This group is for authors who are interested in mastering the craft elements of writing. Group members will work to perfect their competence by identifying, practicing, and ultimately implementing recognized techniques. Each meeting will be devoted to a specific craft element related to character, plot, point of view, description, dialogue, setting, pace, voice, and theme. Whether you seek to write short stories, essays, novels or articles, the club members (as a team) will help each other to ma …

When I was looking for members to join an established writing group of which I am part, I found there were many people who wanted a group for the beginning or novice writer. I started this group for those who might be intimidated by authors they feel are further along in their writing. I will be facilitating the group by giving writing assignments and exercises to those who would like them. I will also guide the group in their critiques which can be helpful to new writers and new groups in gener …

This group offers a forum for writers to learn and exchange practical information they need to get published. Members gather to ask questions and give advice about every stage of the publishing process, from writing a manuscript to querying an agent to negotiating a contract. While there are many groups for writers out there, most focus exclusively on the craft of writing, while failing to address the practical information that publishers really care about and that can make or break a book deal. …

The New York Chapter of the National Speakers Association decided to start a meet up group to compliment our already dynamic and informative monthly meetings. The purpose is to provide an opportunity to come together with other speakers for concentrated networking, ten minute spotlights, laser coaching and pitching practice. This is a forum to learn and practice new skills in a professional manner and to broaden the networking circle. This group is right for professional speakers, consultants, t …

Each month, we will read and discuss and/or write about a great classic written by various American or European authors. Some of these books we may have read as children or teens, others may be new to us, but all have had a significant impact on readers around the globe and are worth a read, or even a second read. We will meet at a coffee/tea shop or a wine bar each month to discuss the book of the month and share anything we have written about the book, if designated as an optional assignment.

This group is for writer's and published authors who are dedicated and committed to the writing process and are looking to improve their skills.  Through open discussion and critques, members will get the support, inspiration and motivation they need to complete and publish their work. Our group will meet on Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 2 times a month at 10:30am. In order for our group to be a success, it is recommended that you attend 1 meeting per month. Thank you for your interest in our …

Black Writers Guild of America (a division of The Today Group) is a professional organization that supports African American writers of various literary backgrounds. We are an organization that provides advocacy, education and support for writers in a very competitive industry. BWGA was established as a network for creative African American literary professionals nationwide. All BWGA events are sponsored by the East Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network and the New York African Amer …

Welcome to the Washington/Hudson Heights Book Club, we're glad you're here. A bit about us… About Us We're uptown readers in the Washington and Hudson Heights neighborhoods who love to read. We're looking for other book folk to read with us, share food, drink and have conversation. We're laid back, pretty hilarious, and love books. Nothing stuffy about us. About Book Club We're a group who mixes it up by exploring a range of authors/genres -- fiction, memoir, debuts, classics, cultural, horror …

The Queens Literati is a safe haven for avid readers who find themselves searching for a new book or an intelligent literary society. Maybe you're tired of joining group after group, reading the same kinds of uninspired young adult novels that leave you feeling... well, childish. Maybe you're looking for the opportunity to read a challenging book and follow it up with an insightful discussion. Maybe you're a recent Queens transplant looking to make new friends in the area. Maybe the sudden appea …

Are you missing a type of interaction in your life that you can’t place your finger on? Do you wish conversations in your life could be deeper at times? Are you looking for others with a similar desire to engage in philosophical discourse? Would you like a low-pressure opportunity to socialize and meet people who value expansion of the mind and self through dialogue, as you do? Are you a “thinker” who wouldn’t mind being a fly on the wall during a gathering of inquisitive people? “Socrates Cafe …

Discussing the classics with like minded literary lovers is a mind expanding experience that can change how you view the world,yourself and others. Join me on this fascinating journey. All that is required is a desire to share your thoughts on specific selected readings. Author's to be explored will be discussed and decided on, in the group.The following author's are suggestions that are open for discussion; Tolstoy, Dostevsky, Cervantes, Hemingway, Paul Bowles, Gide, Chekhov, Nobokov ,Balzac, …

Are you a Business Owner? Whether you are a Sole Proprietor with no employees or a Corporation with 2-50 employees – this Forum is designed for you! The Entrepreneurial Excellence Business Forum - NYC is part of an international national network of small business owners. Since 2002, our members are focused on achieving greater results in their businesses with less time and effort. We are not just a MeetUp Group. Each Business Forum holds monthly in-person meetings for its members.  Our members a …

This is a book club for people interested in Korean and Korean American Literature. I hope to meet once a month for two hours. We will read works by Korean American authors, Korean authors in translation, and even works by non-Koreans about Korea.

I am starting this group for those people who are looking to maximize their health and fitness and do not have much in the way of spare time. I am the co-author of The Slow Burn Fitness Revolution (Random House) and author of Strong Kids Healthy Kids (AMACOM).

