Originally started as a critique group in 2009 it has grown into more than that. We do not believe in writing by committee but we do believe a group of individuals that are dedicated to challenging each other and working collaboratively will produce better fiction than each of us would do on our own. We meet on Thursday nights in Sandy Hook, typically, and occasionally on weekends. We are looking for fiction writers who are serious about their craft. You don't need a ton of experience, but you d …

This meetup is for working photographers only. If you're a full time photographer or Part-time and are doing paid work, this meetup is for you. If you shoot Weddings, events or shoot people for money, you will like this group. We will meet up periodically to show our work and share experiences. Get good constructive critiques and as well as give critiques. Also if you're having a problem with your business and need advice I'm sure one of the other professionals can steer you in the right directi …

We meet the second Saturday of the month in the morning 9-11, in New Haven, to hone the craft of writing fiction. Members post pieces for review, then receive and give feedback at the meet up. All fiction writers are welcome, published or not-yet-published, literary or genre, as long as you can't stop writing and are determined to improve. Procedures for posting and reviewing pieces are under the Pages pull down menu. Who the group is not for: people who are writing only for themselves or just f …

I love to write. I know there are other people who love to write along the shoreline area too. Let's get together to explore our creative souls and support each other through this sometimes lonely process. All skill levels are welcome. Please bring enough copies to share with the group. I am looking forward to meeting new writers and learning about their creative methods.

The Stratford Scribes is a group of Fairfield County writers serious about the creation and publication of their craft. The group meets in Stratford, Ct. and owes a philosophical debt to Roberto Calas for both the tone and format of the meetup. We are a group of writers committed to pushing each other to achieve the writing life (and audience) to which we aspire.

Do you like to write? If yes, do you find it difficult to make time to sit down and write? This is a meetup group for people to get together and, well, write. The group (or whoever RSVPs) meets once a week. For 1-2 hours (or however long you can stay) we sit down and write quietly. Once a month we'll get together afterwards to talk about our writing or just socialize. I'm not interested in critiquing, lectures, and the like.

This group is designed to help with the process of writing your autobiography, guiding you piece by piece through the process using methods and strategies compiled by researchers at the University of Southern California. Led by a certified Guided Autobiography Instructor, this group will also provide loving, unconditional support and inspiration from other people doing the same exact thing as you - writing their autobiography! This is not a 'writing group' in the respect that there is no judgmen …

"If you wish to be a writer, write." - Epictetus ...The concept of this meetup is simple: meet up with others in a cafe ...and write.  Carve out one sacred hour per week to bring your project to life.  Working in the company of other creative writers will provide you with the motivation you need to move forward and write that story, novel, or chapbook of poems you have inside you.  Our group is about creative companionship...no critiquing, exercises, lectures, ego, competition or feeling guilty. …

I love photography and hope that we will visit inspiring places for group shoots, share critiques of our photographs, exchange ideas about gear and techniques, and start new friendships. Beginners as well as pros are welcome.

Two world renown photographers sharing their expertise and knowledge on a wide variety of photographic topics. We will be hosting evening round table critiques and discussions as well as creative playdates and photography workshops in different settings.

Bring us your fiction, your poetry, your fledgling manuscripts yearning to be read. ;) We get together every 2 weeks in my home in South Hackensack, have some wine and water, and share our thoughts on the selections members submitted after the previous meeting. Bergen County Poets & Fictionaires welcomes serious writers, published or unpublished, who are open to constructive critique from a diverse group of other serious, open writers. We share our joy in writing and reading, along with a few la …

This group is aimed at writers in Suffolk County who are looking for a group to work on their current projects and work toward publishing. We'll meet once a month at a place of our choosing (I had been thinking of the Starbucks up on Middle Country Road, Johnny's, or maybe the Ecology Park in good weather) for a few hours and work through our projects. We can discuss the progress on our pieces, read work aloud for critiques, and give each other life support during the querying process (I warn yo …

Meet fellow photographers with a love of the sensual and the beautiful, the nude body portrayed in terms of shape and form. Indoors/Outdoors, this is an exploration of nudes in its many guises: in the water, out of water, on a couch inside, a couch in the field, on a winter's day, in the summer, on the edge of a cliff, on a roof, daylight, nightlight, man, woman, flash, no flash, with fabric in wind, in middle of a crowd or a quiet street. The meetups will be open to all with discussions, critiq …

This is a workshop for a group of Long Island fiction writers, who get together once-a-month to critique each others work. Essentially, we discuss what we like about a piece, and what we think can be improved. The emphasis is on nurture: how one writer can help another via thoughtful comments and suggestions. Everyone's manuscripts (2,500 words max) are traded via email one week prior to the meeting, then printed out and "marked up" with comments and suggestions. If you're a fiction writer on Lo …

