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 …
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Irving Writers Connection is a group of talented, friendly, and fun people who meet to help each other improve their writing skills. We have writing critique and visiting Authors. Everyone interested in writing, fiction or non fiction, who has or has not been published, is welcome Come visit us!
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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!!
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.
(Formerly known as the Richardson Screenwriters Meetup Group) Meet with local professional and aspiring screenwriters to learn the craft of screenwriting, critique others' work, and have your own work reviewed. Typical meetings involve editing and Q&A sessions on 3-10 pages of a completed script or script-in-progress. Other meetings focus on various aspects of the screenwriting trade, from pitching and agents to loglines and contests. You do not have to be a published, produced, or sold writer t …
DFW Ready Writers is a local chapter of American Christian Fiction Writers (www.acfw.com), an organization devoted to the craft of Christian fiction writing. We meet monthly to hear guest speakers, further our writing knowledge, and enjoy fellowship with other Christian authors.
Details at: http://dfwreadywriters.blogspot.com
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The Dallas Pen Club was founded over 25 years ago. This Meetup group is a recent effort by the club to spread the word about the club (and show) to other pen collectors and aficionados in the DFW area. Our club events include: An annual pen show in September (Sept. 21 & 22, 2012) where writing instruments may be displayed, traded, bought or sold by collectors or dealers. Formal club meetings at 7PM on the first Tuesday of the months of February, April, June, August, and December. An informal pe …
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… I've been involved with writing groups for years, have taught creative writing, organized workshops and readings, and helped publish a few magazines. I know lots of artistic people in the area. My intention is to invite creative people to meet and collaborate.
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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 …
I decided to create this group after completing my first 12 month project and realizing that it was kind of a lonely go! My goal is to make some new friends who are doing positive, creative things with their lives. This is a group for all things creative... painting, writing, music, photography, scrap-booking, culinary art - you name it! We will support, uplift, and inspire each other! We will have a monthly Creative Jam to share our projects and also occasional inspiration trips to art festival …
… This publication will provide you with information on open mics, workshops, features, special events and youth activities all utilizing the power of poetry, creative writing and performance. The Fort Worth National Poetry Slam Team is one of the country’s top performance poetry entities and is the leading poetry promoters in the Metroplex. Visit Fort Worth Slams-Tuesdays 210 E. 8th Street Fort Worth-8:30 - 10:30 FREE! Call (817) 412-3964 or visit www.mikeguinn.com for more information. Free …
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… I would like very much to create a SERIOUS, but enjoyable group that is interested in ALL the ABC's of Entertainment like Acting and Stunts, as well as Building Sets, Creating Costuming and Props, Editing Music, Sound/Lighting, Stage Crew/Etiquette, Rehearsals, Blocking and Writing Dialogue. Our plan is to create opportunities, Video, Live Shows, etc so that ALL our members can contribute and participate in these exciting, memorable accomplishments! It's exciting to have you join us and hope …
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
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… Purpose of the Group- The purpose of the group is to support screenwriters in achieving professional grade writing so that they may have a career as a professional screenwriter. This group may feel like a second job to you. That is exactly the point. Mastering the craft requires discipline. It's worth it. It'll pay off. How the group works- A writer volunteers to bring in their log line and ten pages at a time with at least six copies. You just show up with your pages at the meeting. Roles are a …
***WEEKLY GROUP*** is successful only if those attending participate. PLEASE RSVP EVERY WEEK. If you have a story to tell, a poem to recite, some spoken word to be heard, this is the group for you. This weekly show is about the art of the written and spoken word. It allows you to find your voice and let your creative freak flag fly. No experience necessary. All welcome. Each week you will hear a new story, a poem or spoken word piece from various people like yourself who are writers, poet …
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Frisco Writers Group is a professional and sincere yet laid back and comfortable group for getting your writing ready for publication. Be sure to join our Yahoogroup when you become a member: http://groups.yahoo.c... To become a member of the Yahoogroup, you must first attend one meeting. We have both a day meeting and a night meeting to help our members accommodate their schedules. Members do not have to attend both. May all your writing flow freely and may your Muse love you. Alley
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**This group is open to anyone who loves the art of storytelling.** Many types of stories can move us, but true stories can move us beyond ourselves. Perhaps you're already storyteller, or a fan of radio programs, such as A Prairie Home Companion, This American Life, Radio Lab or The Moth. If so, we're here to help you grow in expression and skill. Good storytellers must have two things - a voice and an audience. Storyteller Ranch wants to help you find both by creating a supportive communit …
… This will give us time to: 1) experience an expressive art option for exploring unknown, unresolved or unspoken feelings 2) create an art and/or writing project 3) discuss our own feelings about the process we just learned and put into practice. Sharing is always a very important aspect of group interaction and it becomes a wonderful means to learn about others in a non threatening way. In this group, as in all of my expressive arts activities, there is never only one way to do something. You wi …
This is a Writer's group for Fantasy and Scifi writers who want to have their work critiqued. If you are looking to hone your skills as a writer, if you are trying to crack the code to getting published, if you love Dragon's and Spaceships, then this is the group for you. Bring excerpts of whatever you are working for positive feedback in an environment where we can all grow as writers.
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