Hi, and Welcome. My name is Fran, and I'm a singer-songwriter who writes from the soul.   I've been singing "soul-songs" since I was a little kid, and I've always been aware my songs reveal my hopes, fears and dreams in deep, truthful and often mysterious ways. Stories and myths have always figured heavily in my life.  I studied English literature in University and I taught Bible and Jewish folklore to elementary school kids for well over a decade.  I have also worked as a professional storytel …

Quick Brown Fox holds creative writing workshops and weekly classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced writers. The Quick Bown Fox newsletter and blog gives information about literary agents looking for clients, writing contests, book publishers looking for authors, and markets for your short pieces. Plus we have reading nights at CJ's Cafe, and meet-ups to network and just to sit together and write. Visit the blog here: http://quick-brown-fox-canada.blogspot.com/ To get on the newsletter …

Hello fellow writer! Welcome to the CNY Writers Haven--a haven for all things writing. We are a group dedicated to helping writers, published or unpublished, become better writers by offering weekly critiquing sessions and workshops aimed at giving you the knowledge, resources, and tools you'll need to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of publishing. Our critiquing process is conducted in a nonjudgmental and constructive manner so you can be assured that you, and your work, wi …

Hello! Welcome to the CNY Creative Writers Cafe! Please note that the CNY Creative Writers Cafe is currently closed to new members. However, please feel free to contact me, Emily, the Organizer, about possible future membership. The CNY Creative Writers Cafe is a workshop for writers of all experiences, genres, and forms (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, script writing--you name it). We have a casual, constructive atmosphere in which seasoned or beginning writers meet and share writing, ideas, crit …

This is just an informal meetup for writers to share their original work of most genres. The writer is given the option to ask for feedback or simply use this as a platform to share their writing in an informal and friendly setting. The genre that would be welcome is poetry, short fiction including flash fiction, short stories even novel excerpts, scripts, short screenplays, travel writing etc. Since the venue will usually be a public place such as a restaurant or cafe and the writer would be re …

We are currently not accepting new members, since we need to restrict our size in order to allow members sufficient time for reading and critiquing. However, members come and go, so when we can accomodate more members we will open the group to new people. Sorry about this, but you can always check back in a few months. Rochester Writers' Group brings together area writers for critique sessions. To become a member, you must submit a sample of your writing (e.g. an entire short story, chapter of a …

A Fiction Addiction Writers' Group takes place at Syracuse's newest new and used bookstore, A Fiction Addiction, Inc., and is for amateur and professional writers to gather and discuss their writing projects, critique and improve skills, and encourage avenues of publishing. Open to anyone and everyone writing prose, non-fiction, poetry or any other type of creative endeavors that encompass the written word. Coffee, beverages and snacks are available, and special discounts on books for members of …

Hey! Calling all Buffalo area Screenwriters! (And Playwrights) Let's face it, writing can be lonely, hard and frustrating. Let's make things easier on ourselves, and see who else is in the same boat locally. Let's all get to know each other, show support and give each other valuable feedback. There's so much awesome talent in the area! I'm not a pro, but you don't need to be either. And if you're a seasoned writer, maybe you'd like to share your wisdom and war stories! We can all learn from each …

This group is a book club with a twist. It is a book club for writers. Why are some books popular? What makes them bestsellers? What can we as writers learn from these books? I started this book club because traditional book clubs are too vanilla for me. If you are a committed writer, then this meetup is for you. We meet once a month in downtown Toronto. Other events are scheduled as we think of them. Each month, we will chose a work of fiction and examine it from the perspective of a writer (an …

Toronto's First Post Office, operated by the Town of York Historical Society, is a post office, a museum, and a National Historic Site.  We are the custodian of an unparalleled collection of artefacts relating to early 19th century communication.  As in 1834, Toronto's First Post Office is the only full-service post office in the city to operate seven days a week.  From this communications hub on Adelaide Street East, the Society continues to tell the history of the town of York and early Toront …

This group is for artists that want to learn other art. Actors learn writing, directors learn acting, etc. Be the jack of all traits! Mingle, exchange, grow, learn.

The Toronto Screenwriters Meetup Group (TSMG) is an active community-minded group for Screenwriters and Filmmakers interested in networking, discussing and collaborating on screenplay development for all mediums. Our love of the craft is what binds us - this group's members are dedicated to helping each other improve - offering support and sharing knowledge and resources, while having a good time in doing so! TSMG provides guidance, contacts and support in all areas of the field - offering our m …

We are a group of Christians who love to write. We meet once a month which can change depending on people's availability. Hopefully we will get a regular schedule soon. This group is primarily a critique group for writers of Christian fiction although other genres are welcome. We encourage each other to improve so that God can speak to others through what we write.

A monthly meeting for writers looking for support and review of their work from other writers. Come and discuss writing opportunities and challenges. Let us review your work and give valued feedback. Novels, fiction and non-fiction, essays and short stories. Professionals or out-of-work, experienced or just off the boat. All types welcome. Please bring copies of your work to meetups so people may read along.

