This is a group where non-fiction and business authors, experts who write, columnists and writers meet, to make new friends, exchange ideas and learn about new opportunities to further one's personal brand. Also welcome are PR and media professionals and unpublished writers/authors/experts looking for advice on establishing a name and personal brand.

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 …

It is with great pride and enthusiasm that the Kiwanis Club of Oceanside announces our 5th annual Summer Gazebo Readings. Each Monday night in June, July and August we feature four eclectic readers including poets, and published fiction and non-fiction writers.  Our readers have included Pulitzer-prize nominees, poets laureate, screen writers-- a wide array of the Tri-state area's best writing talent. The event is held outdoors on a village green in Oceanside, NY and is free--including free co …

An ongoing group of writers that meets every Monday night at a restaurant in White Plains. Two people submit every week and the group reviews their work and discusses it at the meeting. Meetings are usually two hours. A writer will on average submit once a month. Before being admitted to the group, we require a writing sample. Any representative work will be fine.  It doesn't have to be long.    

… It’s a casual, non-judgmental group whose aim is to support, uplift and encourage. We’re also not picky about material. We welcome legit actors, musical theater artists, playwrights, fiction writers, poets, etc. Come with a piece you'd like to read or bring in your own writing to share. I only ask that you bring enough copies for everyone else who’s attending that day, since we don’t have a budget for copies. If you don’t have anything to read or perform on a given day, I usually have sever …

YOU: You like to write. You live for caffeine. You look forward to rainy days. You enjoy sharing ideas with other writers. You like the idea of 'writing circles,' as the Brits say, with regular meetings and a creative energy. ME: I am a 2008 Creative Writing graduate hoping to find others like me on Staten Island. I want to form a community of writers who will meet weekly for inspiration, conversation or just group writing sessions. THE SPACE: A beautiful coffee house/ art gallery with plenty of …

We are a bunch of aspirant writers who want to be critiqued and critique in a very supportive environment. We bring to the table every type of literary piece, from poetry-prose-fantasy-screen-whatever. No matter at what stage your work is, you are welcome to join. We realize that each person may have different needs. Some may be beginners; others may need encouragement in maintaining a writing schedule. We believe that we can be of support, and that writing does not have to be a lonely activity …

Service businesses drive more than half of the U.S. economy. Among you are photographers, contractors, web designers ... The one thing we have in common is that we're service businesses! Perhaps you're planning your first business. Maybe you've been around for decades. Our group will discuss anything from starting up to marketing to expanding. We're all enthusiastic about running service businesses rather than retail. There's no stock to manage, less management problems, and our time is better …

… Paradigm Shift supports the community by providing a platform for political/personal/creative expression, marketing, project support, networking, and monetary donations to feminist non-profits.Paradigm Shift is a 501(c)4 non-profit organization, has a membership of over 2,900 and has partnerships with over 95 progressive organizations and media outlets.Paradigm Shift was founded in March 2007 by Meredith Villano, Activist & Interactive Media Executive & Lisa A. Snyder, Artist, Web Designer & Fou …

  The TINTED VISION Filmmakers Group is a community for current and aspiring filmmaking professionals of all types who, at the end of the day, want to do one thing:  create great narrative or non-fiction cinematic work.  Whether the format be short films, feature films, web series', music videos, spec commercials, TV pilots, or anything else in between, the goal is to conceive of a project, develop it, and PRODUCE IT.    The unfortunate reality is that many writers and filmmakers come up with …

… Next up is FLASH FEST, June 3 at the Manhattan Theatre Club, 7 pm.  Writers from across the country have submitted up to 5 pieces of hint fiction, one-page plays, poetry, or other similar materials.  Sunday evening June 3 members of Playsmiths Acting Ensemble will present a concert reading of the most interesting, surprising, or intriguing pieces. Now in our third season, Playsmiths is looking forward to producing more public events, workshops, and festivals, in addition to continuing our weekly …