KidzHelp Digital Writing Project: Writing with a purpose Kids creating digital stories for seniors! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Are you interested in joining our digital writing for kids and seniors volunteer project right here in Streamwood / Elgin? (Run by Jessica, Braden and Bridgette Nicholson) Most kids love using technology and multimedia. Used wisely, digital writing can help kids improve their writing and help them create writing that …

What is Off Campus Writers’ Workshop? Ever since 1946, OCWW has encouraged and inspired Chicago-area writers in developing their writing avocations. OCWW meets every Thursday morning from September to May. A variety of speakers will elevate your writing technique with a diversity of topics, amongst which can be genre fiction, nonfiction, children’s lit, contemporary simmerings of romance fiction, poetry, publishing and the implication of ebooks. Here, you will achieve your individual writing goa …

Our mission is to encourage, support, and cultivate a writers’ culture in Milwaukee. We are a diverse group of writers. We share writing, publishing, and marketing tips with each other; as a result members gain a variety of different perspectives. There are many opportunities to network with other writers published and non-published from all genres. Milwaukee Writer’s Circle has an outstanding editing team and critique group to help members improve their writing skills. At meetings we offer opp …

I formed this circle to draw in those who want to walk together so we can tell our life stories. Also includes those writing their memoirs and autobiographies. I'd love to share my life story with others which I call "Two Step" the story of a Native American woman of the Mohican tribe finding herself, her higher power, and true love which I am creating in written and through video formats honoring oral tradition. This circle encourages writing, video making as well as also reading and viewing ot …

Welcome fellow writers (or aspiring writers). Whether you are just starting out, coming back to writing after years away, or an accomplished writer this group is for you. We meet the 1st Monday of the month at the Culver's off of I-94 on Hwy 20 in Sturtevant, WI. to discuss ideas, critique work, and encourage one another. Just as with writing, this group is a work in progress and will undergo revisions as needed. We know that you all are busy but to keep our membership current we ask that you ch …

Who are we? We're a group of people from all over NE IL/ SE WI who love to write. Our members come from all backgrounds, representing every stage of the writing process, from beginner to full-time writer. There are no limits on genre. Our members span the board, bringing in non-fiction, fiction, blogs, poems, essays, concept outlines, and so on. Meetings generally consist of members reading pieces they've written. They are then critiqued by the rest of the group. We strive to offer helpful tips …

Our group is made up of published and unpublished writers of all types and genres. We meet two times a month, usually on Thursdays. We meet at the Algonquin Public Library’s main (Harnish) branch to read and critique each others work, as well as for “Creativity Cafe,” which will include write-in nights or special workshops. Our goal is to not only to keep the creative juices flowing, but to bring them to fruition by getting our work published. We are an open group – no dues to pay, no obligatio …

This is a group designed for writer's in the area. The best way to improve the craft is through practice, so why not have a writer's circle where we can share our work and offer positive criticism? This is for anyone who loves to write, whether it's your vocation or just a hobby. All writing is welcome, fiction and non-fiction.  Anyone who loves to put pen to paper, or more accurately fingers to keyboard, this is the group for you.

Moderated workshop for people writing SF and Fantasy: space opera, steampunk, paranormal romance, aliens, elves, or dragons, whatever is in your imagination! Bring us anything, flash fiction to epic novel. You'll get feedback from other writers and from a writing professor who knows your genre.

We have changed this group again.  Now we write and share poetry and do some mime. and cartoon  Bring in poems and cartoons you are working on.  We meet at Panera in Evanston in the meeting room. We also meet at the Unity Center at 3339 S. Halsted in Chicago and at the Unity Church at 1545 Morse in Rogers Park.   Panera is at Sherman and Church Streets.  Suggested donation for the mime is $10.00.

The Evanston Writers Group is an eclectic mix of writers, ranging from beginners to long time professionals, and reflect all ages, genders and backgrounds. We have members who publish literary fiction, creative non-fiction, children's literature, romance, hard-boiled crime, memoir, travel, poetry, humor and assorted forms of the unclassifiable. Because we are fearless and a little nuts, we open our minds to anyone and any thing. We'll bend and stretch ourselves like soft licorice to dig your s …

This is a network for aspiring filmmakers and screenwriters in the Milwaukee area. In addition to creating a community of screenwriters looking to improve their craft and get feedback on their ongoing projects, we're also creating a network of aspiring filmmakers serious about producing local films and building their reels.

Learn the ins and outs of self-publishing on Amazon, CreateSpace, Kobo, Barnes&Noble and iTunes without breaking the bank. If you have a book ready to go, or are thinking of what to do after you finish your work in progress, this is the group for you. Those aspiring to a traditional book publishing experience may also want to find out about self-publishing in order to weigh their options.