Women getting together for friendship and socializing.   For women 25+ who enjoy: book clubs, writing groups, coffee meetups, walks, dinners, knitting, yoga, movies and other such events. We will hold bi-weekly coffee, bi-weekly walks, monthly writing group and a monthly book club as a rule.  Plus other fun events will be added in as they come up. This group is for friendly, happy, positive women who are looking to meet others and make lasting friendships. Most events will be located in East End …

Come to a Buffalo Writers Meetup to discuss the writing life, trade literary tips, get constructive feedback on your work, and enjoy great discussions. We offer Meetups during the week as well as on the weekends to try and accommodate as many schedules as possible. All writers are welcome! The format for the Meetups is simple: If there are new members, we do brief introductions all around the table. Then anyone who wishes to can read aloud from their work and solicit feedback. It's a relaxing, …

Ever think you would like to do some acting? Ever done it before and would like to do it again? What about writing, directing, or producing? Noway this is GEVA or the Arts Council. This is Theater By The Seat Of Our Pants. A bare-bones, do-it-yourself collaboration of hambones, closet divas, and budding control freaks. We have a venue. All we need are the scripts, costumes, props, set pieces, sound and lights, actors and directors who just want to have some fun while entertaining their friends a …

Well, the fact that I am starting this PhD student meet-up group should tell you that I’m procrastinating despite a fast encroaching deadline, and a deluge of emails from my supervisors harassing me about that long overdue chapter. This meet-up is really aimed at nomadic PhD students like myself who do not have a network here.  For example, I am completing my degree in arty-phartysness (Art History and Musicology) through the University of Edinburgh but after two years abroad and living like a h …

The Group is alive and well! New blood and new management. We are now meeting in a different environment, with the goal of putting out some projects, learning the skills for writing, and production. There is too much talent in CNY wanting to get into film production and they do not have a vehicle, nor the connections to do it. Well this is the vehicle. We are looking at  a new time or day to ensure a better turn out. Give us input and take a chance one more time. And to all of the new comers (me …

In this group we will be analyzing screenplays on a monthly basis. We'll try to pick new and old scripts of all genres depending on everyone's preferences. I always tell myself that I'll read more screenplays but I never do! I started this group hoping to motivate myself and to meet others who share an interest in movies and analysis. So, if you would like to analyze screenplays, either to better your own writing or to gain a better understanding of how screenplays are written, this is the group …

We ALL have a story to tell whether it is something you imagined or something you wished you had or perhaps an experience you learned a thing or two from.  This group can offer motivation, suggestions and opinions and other peer support in getting it to the next level,,,hopefully.

We are a free screenwriting group, meeting every other Thursday at 6 pm at College Town Bagels on the corner of Aurora and Seneca St. in downtown Ithaca. Bring pages to have read aloud, ideas to pitch, problems to brainstorm, or simply enjoy a cup of hot chocolate while providing constructive yet friendly feedback to other members of the group. Depending on the number that show up each person will get 15 to 20 minutes to discuss their work. No need to RSVP or make a commitment, just come when yo …

Interested in comedy, satire, and all of its forms of distribution? We will meet to network, discuss technique, industry, and workshop comedy.

Many of us aspire to be creative in one form or another but we carry within us hindrances to either doing our work or releasing it out into the world. At times we may believe we're not good enough, that our work lacks meaning, isn't perfected, or we don't have enough talent and imagination to acheive what we desire. It may be that we fear criticism, failure and rejection, or perhaps resistant to change and success. Ultimately, the thoughts we think and the beliefs we hold, are what's holding us …

The gift economy represents a shift from consumption to contribution, transaction to trust, scarcity to abundance and isolation to community. - Charles Eisenstein Gift Circle's are an ancient practice that’s weaving its way into our modern world – and it’s about creating an alternative economy based on sharing. The distinctive feature of a gift economy is that people give of their possessions and services with no expectation of return. I got the idea to start my own Gift Circle after reading …

Welcome to the Toronto Poetry Club meetup! We meet as necessary sometimes and share each other's work! If you'd like to share a written poem and have a chance to be published, then please Click here to post your Poems in our "Discussions" Forums! You don't need to. It's optional. You can also read a poem to us in person, at our meetups! It's free to RSVP to our events! To join, click "JOIN US!" in the top-right corner of this page. It's free. So are all RSVPs to our meetups and all of our eve …

Raindance is an established network of filmmakers, writers and actors who mix, mingle meet and make movies. Check us out at www.raindance.org/toronto

This group is for anyone who has already self-published; is in the process of self-publishing or has an interest in self-publishing their own writing. If you are well-versed in the self-publishing industry with a number of successful books to your name please join us and share your expertise with those who may not be as knowledgeable. Maybe you are in the process of self-publishing and are simply overwhelmed by the whole thing. Join us and we can support eachother as we try to learn how to get …