The purpose of this group is to create a fun, fast-paced, dynamic, creative and supportive structure to review, critique and encourage one another in completing our works with the goal of getting them published.  We are open to all genres.  This group is a face-to-face and on-line submission group. Our face-to-face meetings are the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month from 1pm to 3pm and are held at the Pride of Towson Lodge, 411 E. Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204.  The meeting organization is as …

We write... we draw... we color! Spark your creativity through writing. You don't have to be a writer or even have a daily journaling practice to attend. Nor do you have to be creative. Each evening is filled with creative exercises to spark your inner spirit and help with your journaling practice, inspire the book inside you, or inspire anything else you want to do, change, grow or increase in your life. Many evenings we work on art journal pages, mandala design or a combination of free writing …

Poetry doesn't have to be a solitary art. Let's get together to read, write and workshop poems. Beginner to Advanced poets are invited but everyone writes and everyone gives feedback. Any form or style is welcome, let's laugh, cry, fume and open our wide minds to the beauty of words.

Informal biweekly meetings in Newark, Delaware for creative writers interested in a mutually-supportive atmosphere of other writers pursuing journaling, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, essays, memoirs, writing as a spiritual practice, blogging. Open to beginners as well as advanced writers. Relax at a restaurant, diner, outdoor venue, or member's home to share your writing, exchange critiques, explore new areas of writing through instruction and writer's prompts from an experienced creative writin …

The original name was going to be "The messy writer's group for the functionally nutty," but we don't all have to be messy, or nutty, or functional. We read, write and perform poetry. Sometimes it shoots, sometimes sits like dirt, sometimes resists like phlegm, or oozes, or sometimes it just rests above our heads- no matter. It's a product of "the great yellow rose in your brain" (that's Ginsberg). If you have ever said to yourself, after writing a whole bunch of words on a page, "Man I wish I c …

Columbia Writers is a group of dedicated writers and authors from all over Maryland. While many of our members focus on YA, kidlit, and children's genres, we welcome all genres. We meet regularly to exchange critiques of our writing, collaborate on writing projects, and host workshops or author meets. As a group, we've completed one anthology and are working on a second. RSVP for one of our meets to learn more!

Hello Author... Writing a book? and not sure what to do once it's done?  The publishing industry has changed dramatically since I published my first book in 1995.  Technology continues to create trends in this industry with lightning speed.  Join our group and learn the benefits of self publishing and how to create your book products (soft cover or eBooks) using Create Space, Lightning Source, Amazon Kindle, Smashwords and more.  Marketing is always a hot topic with this group. As the former Pre …

How To Write Your e-Book, Blog,Photo-Journal Site in 30 days (more or less) The goal of the club will be to promote & encourage people at all levels that are interested in writing: e-books, blog, photo journalism freelancing and being self employed or getting published.   The emphasis is on meeting up on a weekly basis where we can share ideas & network with one another. The club focus will be on a variety of styles.  All are welcome! We will have surprise guests at different times.  We will ha …

My name is Joseph Driscoll and I am an Activities & Volunteer Coordinator for Sunrise Senior Living in Pikesville. I am wanting start a monthly meeting of natural poets who would love to share there work on a monthly basis to seniors. This will be monthly which I think is great, we can discuss our poetry and read it allowed and maybe help some senoirs write also. The details are still in the works, but the good thing is it is a meet up for our talents.

The New Castle County Association of Aspiring Authors is closing. Thanks to all of you who have participated and offered your support to members of the group. I wish you much success in your writing endeavors.

This is a group for anyone interested in sharing their poetry, hosting poetry parties, exchanging ideas, having poetry workshops, impromptu poetry jam sessions, or workshops for writers of any kind. Let's meet up to share, network, and bring poetry back to the forefront of the artistic world where it belongs. This is a collaborative, supportive environment, where egos are checked at the door of any event. Let's get together and enjoy food, wine, and some great poets!!!

Are you a Christian woman who needs prayer and is interested in praying for others? Do you desire a closer more intimate walk with Christ? This is nondenominational Christian group which will meet twice a month on Friday night for prayer and for readings from the devotional book "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young. Women ranging from their 20's through 30's are encouraged to participate. Please join us for some wonderful fellowship. Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence Editorial Reviews …

Hey everyone! My name is Jamie. I moved to Annapolis earlier this year. Now that I'm getting settled in and finding some fun things to do, I'm looking to meet some great people who share my interests. I called the group Writers and Adventurers of Annapolis because it's partly about getting together with other writers and sharing our stuff, and partly about getting out and finding some great ways to entertain (and hopefully even inspire) ourselves. So whether you're interested in one or the other …

I would like to start a community for writers and artists with the goal of exploring, understanding, and working through creative blocks. This will not be a critique group, but a place to meet, share with, celebrate, and support one another. You might just be starting out in your craft or established. It doesn’t matter what type of writer or artist you might be. Our starting point might be The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. We would meet monthly in the Elizabethtown/Mt Joy area.

