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

The North Texas Writers Network is dedicated to improving the writing skills of members. Our active members write both fiction and non-fiction, at all levels of expertise. Please check our calendar for meeting details. During our meetings, we will discuss a topic dedicated to the craft of writing. Following the discussion, we offer peer critique sessions.

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 …

This is a critical time for our nation and certainly historical.  We have become the servants to the elected officials instead of the masters.  Congress must become fiscally responsible. TRUE THE VOTE - Stop voter fraud, purge illegal voter registration records for a Fair Election in 2012. Our intention is to support those elected officials who represent our conservative goals for this country. They are: -protect our constitution - no Sharia Law- -stop the spending -improve our health care syst …

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

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 …

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 …

This group explores writing opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; forms critique circles; and shares writing resources and talents for personal improvement and the greater good.  We welcome writers of all skill levels, including beginners, and our work spans a wide variety of genres, including poetry, fiction, journaling, grant-writing, business-writing, news writing, creative nonfiction, ekphrastic writing, and other types of composition.  Our meetings are nonjudgemental events in which …

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 …

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!!

We're a local writers group based in Keller, TX that provides critiques, support, education, and networking to both published and aspiring authors in all genres of writing. We meet the SECOND and LAST Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Keller Public Library on Johnson Rd. Annual dues are $35 (via check or cash in person, mailing address provided upon request). Dues include: °Free admission to our meetings (2nd and last Sunday of every month). °Online critique, as well as in person critique sessi …

This is a meetup group for anyone who is enthusiastically interested in the topics relevant to Technical Writing and Instructional Design.

2:00-4:00 You will be given about 20 minutes to read aloud and receive uplifting critiques. Bring multiple copies. Any genre is appropriate. We will break off into two groups when necessary to be sure everyone has plenty of time. Thank you for only bringing work that is respectful to the sensitivities and liberties of others. Please call or email if you have any questions. Micaela Pennell 972-537-6747 micaela@diva-university.com

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

This is a group allowing local aspiring comedians from all genres to network and develop our craft! We will focus on everything from comedy jam sessions, writing critique, developing individual style, watching shows together and even creating shows. Local classes will be posted here as well. Anyone joining will be allowed to create comedy related events as they like so long as they are focused on developing the comedian!

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 …

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!

This is a group for positive senior women in the Ft. Worth area who want to meet others in their 50's and above (no upper age limits). I envision a group who want to make new friends and have fun doing diverse things and willing to explore options, share ideas and even try new adventures. Some of my interests are self improvement, lifelong learning, healthier living, graceful aging, holistic health, writing, extra income with the internet, travel, arts and crafts, good food, good friends, good d …

Here's the deal: Every other week, we meet up and randomly pick a "seed" sentence from a newspaper, website, sign, fortune cookie, whatever. Then we write for thirty minutes, using that sentence as the first in the story. After thirty minutes, anyone who is so inclined can read his story out loud and we can discuss. There's a bunch of research that creativity is often sparked by "constraints" (in this case, using a pre-determined sentence) so the intent here really is to spark your creativity. I …

This group was created to provide TSFA members, ConDFW fans, and attendees more times to meet outside of the convention, to sustain the community that has been built up during the convention over the years. What would you like to see, attend, do? Please let me know!

Writers and readers of any genre, but fantasy and science fiction in particular, getting together on a weekly(or bi-weekly) basis to discuss their projects. Let's get together and offer encouragement and advice over coffee or cocktails. Whether you need a sounding board for you ideas, or just someone to motivate you to keep writing, this is the group for you. And if you don't write, but would love to be an alpha reader and someone to bounce ideas off, you are welcome too. All are welcome, but me …

Canada's largest tech meetups RSVP to get a nametag. This is important, because people without nametags aren't even really people. There, I said it. ******** HackerNest is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit movement dedicated to uniting local tech communities globally. We do this by cramming lots of very smart people into a room and providing free beer - rescuing them from the isolation of basements, offices, and the plight of code tunnel vision. Our friendly, relaxed, and inclusive Tech So …

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 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!

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.

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.

Muslim Manga is here to: - Promote the understanding of Islam through Manga - Promote a more accurate perspective medium of Muslims as being good and peaceful. - Help teach young Muslims Islamic Lessons and teach Muslim youth lessons in Islamic Teachings

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!