A speculative fiction writers group based in Brooklyn. Together, we help one another hone our craft to a more professional level. This group is open to serious writers of fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, new weird, horror, slipstream, steampunk...anyone writing under the vast umbrella of near-realities and un-realities we enjoy reading so much. Critiquing one another's work takes center stage, always focused on constructive criticism that will support each of us as we work to become bett …

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 …

… The facilitator will lead introductions and then the group will write for an hour. There will then be 15-30 minutes of social time to get to know each other and possibly discuss personal writing successes such as getting published or overcoming writing resistance in some small way. No critiquing, exercises, lectures, ego, competition or feeling guilty. Writing is the only thing that, when I do it, I don't feel I should be doing something else. Gloria Steinem

A group for visual artists building their career to share their paintings, drawings, or sculpture in a supportive and encouraging environment. Meet with other artists in the area who love to create Art. Share critiques and advice, be motivated in your work and create a network.

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 …

The Speculative Collective is a writing critique group formed in 2008, which caters to all varieties of speculative fiction writing. Our group meets once monthly to share our science fiction, fantasy, or even more unusual writing with each other.  Work is posted in advance, and then critiqued at the meetup by everyone in the group, from those just starting out to the more experienced, published writers in our group.

A group of serious writers from Queens who want to workshop their writing once a month.  All types of writing are welcome, but membership in the group is dependent on submitting a sample of your writing and having it approved.  There is a $5 membership fee once you are accepted in order to cover the Meetup costs. Meetups will be scheduled at various venues around Queens so that the whole borough inspires us!  There will be a limit of 5 people at each meetup.  Workshops will be run so that everyo …

This is a super casual small meetup intended to connect electronic music producers and musicians to collaborate on projects, trade knowledge, share gear, help each other critique and progress our projects. Its targeted towards DAW users, and musicians alike. The intended format is bring a unfinished project or two, share your ideas, collab' & trade feedback, improve our craft in a laid back environment. We all know writing alone can make you stagnate sometimes. Anyone who doesn't take themselves …

This group is designed to strengthen the community of designers, makers and metalsmiths. If you are interested in the world of art jewelry and art metal and would like to learn more, or if you are currently making work and want a place to discuss your ideas, this is the group for you.

… Discuss various techniques, share critiques and have FUN! We will also attend an Artist Opening Reception as the perfect ending to our afternoon stroll. (optional) 2012 ART SEASON Upcoming Events to Include: CHELSEA Gallery Walks Artists' Open Studio Visits Pre-Sale Exhibitions at Auction Houses Forthcoming Special Art Events & Art Fairs For continuing feedback follow our BLOG: http://artchick1.blogspot.com FACEBOOK: NYC Art Gallery Walks Chelsea TWITTER: @Artchick1                       …

  Writing Hemingway/Fitzgerald   We are a group of serious minded writers focused on publishing our work;  socializing takes place outside the meetup time. Members rarely miss a meetup.   We keep in small groups where everyone knows your name and you are an integral part of the discussions.  Nobody is meant to feel like they are a beginner or an outsider. We are one of the few groups that meet at an urban writers colony in Manhattan.  This gives us exposure to many successful writers who publish …

At our meetings we write for thirty-minute stretches with ten-minute breaks. That's all. Bring your notebook, clay tablet, laptop, whatever you write on. Some write fiction, some write memoir, some write encyclopedia entries. It's up to you. There's no pressure to share or critique, but there are opportunities. This is mostly just a way to provide a comfortable environment for writing that's not so lonely. You can write whatever you wish, of course, but there will be writing prompts, if you' …

The Union Square area of New York City, well known for its green market and history of social activism, is host to numerous working artists of all kinds. The Union Square Artists are committed to keeping art alive in the Union Square area of Manhattan. Founded in the fall of 2009, they form a talented and eclectic group of artists exhibiting collectively through open studios and exhibitions. Please check out the group's website for more information: http://unionsquareartists.com/ Currently the …

We watch movies cuz we love them. All sorts are welcome. This little group plans to do a ton of the following; Watching Movies, critiquing Movies, liking Movies, disliking Movies, Midnight Movies, Movie screenings, Movie festivals, yelling at Movies for being stupid, calling up Movies afterwards to offer tearful apologies and the occasional game of Jai Alai.

This meetup is to support writers in all stages, styles and levels of development. All genres and styles of writing are welcome, be they non-fiction, fiction, poetry, scriptwriting, etc. Groups will be kept small so that we can critique and support each other's work. Depending on the level of interest and participation, as a group we can organize meetups on specific days which specialize in particular genres or styles. Feel free to share your ideas and suggestions on the message board. Submissio …

Painters, Photographers, Sculptors, Creative Writers, Poets, Musicians, Singers, Video Artists, Craftspeople and Art Aficionados – If you have developed a definitive and focused vision in your work, come show it off to us! You’ll receive comprehensive critique and ideas from others. We’ll also be discussing other artists we’ve been most inspired by, as well as planning special visits to art shows and lectures.