Atlanta Comedy Writers Meetup This meetup is for people who are, or want to be, comedy writers, and want a supportive, structured, creative environment to develop their skills. The group will focus on all forms of performed comedy except stand-up. So we will do sketches, plays, screenplays, commercials / interstitials. We don't do stand up, books, articles, monologues (unless it’s clearly not stand-up) or poems. It has to be material intended for 2 or more people to perform. We’re also VERY pro- …

If you have a passion for writing, then this group is for you. No matter what your skill level, this group offers something for everyone looking to move forward and perfect their craft. Come write with us, learn with us and grow with us. We are, above all things, a community of writers supporting one another.

Screenwriter/Producer BEATY REYNOLDS will be offering a workshop beginning in late February/early March in Atlanta. Rooted in independent filmmaking, the classes will focus on character-driven story development and tackle the FOUR CRITICAL ISSUES that sabotage the vast majority of screenplays. The workshop will include in-class writing exercises; writers will be asked to read from their screenplays in class. The cost is $20.00 per class. The workshop will run for 6 weeks. There is no obligation …

Meet other bloggers to talk about blogging, internet marketing, social media, tips and techniques, practices, SEO, writing and general support. All blog topics are welcome.

We are dedicated to the craft of screenwriting - creating spec screenplays for film and television. The group is a participatory, hands-on forum for screenwriters at all levels, from beginners to pros. We provide a variety of ways for members to increase their skills in a supportive group of like-minded people. The ultimate goal is to help members create marketable scripts. In addition to table reads of member scripts with moderated critique sessions, meetings cover the range of screenwriting to …

The Mableton Screenwriting Group has been formed for those who are involved with, or desire to be involved with, the creation of Films. Whether it's directing, producing, acting, or writing. It's a non pressure environment where Atlanta film makers can meet and chat over cocktails and beers. This group is dedicated to the collaboration of creative minds who are in the business of making quality films. We are looking for those interested in working together to submit to film festivals and much mo …

This group provides a wonderful opportunity for New Author's to share their experiences and their work with other Authors. You can get sound feedback and possibly exchange book reviews. (We all know how easy those are to come by.) Are you contemplating writing a book and you want to know what process others have gone through? Then this group is for you.

An Independent Digital Filmmaker Networking and Resource Group Network with local filmmakers, actors, and professionals! The purpose of this Meetup is to provide: - Networking and resource opportunities for emerging and professional talent in the independent digital filmmaking community - Opportunities to crew up - Opportunities to find team members for your project - Opportunities to get cast in members' projects - Introductions to workshops for actors, crew, and production - Professional spe …

This group is geared towards parents (grandparents/aunts/guardians-anyone in a parenting role) of ALL teens. The initial goal of the meetup is to inform parents of the service offered, the subsequent goal is to have parents sign their teens up for future mentoring sessions so that their teens become equipped with the necessary life skills to be successful before they make avoidable mistakes. If you HAVE successfully taught your teen about opening bank accounts, how to write checks, balance bank …

This group is dedicated to the collaboration of creative minds who are in the business of making quality films. We are looking for those interested in working together to submit to film festivals and much more. Writers, filmmakers, editors, actors, etc.....  We are the Atlanta Film Makers Alliance! "In the long history of humankind (and animal kind, too) those who learned to collaborate and improvise most effectively have prevailed." ~ Charles Darwin

Practice your acting skills in an informal setting with other aspiring actors. We meet at local businesses which provide private meeting rooms for non-profit groups. Practice scripts will be provided. There are no costs beyond what a venue, such as a restaurant, may charge to use its private meeting room. We also attend movies and theatre events as a group. Rookie Rehearsals provides a great opportunity to network with others interested in Atlanta's growing TV and film industry.

The Blue Quill Poetry group is a newly forming poetry group created to promote poetry for personal power and allow poets and poet enthusiasts to gather, share, create, and explore the world of poetry. We are in the infant stages what better way to get involved and evolve!

