Laid-back group, meeting once a month to discuss all things writing, publishing, and writing-related. Writing can be a solitary profession and obsession, and it helps to know others who love the written word just as much as you do.

Project Memoir is a group designed for those of us who have always wanted to write a memoir, but who also might have lacked the motivation to finish, or even begin the process. This will be a biweekly gathering of like-minded people who would like to participate in a discussion group dedicated to the writing process. Additionally, we'll all set goals to reach by each following meeting. Let's do this!!

This group is for people interested in writing character-driven screenplays with strong narrative values. A screenplay isn't a novel, and it's not a film. It's a tool to get a critical mass of professionals together to make a film. The stronger the story and the more human the characters, the better the screenplay. Classic narrative structure will be encouraged as a respectful basis for script critique, as will analysis of classic and current films and scripts for technique. All genres welcome!

I decided to join a book club due to a personal love of books, studying fiction, and always listening to others opinions of fiction to better learn from their perspective. Having taken many hours in Creative Writing and English in college from many published authors I feel I have a great vision of what makes a great atmosphere for learning and discussion in Fiction. The purpose is that of open discussion on short stories and novels most likely at the start being 20-21st American writers but I am …

We are a group that is dedicated to making sure contractors in the metroplex write claims the right way! The more contractors in the DFW metroplex that are educated to write estimates the right way, the more insurance companies will have to pay the right way. Our industry needs more education, we are here to give it. Help us make the industry better and contribute.

Meet to perform poetry in an multicultural atmosphere that molds and shapes the artists in a way that helps make their words leap off of the page. Its adds personality and character to the body of work the artist presents. It allows artist to be around other like minded poets & spoken word performers who want to take the presentation of their work to the next level. http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individ... Greetings and blessings folks. I'm Michael Guinn and It is my honor …

Hi Guys and Gals! Welcome to the Texas Backlot MeetUp Group! EVERYONE is welcome to join in on our unusually fun, creative and exciting meetups! New to this scene? Come join us and meet Actors/Actresses, Stuntmen, Stuntwomen, Costumers, Set Builders, FX/Props, Camera/Video, Writers, Soundmen, Stagehands, etc., that really enjoy what they do and want to network, interact, have fun and develop and sharpen their skills, by creating shows, script reading, blocking, rehearsing, sharing costuming idea …

The North Texas Speculative Fiction Workshop is a monthly live writing workshop for speculative fiction writers. See our main website at http://www.ntsfw.com

This group is for women of all ages who want to connect with others who enjoy creative art and photo journaling, as well as homemade books and zine publishing. You have a story to tell, or a message you're passionate about spreading. Get it down on paper and share it!

Learn how to get an agent, editor, publisher, ghost writer, and other writing industry persons. Meet other local Science Fiction Fantasy Writers! Gather to network, exchange ideas, and socialize with others who are interested in sci-fi fantasy writing!

Education • Networking • Encouragement • Advocacy The Dallas Songwriters is a non-profit 501 C3 organization. Our monthly meetings are the second Tuesday Workshop at the Center for Community Cooperation, First Monday SongSwap Workshop at Half Price Books in Dallas, third Monday Songswap Workshop at Tino's in Plano, third Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison, and first Tuesday showcase at the Balcony Club in Lakewood. MISSION STATEMENT We exist to enhance thel personal growth and …

There are two ways to go about publishing: conventional and self-publishing. For those who are not interested in the former, this group will give direction and support in writing, designing, publishing and promoting your books. It's a new era, and self-published books are coming into their own. Let's get together and help one another on the road to success. We will have meetings where you can meet other business professionals. Come hang out with us -- you'll learn something new and meet some gr …

Blessings to you!  It is an honor that you are here. I welcome you from my heart. A sacred space is created to explore and experience pure, loving and high vibe energies for connecting you to your Higher Heart, your truest Self. Connect with other blissful beings on the path of spiritual unfoldment. What we do for our Self, we do for all others. Be in Joy!  Live from your Heart! Bliss consciousness is upon us! God is a circle whose center is everywhere and whose circumference is nowhere. Namast …

