We will meet once a week with the intention of writing and sharing. Writing and editing are two separate activities which are often done at the same time; we mentally cross out words and dismiss ideas before they even make it to the paper. This is not an editing and critiquing group but a writing group. For many people, the simple act of showing up and writing is enough. For others, it will be a means of creating first drafts or potential areas to explore further. The basic structure is that I w …
A writing group. An accountability group. A lamenting and rending of garments group. Every. Single. Week. We'd love for you to join us! This is a basic get-it-done group. The first half hour we introduce ourselves, discuss our work, and make goals for the week. Then we get right down to writing. Did you know that putting several writers to work in one space creates a kind of bubble of focus and productivity? It's pretty amazing. There is no ending point. People generally start wandering out arou …
Ever thought about writing books for Children? Is this a long-time dream of yours? Or a new interest or hobby? If you're anything like me you love children and you love to use your creativity to create! I have wanted to write children's books for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I would create and write stories for my little sister, and now I want to create and write for children all around the world. Let's get our thinking caps on and see what we can come up with! This group is open to an …
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Chicks Who Write is a professional networking group for women who freelance in Greater Boston. We try to meet every month to network and hear from industry experts. On the list, we share leads, ideas, advice, job opportunities, and resources. Chicks come from a variety of communications backgrounds, with diverse areas of expertise, ranging from journalism to public relations to marketing communications for higher education, business, health care, nonprofits, and more. Many have non-fiction …
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Meetup alert:APRIL 14 EXOTIC PEN PRESENTS - WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATORS! A NEW LOCATION: TRIDENT BOOKSTORE CAFE-Newbury St. in Boston. PLEASE JUST COME! bring sample of your writing or ART just hang with us as we share. We will meet in the back dining area at the extreme rear. They have a great, but affordable menu, too. We will be sharing any projects we are working on or have previously written. Don't you LOVE writing???! You may sign in at this site. If I don't see your sign-in before Monday AP …
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Metrowest Writers is a group for casual writers wanting to improve their writing and be pushed to continue their stories. Originally conceived by members of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) Metrowest Writers opens its doors to everybody. The group will include critique sessions about writer's current pieces as well as writing prompts to get the creative juices flowing. You should join if you have a novel in you that you've been meaning to write or if you're in the midst of a novel and n …
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Who are we? We are a Special Interest Group of experienced writers in Massachusetts and surrounding states who attempt to meet every other month in Boston, MA to discuss the business of all forms of transmedia storytelling and narrative creation that involve interactivity: game writing, narrative design, interactive fiction & drama, and electronic & hyper-text literature. Interactive narrative writers of all levels of experience are welcome, including enthusiasts, hobbyists, indie game writers, …
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Update: As of 3/5/2012, MWC is currently accepting new members. Hello and welcome to the Metrowest Writer's Circle, a writer's group based in Framingham, Massachusetts and dedicated to supporting aspiring writers through revision sessions. All forms of writing are welcome. I started this group due to the lack of writing groups in the Framingham & Metrowest area. I seek to have a small but dedicated group of writers interested in participating in disciplined critique sessions. If this sounds li …
I started this group to help authors learn what resources are available to become the best writers they can, produce the book they want, and publish and market it everywhere. The purpose of the group is to provide informative programs and networking opportunites for authors, publishers, editors, agents, designers, etc. to have a forum to learn and meet.
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As serious writers, the craft of writing is a joy for us, hence my use of the term "wordsmith." Please join us if: You're a writer looking to form a bond with other writers; You consider yourself a writer, regardless of education or experience; You would like to improve your skills; You value honest, thoughtful feedback; And you are willing to give helpful critiques to others. We meet in Burlington every other Thursday night to enjoy friendly discussion and the companionship of other wordsmi …
We're a collection of local writers, some amateur and some not, who get together to write, talk about writing, encourage each other, and form new groups. Then write some more. See also our Writers Resources page to help you keep writing.
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The Cambridge/Somerville Speculative Fiction Writers Group (or CamberSpec for short) is for everyone writing speculative fiction: fantasy, science fiction, steampunk, alternate history, magical realism, horror ... any sort of fiction that takes the 'real' world and adds a little twist. We welcome novelists, short story writers, and writers of novellas. We are united by our love of this genre, not by the length of the work we produce. CamberSpec is open to writers at every stage of their careers, …
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Libboo.com is the largest online community of readers, writers and creative folk. We provide free ways for writers to create, collaborate and publish. http://www.libboo.com The Libboo.com club is here to bring together our 'online' community of readers, writers, editors, illustrators, journalists, etc. We are soon hosting a variety of events aimed a bringing people together to network, talk about writing, exchange ideas and learn more about how we may help you at Libboo.com. Most importantly, w …
This group is designed to provide dissertation writers with a structure for accountability. The group will meet weekly to set goals and share work. This group is not for casual participants but for dissertation writers who are seriously committed to producing writing and finishing their dissertations! Early career faculty working on their first books will also be considered. Though all disciplines will be considered, the group is specifically geared toward writers in the humanities and social sc …
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The meetings will be used for a wide range of Poetry to stimulate our creativity, They usually take the form of reading and studying well known works on the selected theme which, after refreshments, will always be followed by a creative writing session. The draft forms of the work produced will then discussed by the group as a whole and valuable reactions and exchanges of ideas will add to the benefits we all derive from participation. Anyone who is intrigued in poetry or writing could get invol …
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Are words your continual passion? If so, how about committing to their production! The Worcester Writers Group may be able to help you. Are you a well adjusted adult? A person hearty enough to survive the rigors of giving and receiving honest and useful critique? Can you commit to regular meetings? Writing schedules? Reviews and rewrites? Can you be accountable to other people? If so, read on. Poetry, short stories, novels, articles and essays are examples of projects you might try with us. Are …
This group is about Exploring Life in the Hemingway Tradition with an emphasis on Culture, Continuing Education and The Occasional Adventure. :: :: :: Life is not a spectator sport. :: :: :: This group was created to encourage exploration of and participation in cultural and educational opportunities in the Greater Cambridge area and occasionally further afield. All events are open to attendance by anyone. Viewers of this site, whether they choose to join the CMF or not, may attend a …
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We recognize beautiful prose and poetry when we read it. Many of us aspire to write like the people whose prose and poetry we have read and admired. We have dreamed of expressing ourselves by writing and of having readers much like ourselves tantalized and enchanted by words that have sprung out of our own imagination and experiences. This group was formed to help aspiring writers make their dreams a reality whatever their reasons for writing may be and whatever goals they may have as write …
Love writing? Looking for an opportunity to creep inside your mind, find the little demon inside fast asleep at an old writing desk, and tickle him awake with a quill pen? Or perhaps you think electro shock therapy would work better? Perchance this is the meetup for you! Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers' Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers are welcome! We meet every week, alternating a workshop meetup with a writi …
This is for: Self publishers, publishers, writers/authors, those who want to get published, designers, type setters, proofreaders/copyeditors, ghost writers, publishing consultants, Acquisition Editors, editors, lawyers with focus on publishing, ebook developers, and anyone in the publishing industry. This is NOT for: MLM people, affiliate marketing folks, insurance agents, car dealers, real estate agents, and any other profession not related to publishing.
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