Feeling like you lack the time or the inspiration to get started or finish your writing, whether it is a book, poem or series of short stories? Then this is the group for you. I find that it is hard with work and our busy schedules to find the time or the discipline (in my case) to finish pieces I have nearing completion or to begin new projects. I have been writing since I can remember and would like to turn those glowing embers into a fierce blaze again. We will generally meet the 2nd Tuesda …

The Columbus House of Scribes is the original group of that name, following the takeover of the original Meetup group page by organizers not affiliated with the group. We are dedicated to providing an open, friendly group to encourage your writing in whatever form it may take, as well as providing critiques for anything you would like to share, and writing voluntary monthly prompt responses as both writing exercises and to possibly spark new ideas. All writers, of any genre or format, are welcom …

Extra! Extra! It's about time to establish a writer's meet-up to serve Cleveland's Eastern burbs and the writers of Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. All writing, editing, publishing, and e-publishing topics will be discussed. Come join the fun!

This is a group for all those, who like to write! All those, who would like to publish... something. All those, who have had a work hibernating in a closet, under a bed or in a drawer for months... years.  Bring it out! Let's hear it! We'll listen and tell you what we hear as you awaken it from its slumber. Curious how it will be received? You'll never know until you brave the 'group listen'.  It's fun!  It's revealing! It's what you've been waiting for.... do it.

We are the local affiliate of the Romance Writers of America. We are looking for new members for our group -- so if you have any interest in writing short stories, novellas or novels in the Romance genre, please consider attending our March monthly meeting! At least two published writers will be attending the meeting. Remember you can publish with digital publishers or the traditional publishing houses in New York City -- there are many options! Come and explore the possibilities. We are meeting …

Pennwriters, a not-for-profit organization of more than 450 members from Pennsylvania and beyond, was established in 1988 as a networking organization for published and aspiring writers of all genres. Our mission is to help writers of all levels, from the novice to the award-winning and multi-published, improve and succeed in their craft. Pennwriters offers: • Area events, email groups and social networks • Workshops with nationally-recognized authors • Online courses with skilled teachers and …

As writers, we sometimes need to get away from the everyday grind that monopolizes our time, energy and creativity. It helps if we can escape the "rat race" and rediscover the craft and pleasure of our writing in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The Ohio Writers Retreats membership group was organized in 2009, to help us escape for a weekend or just a day. We'll feature, sponsor, co-sponsor and present writing retreats that offer getaway options closer to home, here in Ohio. The current weather …

Song circles are a great way to get a song "out there" in a setting that isn't quite as stressful as performing, and where members come with the idea of getting help, and being willing to help others, with perspective on songs we've written, suggestions for re-writes, new sections etc. So, it's a balance: all of us who write are likely to be sensitive about criticism but we also know we need critique if we are going to improve as songwriters, so a song circle must be comprised of people bold eno …

If you write, chances are someone wants to read it. If they'd want to read it, let's make sure that when they do read it, they want to read more! That means you're going to have to accept some basic realities, the first of which is: not all writers get paid for their work. Personally, I think that's a shame. If you're a writer, I want you to get paid! I want you to develop a reader-base so you can get your imagined realities out there for other people to enjoy! So, what this group will be …

Welcome to the Lake Erie Moose Society Blogger Meetup! Whether you blog for fun or as part of your work, you'll find kindred spirits here, and if you're just thinking about writing on the Web, stop on by and see what it's all about. Our meetings start with a round of introductions (if you have a specific question or problem, that's a great time to mention it) and then we spend anywhere from 20 minutes to an hour discussing a specific topic about blogging. Most meetings have no specific end time, …

What makes this Writer's Group worth your time? The Greater Cleveland Writer's Group is now 5 years old. Our attendance is consistent, our group is diverse. Our depth of talent, resources to help you define, start, continue, finish and market is unparalleled in the area. When you attend, you will meet other local Writers. When we gather we share ideas, and provide advice that can save you time, and make you more successful. Talk to a Publisher of a small growing independent local press. All genr …

"This is a group for poetry writers who would like to listen to and share their poems with others who love poetry! I could not find a meet up group for just poetry so I thought I would try to start one! We could share our poems and poetry book recommendations and advice with our favorite beverage and appetizer somewhere (restaurants, our homes). I was thinking we could meet once a month, maybe the last Thursday of the month. I am a definite amateur so even if you haven't written many poems join …

This page is a central location for all information about the Columbus UC Users Group; a group dedicated to sharing information around all things Microsoft Unified Communications. The main contributors to this site are UC professionals who live and breathe MSFT UC on a daily basis. Bios of the Contributors: Kevin Peters is a Microsoft MVP and Microsoft Certified Master for Lync, writes the blog OCSGuy.com and is a Unified Communications Architect for Unify Square. You can follow Kevin on twitter …

Metamorphosis is a growing cooperative community of artists housed and a historic building in downtown Struthers, Ohio. Metamorphosis offers 24 hour studio space to member artists but also serves as a Community Space offering non-members opportunities to participate in the creative movement through Open Studio nights, Open Calls for Artists/Art Shows, and Open Mic/Poetry nights. Metamorphosis is a creative experiment inspired by life experiences in other communities and recognition of the import …

