This is a group for lively, intelligent, and creative women interested in writing and/or making art. Envision a free-form club in which you can meet and develop friendships with fantastic people and do something artistic at the same time! Each individual can do their own chosen art form with support, encouragement, and feedback from other creatives in a hassle-free, judgement-free environment, whether it is writing in any form, painting, drawing, etc. The format will be open and flexible, and co …

“In your light I learn how to love. In your beauty, how to make poems. You dance inside my chest where no-one sees you, but sometimes I do, and that sight becomes this art.” ― Rumi If you love poetry, if you revere the cosmic sounds of music in words, if you are in love with the faces of the sunflower and the rose, if you believe God is speaking to us through the stars, the river, even the voice of the wind, if you are on a quest to answer back, this Meetup is for you. We will meet every Sunday …

We are a community that comes together to unite consciousness with creativity. Just about anywhere in L.A. county. Sometimes we write together. Sometimes we do yoga together. Often we do some yoga, pranayama and meditation and then write.

We are a group of professionals in publishing who can assist writers, authors, and thinkers develop their book ideas and learn how to self-publish their book or e-book. We can also teach you about working with a traditional publisher. Rick Benzel is an editor and ghostwriter with 35+ years experience in book publishing and corporate writing. He has edited 100s of books, authored 5, and ghostwritten 10 for professors, consultants, and business executives. He was the Senior Editor for the best-sel …

Are you looking for inspiration, motivation and something uplifting? Come and join us at the Creative Expression Poetry Writing Workshop. We will explore various genres of poetry, from various cultures. We will also gain insight on poetic writing strategies, as well as, spoken word techniques. We will have fun with learning to develop the fullness of each of our poetic styles.

Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010. Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org. I would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years. This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the exp …

Are you interested in writing? Do you have a story you want to tell? Have you ever dreamed of writing your own novel, children's book, screenplay, or book of poetry? If you said yes to any of these questions, then this group is for you! We are a group of young writers (under the age of 40) who meet periodically to discuss writing and encourage each other to write. Members can bring their own writing to share and receive feedback in a positive and supportive environment. All skill levels are welc …

This is a group for aspiring or successful fantasy writers in Santa Monica or the surrounding communities. Whether writing is your full-time job or your weekend pastime, all skill and interest levels within the genre are welcome. Due to the resounding interest in this group, I wanted to state explicitly that this is not a general writing group. I will only be accepting members who do specialize in fantasy. Please only request to join if you are primarily interested in writing in the fantasy genr …

Small writers group for people working on finishing book-length projects, fiction or non-fiction. Writing sample required.

This group is created specifically for Creative Writers, who know they have something beautiful, meaningful, or helpful to say, know (or may not know yet) that they are incredibly talented, can make the time for writing, yet somehow, something else seems to always get in the way. We all know how self-defeating procrastination can be, waiting for a better time ("when I have more hours, when I am less rushed, etc.") until the opportunity is lost, but also that procrastination is merely a habit. J …

There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …

The writing group is forming to help those who have written poems or prose, are writing articles or blogs or never thought of being published but desire to learn. This is a group for writers who are new, stagnate, gaining speed or polished. There will be discussions on: • Getting Published • The Writing Process • Organization • Grammar • Online Resources And much more! This will be a SAFE PLACE for writers to learn, share their work, receive quality critique, hear from and meet other writers and …

The Scriptwriters Network (“SWN”), founded in 1986, is an educational, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) non-profit, volunteer-driven organization created by writers for writers and industry professionals. SWN serves its members by providing educational programming, enhancing awareness of the realities of the business, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals and furthering the cause and quality of writing for the entertainment industry.

Learn Spanish the easy way. You will love reading, writing, speaking and understanding Spanish in a relaxed environment. Correct usage and pronunciation are emphasized. We will address situations relating to work, home & travel. You will have some fun too! Classes are conducted by a native speaker who has taught Spanish to professionals in the South Bay area for over 10 years. Five sessions to choose from on Saturdays. Small Groups. Two Hrs each Saturday for 12 weeks. $79 per person plus $30 for …

A place to work, create, and collaborate with other creative minds like yours. We meet every Monday night from 7 to 10 at Earl's Gourmet Grub at 12226 Venice Blvd. Bring drinks and snacks or buy them from Earl's. We'll have ample power outlets and places to sit, plus access to fellow writers, including published authors and working screenwriters. A suggested donation of $5 will get you a card for $5 off your next purchase at Earl's Gourmet Grub, home of the best sandwiches in LA.

