In the Words of Womyn is a 10-12 week writing circle workshop for womyn who write, have written, desire to write…anything! The workshop is designed to empower womyn to give sound to our story and volume through our voice through the discipline and practice of the written and spoken word arts. There is no fee or registration required, simply show up with your favorite writing notebook/journal, some of your own writing samples, and a desire to listen and to share. Donations appreciated to support …

Of course you're tired. There's more sand on your hardwood floors than there is at the playground. You're out of diapers, apple juice and cheese sticks, which means it's time for your second trip to Target in a week. The only way your kids know how to play nice is by running through the house screaming. Some days you feel completely beaten down, and that is why finding the time, any time, for writing, is your salvation. This group is about finding REALISTIC times for stay at home moms to me …

There is a seemingly endless supply of books on the writing craft, so instead of feeling guilty because I'm working or doing the laundry instead of reading an enlightening book on the craft, I thought I'd set up an actual monthly time and place to fulfill this need and have writers to talk to about the book! We will read everything from books on writing fiction to poetry to screenwriting. Whatever catches our fancy that month. I'd like to find organizers in several areas of the city, then we can …

Casual writing group started by participants of the National Novel Writer's Month (NaNoWriMo). After years of hosting November write-ins in the wonderful atmosphere of the JumpCut Cafe, we're making this a permanent, year-long group. The Mission: To Write & To Publish. To inspire people who have the creative fire burning in their soul yet cannot find the time or motivation in their daily trials and tribulations to see their dreams come true.

Want to inspire yourself to write even more? Want to work past writing blocks? Want to get outside your writing comfort zone? When asked how an artist may best connect with her muse, Alice Walker said: “Earth was meant for Joy. As an artist, connect with that Joy and you will forever be fed by it.” ~Alice Walker, Q&A/ ‘Beauty In Truth’ world premier at ‘Women Of the World’ Festival 2013, http://youtu.be/UadveROnHHk The Natural Muse Meetup is an opportunity for writers to connect with Earth's Jo …

The Alameda Writers Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving writers of all stages of development and all genres. Our mission is to educate, inspire and support our members in their writing careers by offering resources, access to industry professionals, networking opportunities and creating signature events such as peer groups and guest lectures. We welcome any comments or suggestions. Please feel free to contact us at writeAWG@gmail.com

We're expanding! The LA Writers Center now includes Orange County! Created in 2005, The LA Writers Center is designed to germinate and foster new works by involving not only the writer, but a team of artists: directors, dramaturges, and actors. This is for all levels of writers, from the professionals to the newbies. Awards won by the LA Writers Center members are: 1 Oscar Award, 1 Regional Emmy nomination, several Ovation nominations, several Valley Theatre League Awards, several DramaLogue awa …

This is a workshop for aspiring fiction writers to critique one anothers work in a friendly, supportive environment. Members submit a chapter or story every other week, and we critique two to three submissions each week. We are a small, tight-knit group that have been meeting for nearly two years, and we're looking for some new blood to replace some recently departed members. Here are some important things to consider before you apply: 1) We meet every Thursday evening for about an hour and a ha …

The name says it ALL!! We meet at Lake Balboa Park, CA and recite Poetry. BEAUTIFUL Scenery! BEAUTIFUL People! BEAUTIFUL Words!!! So bring your poems, short stories, monologues, and other (less than 5 min) written pieces to the Lake, and let's celebrate each others creative spirits.

Do you have a taste for the mysterious and macabre? Do you aspire to have your work on the banned books list? Do you admire the works of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, or Lemony Snicket? Or maybe you just prefer to sit on the edge of your seat? The Estelle Dowding Institute of Literary Peculiarities strives for the creation and preservation of strange, dark, and unusual works. The Institute primarily serves as a workshop for writers to showcase and critique each other’s work in a friendly and non-judg …

Joyce Carol Oates: "We who love prose fiction love these miniature tales both to read and to write because they are so finite, so highly compressed and highly charged." Auguste Rodin: “I choose a block of marble and chop off whatever I don’t need.” Who are we? The Lost Wax Micro fiction Collective is for writers of short fiction interested in creating stories with universal resonance and meaning. Meetings will follow a format of share and critique and then inspiration discussion based on a parti …

Everyone is funny. And this group is about teaching everyone with a desire to learn the craft of Stand-up Comedy. Students will learn the craft of Stand-up Comedy while learning about themselves, and finding humor in the world around them. Everyone can benefit from learning Stand-up Comedy. Not only do you get to master your public speaking skills, while fortifying your interpersonal communication skills. Your self confidence will improve. Your thinking skills will sharpen. And your spirits will …

This is a group for actors and film industry professionals who have a burning desire to create films that inspire (us while making them, and the audience every time they see our films). This meetup is born from a desire to make inexpensive films, using - for the time being - natural light when possible, making it look glam and beautiful, with a sense of "the frame", WHILE allowing the actors to go deep. Actually writing the story inspired by the actor's journey, the actors inner life. I have a v …

