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.

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 …

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 …

The RI Speculative Fiction Writers Group is here to provide mutual support and encouragement, feedback and inspiration in a positive writing environment.   Our main purpose is to encourage and motivate the writer towards his/her objective, whether it's writing for publication or personal discovery. Our members vary in style and range from those fighting through writers block to those preparing manuscripts for submission.   This group will be focusing on Speculative Fiction, so we ask that al …

We've been meeting for about 8 years now (started before joining "Meetups") on Thursday evenings as an informal, "drop-in," donations welcome, group of people interested in Eckhart Tolle's writings and teachings. Good company, good snacks, good vibes, good meditation, good life! Visit www.sacredspaces.ws for more info and other events happening weekly and monthly here at Sacred Spaces. Related topics include:  meditation, retreat, inner peace, present moment, living in the now, spirituality, con …

Welcome! We are Japanese and English learners of all levels; no minimum level of proficiency is required. Our meetups generally include conversation practice, vocabulary, reading, limited writing, and other activities. If you have questions about a meetup, please use the "Contact Us" button on the left of any page; this will send email to Terry, the Organizer of WCJELM.We are a Japanese-English group. If you do not speak one of those fairly well, I don't recommend joining. This group is intended …

Literacy Volunteers of Greater Worcester is a nonprofit group committed to meeting the literacy needs of the community. The organization was founded in 1973, and resides in the Worcester Public Library. We provide one-to-one English and basic literacy tutoring for adults. Our tutors, volunteers in the Greater Worcester community, are the heart of our organization. We also provide basic English conversation, reading, and writing classes for adults. We have events throughout the year. Events are f …

I am starting this group on a whim because I sit by myself weekly trying to think of, or discover (4 hour Work Week book, internet, lunch meetings....,), a way to supplement my income as a psychologist. -- and it isn't happening. So, I thought to reach out, as misery loves company and 2 or more smart people are better than one. Thus, the purpose is to help motivate and support each other in finding other business outlets as individuals or with the possibility of teaming up. Most interested in fo …

SSG Boston is a martial arts group practicing an integrated system of longsword, grappling and dagger from historical fighting manuals.  At this writing, we have classes in Watertown, Arlington, and Cambridge. Our students are a mix of experienced martial artists who enjoy the cross-training and interested brand new folks. Our beginner class works equally well for each, working on a combination of an established longsword curriculum and developing work on abrazzare (grappling) and daga (dagger/k …