Welcome and thank you for coming to check out the Brandywine Valley Writers Group Meet-up page! Whether you are an existing member of the group or checking us out for the first time, we hope that you will find the new Meet-up page offers the information you want. The Brandywine Valley Writers Group was founded to help professional and amateur writers improve their craft and achieve their goals. We strive to inspire writers through our various programs and to offer friendship within our extensive …

This group is for anyone who is creative and want to use thier talent to serve God. I started this group because I am a Christian the love the arts, and want to build a network of artist (rappers, singers, dances, steppers, writers, poets, mimes, praise dancers, steppers, choirs, DJ's, and actors) that will showcase thier God given gifts for the world. I am a christian rapper, song writer, and play writer that want to connect with others to sponsor plays, concerts, and music that our children an …

Don't believe in God? You are not alone! Lancaster Freethought Society It is an exciting time to be a nonbeliever in the U.S. There are more people coming to reason in this country than at any other time in the past. Membership in atheist organizations is growing steadily and more people are standing up for their rights to be free from religion. The formation of the LFS is in response to the desire of Lancaster area free thinkers to become a part of this growing movement. Whether you want to p …

We are a community art center located in downtown Ephrata. We are located inside the huge building with the mural on it right beside the center parking lot off of main street, beside the train station. Join us at Art of Recycle and learn how to recycle, upcycle and craft most anything! We are a non-profit organization that focuses on the arts and the community. Our mission is to provide a variety of free and low-cost workshops teaching people to create quality art from items that might otherwi …

Welcome to BAJAM, the Baltimore Area Japanese Meetup ! BAJAM ni yookoso ! Meet and mingle with Japanophiles and native Japanese persons. Share your knowledge of Japanese or American culture and language with others. Attend our social meetups and make friends with others who share your interests and want to learn about the other culture. Come to a Japanese or English study group Language Meetup to practice speaking, reading and writing. Find out about festivals, art shows and other Japan related …

Welcome to our friendly group! Everyone is welcome; singles, married, those looking, those in relationships, couples, those with or without kids, and anyone interested in adventures and entertaining pursuits. No discrimination here! With Event Organizers who plan a variety of activities, we have events every week and occasionally events with other groups. * PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE REQUESTING TO JOIN* TO JOIN & REMAIN A MEMBER: ~ POST A RECOGNIZABLE PICTURE OF YOURSELF / your face, as y …

Toastmasters Mission: To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop communication and leadership skills, which in turn fosters self-confidence and personal growth. People come to visit and join Toastmasters for many reasons, but most common is that most people do have an enormous fear of public speaking. The good thing about Toastmasters is that there is no pressure. You don't have to speak until you are ready. And because …

Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law. This is a group for people in the greater Philadelphia area who are interested in Thelema, magick, or the writings of Aleister Crowley. Thelema as a religion, philosophy or way of life is based on Liber AL vel Legis, otherwise known as The Book of the Law, along with other texts considered holy by Thelemites. Liber AL vel Legis was received by the prophet Aleister Crowley, on April 8th, 9th and 10th, 1904. However, each Thelemite is encouraged to …

Discussion group that will explore and contemplative living and prayer practices. We will start with the writings of Thomas Merton, a 20th century contemplative who was a key to the ecumenical movement. We will also explore contemplative prayer practices such as "Centering Prayer" as developed by Thomas Keating. Centering Prayer is a method of contemplative prayer which came about in the 20th century from teachings that go back to early Christian Church Fathers (St. Anthony the Great, St. August …

Calling all Baltimore Bloggers! Let's get together to network, brainstorm, learn, and connect with some local brands. We'll meet once per month at a local watering hole. We will also have a bi-monthly Twitter chat using the hashtag #BaltimoreBloggers. All skill levels, topics, and blogging goals are welcome.

This is a group for persons over 40 who are unemployed and seeking employment, and persons unhappy at their jobs and seeking career change. This group is being started to support persons who are having problems finding employment or in jobs where they do not feel their skills are being appropriately used. The group will support each other, network, work on interviewing skills and resume writing skiils, and brainstorm on effective strategies for job hunting. This group will meet twice a month at …

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Greetings & welcome, This group is for everyone, so please post your ideas in the forum! This group provides a safe resource for those who are self employed, run their own business or are starting a business. Our emphasis is on sharing our strengths and successes with each other so we can all grow both professionally and personally. We are a Peer to Peer resource program. Meetups are designed to help us expand our networks, overcome our challenges and bring our businesses to the next level. We a …

This is a group for users of the SAS statistical programming and analysis package in the Baltimore Metro Area. Professionals, students, researchers -- all are welcome. Writing sophisticated macros in a UNIX enviroment? Come share your knowledge. Just learned the difference between a PROC step and a DATA step? Come join us, too!