The DoActCrazy Group (Atlanta) is created primarily for artists who are passionate about being involved with producing new media, especially original video content for the web in serial and episodic formats. Actors, video bloggers, and aspiring film makers are the most obvious artists who’ll benefit from participating in this group – however, I hope this group attracts a wide scope of individuals. This includes actors, videographers, film makers, special effects / compositors, writers, musicians …

Since December 7 of 2010, this poetry scene has exploded with events.  Enjoy great poetry, spoken-word and live music - Want to meet other interesting, diverse, folks for intelligent conversation over a smoothies, lattes, espressos, teas and/or paninis then Marlee's Coffee & Tea House is for you. They even have a delicious beef brisket. We meet to exchange thoughts, ideas and emotions through poetry. We range from every day people to beginning writers to professional spoken word artists and more …

After belonging to other reading groups with much younger members I have come to realize that my life experiences and theirs are vastly different. Being separated by several generations means you will have a very different take on the books you read. That would be fine if the younger people were open-minded enough to consider that I may know what I'm talking about when discussing housewives from the 50's. After all, my mother was one of them. But they did not do that. They simply fed me the pa …

A group designed to help all Atlanta Jobseekers with their job search. We meet at 7000 Central Parkway Atlanta, GA 30328 every Friday morning from 7:30-9:30 a.m. We meet in this office building at the 3rd floor conference room. The building is near Perimeter Mall. All are welcome and there is no cost to attend.

Do you have an interest in studying the Bible? Let's read it together and share in the discovery! The purpose of this group is to read and discuss the ancient collection of books known as The Holy Bible. This is an open discussion about the Bible as a collection of inspired writings from God. And if these books are from God, what does that mean for us as humans? We will explore the following subjects: 1)The story of Jesus Christ 2)Early Christian churches compared to modern churches 3)God's r …

This group is for those who are involved with, or desire to be involved with, the creation of Films. Whether it's directing, producing, acting, or writing. It's a non pressure environment where Atlanta film makers can meet and chat over cocktails and beers.

This group will promote the understanding of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. It is open to those who know nothing about Rand but are curious and to those who are already living the Objectivist lifestyle. Ayn Rand is most famous for her best selling novels The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged but she also wrote very inspiring non-fiction. Her philosophy has been detailed by Dr. Leonard Peikoff in his book, Objectivism, the Philosophy of Ayn Rand. Mission statement of the Ayn Rand Fan Club of …

Collaboration of writers, artists, marketing, and publishing talent to inspire and encourage the production and successful marketing and distribution of graphic novel, comic book, and other sequential art projects from conception to finished, distributed product. The purpose of this group is to share critique, ideas, inspiration and resources, to collaborate, and generally make what often is a lonely process more interactive, less lonely, and more fun. From would-be to professional talent is wel …

HorrorQuest is a free yearly film festival and we are looking for a group of Horror, Sci-if, Exploitation and gore fans to help us watch, review and select submitted films. As a member you will be asked to watch and give us your thoughts on horror films from all over the world. We will hold meet-ups every few weeks in the Atlanta area to watch and discuss these movies... Those that become very active may be invited to write reviews on the HorrorQuest website or co-host episodes of our podcast. Y …

LEADERSHIP CHANGE Lindsay M. Hart recently assumed responsibility as Organizer of this Meetup Group. The Atlanta BlackBerry Developer's Group was in danger of closing and no one stepped into this leadership role. If another group member was "in line" for this role or if you would like to assist me in this effort, please contact me immediately. IMMEDIATE GOALS In order to make this a successful group, we will make some changes to this website to communicate our core message. As the group's new or …

Transmedia. For everyone involved in the transmedia space. A Place to gather, incubate & share ideas, collaborate on projects, network, fill in teams, speak, socialize, create/display work, and overall dive into the transmedia space with likeminded individuals. The entertainment industry is booming in Atlanta & The Southeast, and Transmedia is at the forefront of how content is being created and distributed across platforms. If you are: An artist writer speaker author game developer digital cont …

Ni Hao, Y'All! I love eating and exploring cultures, places & stories through food. I'm a great guide--I teach hands-on, multicultural cooking classes, do TV demos, write a food/culture blog (book in the works), know my Asian/Chinese history, food factoids, speak Mandarin Chinese, and can navigate meals and deals (and strange menus) at restaurants and international supermarkets (Note: I was born in Atlanta, but I get easily "disorientaled" on the hwy and with directions!) I'm kicking off a new g …

Experience the Now fully.  Learn how to stop the constant chatter. Learning to be fully present is not some mystical experience reserved for only a special few. The Power Of Now And A New Earth is available to each and everyone of us here and now. No one would consciously choose to operate in the suffering of the past or the fears of the future, that would be insane and "no one is consciously insane".  It's about letting go, acceptance, surrender, judgments, and fully experiencing each moment as …