There are many cultures, languages, people groups, and customs, but often people remain in their distinct corners. My desire is to connect with and develop meaningful relationship with people from all corners of the world by hosting events in different places through out the RDU. The events will be a mixture of poetry, music, sharing of one's country, and other things all with the aim of developing relationships.  If you love the arts and love to learn about different cultures, music, etc., then …

… Some of the meeting types we hold now are: General works (both an evening and a daytime group) Science Fiction and Fantasy, and Horror Poetry and more to come... Some of the meetings require you to be at a previous meeting in order to sign up to read, but most of them don't.  Writer's can submit their work online ahead of time using the Files section - this has become a great tool for the group, allowing many writers to get a more in-depth critique of their work.  Some readers may choose not t …

… From beginners to published authors, from novels to poetry or screenplays, everyone is welcome.

Do you write? Want to write? Need a little help with your writing process? Then this is a group for you. In this group I will be facilitating creative writing workshops. The workshops are for all levels of writing, from the beginner to experienced. I am trained in the Amherst Writers and Artists method of facilitating workshops developed by Patricia Schneider.

  "We write because we believe the human spirit cannot be tamed and should not be trained." Nikki Giovanni I started this group to support, promote, and help fellow aspiring African American writers in the community. Mahogany welcomes all forms of literary talent.  Our members consist of spoken word poets, poets, novelist, screenwriters, and children’s book authors, published and unpublished talent. We are also invested in our community and love to be a part of volunteer efforts.  Please joi …

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! Specific details This meetup formed, phoenix-like, out of the ashes of the Raleigh writer's group that had been in existence since June 2005, and which I began being moderator of in September 2006. Our format is to read our writings aloud at each meeting, each work read can be up to 10 pages, double-sp …

The Raleigh Write to Publish Group is the most active writers' group in North Carolina. We are a group of writers focused on getting published, and we charge no membership fees and are open to all. All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! You're encouraged to follow organizer Stacey Cochran on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stacey_cochran And follow the latest publishing news at http://www.howtopublishabook.org

… It has diverse programming that includes art exhibitions, lectures, theater, dance, poetry and music.  Annual events include a Blues Festival and African American Film Festival.    

Through the use of Social Media, Digital Distribution, Self Production, Publishing and Promotion, NCIAC is leading the change from the traditional "Top Down" method of generating revenue for Artists to a more equitable "Bottom Up" approach. Corporations are fighting the change, because it puts the "Control" (read:- money) where it belongs "in the hands of independent artists". Throughout the world, independent artists are realizing that we no longer need to depend on the old paradigms to be succ …

The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other's short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. For 2011 there are 5 revolving subgroups (SEE THE ABOUT PAGE FOR INFO) offered to TW: * Triangle Critique Groups (I and II)* Early Bird Critique Group* Virtual Critique Group* Screenplay/Stageplay Critique Grou …

… Future plans include classrooms for creative writing, poetry, dance and art classes. Weekend events will include concerts where local musicians will be invited to perform and artists exhibit their works. This environment is intended to bring the change out of people. Terrell comments, "many individuals are creative but it is sort of pinned up inside of them. This will be an opportunity for them to release it." Earlica Forte, Media Coordinator says, "this museum teaches art hooks periods of time …

Join us! We look forward to promoting all of your announcements regarding the literary world: to include your book club meetings, critique groups, open mics, literary meetings, expos, publishing conferences, seminars/workshops and any and all events to do with reading, writing and publishing. We welcome writers and book lovers at all levels and all experiences. Our goal is to be a base from which you can promote your writing and reading activities. We want to be the place where all literary r …

Namaste and Welcome! ♥ We are a Circle of beautiful women who are spiritual seekers of any faith/religion. We love to create art, poetry, music, and to commit acts of kindness. We are women who yearn to create beautiful things together that will be gifted and shared promoting joy and peace in our community. ♥ Our Circle meets about once a month, for 2-3 hours to create, meditate, contemplate, laugh, share, celebrate and activate the divine creative feminine energy within all of us. Together we w …

Calling all female writers! This is a low-key group for writers seeking a friendly and intimate way to brainstorm ideas, share works-in-progress, trade publication tips, and form friendships based on a shared love of literature and written craft. This group focuses on writing and staying creative. We have on-line meetings and support, where you can upload pages, get reviews, and keep creative when you can't attend physical meetings.  All levels of writers are here... from the "It sounded like …