Calling individuals looking for constructive feedback on their writing and who are willing to offer feedback on the writing of others. Are you a writer? Do you spend hours, days, minutes, or even just seconds every day, week, or month working on your writing? Have you put words on to page are are unsure of your tone, characters, writing voice, or some other component of your writing? This is a group focused on sitting down and looking at writing and offering good, honest, constructive feedback.

Are you still working on that novel you never finished? Would you like to start one? What about the screenplay or play that you've been contemplating, do you need motivation to finish? Any writing really Inspired by Brian Griffin himself... I'd like to invite everyone to get off their (fill in the blank) and give themselves a chance to start writing. You can meet like minded people who will keep you motivated to completion... whenever that may be.

A gathering of Artist from all walks of life who promote, encourage and experience Art in its spoken, written and physical form. In this Meetup, I would like to collaborate with other individuals in the Metro Washington D.C. Area to organize meetings in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington D.C. It is my desire to quarterly meet with all groups to share publishing knowledge, critiquing poetry and essays, and exposing everyone to the wonderful experience of creativity. You should join this …

Come meet other local writers to exchange ideas, knowledge, support, and let the creative energy flow! This group is designed to provide support for your creative project, and a chance to give support to others. We are a serious group (but fun), and welcome both fiction and non-fiction writers. Let's create a great writer's community!

A group for writers of anything who want to meet other writers of anything and talk while eating. We'll talk about writing and not writing. We'll eat food that most writers can afford. We'll share the energy, wisdom, wit and inspiration of other writers. NOTE: This is not a writers group where writing is shared with and critiqued by the group. If members want to share their writing, they can do so on their own with members who appreciate, understand and have knowledge or interest in their genre. …

THE I AM SHELLY BELL EXPERIENCE Welcome to the I Am Shelly Bell Experience. The fact that you landed on this page means you should become one of the "Bad Muthaflockers." It means you only flock to the most genuine, artsy, fun, confident building, inspiring experiences you can find! Who are we? We provide the community with meaningful interactions including poetry events, community causes, adventures, and group gatherings. We are dedicated to bridging the gaps between art and technology by findin …

This group is for anyone truly serious about having a career as a published (traditional or independent) fiction or non-fiction writer. We will meet once a month for writing tips, seminars, speakers and networking. The meeting will be mostly in libraries in the NV area. At this time we do not offer critiquing, but will be giving a lot of fun and informational seminars!

The purpose of the group is for local writers to be able to gather and receive constructive criticism of their writing. The group includes several published authors in fiction, science fiction, fantasy and alternate history. I would prefer any new members to be mature adults; this is not to dissuade teens from writing, but rather to encourage them to form or join writing groups aimed at their demographic. I want this group to feel free to write and discuss possibly mature themes and writing genr …

This group fosters the development of local authors' work through honest but fair criticism; to provide encouragement and inspiration to those authors as they write and submit their work for publication; and to provide a support network for those authors. There are no fees or dues, but the Speculative Wordsmiths require a serious commitment. Members must be willing to participate fully in the group's activities, and to give as much as they receive. Strong membership participation is critical to …

This is a group for people who are looking to explore their creativity by interacting through novel activities that ask us to think outside the box and unriddle our minds. We believe in the power of collective brainstorming to inspire innovation and self awareness. This group welcomes free thinkers, artists, techies, social reformers, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between and around. Your hosts are entrepreneurs, economists, artists, writers, and engineers who want to create a space where socia …

Based on the writing workshop model, we will meet at a cozy spot to discuss and dissect some great contemporary short stories by published authors. We’ll talk about what makes the story tick: what’s working, what isn’t, and what we can learn (or steal) for our own writing practice. Then we’ll drink a beer or a coffee or something, and have a few laughs. Join us if you're a fan of the genre or if you want to get caught up on the latest fiction, or if you're a writer yourself and want to learn fr …

We are a group of writers who enjoy imaginative, perhaps even offbeat, fiction. Our goal is to write well--or at least better--but with the freedom to make mistakes. We are not here to necessarily produce polished, publishable fiction, but to rather to carve out a space where writers can experiment and have fun in a relaxed and supportive environment. Speculative fiction--which includes science fiction, supernatural horror, steampunk, dystopian fiction, magical realism, fantastic allegory, and …

Learn how to access your imagination for: creativity, inner exploration, better decision making, mystery, beauty, understanding your dreams, building inner resources (i.e. confidence), and more. We will use both short imagination explorations and longer visionary journeys. Your guide is Gary Goodwin. He is certified in Interactive Guided Imagery, is a Level 1 Guided Imagery and Music guide, and has extensive training in archetypes, dream work, and working with subpersonalities.

