Champaign/Urbana Creative Writers (CUCW) is for anyone who likes to write, for any reason whatsoever. We welcome all poets, sci-fi'ers, history buffs, horror addicts, sultry erotics, fiction lovers, non-fiction lovers and everything in between! The goal of this group will be to develop and grow our writing talents though readings, self critiques and the like. This group is about growth, sharing and openness. But if you aren't comfortable sharing your writing yet, come on out and see how we do th …

What stirs your soul? Are you nourishing it? This Group is for anyone with a creative heart. If your creative river is flowing, let it flow for all to see and admire. If you're feeling blocked, come for inspiration. Let's get together each month and listen and be listened to, show and be shown. Your own work or someone else's that moves you. Poetry, art, Nature, dance, business plans, you name it. Informal gatherings, pot lucks, dance parties, howling at the moon? Yes! Suggest it and let's make …

This is a group for adults in the DeKalb area who are serious about writing.  If you want helpful readings of your work from other writers, and if you'd like to read others' writing-in-progress, this is a great opportunity.  We welcome any creative genres (poetry, memoir, fiction, creative non-fiction, screenwriting, etc.)--but not academic-style writing intended for academic journals. Our goal is to create a positive, encouraging, honest, and fun atmosphere that is consistent enough to build tr …