***WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED to new members, though you can click on 'Join the group' and will be put on our waiting list.*** Please note, we are a group of published and unpublished authors, serious about the craft and working towards publication in Novel/Novella length fiction. This is a group for local Spec-Fic Novel Writers. (We range from Sci-fi, Urban fantasy, historical, Alternate History, High\Quest, Young Adult, paranormal, romance, and erotic romance) We will no longer be accepting membe …

Phoenix Screenwriters Assoication (formerly  PSPG) provides networking and educational opportunities for Screenwriters in the Greater Phoenix Area. We have workshops, speakers, socials and writing labs that help to imporve your writing skills and sell scripts. This group is all about screenwriters and promoting screenwriters. We welcome any screenwriter or filmmaker who wants to write and finish projects. Whether you are a Newbie or Professional, you will find our group benefical. Check us out a …

Mission Statement- Scottsdale Society of Women Writers To be a passionate support mechanism for our members in their writing while offering a sacred place critical to our members sharing experiences, triumphs, and struggles as writers in an environment where members can grow professionally and camaraderie is paramount to our success. Goals of the Group • Value all the professional women writers seeking to share their expertise • Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing • Attend mon …

Learn how to enter the world of stand up comedy, and how to write, rehearse and perform in front of a live audience. Come on out for this free night and see what all the fun is about! If you like it, sign up for one of our 5 week beginning standup comedy classes.

Film Geekin' Productions (FGP) meetup is to align folks that like as a hobby, recreation or curiosity; Digital Video Cinema and Films Movies/Dinner Indie Filmmaking Independent Film No/Low Budget Production Writing The purpose is to connect with other people that want to make short and feature films/movies, music videos, skits, as a hobby purely to see if it can be done. Using principals of collaboration, cooperation, creativity and inventiveness (while driven by inspiration) this group …

The goal of this group is to form a small (ideally 6-8) gathering of writer's that can come together to review work, exchange ideas and generally help everyone involved become better and perhaps even (and dare I say it) published writers.

I'm a full-time independent fantasy author and love to talk about e-publishing and online book promotion. If you're thinking of giving self-publishing a try, or you're a traditionally published author hoping to sell more books, let's chat.

If you love Cartoons and Animation then come join us.  Our group of artists meet to collaborate on original art at Spread the Weird Animation Studio in the Downtown Phoenix Arts and Cultural District.  The studio has computers loaded with animation software, stop-motion technology, a sound booth and midi instruments.  We invite artists of all kinds to join in the fun of creating animation because there's something for everyone.  Writers, musicians, voice actors, illustrators, comedians and artis …

Benjamin Franklin once quipped that a person should "Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing." Classics are considered such for a reason; they contain a literary currency that other works do not. This book club is your chance to sit down and finally read Anna Karenina, Don Quixote, Pride and Prejudice or somewhat forgotten classics and/or modern works of similar worth. The books can span any time period or place, and the reading list is always open to growth or suggest …

Would you like to learn experientially the skills of life coaching by being coached yourself while witnessing others being coached as well? - great way to learn! Are you good and want to be even better at teaching, parenting, mentoring, managing, and leading? - we are all teachers, let's get better at it! Do you have some innate compassionate desire and ability to make a difference in your own life as well as others? - it's time to shine! Are you skilled in the art of helping people to grow a …

This group is for writers and authors who want to connect and share their knowledge of publishing/promotion techniques.

Rebel Filmmaker is the meetup for anyone, young or old, experienced or inexperienced, good looking or hobbitesque, who has ever dreamed of turning a premise into a production. We are Technical people, creative people, screenwriters, directors, actors, production designers, voice artists, producers, etc. We are Rebels. Lets make a movie.

This group meets every other Wednesday at Dog Eared Pages Used Books at 2:00 PM. We consider it a support group for writers and would-be writers, with all participants trying to help others be better writers, get published, etc.

Do you have what it takes? Are you adventurous and eager to find answers? Then join us! The Truth Hunters paranormal group is accepting applications for new members. We travel all throughout Arizona and neighboring states in search of the truth. Believers and skeptics are welcome. About The Group The Truth Hunters was founded on October 13, 2007, by John Albrecht. Having had a paranormal experience in 2001, John was fascinated by the possibility of ghosts and paranormal phenomena that he began …

Hi Everyone! This group is for Young Adults in there 30's, 40's, 50's Singles, Newly Singles, Married Couples, New in Town. This is a good way to make new friends and have a good time as well. If you like dress up Classy, Trendy, look Sharp, wear your Fancy clothes this group is for you.  There is so many groups out there but, a group you can get dress up and look sharp and have a great time.  Meet Professional Members and have a good conversation at a classy Lounge, a Fancy Hotel, or Posh Bar.  …