The SWG has been around for over twenty years, but is just now catching up with this "Meetup" technology.(LOL!) The group used to be huge, but over the years, it has dwindled down mostly because writers have moved away. Nonetheless, the group, though small at the moment, will soon start to grow and flourish as it once was. This is truly a place for novice, intermediate, and seasoned writers who would like to share their work in a friendly environment where harsh criticism is reprimanded. Even if …

Great stories just don’t fall from the skies off the backs of turtledoves, they’re forged in the steely, fiery minds of writers and actors and producers or plucked, unsuspecting, naked and helpless from the world by sneaky, ninja-like journalists. Join us each month as we talk with storytellers, new and experienced, about their craft.

Imagination is but useless if it does not have a place to go. Different people use different mediums to express their thoughts. This group is aimed at those who find the pen the vessel to express their flights of fancy, intrigue and mischief. We hope to provide a open environment to encourage collaboration, critique and community. Amateurs to professionals are welcome, to share their thoughts, their stories and their experiences.

Join DC Children’s and Young Adult Writers for shop and market talk, social activities, critique, beta opportunities, conference field trips and support for those enduring query letter/submission round hell. We are focused on the children’s and young adult fiction market, but all writers are welcome. All skill levels are encouraged to attend, but critique participation and/or beta reading is expected to ensure the group is as productive as possible.

This Meetup is for anyone who loves the art of poetry/spoken word and for those performers that would like to have their word heard.

The DCPP is open to all artistic, enlightened, vibrant entertaining individuals who respect and appreciate spoken word and poetry. Divisions Open Mic series, Entertainment and Media Relations International Outreach Writer's Workshops and Educational Programs Community Involvement Websites of DC Poetry Project Members www.feelingsinexile.org http://www.moetwithmedusa.com

Whether you are a self-published e-book queen or a gal with a blog, artists need support to get their work noticed. Story Girls is a group for writers who want to share best practices and cross-promote. So step away from your laptop, and “lean in” for some inspiration!

The purpose of this meet up group is to support Spoken Word/Poetry in Washington, DC. Come out and listen or come share your work! There are several venues in the "U" Street area that host "Open Mic" each week. We will Honor Gil Scott Heron, by hosting this Annual Poetry Festival. Please join us at Busboy's and Poets on Tuesday's and Wednesday's at 9PM. Our Annual event was held on August 27, 2009 at the Carter Barron. Our feature artist was Gil Scott-Heron. It was broadcast by WPFW - 89.3 FM, i …

Welcome all poetry, spoken word and those gifted with weaving words of love, passion and soul-stirring lyrics together that inspires all who have open minds to ready to listen. As a fan of this Meetup, and now organizer, I hope to carry on the good work and invoke a sense of community and togetherness just as our last organizer did with a true caring spirit. I ask for your patience as I plan our first evening together and update this Meetup's group page. The basic rules still apply, profanity-fr …

The purpose of this Meetup Group is to inspire and connect authors, writers, and entertainers with resources to showcase their talent and to market themselves on the internet and the radio airwaves.

This group will meet to explore all the ways that expressive arts (especially art journals, visual diaries and vision boards) can help us understand and express who we are in the world, make meaning of our lives and the events in them, and move us closer to the lives we envision for ourselves. We'll spend some time each meeting exploring a new technique or theme, give everyone some time to work on a personal project, and share what we discover. No experience required!

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and would-be writers -- are welcome! We meet once a month in one of Fairfax County Public Libraries. We do not collect any dues. New comers are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings and participate.

We meet for 2-3 hours on Thursday nights. We have a core group of about 10 members who attend whenever they're in town and an extended group of members who pop in when inspiration strikes. On any given night, you can expect anywhere from 3-9 writers to show up. Writers are encouraged to bring short stories. They may be fictional or true to life, but there are a few guidelines: Stories should not exceed 2,500 words to allow time to read them aloud and discuss them in the time we have. Micro-fict …

This group is for anyone on a quest for happiness! By coming together to learn, support and inspire each other, we create opportunities for personal growth! When we enrich the lives of those around us, we can’t help but enrich our own! Events are designed for anyone interested in expanding their frontiers in all directions: creatively, mentally and physically, while building relationships! We will have fun coming together to discover new interests and learn new skills! By participating in soc …

The Soul Kitchen is an amazing community of independent artists, writers, musicians, producers, and singers who have banned together to push the limits of their creative spirit. Throughout the year The Soul Kitchen plays host to new and returning artists. Through a series of interactive workshops. In this groove gumbo you will find a diverse group of artists including age, gender, race, genre and culture. The DC Workshops will be part of a monthly series featuring different exercises in songwrit …