This group is for authors who are interested in mastering the craft elements of writing. Group members will work to perfect their competence by identifying, practicing, and ultimately implementing recognized techniques. Each meeting will be devoted to a specific craft element related to character, plot, point of view, description, dialogue, setting, pace, voice, and theme. Whether you seek to write short stories, essays, novels or articles, the club members (as a team) will help each other to ma …

Guided Autobiography is both a group and individual process. Thematically-driven questions offered weekly provide a direction for two pages of life-story, written in-between sessions. These writings are then read in the group where affirming feedback is encouraged. This dynamic process provides participants the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of their resilience and the new life they are building. I am a licensed clinical social worker, therapist and writer. My profes …

An ongoing group of writers that meets every Monday night at a restaurant in White Plains. Two people submit every week and the group reviews their work and discusses it at the meeting. Meetings are usually two hours. A writer will on average submit once a month. Before being admitted to the group, we require a writing sample. Any representative work will be fine.  It doesn't have to be long.

Bring us your fiction, your poetry, your fledgling manuscripts yearning to be read. ;) We get together every 2 weeks in my home in South Hackensack, have some wine and water, and share our thoughts on the selections members submitted after the previous meeting. Bergen County Poets & Fictionaires welcomes serious writers, published or unpublished, who are open to constructive critique from a diverse group of other serious, open writers. We share our joy in writing and reading, along with a few la …

Writers mostly write. Besides writing, the second most important act is submitting. I'd like to meet once a month with a group of writers who are submitting their work.  During this meeting we can exchange ideas about motivation, where to submit certain kinds of work and the mechanics of submitting material. We can map out strategies for submitting work and make committments to the group about the process.

This group is a collective of writers, whose goals are to help each other develop our writing projects via critiques and sharing of resources, with strong motivation toward getting our work published. We actively develop our skills by sharing current works and providing critiques at our bi-weekly meetings. Published and unpublished writers are all welcome. We are serious about our writing, and honest and helpful in our critiques. Plus, we're nice people! We like to keep our group small, so we al …

This is a group for serious writers whom are already working on a spiritual book, screenplay, memoir or journal, or are ready to begin one. Let's meet weekly to create a spiritual community where we will support, write and share the journey together. At the beginning of each meeting I will lead us in a short, guided meditation so that we can tap into our inner guidance for clarity and wisdom as we write, which always makes the process that much easier! Days and times are flexible, and will be cr …

This is a group for anyone interested in writing poetry, fantasy or fiction. We are not limited to this form of writing and would like to have other forms of writing for more inspiration. We will read and critique our writings at all sessions.

Writers with no experience, enjoy a safe learning environment Writers who are stuck, enjoy the support of like-minded women Writers who are experienced, remember the thrill of the initial spark

Come to our meetings and/or read our message board - and come away with extremely useful tips and techniques that can be used right away to improve your communication skills - for personal and professional success! Our group is like a FREE college or corporate training seminar - where we give, receive and exchange ideas about Business Writing & Public Speaking - such as writing everything from ordinary e-mail and letters to formal reports and marketing materials - plus grammar, punctuation, vo …

Short Sighted Comedy - NNJ Sketch Comedy group Have you been looking for a sketch comedy group in Northern New Jersey? We have, too! And we were tired of waiting for someone else to create one. Our plan: Get together every two weeks to collaborate, pitch ideas, write, and plot when, where, and what we are going to shoot. Then... we shoot and put the resulting videos online! Please note that we do not intend to do live shows, but we won't rule it out as a possibility for the future. Our goal: …

Suffern Slam Society holds a poetry slam the first Saturday of every month at Ireland's 32 in Suffern, NY from 730 PM to 10 PM. A poetry slam is a performance poetry competition judged by arbitrarily-selected audience members. Where traditional poetry readings are about supporting the poet, poetry slams focus on the interaction between audience and poet. Strong writing and strong delivery are both important. Whether you want to come out and participate by performing or by spectating, you are wel …

This small group of local writers (some professional, some not) meets weeky for dinner at The Monroe Diner, on old Route 17M in Monroe, NY. Bring your latest original work for discussion. Please bring at least ten copies. You can also send the work to Mary Agnes, the group facilitator if you want it sent out ahead of time. You and your work are welcomed and appreciated here. This is a no slam zone. All commentary welcome if offered in the spirit of friendship and professionalism. A brief mon …

This group was started in 2003 with the intent ot providing a caring mutually-supportive community of writers of all levels, from beginner to professional.  The format of the meeting is for each member to produce no more than two typewritten, double-spaced pages (often responding to a prompt provided by the leader), and to bring enough copies for all members of the meetup.  For the first half-hour we read each other's copy and make comments.  Then we go around and deal with each writer in turn g …

