Hello and thanks for stopping by to take a look. As you know or will soon discover, writing can be a very solitary craft. So, this group’s primary purpose is to shine a little light on that solitude in order to keep us both focused and motivated. While we will be scheduling face-to-face meet-ups, this group’s primary means of support will be via telephone conference calls. Join us and you will always know that you are not alone. Most Sincerely, Mark

Shut Up and Write! Meetup is a venue for writers to work in the company of other writers on a regular basis. Writing, whether approached as a profession or as an avocation, is an isolating activity. We provide this forum, writing resources and meeting times as a method of developing a community of creative people. We welcome people who are serious about ‘writing down the bones’ and are looking for the companionship of other writers. Meetup Format Making the time to write one hour per week is an …

We are a small group of writers who have been meeting for about a year. We are looking for additional members to join us in writing together, sharing drafts, and providing mutual support and calm, constructive feedback on each other's work. Each meeting we try to inspire each other by sharing great reads or wisdom about writing followed by members sharing their work. We're dedicated, serious but friendly, and we're looking for like-minded people who are ready to make a commitment to working o …

There is a seemingly endless supply of books on the writing craft, so instead of feeling guilty because I'm working or doing the laundry instead of reading an enlightening book on the craft, I thought I'd set up an actual monthly time and place to fulfill this need and have writers to talk to about the book! We will read everything from books on writing fiction to poetry to screenwriting. Whatever catches our fancy that month. I'd like to find organizers in several areas of the city, then we can …

Small writers group for people working on finishing book-length projects, fiction or non-fiction. Writing sample required.

You can visit our website at http://www.ocwriter.com for more details, where you can RSVP for our meetings in Fountain Valley, California (Orange County) off the 405. The Southern California Writers Association is dedicated to helping writers from all genres hone their skills and advance their careers. Members network and share vital information at meetings on the third Saturday of every month. SCWA presents expert speakers every month, covering a variety of topics. Speakers present lively, info …

Do you have a taste for the mysterious and macabre? Do you aspire to have your work on the banned books list? Do you admire the works of Roald Dahl, Neil Gaiman, or Lemony Snicket? Or maybe you just prefer to sit on the edge of your seat? The Estelle Dowding Institute of Literary Peculiarities strives for the creation and preservation of strange, dark, and unusual works. The Institute primarily serves as a workshop for writers to showcase and critique each other’s work in a friendly and non-judg …

Casual writing group started by participants of the National Novel Writer's Month (NaNoWriMo). After years of hosting November write-ins in the wonderful atmosphere of the JumpCut Cafe, we're making this a permanent, year-long group. The Mission: To Write & To Publish. To inspire people who have the creative fire burning in their soul yet cannot find the time or motivation in their daily trials and tribulations to see their dreams come true.

This is the Meetup page of the LA TV Writers Group. Writing is known to be a secluded art, but television on the other hand is all about communal orgies of ideas. Come meet fellow television writers in the greatest entertainment city in the world.

We are a group dedicated to writing, finishing and publishing a novel or memoir. This is a support group to help writers to plot, create a daily schedule in order to complete their book and get it published through agents and publishers or self-publishing in paperback or eBook form. The format goes like this: 10 am the library opens. I give a 10 - 15 min chat on the day's subject. I usually bring a hand out. At about 10:15 we begin critiques. The format for submission is double spaced paragraphs …

The Drunk Creative Writing Club is a group that meets at a bar/tavern/pub/bistro and feeds its members with creative knowledge to write their passion pieces in a supportive and collaborative environment all the while sharing brews and/or cocktails among creative peers.

Writing a novel? Screenplay? Non Fiction? Comedy? Regardless of the genre, writing is a solitary act. But sometimes its good for the writer's soul to connect with other writers. This is an informal group that meets once a month to talk about writing, do some writing excercises, get feedback, ideas, or anything else you need to keep you inspired and writing.

There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …

A workshop designed to cultivate creativity and mindfulness in the process of recovery from grief, trauma, or addiction. We use writing exercises to uncover, discover, and discard old wounds as well as to create positive attitudes, present awareness, and future goals. We also play with fiction and poetry, and use visual arts as inspiration. Group leader has her masters in creative writing.

The Scriptwriters Network (“SWN”), founded in 1986, is an educational, tax-exempt 501(c) (3) non-profit, volunteer-driven organization created by writers for writers and industry professionals. SWN serves its members by providing educational programming, enhancing awareness of the realities of the business, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals and furthering the cause and quality of writing for the entertainment industry.

