Do you want to get published? If your dream is to write a book and share it with the world, this is the group for you. Join us to talk about writing, publishing, finding an agent, finding a publisher, self-publishing, marketing your book and promoting yourself as an author/expert. Whether you are writing a book, have a book that’s ready to publish or are already published and looking to build on your success, we’d love to have you come. Do you dream of seeing your book in print? Would you lik …

First and foremost this is a writers' critique group. Many talented and published writers rely on some form of outside checks and balances to ensure that their writing is the best it can be. The style, content, and quality of what they write is of paramount importance. This is where a good critique group is invaluable. Critique groups provide a level of overview and feedback that helps a writer prepare their ms. (manuscript) for an editor's sharp scrutiny. In addition to being a critique group, …

Got a few chapters of your sci-fi novel ready for an audience? Maybe you'd like someone to peruse that short memoir you're working on. Even if you have a whole bloody book or two done and waiting for someone's red pen...bring it on! "Upstate Creative Writers" is a group for anybody who loves to write fiction, nonfiction, poetry - whatever! We meet to critique submissions every other Monday at the Panera Bread in Anderson (there's good space, lighting, seats and free wi-fi). Come learn from and t …

Asheville Writers is a collection of writers who are interested in starting or growing their writing career. Developing platforms, earning an income writing, advancing writing skills--if these are of interest to you, join!

Charlotte Writers is a group dedicated to helping and encouraging writers (18+) of all levels, experiences, and genres in pursuing their dreams of publication. For beginning writers we offer feedback and methods in helping to make sure that your first steps into writing are positive ones, while for the more experienced writers we offer substantive critiques to help sharpen your work on its way to submission for publication. We have writers who have professional credits to their name from both bi …

Interested in reading and writing poetry? We'll meet monthly or weekly (depending on interest) to discuss poetry we read together and workshop poems.

This is a group of writers that are interested in sharing their writing with each other whether fiction or nonfiction, poetry, or memoir. A guest speaker to the monthly meeting would include writers and published authors promoting their books, or speaking on various topics of interest to the group.

The Charlotte Write to Publish Group is a fun, focused assembly of writers. There are three purposes for the group. 1) To organize critique groups (4-5 people) for writers who would like regular feedback for their writing. 2) To guide writers who have a completed manuscript in getting published through traditional publishers, literary agents, or by self-publishing. 3) To establish bookstore events and public speaking engagements for published authors. All writers -- and should-be writers -- …

Writers who are serious about making money with their talent and new writers who want to learn from seasoned authors. We meet once a month and help each other with Story Development, Project Development, Building Our Lists, Writing Book Proposals, Getting Agents, Targeting Editors, Article Critique, What Works and What Doesn't.

Welcome everyone ! I glad you find our web site . Please joint us for monthly meetings in different coffee shops . Sometimes we meeting for movie watch or go out to dance . Our group is for people who speak Russian fluently as during our meetings we speaking only in Russian. The point of a group is to have personal meetings where people can chat, ask any questions, make new friends and relax. Membership dues for 1 year is 10$ per person , you can make payment online via paypal or bring cash t …

Our purpose is to have a lot of fun while dancing, painting, making jewelry, writing poetry, making music, and en-corporating ALL of the arts in one place. This is for those who want to learn as well as those who want to sharpen their skill-set in ALL forms of the arts. So if you are interested in making things, writing things, playing music, and dancing... this group is for you=)

Freedom 4 All The Kingsport Tea Party A Chapter of NETCOP Mission Statement It is the mission of this (Coalition) to return America to Constitutionally limited government, based on our nation’s original founding documents; to promote Constitutional Conservative principles in legislation and education and to promote fiscal and moral responsibility in government with morality as defined by Judeo Christian principles. Core Principles We the North East Tennessee Coalition of Patriots, (NETCOP), …

"Calling all lovers of poetry and music. Join us, whether you are an amateur or a professional, for an evening of raw talent. This group was started because we feel that the talents that people possess through spoken word and music appeals to us all. Join us and bring your talents as we offer you the opportunity to be heard in a laid back atmosphere.

The purpose of this MeetUp is to help connect WordPress users, Webmasters, and Developers to increase our skills, our web development businesses, and make our Web-Fu strong! (We will try to have a little fun while we are at it! If you run your own blog, develop websites for fun or profit, or love to learn and have fun doing it, please join the group, and we'll see you at the next MeetUp!

