This group explores writing opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; forms critique circles; and shares writing resources and talents for personal improvement and the greater good.  We welcome writers of all skill levels, including beginners, and our work spans a wide variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, journaling, grant-writing, business-writing, news writing, creative nonfiction, ekphrastic writing, and other types of composition.  Our meetings are nonjudgemental events in which …

This meet up has been created for one reason; Connectivity. I'm seeking out media creatives in Dallas to discuss starting a small media company. This is a vision of mine first brought on by needing to find new clients, then by seeing and working with a number of successful dallas production companies, as I envision this one to be, created simply from a group of creative thinkers who were willing to take a risk to live their dreams. We can do this too. So I'm calling all directors, writers, anima …

Step Stool To The Stage, is a doorway for anyone with a talent that they would like to share but have not had the chance or been given the opportunity to present it. We encourage all artist, writers, story tellers, poets, singers, dancers, musicians, actors and comedians to join us and share your talent! We have created a warm, relaxed environment that welcomes new talent. If you are "Shy" and hesitant to present your art, this is "Step" to overcoming that shyness and introducing your art to the …

This Meetup Group is an announcement/placeholder for the Dallas Screenwriter's Association (http://www.dallasscreenwriters.com). There will primarily be two types of meetup announcements - DSA meetings, which usually consist of a guest speaker discussing screenwriting or the film industry, or the monthly scene readings. The regular DSA meetings are free to members, non-members must pay $10. The monthly scene readings provide the opportunity for screenwriters to work with actors for a table re …

Calling out to all actors, actresses, writers, video editors, and musicians! I want to dedicate this upcoming Summer to creating YouTube videos (comedy skits, short films, whatever it may be!) simply because it is something I'm interested in, and I would love to develop the skill set for it. Ideally, I would like to meet and publish a video at least once a week. Just remember, you're working with someone who has had no prior experience in any of this!

Writers and readers of any genre, but fantasy and science fiction in particular, getting together on a weekly(or bi-weekly) basis to discuss their projects. Let's get together and offer encouragement and advice over coffee or cocktails. Whether you need a sounding board for you ideas, or just someone to motivate you to keep writing, this is the group for you. And if you don't write, but would love to be an alpha reader and someone to bounce ideas off, you are welcome too. All are welcome, but me …

DANG! is in need of a Co-organizer! ***************************************************************************************************************************************** HISTORY The Dallas Artists Networking Group Meetup (a.ka. dang!) was created by a husband and wife team of artists in September 2007. Nick and Natalie Hutchings established a monthly social for artists to come together to hang out, chat, collaborate and share information about exhibitions and calls-to-artists. After Nick …

I decided to join a book club due to a personal love of books, studying fiction, and always listening to others opinions of fiction to better learn from their perspective. Having taken many hours in Creative Writing and English in college from many published authors I feel I have a great vision of what makes a great atmosphere for learning and discussion in Fiction. The purpose is that of open discussion on short stories and novels most likely at the start being 20-21st American writers but I am …

Declaration of Being The White Buffalo has been, is, and will be the bringer of change and abundance. The White Buffalo Society of Dallas honors our Kindred-Being with the gift of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer, and Two-Spirit Indigenous Beings. Our journey along the Universal Circle has gifted us with a heightened sense of belonging, a desire to seek mastery of our skills and abilities, a reliance upon our independence, and an openness with our generosity. We have a sacred d …

~ "A writer needs a pen, an artist needs a brush, but a filmmaker needs an army." -Orson Welles ~ This group is about meeting other North Texans who are interested in or actively engaged in Independent Film Production. It's a place for those of us in the business to network and collaborate with one another about projects we have in the works or on the horizon. Whether you're a Producer/Director/Director of Photography/Actor/Screen Writer/AD/UPM... or if you're just looking to find out more infor …

Project Memoir is a group designed for those of us who have always wanted to write a memoir, but who also might have lacked the motivation to finish, or even begin the process. This will be a biweekly gathering of like-minded people who would like to participate in a discussion group dedicated to the writing process. Additionally, we'll all set goals to reach by each following meeting. Let's do this!!

We're a comfortable diverse group of people who like to meet, have lots of conversation, relax and enjoy a cup of java at different fine establishments in the DFW area. You can find a morning meetup for breakfast or coffee every weekend and we even come out to play at night during the week sometimes! We are pretty jovial and rowdy at times when 15 or more of us come together and that is quite often! We're a basic, fun group with a lot of great people, so please come out and join us! You will nee …

Want to deepen your understanding of the faith, and make some friends—over beer? Join us at the Ginger Man on Wednesdays at 7:00 where we discuss readings like the Vatican II documents, Henri de Lubac, Karl Rahner, Cardinal Newman, Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, and other influential theologians…We'll be reading Catholic writers but the group is open to anyone, so bring your Catholic-curious friends and come feast your mind!

Fluff up your brushes and sharpen your chalk or pencils and enjoy this great weekly life painting and drawing session to wrap up a a busy week.

