Mission: Ideally, we’d like 6-8 regular attendees to monthly contribute 8-15 pages of commercial fiction*. Format: workshopping. Intention: Everybody ‘gets time’. Motto: Always honest, but never mean. Let’s break this down. 6-8 regular attendees: from a maximum pool of 10-12. Regular implies some level of commitment and allows for remembering each other’s plot lines, characters, revisions, etc. We’re trying to create a writing lab, a safe haven from the writing jungle: a ‘place’ to nurture ex …

The Tarot for Writers group meets online. You can be part of the fun, no matter where you live! . . . . . . . . . . Most people think of tarot cards as a fortune-telling device, but they're also a great tool for writing and creative thinking. Writers from John Steinbeck to Stephen King have used tarot cards for inspiration, and Italian novelist Italo Calvino went so far as to call the tarot "a machine for writing stories." The Tarot for Writers Group will help you tap into the creative power of …

No degree of separation. No fame. Just writers writing. Authentic. Whimsical. Vulnerable. "It's all true, none of it's true, don't ask." We often spend too much time thinking about writing instread of writing. Our group meets to spend time writing. After we get our coffee, we pick a prompt (phrases, pictures) and a time period of a few minutes (5-10 minutes is normal). For that time period, we write on that prompt, using paper and pen. We then pass the mike around for anyone who wants to read. …

Our vision is that this will be a group of serious YA writers (of all ages) who share a common goal of getting published. We're writers with completed or nearly completed YA novels who are perfecting our craft in order to pursue publication. We meet once a month to critique each other's (preread) work, and share writing news and tips. Meets in NE Minneapolis. Please note: This is a small (6-8 writers) critique group for YA writers. If you do not write YA novels, please do not ask to …

… Occult and mind/body/spirit writing is heavily represented in this writing group. You need not BE a writer on this subject, you must simply be able to treat it with the same objective, non-emotional professionalism you would any other topic. This does not mean "we ban Christians and atheists." We simply do not welcome people that behave like twits. Also, you may well think a topic is silly. Focus on the writing. Opinions about topic validity in and of itself are irrelevant here. 2. You MUST …

This is a group for people who have a passion for writing and would like to share that passion with others. Whether you write prose, poetry, science fiction, humor or fantasy, come join us!

The NW Suburbs Writer's Group typically meets in Maple Grove, the first Saturday of the month. Our focus is on learning and advancing the skills of each author by providing critique sessions and other opportunities for growth as well as creating a forum where writers can connect with other writers for encouragement and support. We hold regular critique sessions for five writers to submit works for review by group members. Brainstorming sessions, creative writing sessions, and technique discus …

Interested in movies? This group will cover everything involved in making movies from the idea to writing, producing, directing, editing, and finally showing the film. Anything and everything involved in making movies is fair game. We might even watch a movie from time to time.

… "Defining feminist leadership"), 5) A writing session (i.e. "Why I call Her "The Goddess"), 6) A photography walk along the Mississippi sharing light angles, 7) Reread "Sister Outsider" with discussion, 8) picnicking in a Twin City parks over a discussion (i.e. "Harvard Business Review of Women in Business"), 9) A walk with a park naturalist discussing birds, etc.  More ideas? This isn't just a mature lesbian group but one for deep conversation, snappy comebacks and laughter.  It's a time to hon …

The Twin Cities Playwrights' Group was created to give local aspiring playwrights a forum to help each other create and develop their new works. Members assist each other by reading scripts, helping with story-line, or by providing specific feedback as requested by the member. The group is designed for those who already have a basic understanding of the creative play development process but who just want a little help from other writers. We will foster an open, positive and supportive writers' e …

The mission of Gold Lion Arts is to offer regular and affordable opportunities for creative growth, holistic learning and enspirited community to neighbors in Powderhorn Park, Corcoran, South Minneapolis and surrounding areas. Gold Lion Arts offers poetry & meditation workshops, women's creative growth and intuition circles, and one on one creative growth sessions. Gold Lion is for you if you are seeking to become more empowered and joyful in your physical body, discover depth and authenticity i …

American Citizens for Economic Freedom (ACEF) is a collection of regular people who believe this great nation is at such a critical stage that we had to speak up. We are made up of every day people; pilots, homemakers, businessman, small business owners, etc. and are committed to spreading the word about the facts about what has been happening in America, and how every American have been affected. We are a Super Pac, but not the type you hear about in the news that run smear campaigns for the pr …

A group for people who wish to discuss the creation or modification of RPGs and the groups that game with homebrews or are looking for one. Constructive chat to aid the process of a new game or fine tuning a current one to maintain balance but explore a new construct of the games boundaries. Or just chat about current systems what each lacks and what it accells at. My vision for this group is to find a group of gamers, artists, writters and anyone who can contribute to creatively creating a game …

… Alan is a classically trained piano player and former rock musician, lawyer, and legal writing instructor. He’s also a hand drum teacher, and together with Betsy has written eight award-winning books on drumming and rhythm. Betsy’s also a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. Alan also teaches African Drumming for Beginners through Hopkins Community Ed on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 PM. During the summer, the class meets at their home in Minnetonka. Visitors are always welcome, but no drop-ins, …

… Finding Strength and Purpose in Turbulent Times - Moving On With Purpose and Values - Writing and Exercising From Pain to Prosperity - The Power of Friends - Divorce Sucks But What If You Had Friends Who Knew Exactly What To Do? Money / Money / Money - Financial Management Before Divorce - Financial Management After Divorce Maximize Your New Freedom - Become the Best Dad Possible - Attract More Women and Spend Less Money . . . At the Same Time! - Relationship Strategies With Your E …

… But there will indeed be workshops on writing the best possible profile, dating etiquette, photo advice, and so forth, in addition to other events centered around the philosophy that it is important to constantly work on becoming the best possible person you can be. PLEASE BE MINDFUL OF THE FOLLOWING: This is a group to learn to make smart choices ABOUT dating, as opposed to a group IN WHICH TO FIND A DATE (that may turn out to be a possible surprise bonus - but is NOT THE FOCUS of this group). …