving their words and performances into meaningful and relevant experiences for all to share in.

Another name for Sit, Down, Shut up & Write. This group follows in the theme of SDSU&W with the point of NANOWRIMO. This is the place to finish your manuscript, complete that short-story or FINALLY begin writing that story bouncing around in your head. If you: Always wanted to write, but just needed to start, continue or finish Want to know where to begin your story Need to feel like your amongst kindred spirits Wish to get through that dreaded writers block Are just curious about writing Come …

Like good actors, writers that draw on their emotional experiences often create the most compelling works. This creative non-fiction group is meant for people who have written fiction in the past and want to try their hand at personal essays or others ways of putting more of themselves into their writing, or writers like me who have focused on traditional non-fiction topics such as How To articles and want to add more color to their pieces. The focus will be on the craft of creative non-fiction …

Do you want to write about your knowledge and experiences? Are you a business owner, entrepreneur or consultant? Do you want to share your life story or legacy? Do you want to teach people 'how-to' do something that you do easily and well? Then this group is for you. The 'Write and Self-Publish Your First Non-Fiction Book' group is lead by Gudjon Bergmann, an author of sixteen books and a non-fiction book coach, and is especially meant for first time non-fiction authors. Gudjon will encourage wr …

… NTW is a workshop of the Round Rock & CenTex Writers -- Check out our main Meetup site!   meetup.com/RoundRockWriters     As with the regular meetings, we will collect voluntary donations to defray the cost of the web site.

This group is being made to help nurture and build individual scripts in progress or being started. We will have an ongoing bi-monthly or monthly small group meeting where we could continue to help, brainstorm, and nurture ideas for regular members of the group. I'd like to have the same small group of people go from the beginning to the completion of a screenplay and have this group help to create the best possible product possible. Please have a script idea or a portion done which can be sent …