Having trouble finding a cool literary community in Los Angeles? Want to make new friends and network with accomplished writers & literary professionals? Then you've come to the right place! Every month, we host a networking event for writers & literary professionals at a bar in Downtown L.A. or West L.A. We also organize monthly book panels, readings and discussions featuring award-winning writers in many genres including fiction, memoir, screenwriting, TV writing, journalism and playwriting. T …

This is a group for aspiring or successful fantasy writers in Santa Monica or the surrounding communities. Whether writing is your full-time job or your weekend pastime, all skill and interest levels within the genre are welcome. Due to the resounding interest in this group, I wanted to state explicitly that this is not a general writing group. I will only be accepting members who do specialize in fantasy. Please only request to join if you are primarily interested in writing in the fantasy genr …

Whether you are published or simply enjoy writing, come join other local writers in a relaxed atmosphere where we can share our writing, offer critique and industry tips, and have fun honoring our creativity with the written word (fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenplays etc. - all genres welcome!). This group meets in downtown Long Beach and requires attendance in order to access the site where we post our work and other writing-related information.

Originally called the Torrance Children’s Book Writing Group (later on shortened to Torrance Children’s Book Writers), the Children’s Book Writers of Los Angeles (CBW-LA) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 2010. Our primary and official website www.cbw-la.org. I would like to encourage you to sign up at www.cbw-la.org to avail of our full membership for $30/year or $50/two years. This group is run by volunteers who work for FREE. Your membership fees are meant to fund all the exp …

The Writers' Club of Whittier helps serious writers unlock the doors to publication through active participation in workshops using the club's proven workshop methods. Founded in 1953 by Susan Dibelka, the Writers' Club of Whittier began when Susan's adult writing class at Whittier High School grew so large that there was never enough time to read all the manuscripts. Students voted to start a club for writers in the Whittier area. Twenty-six charter members, all Susan's former students, were so …

We are a diverse group of writers who want to explore the world through writing! We aim to meet monthly and share our latest creations and ideas, with the aim of giving and receiving constructive support and feedback. Whether you're a published author or just starting out, you'll be sure of a friendly welcome!

You submit your writing, novels in progress, any genre, non-fiction, stories, articles, memoirs, blogs, poetry, screenplays. Other writers critique so you can make it better. Organizer has 33 books published with four released in 2011, next in July 2012. He just finished his fourth screenplay. If you are writing, or need motivation to get started, or don't know where to turn with your work, join us. We are a working group who knows all writers need help. Which way should you go, e-book, printed, …

Do you read or write action adventure stories? Can you identify with a protagonist who means well, but has a decidedly violent nature? Are you ready for the rampage that begins when his friends are ripped off or extorted, his girlfriend's kidnapped or his family butchered? Do you forgive his lack of investigative skills and reliance on the simplest methods to find an underling and torture out information leading to the next villain, then blows his head off, guts him like a fish or wrings his nec …

I tried to get something like this started a few months ago, but a death in the family derailed it. So, here we go again: This is a group for writers struggling with productivity. We meet once a week and more often via social media, phone, lifelines, whatever in order to do one thing: provide accountability so that we can track our progress and meet our goals. Traditional workshop elements are, if we want them, informal - we can read each other's stuff, but that's not the aim; nor is providing e …

This group is for people that write stories for all ages. Join us and meet other writers and share your work. Or, just be a reader and tell us what you think.  For each meeting, writers will upload a story (1-8 pages) to the files section, one week before the meeting. Instructions and helpful information will be posted in the files section. This is not an author reading group. You must be over 21 years old to join this group. Meetings will be in areas near Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, and Hollyw …

Established in 2003, LA Writers Group runs writers groups and creative writing workshops throughout Los Angeles: West Hollywood, Glassell Park (Glendale), LA South Bay (Hermosa Beach, El Segundo), West LA, and Santa Clarita. Visit our official website at http:/www.lawritersgroup.com. In this meetup group, we will host free monthly accountability meetings, free friendship events (not networking but meeting new friends), and soon an ongoing Saturday morning writing workshop for a nominal fee.  Our …

Need a safe place to begin your dream of becoming a writer? Need a boost to kick away the writer's block?We can help! This is a writing workshop for the beginning, experienced or shy writer. The workshops are structure; the facilitator provides prompts and exercises then we write, share, laugh and learn. Workshop practices keep the writer safe and encourages risk taking and growth. We meet Saturday mornings at 9:30 in Downtown Long Beach. Each session costs $10. Sessions led by Desiree Kannel, f …

We are a small group of novelists looking for intelligent, literate feedback about a completed novel. We read each other's novels and offer constructive notes. Ideally we have already rewritten our novels several times and would like to take them to the next level. (To be clear, this group is not for folks who "want to write" or "want to finish" a novel.) We enjoy reading novels, classic and contemporary, so that we can place our works in context regarding genre, taste, and trends in fiction. We …