An informal writing group based in Brooklyn. Our mission is to provide a support group and creative outlet for inspiring writers.

Writing, whether for fun or profit, can be a lonely business. That's why it's nice to have other writers to hang out with, share what we're working on and, basically, keep us company while we write. I often find it hard to stick with a writing assignment at home, and have often thought "Wouldn't it be great to have a writing buddy to work alongside, each on our own project?" That's what I hope Writing with Friends can be for us all. A way to set aside time to either meet and share, write just fo …

For anyone looking to expand creativity, expression and focus!  Creative   ENERGY   yoga a fusion of  Vinyasa  and  Kundalini  maximizing the flow of creative energy in the body and mind. Michelle uses the  Chakra  system with emphasis on the second, svadhishthana, “the dwelling place of the self”, and a powerful center of creativity.  Michelle’s unique yoga practice intended to unlock inspiration from within:   -   Replenish artistic energy    -   Expand and deepen creative practice   …

For anyone looking to expand creativity, expression and focus!  Creative   ENERGY   yoga a fusion of  Vinyasa  and  Kundalini  maximizing the flow of creative energy in the body and mind. Michelle uses the  Chakra  system with emphasis on the second, svadhishthana, “the dwelling place of the self”, and a powerful center of creativity.  Michelle’s unique yoga practice intended to unlock inspiration from within:   -   Replenish artistic energ …

There are some talented people in our neck of the woods!  Thought it'd be cool to get people together who like working on creative things with other people... filmmakers, choreographers, musicians, visual artists, actors, builders, designers, photographers, writers, web designers, or anyone who likes to make creative things happen. Let's get together to talk informally and respectfully about what we're up to, and what we hope to do in the future. Let's keep an open mind and see if we can support …

We bring community and support to the creative types, artists, writers, dancers, whatever.  If you engage in the creative process, you're welcome to join us. Conference calls once per month, and sometimes in between, too.

Do you want to be the Matador of your own Bull Shit? Unleash the creative animal within you and run wild with it, dance with it and duel with it on paper for an hour. You may end up with a little sweat on your brow but PETA will be happy because no blood will be shed. Here’s the skinny. This is just a group of folks who will get together on a monthly basis to write on a topic decided last moment that night. For one hour we will write continuously, while perhaps sniffing and swirling wine. At the …

The secret to being a brilliant writer isn’t a secret at all: write every day and get feedback from good teachers. At the New York Writer’s Intensive, we’ll get you writing in an environment that’s fun and supportive, giving you the feedback, structure, and social support to help you get started and find your rhythm. The New York Writers’ Intensive is for you if: • You want to write but you need help getting started. • You want guidance, support, and feedback. • You have stories to tell but you …

Meet other local Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers! Gather to network, exchange ideas, and socialize with others who are interested in writing about Sci-fi, fantasy, and other types of speculative fiction (SF)! - Have your writing critiqued in a positive, supportive atmosphere. - Get answers to your burning questions about writing. - Share your own knowledge and insight with other aspiring writers. - Guest speakers some months, including novelists and editors! You can bring a work you …

If you are an aspiring or established Romance writer of any genre looking to meet on a weekly basis in the Princeton area to discuss the wonderful world of Romance writing and for some constructive criticism among fellow Romance writers, then this is the spot for you. Pre-published and published Romance writers only please.

The Script Revision Workshop begins Wednesday, June 15 and continues for 8 weeks. Classes meet from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at 440 Studios, 440 Lafayette Street. The cost is $495.00 Why: I know the excitement of being in a screenwriting workshop and chipping away at a screenplay until you find what is essential. I will share with you the tremendous insight and training I received from the celebrated faculty at Columbia University’s graduate film program, while studying for my MFA degree. When I r …

Filmmakers!  From Concept to treatment to script to production to distribution deal. Let's get together and discuss it all! This meetup is for filmmakers to meet and discuss the creative side AND the business side of filmmaking. WRITERS with a script, meet filmmakers who may want to develop your film. FILMMAKERS, let's brainstorm and compare notes about distribution. DP's and DSLR shooters, let's talk about casting, directing, about web series, and about self-distribution. In every session, we w …

Want to improve your writing? Want to meet other writers? But don't want to take those long trips to Manhattan or New Jersey? Then join Staten Island Writers!   This is a group open to all genres and all literature types. However, you MUST be serious about writing. You must be passionate about the written word, about storytelling and developing characters. Those who are just passing through, looking for something to do should NOT join.   This is a support/critique group. We discuss the craft of …

We are a bunch of aspirant writers who want to be critiqued and critique in a very supportive environment. We bring to the table every type of literary piece, from poetry-prose-fantasy-screen-whatever. No matter at what stage your work is, you are welcome to join. We realize that each person may have different needs. Some may be beginners; others may need encouragement in maintaining a writing schedule. We believe that we can be of support, and that writing does not have to be a lonely activity …

I'm looking to form a small group from people who are serious about fiction writing, and who are actively doing so. By active, I mean writing to get published. This group is for us to get together and read and critique each others' work. Any genre, any age--everyone's welcome. The quality of your work, degree of seriousness, and courtesy towards the group is the most important thing. The basic format of a meeting is such: Each writer brings in 1000 or so words from whatever they’re working on …

It's hard to stay motivated. You want to write, but you also want to sleep on the couch or just have a drink. And it's hard to meet people. You want to say hello, but you also want to listen to a podcast or just have a drink.   The Brooklyn Writers Club is about writing and meeting people. It's about being accountable, motivated and social. We'll meet on a weekly or a semi-weekly basis. We'll say hello, then spend a solid hour working on our own projects.   It'll be fun and productive. Or we'll …