The mission of this meetup group is to collectively and cooperatively produce as many shorts as possible in a very short time on a very limited budget. Impossible, you say! We beg to differ. We are seeking for this collective: writers, directors, cinematographers, sound, crew, gaffers, grips, production people, actors  and anyone else that would like to work with other film makers to create a short, feature, web series, etc.  End result being IMDB credits, copy and to experience something from s …

THIS GROUP IS FOR SERIOUS WRITERS WHO WANT A SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO READ THEIR WORK

This is a monthly poetry OPEN MIC event hosted by Alex M. Frankel. There are two or three featured poets in addition to the open mic participants. We are located at the historic Valentina Oumansky Dramatic Dance Foundation, 3433 Cahuenga Blvd West in Los Angeles, near Universal Studios. After the reading poets sign copies of their books. This event is a must for anyone in the San Gabriel Valley (or beyond) interested in listening to poetry and sharing their work! We are there every second Sunday …

Join us in Burbank from May 31 to June 2, 2013 to get your screenwriting career underway! With more than 20 FREE classes (that's absolutely free. No catch. Just walk in, sit down, and learn), more than 120 movie and TV executives to hear your pitch, and dozens of working Hollywood screenwriters sharing their knowledge. Script Magazine had it right when they declared The Great American PitchFest & Screenwriting Conference the #1 PitchFest of them all.

Classes by Instructor Jim Higgins At a glance: Next Creating Comics Class Starts Monday September 10, 2012. Next Webcomics Workshop Starts soon. Drawing Comics for Kids meets Thursdays – it’s ONGOING! Sign up any time. Next Inking and Coloring Comics starts in October. Go here for full decriptions of the classes and/or to sign up: http://www.meltcomics.com/blog/meltdown-university/

The World Traveled is a group for anyone interested in Travel. Whether you are a already a globetrotter or dreaming of your first trip, this group is for you. We will meet to share our travel experiences, share photos, have slideshow presentations, have speakers on specific destinations, and share our love of the globe and unique cultures from around the world! Members will share and learn travel tips, travel secrets and maybe even find a travel partner. What do you never leave home without? Wha …

Calling all wandering tennis lovers! I would LOVE to meet you precisely where you are with your game and help you take it to the next level through appropriate skill building exercises, drills and out-of-this-world exciting/fun competition! Together we can take your game to heights you may have only imagined until now. My background includes over twenty years of organizing group tennis activities, directing round robin competitions, newsletter writing and published author of my very own 'Tough T …

This group is for women to express themselves. It's for beginners through professionals. A great way to liberate your mind, be creative and have an arena. We are here to support our ideas, help with each other's project, have fun and make new friends. Also this is a way to find crew members for your films and TV projects. We hope to attract a variety of cultures, races and backgrounds to bring the richness of our wonderful city into our group. This group is for a little older crowd, so please be …

Artists, balance seekers, those seeking a holistic lifestyle, those living a holistic lifestyle, those who believe that no matter what form life takes it is a work of art...join us on our journey of exploration of expression of life in its many forms. Now is the time to develop your creative expression of living wholly and sharing the growth and development of the authentic you with a like minded group. Please join if you are interested in: Innate creativity, expression through motion, yoga, art …

ACTORS JOURNEY LAB PROGRAM for Actors, Artists and Speakers The Actors Journey Lab developed out of a passion for acting, directing and empowering actors to be bold and authentic. It developed further out of a deeper understanding of how our emotions play the main role in our overall well being as well as in our ability to reach our highest creative potential. And reversely, how negative emotions, when suppressed, over time can turn into emotional or physical blocks, such as self-sabotage, numbn …

EXPLORE your CREATIVITY in this highly engaging, interactive personal journey! UNCOVER and discover HIDDEN TALENTS, long buried DREAMS and lingering goals and desires. ENGAGE in writing exercises aimed at self-discovery that tap into your CREATIVE SPIRIT. BREAK THROUGH inhibiting BLOCKS like PERFECTIONISM, SELF-DOUBT, PROCRASTINATION and SELF-SABOTAGE with innovative experiential activities. Working and aspiring writers, painters, poets, actors, singers, dancers and PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF …

I am a teacher and therapist of over 25 years who is semi-retired in Palmdale that would like to reach out to like-minded others who are eclectic and creative in their spiritual orientation. Classes on art, poetry/writing, Kabbalah, Wicca and Mysticism, Tarot and path work, Yoga, Chakra Balancing and Herbal Healing will be offered depending on the interest. Please state your preference so I know how best to guide the group meetings~

This group is dedicated to creating a community of actors and other entertainment industry professionals in Los Angeles. Whether you are in front of or behind the camera, a seasoned pro, or someone who is just starting their career, our goal is to help create opportunity, connection, and foster growth for all involved.

What could your life be like tomorrow if you took a Leap of Faith today? Could you use exhilarating experiences, support and inspiration to build more courage to take a Leap of Faith -- personal, professional or relational? If so, you're not alone! Creating breakthroughs, fulfilling dreams or surviving life-challenges -- which we call Leaps of Faith -- takes support, practice and inspiration.  It helps to have like-minded friends to cheer you on. Stretching our comfort zones and building conf …