Explore Pittsburgh's Restaurants & Make New Friends! If you love trying new restaurants, making new friends, and exploring Pittsburgh; this is the Meetup for you! We're a mix of singles and couples of all ages. Everyone (21 and over) is welcome. Our events are mainly focused around food, but this is not just a dining group; we offer many diversions for your Meetup pleasure. Typical events might be:  Dinners, Happy Hours, Wine Tastings, Pub Crawls, Brunches, Hikes, Concerts, Movies n' at. *If you …

Korean Language Study Group in Pittsburgh is for people who want to start learning Korean, who are currently studying Korean, or who want to practice speaking/writing Korean. (We offer 3 different levels - Beginners 1 & 2 and Intermediate.) We have fantastic Korean language teachers, all of them are pleasant and enthusiastic about interacting with people. Are you considering to learn Korean? Or want to join for fun Korean cooking & drama nights?You are more than welcome to our group!

Follow us: @PGHGameMakers Do you love coding games, making art for games, writing games, doing math for games, selling games, and making games? We do, too.

Women in Film and Media (WIFM) Pittsburgh is a nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to improve the status and portrayal of women in film, television, and other screen-based media in Southwestern Pennsylvania and beyond. Our Activities We serve our community by facilitating their access to opportunities in industry. In addition, we lend our services to non-profit organizations helping women and children. Our programs and events include workforce skills development through mentoring …

Ciao a tutti! This group is for seekers who are looking to enhance their spiritual lives with discussions and information drawn from ancient and modern Paganism on the Italian Peninsula. This is a place for sharing (rituals, recipes, spells, prayers, family traditions, art work, inspirational stories …), asking questions, and discussing issues. This group is also a way for Pagan Italo-philes to meet and build community. I ask only that the focus of the conversation be Italy. There are other grou …

The idea is simple, but the results are extraordinary. 100+Women Who Care was first started in Jackson, Michigan by Karen Dunigan in 2008. Her group of 100 women, at their first one hour meeting, raised $10,000 to buy 300 new baby cribs for an organization in their city. Their membership has now grown to nearly 300 members. Since that time other cities throughout the country have formed groups. Ohio currently has groups in Dayton and Columbus as well as newly formed groups in the Cleveland-Metro …

Pittsburgh Area Realtime Science Fiction Enthusiasts Club is a group of like minded people, who enjoy reading SF, watching SF movies, enjoying good SF series. (Let's not discuss the SyFy Channel.) Many of us write. Most of those who don't, create art. If you like to cruise the galaxies with Dr. Who, or Miles Vorkosigan. If you like to contemplate what the future may hold, or consder the science of the past, we're the group for you.

Everyone is welcome artsits and nonartists alike . Visual and performing artist wanting to share, explore and take art to a new level. Plus contribute their Efforts to connect the community and those with dementia  together in a one of kind leading edge venue:Arts for Alzheimer's Visual and Performing Art Center.  Create , Sing,  Play and have Fun

Libertarians live by a very simple code, the respect of property rights, and thus the non-aggression axiom. Because civilization, wealth and security are built on social cooperation and because social cooperation is made possible by the clear delineation and respect of property rights - property rights are sacred to us. Entrepreneurs are the highly creative and energetic members of society who seek to properly predict the future state of consumer desires and search for the most innovative and …

To date: This site is currently listing 50 shows that need vendors for the month of August. The site will provide detail information on upcoming shows in the Tri-State area for the benefit of show enthusiasts and exhibitors. This site will also help exhibitors sign up for upcoming shows, or read reviews for past shows. Weekly updates will be made! Only members will receive these updates. This is a resource for a listing of shows in the Tri-state and surrounding areas. This resource is available …

Enjoy freelancing, but miss the social interaction of a traditional working environment? Looking for a freelance professional to help you with an upcoming project? Maybe you're just getting started or simply considering freelancing and looking for advice from seasoned professionals? Or perhaps you're simply looking for a place to exchange advice and bounce some ideas around? Pittsburgh Freelance Professionals (PFP) provides a unique opportunity for creative professionals to come together, share …

GNU/Linux computer software and operating systems support end user freedom because they are Free/Libre (a.k.a. Free Software - a matter of liberty and not price). As our society grows more dependent on computers, the software we run is of critical importance to securing the future of a free society. Free software is about having control over the technology we use in our homes, schools and businesses, where computers work for our individual and communal benefit, not for proprietary software comp …

The Human Rights Coalition works to imagine and obtain a U.S. without prisons. Our Pittsburgh group, HRC FedUp!, holds weekly letter writing nights to correspond with people in prison. We advocate for medical and mental health needs of incarcerated people and against state violence and abuse.  HRC organizes educational events and skill shares with family members of the incarcerated and generates media about current happenings in jails and prisons around the state and nation. We discuss racism, s …

Looking for a "reason based" community?  Sick of the sad state of science education and the gullibility of the average person? Since 2008 our members have been making friends, learning, challenging and being challenged with people who like to examine commonly held ideas and beliefs with a scientific eye. Take a break from those who forward dubious alarmist emails or buy into the latest panacea, religious idea, scam or utopian vision based on "truthiness" alone. Hang out for a laugh, write an act …