Meet other Gospel Music Fans! If you like your gospel Traditional, Christian, Holy Hip Hop, Jazzpel, or Urban Contemporary come join us! If you sing, play, write or just enjoy listening come join us! Most of all if your serious about the spreading of the "Good News" and are committed to coming to meetups. JOIN US!!! This group is about network, fellowship and fun as we attend concerts, conferences, retreats and other events. Our goal is to connect with Christians of all denominations, both insi …

GREENBROOK SANCTUARY IS A SECLUDED PRIVATE NATURE PRESERVE.  Please write me with any questions or comments, greenbrooksanctuary@yahoo.com. NON-MEMBERS PLEASE READ ABOUT US HERE AND DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION. APPLICATION FOR NON-MEMBERS: http://www.njpalisades.org/2012_applicat_pna.pdf Existing members of Palisades Nature Association/Greenbrook Sanctuary please join the meetup group; you will receive approval and confirmation. PNA (Palisades Nature Association) is a non-profit org. of conservation …

Lisa K., a teacher of psychic and intuitive development, holds monthly meetings for beginners to practice their natural intuitive skills. Lisa runs this group as a psychic development circle to exercise and help enhance your intuitive abilities and psychic skills which every one has.  This group is open to everyone who wishes to develop their intuition and is just starting out exploring their abilities. What is a Six Sensory World Group Meeting? The specific focus is to develop your intuition an …

This is a friendly, easygoing group for parents to get to know other parents with toddlers and kids in and around Tuxedo, NY. We'd love to plan some weekend outings such as easy-kid-friendly-hikes, gatherings at local parks, barbecues or playdates at our home so we can have some cocktails and chat while playing with the kids, dinner meet-ups at kid-friendly-local restaraunts, etc. My husband and I have an almost four year old and an infant and have lived in Tuxedo for four years. My husband writ …

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“This is a group for anyone interested in learning about the writings of the New Testament with a deeper vision that that shared by modern religious leaders. Participants should join with an open mind to learn and share of the historical and regional settings of New Testament authors. While most participants would identify themselves as Christians... it is a group open to ALL who are willing to engage in a respectful conversation concerning the Historical Jesus, as well as 1st & 2nd Century Chri …

Me and my team do cinematic video productions featuring exotic cars, jets and yachts. We do this because we are passionate about cinema and we love cars, jets and yachts. If you want free training on creative production or want an opportunity to work on "dream" projects, then this if for you! If you want to add cool stuff to your demo reel or photography portfolio, then this is for you. If you want to be part of a team that will also be able to lead you towards doing commercial work as well, the …

Hubby and I recently moved to an apartment in Hasbrouck Heights but attend a Baptist Church in Queens. We're looking for Christ-centered families with children in our daughter's age group (Born September 2010) to form friendships with. We plan to homeschool her and hope to meet up for playdates and outings with Christian families endeavoring to raise children for the Lord, especially those who also plan to homeschool. We do a plethora of educational activities with her as it is and would love co …

Meet fellow Film People and TV near you! Come to a local Film and TV Industry Meetup to have fun and make friends with people on both sides of the camera and screen. If you are interested in film making & want to discuss the how to's, the don't do's & all of the in's & out's. Join us for our monthly meet up. All are welcome actors, actresses, screen writers, editors, videographers, cinematographers, directors, if you have an interest in film making or want to learn more about the process this …

This is a group of musicians, singers, songwriters that get together in a variety of settings to jam acoustic, electric, write music, exchange ideas, learn from one another and just have fun. All levels welcome.

Greetings Crew – I look forward to our first of many meet ups.  Our first one will be at Ridgewood Duck Pond in Ridgewood, NJ. Training session locations will vary at times!  I tried to accommodate the majority for the first one and I will be having the training at various parks – so, no worries ;-) PRICING & LOGISTICS -- I did have to change up the logistics of the times/days and pricing structure.  I will be offering up to Four Training sessions a week (for eight weeks).  Please NOTE: - This d …

Definition of Utopian = An Ideal Place or state. A community possessing highly desirable qualities. Our Definition of UTOPIAN= Undiscovered Talents, Outgoing People, Inspiring Artists Networking Basically we are here to unite anyone and everyone who have something to offer. Whether you are just here to make friends, or expand your business, show off your talents, practice your hobby, give and receive critiques, or have fun we are the group for you. Friendly outgoing interesting people always wel …

Let's get together to share great ideas in philanthropic fundraising thru non-profit pro bono/volunteering and creative micro-financing to help the disadvantage kids, elderlies, the homeless, the unemployed, uninsured, the poor and hungry and victims of disasters. There are alternative ways to tap these funds without going thru rigorous grant writing (not sure if your project gets funded). Have fun meeting other do-gooders, venture-philanthropists with friendly free biz ideas, pro bono volunteer …

You are here because you know something in your life has to change. The change we are focused upon is the one that will reinvigorate you and your business. Together we can analyze and discuss which problems are negatively impacting your organization. We will discover the solutions that will allow you to make your business thrive. We invite you to become a changemaker as we look forward to talking about a variety of topics, stimulating speakers, upcoming networking events & any other issues that …