Working and playing with writing prompts is a great way to think out of the box, exercise your writing muscles, give birth to a new piece and/or enrich a work in progress.  My intention is for this group to be a place and space that provides encouragement and safety for new writing.  Writers of all levels of experience are welcome in this group.  It's not about creating a finished product -- it's about developing a practice, getting words onto the page, taking risks, and enjoying the company of …

Ever dreamed of writing your own novel or memoir? Come on down to Jacobsen’s Books & More in historic downtown Hillsboro, Oregon and learn the practical tools you’ll need to bring your dream to life! TO REGISTER: Please contact Jacobsen's Books & More at (503) 681-8243 or at jacobsensbooks at yahoo dot com to reserve your spot! Tuition is $50 per workshop and is due the Monday prior to the beginning of the workshop. All classes are on Thursdays from 7 - 8:00 p.m.

… The majority of our writing focuses on screenplays. We bring copies of screenplays-in-progress to our meetings, where the author assigns parts and we all read out loud. (We're not professional actors, so no worries about your acting chops.) Most of us have taken classes in screenwriting - for example, from Cynthia Whitcomb - and are familiar with the basics of script formatting and the three-act structure. And most of us use Final Draft or another type of scriptwriting software. We either em …

 This is a (mostly) unstructured opportunity to meet and talk with other poets about writing, inspirations, poetics, prosody, or the lack thereof. Bring a topic you'd like to discuss -- or none at all. We'll throw them in a hat and let the conversation take us where it leads us. We'll meet once a month or more often in the North Portland / West side area.  Come meet other poets and people interested in poetry and poetry theory.  We'll talk about poetry or any passing cloud that interests us.  Br …

… Our members various interests may include, (among others) the following: •  Screen writing  (Creating the concept, sequence, overview and dialog to tell a story or convey a message) •  Filming Production (Camera work, Lighting, Sound, Set Design, Directing and Producing, etc.)  •  Editing (assembly of the captured image & sound elements including adding effects and titles, etc.) •  Acting, Makeup, Costuming, etc. Making a film can be a fairly basic project, an extremely complex and involved se …

I recently moved back to the Portland area after living out of state for four years, and I've been freelancing (mostly full-time) for the past two years. After searching for a community group that allows self-employed writers and editors to network, share stories and just kick back and mingle, I came up short. So here I am, starting my own. I envision this group meeting once or twice a month for happy hour, where we can chat about what we're working on, spread the word about new freelance opport …

This is a group of poetry lovers that meets monthly to share poems. Some of us are poets, and some are not. We started with an emphasis on mystical poetry, and then yielded to the suggestion that poetry is inherently mystical. The format is informal: We each bring a few poems, by ourselves or others, and take turns reading to the group. Sometimes we choose seasonal themes, but all poems are welcome and appreciated. When we can, we bring copies to distribute to the group (usually not more than 5 …

Writers who want to pick up the pace, give and get more good feedback, and wrap up a project, get it off the back burner, into the world, then see what happens -- in a few months -- climb aboard. Meet at least every other week, exchange email between meetings. Life's short!

Meet other folks who love poetry or write poems. Each time we meet, at a local coffee house, we'll share poems that we love. Either from our favorite poets or from our own collection that we've written.

“In wildness is the preservation of the world.” ~Henry David Thoreau Would you like to be part of a community of outdoorsy folks who are interested in experiencing life in the purest form...by being a part of nature? Do you love the challenge posed by overcoming some of nature’s obstacles, seeing as much as you can, and learning the most about the place you consider home, the Pacific Northwest? Do you feel that in addition to putting miles in on the trail and covering some ground, there is …

This group was started in 2005 by a lovely woman named Sheri who has decided to step aside for the time being and take a break from the Organizer role. We are an eclectic group that in enjoys dining and good conversation around Portland Oregon. We generally meet once a month on a weeknight at a local restaurant.   Note from Roianne: I was so sorry to hear that Sheri decided to step down as organizer. I have met such lovely people in the last couple of years I couldn't bear to see the group en …

Serving the Portland metro area, I've decided to start an independent sales networking group for those of us in Scentsy, Avon, MK, 31 Gifts, Miche, Tupperware, Amway, Cutco, Pampered Chef, Pure Romance, Passion Parties, Tomboy Tools, and any other company that uses network/party sales as its business model. I'm new to this side of town and would like to meet up with other owners so we can hash out ideas, vendor-blendors, and find out what we can learn from other consultants to increase our on su …

This ECKANKAR Meetup is about learning how you can get meaningful answers for yourself. It's about discovering tools that can help you gain more understanding of your life and help you live it better, calmer, and happier as a more aware Soul. It’s also about those special experiences so many people have had that can't seem to be explained and that have so much to teach us, such as: Hearing a sound no one else hears Visions Dreams seeming important or more real than life Out-of-the-body and near …

Our calendar has monthly activities that include but not limited to happy hour events, outdoor activities, potlucks at members homes (what sets us apart : ), Bunko, dining out, movie gatherings, game nights, group trips, walking and hiking excursions, and any other fun activities we come up with.  We are a group of intelligent, active, positive, energetic women in their LATE 30s THROUGH 50s, who enjoy meeting new friends and like to try new things (Please don't write in asking to be accepted if …

… You'll spend time alone and together reflecting and writing the details of your conscious and even unconscious needs in the relationship and then you'll share that information in a way that amplifies understanding and empathy. The Workshop Format includes: Lectures, supported visually with the latest in presentation graphics, about the purpose and dynamics of your relationship.  Individual reflection and recording using the “Calling in the one: 7 weeks to attract the love of your life” and "G …

… We will formulate and document in writing our personal boundaries.  C.) We will develop a "vetting" process for potential mates to include questioning techniques and professional background checks for those that are placed in very high positions of power.  D.) We will discuss warning signs during the questioning and dating process.  We will explore methods to perform further investigations to determine if a red flag represents true danger, rather than ignoring them as we may have in the past.  E …