We are the Greater New York Independent Publishers Association (“GNYIPA”), a small, select professional level group of people involve with book publishing, writing, book design, book promotion, and self publishing. Our published works comprise a wide range of subjects and genres, including: non-fiction, fiction, self-help, history, LGBT literature, art, photography, playwrights, memoirs, children’s books, and other genres. You do not need to be a published author to join GNYIPA, but you need to …

Do you enjoy reading,meeting established, new and upcoming authors? If the answer is yes then you have come to the right group. Every SECOND SUNDAY our group will meet to discuss the book choice of the month while being in the company of people who share the same interest, discussing literature written for, about and by people of color specializing in Black American and Latino Genre and enjoying refreshments. Meetings will take place in the BRONX at The BRONX MUSEUM of THE ARTS located at 1040 G …

We are an eclectic group of entrepreneurs, authors, publishers, agents, and technologists with a goal of creating a community to actively drive changes in the publishing industry.

I started this group to help authors learn what resources are available to become the best writers they can, produce the book they want, and publish and market it everywhere. The purpose of the group is to provide informative programs and networking opportunites for authors, publishers, editors, agents, designers, etc. to have a forum to learn and meet.

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. …

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 …

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 …

Are you a writer with a day job? Do you want to meet other writers trying to balance career and creativity? Are you looking for a critique partner, support network, or just some new literary friends? Then this is the writing group for you! The Southcoast Part-time Authors will meet biweekly or monthly to socialize, discuss our writing projects, and maybe even exchange some samples for critique. All ages, skill levels, and genres are welcome!

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 …

This group is for fiction writers looking for guidance and support as they grow as writers. The group is organized by Kip Langello, published author and Writer's Digest Magazine teacher. The goal is for aspiring writers to learn from more experienced writers, to workshop their material and to find their way to publication.

Got a story you've been thinking about?  October is the month to get it down on paper. This is a workshop for writers with little or no experience in writing fiction.  Aimed to encourage new writers to write.  Students will learn basic concepts and techniques of writing fiction like dialogue, voice, character, point-of-view, and plot.  Students will read and discuss works by Alice Munro, John Cheever and others.  By course end students are expected to complete a draft of a short story or at leas …

We aim to share advice on self-publishing, discuss lessons learned and interesting facts. Given the host of available self-pub platforms and aggregators, it's often a challenge to determine the most effective method of self-publishing. Ebooks, POD, independent and interactive apps, will all be covered. There will also be ruminations on the future of self-publishing: where should it go from here? Those who have battle scars and success stories from self-publishing should come to show and tell. Ot …

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.” ~Dr. Seuss I've tried joining a few book clubs that were genre specific (chick lit), gender specific (chicks only), and author specific (Stephen King) but as none seemed to satisfy my palate, I thought I'd try to see if there were others like me, i.e. those who can equally enjoy the likes of Jane Austen, Stephen King, Shakespeare,Neil Gaiman, Dean Koontz as well as nonfiction books (The …

EXOTIC PEN PRESENTS - WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATORS! PLEASE JUST COME! Bring sample of your writing or ART just hang with us as we share. Monday's tba! come!! Our last meet up gave us a profound glimpse into talents from our group. Please sign up for our group. We will appreciate your being with us. Come anyway. Don't you LOVE writing? The following was written by former leader, Danny Y. (except for minor edits) Have you ever dreamed of writing your own book or novel someday but never got around to i …

The Modern Library list of top 100 modern works of English literature contains amazing novels. Here's an opportunity to revisit works you may have read in high school or college and to fill in some of the gaps in your literary education. Each month we'll read the works of Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Wharton, Woolf, Nabokov and more. http://www.modernlibrary.com/top-100/100-best-novels/ From WIKIPEDIA: Modern Library's 100 Best Novels is a list of the best English-language novels of the 20th …

Tantra: The Art of Conscious Loving™ Come discover the power of Tantra as a healing art designed to awaken you to the pleasures of life. Learn to live your life by the principles of Tantra Yoga. At each moment you can experience love and oneness with all things. Tantra is a lifestyle. You can call it a mindfulness practice or you can call it the practice of bringing the Divine into everyday experiences from the most mundane moments to the peaks of ecstasy, the path of Tantra allows you to bring …

We are an eclectic group of entrepreneurs, writers, publicists, agents, technologists, literary coaches, and publishing professionals. We are striving to create a community of people who will be driving changes in the publishing industry.

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 …

Rhody Writing Group's goal is to supply writers with feedback, commentary and suggestions on their works in progress. If you enjoy to write and are looking for feedback then we hope we can help. Meetings will be scheduled for first Saturday of the month. Cut off date for submitting work is the last Saturday of the mouth. Maximum amount of pieces of work is going to be 5 with a word count between 5-8k. This amount could vary depending on what authors are working on. The possibility of reviewing a …

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 …

Welcome! We are in turbulent times here in the U.S. We are under attack. That is why this site is such an inspiration. It is deisgned to keep our values and principles as a person focused and directed to do the harder right. We are stewards of the land and our heritage. Our role is to learn, educate, gain knowledge, because knowledge based on priniciples, values of 9-12 is strong and powerful. The 9-12 Project is designed to bring us all back to the place we were on September 12, 2001. The day a …

Created 2009  |  Market Tested 2010  |  Incorporated 2011 Mission Created in 2009 in New York City, The Black Mastermind Group (tBMG) accelerates the growth and development of black preneurs and leaders utilizing mastermind principles to achieve innovative levels of success in their career or business. The Black Mastermind Group maximizes the human and intellectual capital of masterminders by providing the tools and support needed to help each other meet and exceed their goals. Vision To be a le …

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 …

An opportunity for new and experienced investors to meet, learn and discuss the stock market. Using the easy to read and understand book, Invest to Win by Gordon Scott and bestselling author Toni Turner, we discuss topics that include: mutual fund and individual stock selection in a 401k, IRA or non-retirment account, locating top performing sectors and evaluating current market conditions using the book's market mood signals. You do not need to read the book in advance of the meeting or to atte …