For graphic novel enthusiats, artist, and writers. Hang out, discuss favorite graphic novels & comics. i started this group with the intention of bringing together people that would like to work together to create their very own graphic novel and who knows, maybe start a self-publishing group.

The Asheville Area Wholistic and Intergrative Professionals (tm) (AAWIP) are collaborators, co-creators, co-catalysts, co-leaders that promote education, production and sales of professional wholistic and integrative products/services in the Asheville area – included but not limited to integrative health, personal growth, earth-friendly, eclectic artisans/musicians/authors. We co-provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas to expand the wholistic, integrative, green and related profess …

CFC Workshops are made possible by a donation of time and resources from Charlotte Film Community. Many thanks to our generous sponsors!! Who should come to a workshop? For scriptwriters, CFC Workshops provide an opportunity to observe any issues in your script. In addition, member critiques will provide both the general perspective of an audience as well as the informed perspective of other writers and industry professionals. While attendees should be prepared to provide constructive feedback, …

Welcome to Asheville to all of our Transplanted Friends! Welcome to Western North Carolina’s Meetup group for all y’all who have come from all over the world to make these mountains your home. Whether you just got off the plane or have been here for decades, this group is for you. For the last three years, even as we have been known as the Asheville Ex-New Yorkers Meetup Group, we opened up this great group to include folks from cities all over the world. As long as you are friendly, inclusive, …

The Catawba Valley Tea Party (CVTP) meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Conover YMCA Sparkman Building (Red Barn) meeting facility at 6:30pm. The patriots of the Catawba Valley Tea Party are dedicated to restoring our great nation to a constitutional republic by following the Judeo-Christian principles exercised by our founding fathers. Guided by the 9 Principles and 12 Values working in our community and offering education, discussion forums and by joining with other like-minded citizen …

A group for those in the Charlotte area who want to make a difference in the lives of animals in the food, entertainment, research, and clothing industries. If you support the ethical treatment of animals join us as we educate ourselves and others through activities such as lobbying, gentle protesting, letter writing events to elected officials about supporting the humane treatment of animals, meeting victims of animal cruelty by visiting sanctuaries, volunteering, leafleting, and fund raising f …

Dr. Elaine Aron, author of The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You, defines the Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) as someone who “has a sensitive nervous system, is aware of subtleties in his/her surroundings and is more easily overwhelmed when in a highly stimulating environment.” The research psychologist estimates 20 percent of the world’s population test positive for the HSP “trait.” Based on interviews with 40 subjects, she developed a self-test distributed to t …

This is a group designed to unite people with an interest in digital and inbound marketing in the Charlotte area. If you are a digital marketing novice, advocate, or professional and are interested in networking with others while increasing your knowledge base, this is the group for you.

Free and Open Source Software has changed the world. If you use a smartphone, a tablet, a computer, the internet, you are relying on free and open source software, often invisibly, but it powers the modern world. Come meet other people who write, maintain, document, use, and support free and open source software. Learn, help, teach, participate in growing the community that has given the internet and the software that powers it to the world.

I wanted to start a group that could get together on a monthly basis or so and allow for English Bulldogs and their owners to socialize and play in a relaxed park setting. Other non-aggressive breeds are more than welcome to join and any help in setting up the first meetup would be greatly appreciated it. I just moved to Dilworth from LKN and am still becoming familiar with the area. That being said I think this group would be a great way for those who don't own Bulldogs to join and come to the …

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Hello...My name is Juliet Stock ...I'm an artist ~ designer and passionate painter of vintage furniture...furniture with personality. My joy is finding and creating one of a kind vintage pieces for your home...each piece unique unto itself...just like you. I have spent my life being creative in many mediums. I Paint ,sew, write.  I was working as a "Fine Artist" but once I started making old things new again with paint and the touch of a brush...I truly found my niche. I am now a CHALK PAINT™ by …

This group is for those interested in learning the Korean language. A fun place to practice speaking, listening, reading/writing. Also sharing what you have learned. We would love it if some native Korean speakers would join and help us who are new to the language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome.

The Positive World Mission Statement: In everything we do we strive to improve ours lives, those around us, our community, and the world at large. How We Accomplish The Mission: The Positive World operates on three main principles: Connect, Learn and Contribute. As a member of The Positive World, you are connected with people just like you who are setting goals, chasing dreams and have a strong desire to help others.  Our members are a part of the world’s largest network of positive people. …