We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now in Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awards, s …

Everyone’s story deserves to be told!  Empowerment Through Storytelling is a series of writing workshops designed to give immigrant/refugee participants a platform to share their voice. Working with 8-10 adults in each ten-week class, attendees have the opportunity to express themselves through various artistic models including creative writing, photo journaling, and visual art. This is open to all 1st and 2nd generation immigrants and refugees. At the end of each program, an art exhibit takes p …

"The dreamers of the day are dangerous people. For they dream their dreams with open eyes, and make them come true.” ~D.H. Lawrence Poets and Dreamers We are a multi-faceted circle of professional and creative writers gathering at workshops throughout Southern California. Our vibrant, active circle represents established and aspiring authors of literary fiction, historical fiction, commercial fiction, non-fiction, memoir, romance, short fiction, screenplays, professional communications, poetry  …

A Melting Pot of Thoughts, www.ameltingpotofthougths.com, is home to published and aspiring writers who come together to support one another  honing our craft, to remind us of the joy of writing, to promote feedback on our work, to keep our publishing dreams alive, and to make new friends and bond with the old ones. Through this forum, we will also use the "Discussion" page to seek and find answers to our writing questions and needs. While A Melting Pot of Thoughts family holds and shares the sa …

Learn the secrets to using part-time collaboration to achieve full-time results with the spin off meetup of the successful San Diego Comic Con and WonderCon panel with the same name! No matter which industry (comics, illustration, movies, art, graphic and web design, animation, costuming / cosplay, podcasting and many other creative industries), breaking into today's media is a full-time job, even if you have only part-time hours to accomplish it. To accomplish that goal you have to find or form …

Orange County writers connecting with other Orange County writers. We came together after Nanowrimo 2012 to keep that amazing momentum going and to offer help, support and encouragement to each other as we polished those works-in-progress and began new ones.

You can visit our website at http://www.ocwriter.com for more details, where you can RSVP for our meetings in Fountain Valley, California (Orange County) off the 405. The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, info …

All authors and would-be authors gathering to trade ideas and strategies to create quality ebooks. Prose support, editing, video embeds, pics and more bring life to your art.

February 23rd 12:00am to 3:00pm An all new experience in OPEN MIC poetry... We will allow 4 poem or 6 minute read time for this 1st event, future events events will include feature but this time it's all us. 3 full hours, let’s have coffee, lunch and cocktails, this being the 1st one, we need as many people as possible to keep it going. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced & as always, please, a 2 item min for the house LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN LRWH is associated with: LA Poets - Writer’s R …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Christian Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, biography, inspirational, Christian life, or historical, we'll select and read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories, grow in our Christian faith, and of course, make new friends! Meetings will be held at local independent coffehouses or in members' homes on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Occasionally, local events will also be posted so that anyone interested may attend as a group. If an …

Welcome To NLPPOWER - San Diego's #1 Rated  NLP- Hypnosis Club! Our group is all about learning and practicing any and all things related to hypnosis, nlp, and related disciplines. We place a strong emphasis on practice and hands on skill building. Our Focus is On Helping You Develop Real World NLP Skills That Empower You on All Levels and Automatically Lead You To the Happiness You Have Always Wanted,  Learn How To Use NLP To Make Life Give YOU What You Really Want. All levels of NLP and/or hy …

There is so much Art and Culture in Orange County and surrounding areas. This group will include a range of events from theater, lectures, museums, galleries, festivals, films, music, architecture, dance, design, restaurants, photography, and more. We celebrate artistry, creativity, and original thinking. We require a clear facial photo so our organizers can recognize you at events. If you cannot provide a facial photo, please write to me directly to explain the situation. We do allow exceptions …

The OC Japanese Meetup is a way for those who are interested in learning about Japan, the history, culture and language (of all levels) to meet. We have fun outings and events where members can exchange information, share interests, and establish friendships. We are not a singles or dating site! If you'd like to join us please include a picture of yourself in your profile. It does not have to be your main picture if you prefer, but it must be viewable to us through your group profile. We ask thi …

Please see the OC Global Warming Committee website Also see Facebook Page We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Recent show on: Ending the Silence on Climate Change Latest Technology on Monitoring Environmental Changes at a Macro Level: New Landsat Earth-monitoring satellite launched from California _________________________________________________________________________________ Sunrun Solar Lease Sunrun Helps You Save on Utilities. America's Leading Solar Company. www.SunRunHome …

Welcome to IMPART . . . The Institute for Mediumship, Psychic, Astrological, and Reiki Training! My name is Dr. Anne Reith, and I have dedicated my life to the training of others as a full-time metaphysical and healing arts teacher. I am a psychic, medium, channeler, astrologer, Law of Attraction coach, teacher, author, Reiki Master/Teacher, and Karuna Reiki® Master/Teacher. I have over 30 years of teaching experience, including as a tenured faculty member at several major universities. My goal …

