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Name	Distance	Members	Rating
The North Side and Evanston Writer's Group Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome. All genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, screenplay, poem, article, etc.). The works critiqued, in this group, are generally by de … Meetup topics Poetry, Screenwriters, Writers, Art, Writers, Artists & Musicians, Language & Culture, Book Club	less than 1 mile away Chicago, IL	123 authors	4.0020
The Chicago Writers Circle Private Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to the Writers Circle to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! The best way to develop your skills as a writer is t … Meetup topics Poetry, Screenwriters, Writers, Writers, Artists & Musicians	1.2 miles away Chicago, IL	369 Writers	4.5010
The Chicago Poetry Slam Meetup Meet other locals who share your passion for written poetry and the spoken word! Come and join us as we grow in life, love, and poetry. There are no bad poets, nor bad poems, there are, however, people who find it hard to perform in front of others. … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Public Speaking	1.4 miles away Chicago, IL	115 Poets	4.005
The Chicago Poetry Meetup Group Meet other local Poets or people who who love poetry to share your work or favorite poems, and have fun! The aim is to have meetings to discuss each other's work and provide constructive criticism. We'll also go to interesting Poetry readings, ope … Meetup topics Poetry	3.5 miles away Chicago, IL	52 Poets	4.503
POETRY MUSE (a queer-friendly Poetry Salon) Private NEW! In the tradition of a writer's salon, the purpose of this meetup is for queer and queer-friendly folks who love to write and hear poetry, to come together and share. Obviously being queer is not a requirement, just being respectful and comforta … Meetup topics Poetry, Creative Circle, Writing, Trans/Gender Queer, queer and queer friendly peeps, GLBT Friendly	5.1 miles away Chicago, IL	4 poets	No recent ratings
"The Art of" Wine, Food, Poetry & Painting Ahhh.... Come on in if you have a passion for wine, a palate for great food, an ear for spoken words and a vision for beauty. This is a a very diverse group exploring what we all love. Join us and experience life at it's best... Meetup topics Poetry, Art, Social Networking, Wine Lovers, Wine and Food Pairing, Adventures in Wine Tasting, Wine education	6.6 miles away Chicago, IL	57 Explorers	New! Join Today!
Greek Philosophy Discussion Group Meet other locals who are enthusiastic about Greek Philosophy (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle). Sip coffee at a cafe in Chicago and talk about the world of forms, hylomorphism, or the Socratic method! We will eventually have meetups where we discuss … Meetup topics Poetry, Philosophy, Ethics, Book Club	7.1 miles away Chicago, IL	102 Athenians	5.0015
Grounds for Thought Poetry Workshop Greetings all. This group meets the first Wednesday of each month in Bloomingdale at 7PM. The goal of the group is to encourage poets of all varieties to not just write but write better. People are free to use any format (formal or free verse) … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Writer's Block, Social Networking, Creative Circle, Creative Writing, Writing Workshops	23.3 miles away Glendale Heights, IL	7 Word Lovers	New! Join Today!
Just Write! in the NW Suburbs Private - Serious about your writing? - Need honest, supportive feedback and peers to share, learn and laugh with you? - Already published or just getting started? Please join us. We're serious about becoming better writers and will provide a structured … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Short Story, Fiction, Creative Writing, Writing, First Time Authors	24.4 miles away Rolling Meadows, IL	56 Writers	5.0077
The Naperville Writers and Poets Meetup Meet with local writers to get critiques on short pieces, find a buddy to trade critiques on longer works, and meet other writers for companionship and good conversation. Meetup topics Weblogger, Poetry, Screenwriters, Writers	28.1 miles away Naperville, IL	246 Writers and Aspiring Writers	5.0016
Long Grove Writers Group The Long Grove Writers Group is associated with the Long Grove Arts & Music Council which is a not-for-profit organization started in 2006 to bring a variety of cultural events to the Long Grove area. Currently the writers group has five members and … Meetup topics Poetry, Writers, Writing	30.8 miles away Lake Zurich, IL	7 Members / Writers	No recent ratings