The Chicago area chapter of ACFW - The American Christian Fiction Writers gathers published and aspiring fiction writers of faith in a variety of genres. We currently meet the first Friday of every month. Interested writers may attend meetings twice as a guest before formalizing their membership in the national organization and local chapter. For more information about the national organization, visit http://www.acfw.com/

The Artist's Way Circle Meetup group is for people from all walks of life who are interested in working on the The Artist's Way book 12 week course or related Artist's Way books by Julia Cameron such as Walking in This World the second Artist's Way book, Finding Water the third Artist's Way book, Artist's Way at Work, The Writing Diet, and Prosperous Heart, etc. Each person is responsible of obtaining their own book either from a friend, the library, half priced books, bookstore, or online. The …

"We really believe that everyone has a talent, ability, or skill that he can mine to support himself and to succeed in life." This Group provide a chance for Desi filmmakers to meet and collaborate on Indian Film projects. If you are an aspiring screenwriter ,a director , choreographer or aspiring Actor/actress please reach us . This Group is open to all talents and disciplines who are interested in making independent Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu Films: We need Writers, editors, actors, art directors, …

Kids Communicate is a group for kids (Grades 3 - 7) who have Aspergers, or high functioning autism. The group is also for children who have challenges with verbal and/or written communication, but good intelligence. The group will focus on written/verbal communication and social interaction/social skills. (FREE / NO COST!) (See below for meeting dates and times). My daughter is going into 4th grade (June 2009) and has Aspergers. I wanted a group like this for her, so decided to start th …

Be a part of this exciting Tantra community in Chicago! We are a diverse group comprised of brand new beginners to tantric teachers and adepts, we are singles, couples, or more, and whatever your sexual orientation - all are welcome!  We offer a wide variety of events, from social monthly potlucks, to mini-workshops on compassionate communication, massage, meditation/breathing, partner yoga, and tantric teachings and practices.  We also offer longer weekend workshops led by our local teacher …

Single Concept Adventure Club is a Group of single professionals. Interesting people who do interesting things,seeking like minded individuals for social or business networking to enjoy fun activities, travel and exciting events.

meet once a month to share original poetry and discuss. very relaxed. all poets welcome. invite critiques from your peers or don't, your choice. coffee and donuts will probably be a part of this.

The Suburban Chicago Delphi Users Group was created to help connect programmers with other Embarcadero Delphi users throughout the Chicago area and the midwest.  All skill levels of Delphi, C++, Database, Web and other programmers are welcome! Please join us to: Learn about Delphi and how it beats all competitors in cross-platform Rapid Application Development! Learn about the latest features and enhancements available. Learn about programming in Pascal. Learn about programming for Windows, Mac …

Are you a Actor? Filmmaker? Screenwriter? Investor? Well, whatever your interest in filmmaking, this is the place to connect with other members having similar interests and need of your talent! Even if you don't live near Schaumburg and don't wish to commute the distance, if you live in the Chicago metropolitan area please join the group for on-line discussions and connect remotely with our members. Our discussion group is active and our networking is intended for the Chicagoland area. We target …

Do you enjoy singing or playing guitar? This is great opportunity for songwriters, guitarists, and singers to get together and share music, perform together and just make friends with like minded people. Here you can share your music and collaborate with others on music if you like. It's rare to be a songwriter, singer, and good guitar player. If that's you great, but for the rest of us, this is a place to find those that work together.

Bringing together new media industry professionals in monthly sessions to network and discuss industry trends. We look at all aspects of media communications including video production, motion graphics, internet delivery, cameras, talent, audio, special effects, asset management and new trends. This group is setup by the Milwaukee Chapter of the Media Communications Association (MCA-I). Historically, we grew from non-broadcast television industry but have expanded to include all areas of media c …

***Register for the event at http://www.MilwaukeeJobCamp.org *** Announcing the return of Milwaukee JobCamp for Milwaukee area residents looking to overhaul, start, change or just improve their careers. The third JobCamp is even bigger and better! It will include seminars and workshops lead by experts on Self-Branding, Local Employment Outlook, Networking, Resume Critique, Social Media and more! The first two JobCamps held in 2009 drew over 1500 attendees. Don't miss this event that is uniqu …

This year, we’re focusing on the ACLU of Illinois work defending the targets of injustice and intolerance. Throughout the year, we’ll be bringing you information about how you can join the ACLU in fighting those who would write injustice and discrimination against targeted groups of Americans into our laws.

The Urantia Book claims to be a new revelation of Truth to this world, and most persons who have sincerely read and studied The Urantia Book believe this claim to be true. No other writing on this earth has so intelligently and extensively reconciled science, philosophy, and religion. Open minded truth seekers find the text to be a clarifying expansion of the highest truths and ideals found in their own beliefs and current religious affiliations, while at the same time its contents embrace conce …

What makes a person different than a rock (and different from every other inanimate object)? Or are we so different after all? Isn't the human body nothing more than a machine which is ultimately comprised of mere molecules and atoms? In what sense, if any, does a person consist of more than his or her physical body? Does a person have a soul? If so, then what do we mean by “soul” and what might the nature of a soul be? In short, what is the phenomena that we call “consciousness?” Moreover, how …