Bring works of creative nonfiction, memoir, and true stories.

We're a group dedicated to becoming professional screenwriters! REQUIRED READING FOR NEW PEOPLE - Please read the Screenwriting Group Q and A's pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. It's located in the "MORE" section, in "FILES." See you Thursday at 8pm!

This is a new social group for aspiring and practicing TV writers west of the 405. We meet on the third Thursday of each month at a different location for drinks. The group can be whatever you want it to be, whether you want to meet other writers, bounce your ideas off someone, exchange scripts for notes, or just drink and talk about TV while discovering new bars. Very casual, no rules. Preferably people that are in the business already but anyone is welcome.

We bring together entrepreneurs and others who are doing business on the internet, and seek to expand friendships and/or boost their connections with service providers from advertising sales to marketing to graphic designers and illustrators to book self-publishing via Meet-Up get togethers at cafés,  libraries, restaurants and via Skype.

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This is a group for people who play with words. We are theNewerYork Press, a magazine of experimental literature and a group of literary-inclined folk who throw "literary carnivals" and workshops. Our event, "theCarny," is hosted on the West and East side of LA. It is part performance, part open mic, part workshop, and part literary playtime. We invite writers, actors, readers, and anybodies to meet and perform rehearsed pieces from our print magazine, read unheard pieces, play word games, make …

A group for screenwriters serious about making it in the film industry. There are tons of books out there on the subject of screenwriting from a craft point of view. But it takes more than craft to launch a successful career. To stand out from the pack, you have to understand the needs of this dynamically changing business. As a working writer/director I want to spare you years of struggle and give you the knowledge and tools neccesary to launch a successful screenwriting career now.

We meet to share and bare our souls; reverse and release our roles; compare and beware our tolls. We meet to recite and ignite our fire; delight and insight our spire; to house, delouse, to spouse, and douse. We want for you; we want for me; we want for all; we meet for free. Come join our pub; or lurk above; feel free to snub; or share the love. And one final note, on this there is no vote, we come here to play, we come here to say, we come here to share, we come here to bare.  And so it must …

The Saturday Afternoon Poetry Workshop at Beyond Baroque happens every Saturday at 1:30 pm and ends at 4:30. The facilitator is Bob Foster. Poems are read and critiqued in a supportive and friendly atmosphere. All levels of expertise/experience are welcome! Bring at least 10 copies of your poem (which should be no longer than two pages). The workshop is free and meets in Beyond Baroque's bookstore at 681 Venice Boulevard in Venice, California.

The Los Angeles Area Composers Society exists for area composers to support each other through providing feedback on presented works. At each gathering, some or all of the attendees will bring in a work that they wish to present to the other members. There is no requirement for a member to present, but if you attend enough gatherings we'll probably be pestering you to do it because we'll be interested to hear what your writing sounds like. Members who also play instruments or sing are encouraged …

If you work insane hours during the week (like me) and sometimes on the weekend, and can never make those weeknight screenwriters groups, then this group is for you!! We'll gather once a week, on Sunday evenings, read through each other's pages, and give feedback. I also hope on some occasions to bring in actors and have them read through our pages. Screenwriters of all levels are welcome!

Designer? Marketer? Media maven? Social Media addict? Looking to create a group of creative minded professionals across all areas - digital, print, marketing, advertising. It's always fun to socialize with others that speak the language but also a great way to network. Happy hours and events will be held primarily in a 10 mile radius of the heart of Santa Monica and the main goal will be to socialize, with networking as an added bonus. Our outings will be a mix - maybe it's trivia night,a mixolo …

Eve Brandstein has a 30-year history of bringing leading actors, writers, musicians, artists and media professionals together to create exceptional spoken word events. As a major studio & network executive, Norman Lear's casting director & co-producer, a professional director, working writer, perpetual poet & fine artist, Eve launched her Poetry in Motion Literary Salon in 1998, at Helena's in Hollywood. Since then she has presented original work from some of the entertainment industry's most re …