Simply put, Content Strategy is... "the practice of planning for the creation, delivery, and governance of useful usable content." - Kristina Halvorson You've heard it before - "Content is King". It's been burned into our collective conscious for the last 10 years. We get it. We need content. Why are we creating content though? Who is editing that content? Who is creating it? When are we creating the content? How often? Where is it going to publish and how is it going to be delivered? Mobile? …

The Weirdery is designed to bring together those who consider themselves "weird" in the positive sense. Weirdery group members are: Creative geniuses, spiritually aware, cosmic, mystic, sewers, knitters, crafty-crafters, builders of unique and bizarre, sculptors, Reiki Masters, Tarot Readers, Burners, hoopers, fire dancers, yogi's, crystal healers and just interesting folks who love life, love connecting and creating and sharing. It is more of a state of mind than a particular hobby that br …

Be part of  great people and musicians who enjoy playing acoustical instruments! We meet at the community room at Preston Tower located at 6211 West Northwest Hwy. Preston Tower is west of 75 and east of the North Dallas Toll Road. Now musicians will not have to go to the burbs or to clubs all the time! This group welcomes all levels of players and all types of music played with acoustic instruments. We will play from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. Everyone is welcomed and we  have a wonderful room to …

Hi Guys and Gals! Welcome to the Texas Backlot MeetUp Group! EVERYONE is welcome to join in on our unusually fun, creative and exciting meetups! New to this scene? Come join us and meet Actors/Actresses, Stuntmen, Stuntwomen, Costumers, Set Builders, FX/Props, Camera/Video, Writers, Soundmen, Stagehands, etc., that really enjoy what they do and want to network, interact, have fun and develop and sharpen their skills, by creating shows, script reading, blocking, rehearsing, sharing costuming idea …

This is a meetup group for anyone who is enthusiastically interested in the topics relevant to Technical Writing and Instructional Design.

This group is for people interested in writing character-driven screenplays with strong narrative values. A screenplay isn't a novel, and it's not a film. It's a tool to get a critical mass of professionals together to make a film. The stronger the story and the more human the characters, the better the screenplay. Classic narrative structure will be encouraged as a respectful basis for script critique, as will analysis of classic and current films and scripts for technique. All genres welcome!

Hi all, I took over this group just recently. This group is for people who appreciate and enjoy the artistic culture, and performing arts and want to experience it in a social setting.  We visit museums, gallery openings, wine & cheese parties, plays, musical performances, happy hours and volunteering events...Art is our theme, but we're also a social club to meet new friends and build relationships.... We do reserve the right to refuse to sponsor any art event that we would consider to be socia …

Taos Tribe is a fabulous “soul family” made up of creatives, artists, writers, visionaries, healers, changemakers, and those who want to be any of those things but don't feel they are just yet. This group was inspired by several of my coaching clients who all mentioned how they wished they had a group of people in their lives who really understood them and spoke their language. They wanted to have a place to be heard, seen, understood, and appreciated. So often, we live our lives in a somewhat s …

If you find yourself wanting to rock people's faces off, but you're an amateur or professional musician with a day job, family responsibilities, whatever, and can not be committed 100% to music, then this is the group for you. This is a social group where we learn songs and play them in a garage band atmosphere. We also meetup and play at various live venues throughout the DFW area.

This group is for new and experienced singers, players and singer/songwriters. We provide an opportunity to be seen and heard. We usually meet in North Dallas but also meet in places around DFW. All meetups are in public venues where people like to listen to music, like The Bone in Deep Ellum, Dunn Bros or at It's a Grind. The main thing is that we have fun and support each other. Come and share your talents and make some new friends in the process.

There are two ways to go about publishing: conventional and self-publishing. For those who are not interested in the former, this group will give direction and support in writing, designing, publishing and promoting your books. It's a new era, and self-published books are coming into their own. Let's get together and help one another on the road to success. We will have meetings where you can meet other business professionals. Come hang out with us -- you'll learn something new and meet some gr …

Looking for a group to hang out and sketch with? In the Uptown/Oak Lawn area? That's chill and laid back? Then you've found the right place. Open to anybody with a portable drawing surface and a mark-making tool.

ecstatic commUNITY dance ~ movement, rhythm, and music have been used by cultures throughout the world for millennia to induce healing and ecstatic states of being. gathering together in community, on the dance floor, in movement and music and breath, activates potent life force energy for transformation and creation.  it frees our joy and inspiration!  THIS is why we dance!!! ~ a note from the founder & facilitator of Ecstatic Dance Dallas ~ beloved tribe:  we offer Ecstatic Dance in DFW becau …

This is a group for anyone who enjoy art at its purest potential. Music, poetry, song, dance, painting, comedy, motivational speaking, and the list goes on. If you love to inspire or need to be inspired Inkwell Poetry Slam is the perfect place. We create a family like atmosphere because we are a family. We welcome you with welcome arms. Inkwell Poetry Slam, "This Might Leave A Stain."