We live in Vancouver and we love to write. We share our work, challenge and encourage each other, and embark on literary projects together.  We argue over commas and colons, whether words in other languages should be translated or not, all things poetry, and anything else that happens to have words in it. Every month we hold an afternoon of writing exercises at the library, and during the summer, we also have regular gatherings at local parks. With competitions and times when we get together ju …

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The Oracle Writers Group is dedicated to free discussion and idea sharing amongst professional and aspiring writers. Proofreading, critiquing, skill building, and creative exercises are some of many activities the group partakes in. Fiction and non-fiction are the primary focuses of the group. We meet on the SECOND and FIFTH Wednesdays of every month. Oracle was started in November 2010 by Darren Glowacki as a means to develop his passion for writing and see his work through the eyes of others. …

A meeting in New Westminster every second Tuesday at 8 pm, with stories ready for critiquing by a valiant band of fellow, aspiring scribes. The mission is to get us writers out of our chairs (or into our chairs, rather) and put pen to paper. And moreover, to get our work primed and ready for publication. Plenty of great writers knew each other from their own writers' groups (Ginsberg, Kerouac and Burroughs anyone?) and there is a reason why they became great. Because they challenged each other. …

Do you miss the days when writers used to run wild, untrammelled by editors and literary snobs? Well, now you can join a group that lets you express your independence as a writer. If you are unpublished or independently published, or even if you are published but looking for a less structured environment, this group is for you. There is no workshop, no critiques, just writers getting together to talk about writer stuff in a friendly pub environment.  

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Are you a blogger, author, social media ace, Kindle / Kobo / Nook / iPad writer, LinkedIn guru, twitter power user, and/or podcaster, and would like to join forces with friends in Vancouver? Join us!   We have two kinds of events: - networking: we create opportunities to share awareness with readers about each other work, online and offline. Come with some ideas about what you can do for other members, and what other members can do for you. The keyword is reciprocity. - workshops: refine your sk …

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  Hello and welcome!!! Have you moved here from another country, want to feel at home in Vancouver, and find it challenging to meet people and learn about the local culture/systems? If yes, then join our social events to meet fellow internationals and expand your local social circle!!! We will organize dinners, go out for drinks, explore BC through trips, etc. Also, if you need help with anything local (housing, systems, etc), feel free to write and I will help with whatever information I have. …

Counselling Psychology Book Club is an enlightening, safe, professional, and fun place for experienced and novice counsellors and psychotherapists in Vancouver. At the Counselling Psychology Book Club, we are researching new titles from authors writing about counselling and psychotherapy theories as well as practices. We hope that the books we read will offer a fresh perspective on the way we think, live, and practice. Being a competent counselling and psychotherapy practitioner takes more than …

  This is the place to be and meet other working professionals and serious newcomers / newbies! Indie Film and TV Producers Directors Actors Production Personnel Screenwriters This is a place where anyone interested in learning and becoming involved with Vancouver's Hottest Indie Scene where "Reel" talent works together! We will do what we can to help you make contacts by allowing members to participate in MEETUP ideas and topics which will help other members, including yourself!   …

… Hawkins’ writings, we highly suggest reading this caveat from the beginning of his books: The traditional religionist or the spiritually timid are forewarned that the material presented herein may be disturbing and therefore better bypassed. The teachings are presented for the seriously committed spiritual student who is seeking God as Enlightenment. The pathway to Enlightenment via radical truth is demanding and requires the surrendering of all belief systems. Only then does the Ultimate Realit …

I'm looking for a small, committed group to talk about a challenging work at a slow pace -- talking about a fairly small number of pages per session. If you're in a hurry to get through a life-list of books, I wish you well in another group. But if you like savouring the details of language and enjoy deep discussion of ideas, with a great piece of writing as the starting point and focus, you might find a home here. We will be reading: 1. A few essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (TBA), then... 2. Wa …

*when you click on "upcoming meetups", "past meetups" or "our calendar" (on the left of this screen) do make sure to scroll down to the bottom of this page if you are not logged into a meetup.com account.* Looking for a constructive way to help the environment? We’re a group of people from all over the Lower Mainland who get together several times a month to help Metro Vancouver Parks, cities, charities, non-profit organizations, societies, stewardship groups and watershed groups tackle an envir …

Please join for a friendly gathering, to share presence, inspirations about the work of Eckhart Tolle (A New Earth, The Power of Now, Stillness Speaks), pointers of non-duality, and how to cultivate joyful living for the benfit of all beings. If you have any question, want to connect through Eckhart Tolle Vancouver Meetup Facebook page etc. please feel free to use: http://www.amareway.org/tolle/   YALETOWN GATHERING If you want to bring friends along, please invite them to register with their pr …

Cancelled Feb 14, 21 and 27, check out your weekly notices Our website is: www.actorsdropin.wordpress.com We are the only cold read scene drop-in in Vancouver. We are celebrating our 6th year in the studio at Cineworks and are now welcoming performers with stage, tv or public speaking experience. Drop in to act out a scene and/or bring in a scene to watch or direct it. Monologues are welcome as well. Performers often hook up with independent filmmakers present. You are also welcome to watch. Whe …