Dallas Experts Network is a vibrant group of entrepreneurs and professionals from the metroplex. We are creating a palette of fun and education in how we as experts can better position ourselves as the authorities in our fields. There is networking before and after, sandwiching in the core of the meeting which is instruction from experienced and motivating experts who will share their strategies, successes, and failures to help each attendee fine tune their authority and reputation. Join us for …

The Bible Study meets every Wednesday at 7PM, lasts about an hour with light refreshments.  The purpose of this Meetup is to help Christians understand the Christian faith from Bible teachings, the Ancient Church Documents, Writings of the Church Fathers, and the Articles of Faith.  I hope to see you soon, I am sure you will enjoy the study. Rev Black

Welcome!  Lets Create those Web Shows! 1.  Refine your idea 2.  Write a script 3.  Build your set 4.  Shoot your web show... 5.  Make Money! We can go over news and information shows/ internet based shows, monetizing (just to begin with), and a slew of other subjects that we could cover. I do have access to studio space, and maybe we could have a day just for shooting our episodes. Please tell us more about yourself and what you are doing. Thank you!

DANG! is in need of a Co-organizer! ***************************************************************************************************************************************** HISTORY The Dallas Artists Networking Group Meetup (a.ka. dang!) was created by a husband and wife team of artists in September 2007. Nick and Natalie Hutchings established a monthly social for artists to come together to hang out, chat, collaborate and share information about exhibitions and calls-to-artists. After Nick …

Want to learn to take professional pictures of your baby and family? Come join us! My name is Billie Jean and I have eight years of studio photography experience. I have literally photographed 1,000s of families and have taught dozens of photographers to work successfully with babies, toddlers and groups of children. I love to share my knowledge and experience with others who want to learn to take beautiful pictures, themselves. These classes are great for moms and dads who want to be their own …

I am interested in starting a project group for homeschooled kids based on the book Project-based Homeschooling by Lori Pickert (she also has a website--http://project-based-homeschooling.com/camp-creek-blog/). We could create as many groups as needed and meet a few times a week. Lori specifically writes about not segregating kids by age so all ages would be great. We can also do playdates and activities outside of project time.

The Campbell Conversations group discusses the writings of Joseph Campbell, an American teacher and philosopher best known for his work in the field of comparative mythology. The group mets on the first Sunday of each month from 6-8pm. If you are interested in attending, please email programs@dallasuu.org so we can include you in future email notifications and updates.? Also you may contact Doug at crazyhorse@guiling.com

NOTE: The founding date on this page shows 2008. This group was actually started in March 2013 using an old groups page. There is no way in Meetup.com to change the date if you change the original groups name. It has been said that, "Those who fail to learn from History are condemned to repeat it". That is so true. I have always had a love of History and after getting hooked on http://www.ancestry.com/ last summer, that love has turned into a bit of an obsession. My dream is to write a best se …

Mac Pro-neurs Assemble!!! Assemble!!! 1st: THIS GROUP IS ONLY, I REPEAT, ONLY FOR APPLE USERS. 2nd: If you for some odd reason feel that this rule doesn't apply to you, i encourage you to reconsider such thoughts. For if you attempt to join one of our Exclusive pro-neur events you will be kindly asked to come back when you have a computer we can respect. All of our trainings, tools, apple mastermind meetings as well as workshops will be focusing on how to use our apple products effectively with …

This is a group for anyone who enjoy art at its purest potential. Music, poetry, song, dance, painting, comedy, motivational speaking, and the list goes on. If you love to inspire or need to be inspired Inkwell Poetry Slam is the perfect place. We create a family like atmosphere because we are a family. We welcome you with welcome arms. Inkwell Poetry Slam, "This Might Leave A Stain."

PLEASE READ BELOW BEFORE CLICKING THE JOIN US BUTTON [INTRODUCTION] Are you an Asian wanting an additional opportunity to meet other Asians outside of your work and school environment in a fun, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere? Then you may want to consider joining this group. Though we originate from different parts of the Far East and have a wide variety of interests, we share a common heritage. No matter whether you were born in the States or just recently immigrated here, or you are 18 or 1 …