Once a month we gather for a low-pressure chance to socialize with other folks interested in writing science fiction, fantasy or horror. Topics tend to range from "why I'm here at this group and what I like to write" through specific questions about writing process and problems to discussions of sf/f/h works and debates on ideas of general interest relative to writing sf/f/h. We post an optional writing exercise, and if there are takers, we read and comment on their work. Occasionally we hold ha …

This is a meeting for writers and storytellers to share their experiences and craft knowledge and provide creative support. Looking forward to seeing you there.

If you are interested in having a good time while making a difference in your life and networking for success - This is the Meetup group for you. The Dragonfly stands for living / speaking your truth. We endeavor to share positive energy and help each other & the world through positive and reaffirming actions, dialogues and adventures. (More info below on future plans.) The primary focus is to get acquainted - introduce ourselves - network for success in our individual endeavors - hav …

Monday Night Writers: Houston is a spin-off of a group I used to organize in Los Angeles. Since I moved to Houston, I'm moving the group, too!   Imagine your favorite college writing workshop: this is what I'm trying to accomplish on a grown-up level. We will share a piece of writing in advance, get together, and critique a few writers at each meeting. Whether you write professionally, are trying to get published, or would just like to hone your writing skills... this is the writing group for yo …

This is Painting Meetup group for any level of artists. The classes will be divided into weekly sessions and you will be able to join anytime to personally experience a complete immersion into abstraction. Every class will bring its own set of exercises, painting techniques and personal exploration into the abstract world. This workshop is meant to inspire, teach new ways of seeing, exploring technique and having group critiques. At the end of each class, you will have your own abstract interpre …

  NOTE:  This Meetup Group has reached maximum capacity and cannot accomodate additional members at this time.    The dissertation needs to get done, but something is inhibiting you... anxiety... lack of confidence... feelings of disappointment... questioning your topic...frustration with your advisor...confusion of where to begin... depression and self-doubt… the stack of unread articles... the disorganized notes...the boredom of writing alone . . .and, of course, the house that needs to be cle …

This is philosophy done within the Houston intellectual community. A reading group and a working group, the Enlightenment and Philosophy Organizing Collective of Houston (EPOCH) is intended to provide an anchor for discourse and action, and to nurture the community of Houston-based philosophers and/or thinkers. The collective brings together those persons, who explore the philosophies of the past and present, as well as, enlightenment movements and other global thought movements. EPOCH is an aca …

This group is designed for aspiring and established writers who are interested in stage plays, novels, or feature films. The primary focus of this group is for those with a passion for African American/minority writings, but is open to all races. The group will critique personal writings, attend plays, share industry information, hone writing skills, read good books, and provide support to those interested in breaking into the entertainment industry. This group is for published and non-published …