Real Writers is called Academic because it is designed to be like a workshop you would take at a big university, where the instructor would take seriously the fundamentals of literary techniques and straightforward criticism about member writing in order to understand those techniques. Real Writers is a literary workshop in which substantial literary ideas are developed in order to facilitate 'real' writing both in the form of literature and in related media. Any writer or artist could potential …

We are a committed group of writers that meet on Thrusday for 4-5 hours. We meet at a local coffee shop, share our work and do gut wrenching 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. Yes, it's a test. New members can only come to the Thrusd …

We are a group of writers of crime fiction, both short story and book length. We are all seriously writing for publication and most of us have been writing for many years. Our goals as a group are to polish our manuscripts before sending them to our agents or editors; keep the pages flowing; improve our craft, especially by learning from each others' strengths; and above all, support each others' goals as writers. We are keen and attentive readers, but we are also congenial and considerate. No m …

We welcome non-writers, as well! We are a group of people who express our mess of words in short, perfunctory pulses. There is no room for cliché (and hardly any for adjective) in our work. We want to be moved by others, and we hope to do the moving from time to time. We encourage writing with truth, clarity, and passion, and love it when reciting borders on Slam. Come to watch, read, share, recite, laugh, and drink (beer or coffee, depending on the time of day). Don't come to feed us rainbows. …

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 psyche …

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 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 meeting, Sunday morning. Saturdays and weekdays have been discus …

You must be a member of Round Rock Writers Guild to participate in this workshop. You are welcome to come and audit a meeting whenever you want. We meet twice monthly - a Monday night and the following Saturday morning - to help each other in developing our writing using a workshop format. The prerequisite: Anyone attending a workshop day must submit a piece of their own for review and read those to be workshopped that day. We will receive the most benefit from an active discussion among all mem …

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 …

Hi Everyone, First of all, I'll tell you that I used to facilitate and Artist's Way Group thru Meetup here in Austin. I am creating a group based on the correspondence classes of Chicago's Jerry Cleaver's Immediate Writing course of study. Jerry has many accolades and many published writer's singing his praises. My goal is to begin and complete his one year of correspondence classes by utilizing his book "Immediate Fiction", which contains all the lessons needed. I'm looking for other would be w …

Come exercise your writing muscles! Our current book is Naming The World, edited by Bret Anthony Johnston. There are so many good exercises for group work that we will go through the book at least twice. For those who want a book to use on their own, NTW has plenty of exercises that work well for the individual developing their writing skills. Each section has favorite exercises in the writing craft from nine or more authors who both write and teach writing. Many of these are suitable for group …

If you are a woman who wants to write, who does write, who did write and wants to again, who has only wished you could write, you now have a group of like-minded ladies. You will be ready to give and get feedback with the feminine viewpoint from women who understand the issues important to women, who can give encouragement and support and who empathize with the practice of writing by and for women. Whatever your reasons for writing--for publication, for memoir writing, for self discovery, to lea …

Bring a poem you wrote or bring one you love, and we'll read it together, analyze it, and talk about its meanings. If you don't write poetry but simply appreciate it, you are more than welcome! (I do not write poetry myself, I just love it.) If you do write poetry and want to share it with intelligent poetry lovers, you are welcome! We'll meet in my home in NW Austin and we aren't snooty about any of it, we just love poetry. Join us on facebook!

This is a group for people trying to finish a novel. We're going to meet Thursdays 8:30pm at the Lakeline HEB (unless a better venue presents itself).  Each attendee can submit 10 - 15 pages for other members to mark up and review for the following week's meeting. Our goal is to focus on a single work in progress from each member in order to get a better sense of the story and encourage people to move more quickly toward completing their work. We're looking for people who are determined to finis …

Meet other parents who loves to share parenting experiences, and support our children to do things such as: study groups, book/toy sharing, fun activities, finding job/internships, and working community service projects. What's New We just started the weekly math practice. Calling for Young Writer and Photographers! If your child like writing in either English, Chinese, Spanish or other languages, and/or like taking photos,  you are invited to join the club. We will soon start a project for Youn …