This group is for business owners, entrepreneurs and anyone that would like to learn Search Engine Marketing SEO and Social Media . Learn how to Drive Traffic with Media to your website with social media and content writing. Learn the essentials of SEO and Social Media and advaced techniques. Get what is working now and how to get the edge in SEO. Our meeting will be focusing on helping the you get better conversion on your website. Social Media is still a buzz word learn how you can make the be …

Soft Skills for Your Succes. The mission of this Meetup group is to promote National Association of Asian American Profesionals of Southern California (NAAAP-OC;) Toastmasters Club for learning Public Speaking and Leadership. It meets in Garden Grove, California! You do not have to be Asian to join just interested in Asia Culture. learning Public Speaking and Leadership. We are your pathway to enhanced your public speaking, leadership, writing and organization skills, friendship, professional co …

Revision 825 -2010.09.11pst1251: Short group URL http://Meetup.com/u/v7x (for twitter, etc): L6CBY8: * = While the founders & leaders of this group are Unitarian Universalists(UU) and this group is done in the spirit of UU (minus the politics), the names “Unitarian Universalist” and “Unitarian Universalism” and “UU” are not owned by this group and while this group would like to be endorsed by the name owners, in the meantime this group runs independently and by its own funding and no offi …

Soft Skills for Your Success. The mission of this Meetup Group is to promote Career Builders Toastmaster Club. We are your pathway to enhanced your public speaking, leadership, writing and organization skills, friendship, professional contacts, and lots of fun. By attending one of our meetings you'll witness the powerful developmental tools our club offers. You'll probably laugh a few times too. Toastmasters works! Come see for yourself. We meets in Garden Grove. Guests are always welcome! It is …

Stock Traders, E-Mini Traders, Forex Traders, Options Trader, Active Investors and IBD/CAN SLIM Followers! Collaborate about the Markets and socialize with like minded people! The club will mix up a combination of study sessions and social events. Look forward to seeing you soon, Mike Kingsbury Organizer (805) 208-9713 IPhone Alcoholic Beverages Policy: The Bull & Bear Club hosts social events at restaurants and other establishments that sell alcohol. Members that choose to consume alcoholic …

Your life is a reflection of your Beliefs. These beliefs - usually subconscious - are the cumulative effect of life-long programming. As a result of past conditioning, we sometimes think and behave in self-defeating ways. Practicing PSYCH-K(r) (pronounced sigh-kay) provides a variety of safe and effective ways to "re-write the software of the mind". You can simply and easily change beliefs that sabotage you into beliefs that support you. It's a way to change your own subconscious beliefs to ali …

Armed with both knowledge derived from teachers from The Secret, as well as other resources, we believe we can offer a great study group setting for members. Before joining, please be advised, you must be willing to commit to truly participating in the group. We would prefer having a small but active group rather than a large but non-participating group. The more active members the more accountability we have with one another. Because of this, we do not automatically accept members, nor do we a …

PLEASE TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THIS GROUP. MORE MEMBERS MEANS BETTER NETWORKING. OC Jobseekers is a place where job seekers, and career changers interested in developing effective resumes and job search strategies come to network and share ideas and stories. Think of this group as a rolling job fair for those who have been downsized, outsourced, or who find themselves temporarily unemployed. Help others find the success they deserve. You can share the information you learn to enhance your life …

Hello fellow MasterPLANNERS! Masterplan Meetup is a monthly social gathering of dreamers and doers who come together to establish valuable relationships and find new life inspirations to acheive goals whether those goals are social, fitness, financial, spiritual, or professional. You are what you eat, and you are who you surround yourself with...so why not surround yourself with only the best! We believe that building a network based on genuine friendships outweighs a network based on shallow co …

Below is from OC WEEKLY: The BEST NON-DENOMINATIONAL GROUP MEDITATION SESSION Pranic Healing and Meditation With Daniel O'Hara Unity of Tustin It's nice to go to a quiet church and be able to give thanks to Buddha, Jesus and all other "sentient beings." It's nice to feel like no one religion is better than another, to sit around with a bunch of strangers and do a little laughing yoga before settling into a discursive meditation session. This is what Daniel O'Hara's Thursday-night meditations at …

We are a community of people helping each other fulfill our dreams and providing accountability, tips and tools to find our passions, get our dreams jobs and dream clients and live our dreams. I decided to create the group because every job I have had since December 2011 has been a dream job, doing what I love to do such as getting paid to dance, to talk, to write, to design, and to connect people with others who can help them. I am living my dreams and I could not have done it without the suppo …