The web has a content problem. We want to fix it. Care about relevant content that balances user needs with business goals? Welcome to our group. At PHX Content Strategy, we advocate for quality over quantity, strategy before tactics, and believe in asking "why?" Our meetings will focus on issues surrounding the discipline and practice of content strategy, including: Why it's important to create honest communication that leads to relationships How to build understanding and translate content st …

An informal group of technical communicators from across the (Phoenix) Valley of the Sun, this group meets regularly to chat about trends and issues in technical documentation, editing, illustration, instructional design, web design and similar fields. We meet at various locations around the Valley, usually during breakfast or lunch hours, for a quick mealtime discussion. Topics can range from troubleshooting problems with tools such as RoboHelp or FrameMaker, to implementing new processes or me …

Do you love independent film? Unfortunately, indie film screenings are limited here and, even when we do get them in the Valley, they are often only shown for a week. As a result, many of the best film experiences slip through our fingers. With the help of Preston, and George (HG),  I would like to share a favorite past indie film each month in my home on my large, flat-screen TV. Because of limited space, we will limit each viewing to the first dozen people who RSVP. There is no cover charge an …

Angel Marie helps inspire you to embrace your intuitive nature and open your eyes to see a new you. Some simple tips and techniques guide you in gaining self-esteem and healing from the past. Angel Marie is an Intuitive Reader, Motivational Speaker, Reiki Master and Coach. One of my passions is to assist you in igniting your inner light. Imagine opening your potential to become a Lightworker, let me have the honor of guiding you on this journey. I founded Lightworkers Gifts because, as a spirit …

Generating online traffic that buys is the bottom line, just how this is accomplished can be different for the type of business and whether the business is offline or strictly an online business.... or both. Each meetup has a couple central themes such as reputation management, content and video syndication, fundraising and business offers, etc. Questions that encourage brainstorming are welcome. Naturally, questions on SEO, SEM, SMM are welcome. Future meetups will have guest speakers, who are …

I have long since been a fan of all types of animation and it seems that there are a lot of people out here like me. I can't believe that there is no community were local animation fans can get together and network and enjoy this great art form, so since nobody else is doing it, lets GET IT STARTED. I have this dream of Arizona being the hotbed of creative ideas and animation talent second only to California. This group is to help bring talented people together to share ideas and love of animati …

Like to read out loud? Like to act? Join us as we find the character of a story by engaging with others. We use scenes from plays, even write our own scripts from books and movies... Anything that gets us reading and into the drama of a text. Good voice and acting chops are a plus, but I turn away nobody who has theater blood in them!

Calling all book lovers with an interest in spiritual and personal development. Would like to create a group of like-minded individuals that enjoy reading authors such as Paulo Coelho, Earl Nightingale, Maya Angelou, Deepak Chopra, etc. and discussing how the writings effect their lives and touch their souls. I want to meet with others who can share their favorite authors so we may all discover new works and learn and grow from one another.

Acknowledged as one of the most insightful and provocative spiritual teachers of our time, best-selling author David Deida continues to revolutionize the way that men and women grow spiritually and sexually. His teaching and writing on a radically practical spirituality for our time have been hailed as among the most original and authentic contributions to personal and spiritual growth currently available. Join us in creating a supportive community of practitioners in Arizona and beyond.

We, The Mages' Guild are an association for the promotion of social activities related to Role Playing Games of all shapes and sizes. Whether you are a pen and paper adventurer, a war-games expert, or an old TBA master, you will find that The Guild will help you network with more people that share your interests. Members also include science-fiction, fantasy and RPG authors & artists, and part of the purpose of The Guild is to offer assistance to them, both in editing and in acting as a publishi …

Meetup site (easier to remember): http://PhysicsAndPhilosophy.com Facebook group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=148654975889 Click here to donate! (we need $72/year) Hi all! The purpose of this meetup is to learn about and appreciate all kinds of topics related to physics and philosophy. There is no "goal" or "agenda" other than the journey of learning and meeting people with overlapping interests. I am a fiscally conservative atheist, but welcome people from all walks of life. I hope t …

________________________________________________ Thank you for your interest in Kitchen Dilettante's Basics of Cooking & Baking. At this time, this group is private because classes are being held in a private home until a commercial kitchen can be located. Once a commercial kitchen is found, new classes for beginning cooks will be posted and the information will be available to all interested. Requested memberships will remain pending until then. ________________________________________________ …

CHINESE IS THE LANGUAGE OF THE FUTURE. To really LEARN CHINESE you need to take classes. We offer one-on-one and small group classes with the most experienced, hard working teacher you'll ever meet. Personalized lessons. Innovative use of technology. No books or audios to buy (personalized audios are included). Lowest hourly rate in the East Valley. Call now for more information 602-418-8045. We do have meetups, but they are more for getting acquainted and partying!