"Tech Build On Silicon Hill" "Techs Build On Silicon Hill" is a group of information tech from EVERY sector of technology. From Green (Energy) to Lean (Startups). From Mobile (App DEV) to Web Designing and Graphics Designs, plus EVERYTHING in between.  VCs, Angels, Investors, Business plan writers, Grant writers and Marketing Professionals are also invited to join us to Build On Silicon Hill. The objective of this group is to meetup and work together to help, motivate, and support each member of …

This Mastermind's for you if you have a book... or two... to write. Each Mastermind we'll dive into the Art + Science + Tools + Tech of... Beautiful Business - Living Well Doing What You Love... Which revolves around publishing Kindle (Written) + Audio + Video content. Rather than saying this type of LifeStyle is easy or hard. Better to say this LifeStyle is very different. Your days will organize in ways which may be new to you... with the bottom line being... each increment of work you do, wil …

This group is all about providing the sacred space of individual evolution by developing our intuitive abilities through a safe environment of sharing life experiences, accomplishments, and learning. We are drawn together in the interest of becoming more conscious in our every day lives, individually and collectively, through meditation, getting in touch with our Spirit Guides, working with Angels, and sharing messages from Light Beings from the highest spiritual realms.  We are, in essence, a s …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every 2nd Wednesday of the month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends!

We are musicians, comedians, poets, magicians, jugglers, actors, dancers etc...people who enjoy performing or watching performances from local artists and amateur talent. We are dedicated to promoting and encouraging local Austin performers. We plan Open Mic Nights for amateurs and look for late night music acts to perform in North Austin.

Networking can be hard. This group aims to make it easier. For like-minded ambitious individuals of all kinds. Whether you have experience with awkward meetups in the past, you feel intimidated by super social personalities, or you're just looking to meet other young freelancers in Austin, this meetup is for you. Our goal is to create a judgement-free, non-intimidating environment where creatives and introverts, including ourselves, can socialize with other like-minded people and learn how to ne …

Our mission is to nurture the careers of gifted young Texas musicians and to promote the appreciation of classical music in Texas public schools. We aim to provide financial and professional support to launch the professional careers of gifted young Texas musicians, to sponsor live classical music performances in Texas public schools featuring gifted young musicians, and to sponsor concerts in local and national performance venues featuring gifted young musicians that have been selected as CADF …

Artists, Musicians, Makers, Dancers, Crafters, Designers, Reiki Masters, Massage Lovers, Tattoo Lovers, Lovers of the Weird, Tarot Readers, Burners, Hoopers, Fire Dancers, Yogi's, and just interesting folks who love life, love connecting and creating and sharing. It is more of a state of mind than a particular job or hobby that brings us together at "The Weirdery". We are not just "outside the box" thinkers, we have grabbed the box, painted it, added a few feathers and turned it into a cool lam …

A group hosted by the Online News Association for local professionals interested in the changing landscape of digital media and new technology. Gather with writers, editors, photographers, producers, technologists, developers, designers and more with an interest in the production of news for digital presentation. For more information on ONA, check out http://www.journalists.org NOTE: We must have your first and last name in order for you to attend ONAC meetups. Please make sure these are in your …

This group is an open discussion group for those studying A Course in Miracles and the related material. We get together and share our experience of the Course, supporting each other in our removal of the blocks to the awareness of love's presence. Come, meet, and hang out for a couple of hours with other ACIM/DUers. Bring your friends, thoughts, ideas, experiences and anything you'd like to share. And remember to laugh! This group is for those who are grateful and enthusiastic about A Course I …

We all have many stories about the events in our lives that made us who we are. Journaling can help us with self exploration, self empowerment, self direction and reflection. They may also write to share a history of their life for family, friends and sometimes for publication. If you want to be inspired, if you want to share your experiences--the funny, the sad, the eventful, if you want to make friends, then come join us as we journal our stories. Whether for personal understanding, for our fr …