Lisa K., a teacher of psychic and intuitive development, holds monthly meetings for beginners to practice their natural intuitive skills. Lisa runs this group as a psychic development circle to exercise and help enhance your intuitive abilities and psychic skills which every one has.  This group is open to everyone who wishes to develop their intuition and is just starting out exploring their abilities. What is a Six Sensory World Group Meeting? The specific focus is to develop your intuition an …

This meetup group is for all of you with felt pouches of dice. This is for all of you who still see the world in 8 bits. This is for anyone who has not sold back a math textbook because you haven't finished all of the problems yet. For everyone who has an original x-wing still in the package, this group is yours. If you've referred to your friends as either a "nerf-herder" or "rouge-2," welcome aboard. Anyone who laughs every time they think about ET for 2600, we know you. If you understand how …

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

Want to clear clutter in your home? Need to get organized? As a professional organizer, bestselling author and TV personality, I started these clutter cutter coffee chat groups to inspire and motivate each other to accomplish goals for organizing and streamling our time, space and goals. Fun and practical tips shared in a relaxed, casual, breakfast meeting. Join us for a "cup of inspiration" and chat with us about your biggest organizing challenges or accomplishments!

This group was created for the person yearning for more out of life after divorce, a break up or the death of a loved one. Author, motivational speaker and love coach Beth Tiger created this meetup as a way to connect individuals going through these transitions and offer them support through a variety of life and love affirming workshops and support groups. Monthly, quarterly and web support is offered.

This is a new writers group for those living in or near Suffolk county. This group is for serious writers looking for fair and detailed feedback exchange. Published and unpublished writers are welcome!

We are a creative community center in the heart of Westport in a 19th century carriage house that looks like a little red schoolhouse. We teach creative writing in small groups and have many sections. We also teach screenwriting, writing for children, memoir, songwriting and have a teen program in July. We add classes all the time.  We hold all kinds of community events such as author talks, poetry open-mic and our monthly Storytelling Fridays. Downstairs we have a dedicated writers' room where …

Join this friendly and relaxed book discussion group that meets in the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel.  RSVPs are nice but not required.  Feel free to drop in and join our discussion or just sit back and listen to what others have to say! A concerted effort is made to select books from a variety of genres, both fiction and non-fiction, along with selecting both male and female authors. Please note that this book club is also advertised by the Reed Memorial Library and in the local newspaper.  S …

Suffern Slam Society holds a poetry slam the first Saturday of every month at Ireland's 32 in Suffern, NY from 730 PM to 10 PM. A poetry slam is a performance poetry competition judged by arbitrarily-selected audience members. Where traditional poetry readings are about supporting the poet, poetry slams focus on the interaction between audience and poet. Strong writing and strong delivery are both important. Whether you want to come out and participate by performing or by spectating, you are wel …

Study Group for A Course in Miracles in the Parkchester area, led by Rogier F. van Vlissingen, author of Closing the Circle: Pursah's Gospel of Thomas and A Course in Miracles. The group is hosted at the Al Iman Community Center, 2 blocks north of the Parkchester station on Westchester Avenue

John: After nearly 30 years of mentoring countless men who wanted more out of their lives, I have decided to offer my experience as a retreat master to the meetup community of NYC. My goal for this group is to witness each other’s success in reaching for and living more joyful, peaceful, loving and rewarding lives. Through moderated group discussions, activities, & retreats, group members identify attitudes, beliefs, & habits that damage or hamper relationships with themselves and others. We can …

This group is about using your inner guidance, healing, energy, power of thought, looking at the bigger picture, topics, meditation, books, music, learning, joy, fun...... If you are looking to find out more about you, your passion, facilitate as a healer this group will help you step out so you can develop and use your gifts. Cindy Miller is a God based intuitive, inspirational author, poet.  Cindy has been a guest on tv and radio, loves to garden - organic vegetables and flowers, hikes, sings, …

This group is organized by Heather Flournoy and Christopher Roberts of Really Social Strategies, a social media consulting company. We love to get the people behind the social media profiles together in real life for fun and learning and to encourage people learning their way. Meetup is an awesome way to organize, share location of gatherings, and share information. Business owners, social media curious, authors, artists and activists should join. Heather already runs a great meetup group, Kato …

Join our brand new New Yorker Magazine discussion group this winter! The group will meet in Darien Library's Mezzanine Conference Room every Thursday afternoon starting February 7 and running through March 14. Attendees are invited to discuss recent articles and cartoons in the magazine. Stop by the Library's Welcome Desk where we have multiple copies of The New Yorker for you to take home in preparation. The first meet up will discuss the January 21, 2013 issue. The discussions will be led by D …