The name of this central Connecticut group is “Beyond the Photo with HDR” because the group is focused on what can be done beyond the single digital photograph, specifically High Dynamic Range Imaging (“HDR”), as a path to greater photography skill and enjoyment. This group provides opportunities to shoot high dynamic range scenes, help with HDR capture and processing, facilitates group critiques and discussions of member’s work and organizes HDR-related workshops and other learning opportunitie …

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 designed to match tabletop game designers with playtesters. The idea is that everyone wins when we play each others prototypes and share our experience. You don't have to be a designer to join. You just have to want to be part of a community that helps games get made.

Long Island Photo Gallery is about bringing Long Island photographers and gallery lovers together to share ideas, techniques, events, etc.  This MEETUP will help to extend our reach to both photographer and community to gain support for the amazing Long Island photographers that contribute to our gallery space, our monthly Long Island fine art photography exhibits, our cash prize and sponsored gear photo contests, field trips, critiques, and other events that draw friendly faces into the Long Is …

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!

The New Haven Writer's Group is a critique-based collaborative for fiction writers dedicated to improving their craft and getting published. The group meets bi-weekly for the purpose of sharing work and giving and receiving feedback. Prior to meetings, members post pieces for review and discussion by the group. The writing is strong, the discussion rich, and the group fun! New members are welcome.  When prospective members request to join, they are asked by one of the organizers to submit a shor …

The Long Island Screenwriters Association strives to provide support and resources to all members. Anyone can join and my goal is to provide all members with an encouraging, fun, informative, helpful and choice-based atmosphere. In addition to that, I plan on adding perks and discounts to industry-related workshops, screenwriting contests, broadway shows, etc. The more members we have the more leverage I will have in negotiating perks & discounts. Meetings will be held monthly and I will try to …

Meet other area writers! Find the motivation and camaraderie that you need to keep the words flowing. Review work, trade writing tips, make friends, and have fun. This group is for anyone who writes fiction or wants to write fiction. Come to talk about your writing ideas, share work, and get and give constructive criticism. Open to all fiction genres except children's. We are strictly a fiction group. No non-fiction, poetry, memoir please. We are closed to new members at the moment but if you wo …

This group serves as a meeting place for writers who are interested in getting feedback on their manuscripts from the writing community. i prefer fiction writers (with emphasis on short stories, that are easier to deal with) but creative non-fiction is welcome as well. The group will not have a professional author in charge, but rather, is meant for folks who have taken at least one class and are familiar with the workshop/booth process. when registering to the group, please answer questions abo …

This is a guided writing group. Each week we write two pages on an assigned topic and read it aloud at group. The focus is on symbolic writing that explores the depths of our unconscious minds through narrative writing. Our group is highly supportive of each others' writing and this group is less about critique and more about exploring what the symbols in the writing mean to us. Based on concepts from the work of Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, Marie Louise Von Franz, Marion Woodman, and other autho …

This will be a group for people who enjoy writing but need a little push from others to stop procrastinating. There are groups like this in other areas around New York, but non located in Nassau County. The only requirement is a commitment to your craft at whatever level you currently on . We will meet once week or bi monthly depending on the ability of the members of the group to make a serious commitment to that time period. Lets get to know each other, what we think, what we do, and of course …

Definition of Utopian = An Ideal Place or state. A community possessing highly desirable qualities. Our Definition of UTOPIAN= Undiscovered Talents, Outgoing People, Inspiring Artists Networking Basically we are here to unite anyone and everyone who have something to offer. Whether you are just here to make friends, or expand your business, show off your talents, practice your hobby, give and receive critiques, or have fun we are the group for you. Friendly outgoing interesting people always wel …

Maybe you moved to New York to sing professionally, and somewhere along the way you forgot how to have fun. Maybe you sing strictly in the privacy of your own shower, and you'd like to find out how much fun it can be to sing in front of others. There aren't a lot of places where it's okay to sing just for fun! In our meetups, we gather in a rehearsal space in Manhattan with an accompanist, and we take turns getting up in front of each other and singing just for the joy of it.  Broadway, opera, p …

Whether you are a beginner or advanced, there is always more to learn! These workshops will allow you to meet other like-minded photographers and retouchers, hone the skills you already have and develop new ones. Workshops will feature three sections including instruction, hands-on experience, and both individual and group discussions and critique. We have two workshops coming up this Spring: Basic Beauty - A beginners guide to beauty photography and retouching Product Productions - A beginners …