Join us on the last Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609.  It is just south of 440 off of Six Forks Road. Many of us read fiction like writers, so this group is especially attuned to aspiring writers who want to know more about the craft of writing. The books we chose are all available in paperback and can be found at the library in print or audio. The Wonderland Book Club is sponsored by the North Carolina W …

Triad Poetry Meetup is a group where any poet or lover of the Arts can suggestively schedule events however only an organizer can actually schedule events, promote events  or post literary announcements as events for residents of the Piedmont Triad as well as those visiting our region of the state of North Carolina. The cost of doing such is free like the membership in this network is free however monetary donations to offset the fee paid to Meetup,Inc as well as the expenses incurred by it’s or …

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-spac …

Someone recently said, poetry is not meant to be read quietly, but to be listened to. So just like in the Dead Poets Society movie, I would like to meet with people who also love poetry, love to read it aloud, love to perform it, love to talk about it and love to write it. - Let's come together sharing poems and why they touch us the way they do. Check out our website !!! http://www.livingpoetry.net/ Follow us on Facebook: Living Poetry Facebook Listen to our podcasts: Living Poetry Podcast Here …

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 …

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 …

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 ro …

"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 join if …

We do something a wee bit different every month. Last month it was Show 'n Tell, this month: MANNA (where everyone is invited to bring something that has extraordinary value to them and to no one else.) Next month? Who knows? Something a wee bit different. Come join us amid the sometimes bustle of coffee, tea and cupcakes, one Tuesday a month, at the Looking Glass Cafe.

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 purpose of this group is to connect with the other poets outside of the exercises. This year we'll also get to know each other and help and support each other in our poetry and writing endeavors.

Promoting the "Art of Storytelling" STORYTELLING IS: - sharing of personal stories - in all cultures - oral history - a form of literacy - fun to listen to Who Should Join? Everyone!Storytellers and listeners alike! OUR STORY: After six years of producing a storytelling festival in the NC Triad that has drawn over 9,500 people, Triad Story Exchange/NC Storyfest Inc. of Greensboro NC has refocused it’s mission. Rather than just one big storytelling festival each year, we are focused on bri …

Our group attends African & African American art events and activities throughout the Triangle.  We partner with the Friends of African & African American Art (FAAAA), an affiliate group of the North Carolina Museum of Art.  The goal of FAAAA is to enrich and enhance the Museum's collection of African and African American art.  They also provide educational programming, organize social events and raise funds to secure acquisitions for the NCMA collection. Our group also supports the Hayti Herita …

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 …

Always wanted to write, but can't get started? Stuck midway through a project? Writers need time devoted to the doing, and this group aims to set aside and protect that time. Unlike other writing groups that mainly critique manuscripts or give prompts for writing at home, we focus on generating new writing during the meeting. During our gatherings in a quiet setting, we will write exercises and offer feedback without damaging writing or writers. Those with a piece in progress may choose either t …

If you are a poet and live in, or have the ability to come to Hillsborough, this group is for you! Share your work in a relaxed, non-snobby environment with people who know that poetry is more than just a stupid hobby. :)

There are some great writing groups in Wake County already, but what I need the most is some time away from the house to be able to actually work. To that end I’ve started this group to provide write-ins for every author, regardless of genre or skill level. This is a writing practice group where you can work on a specific project, find your inner voice, or just try your hand at writing for the first time. Writing prompts will be given at the start of each session (and on Twitter @WakeWriters) bu …

This is a group (and event) geared toward local Triad spoken word artists (from poets to script).

A group for women writers to write, read, share, discuss issues, develop workshops, collaborate, promote, come together.

Our mission: to publish a monthly literary digital magazine in Greensboro with the support and literary work of our group of writers and poets. We need poetry, prose, scripts, articles, essays and more. We will have guest speakers, brain storming sessions, workshopping and opportunities to be published. All are welcome! This group is sponsored by Hennen's Observer (hennensobserver.com).

There are many book clubs. This group reads literary classics...books that have stood the test of time. So we'll never read the hot new thing...we'll read books that are 10-10,000 years old but are still in print. We'll read Homer, Dante, Salinger, Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, John Kennedy Toole, Alice Walker, Shakespeare. Great authors, great books. We'll read fiction, poetry, drama, folk tales, philosophy. We'll discuss what we read over wine or coffee. Sound fun?

We thank you for choosing our VrroomVIP:Upclose and Personal Meetup Group. This group is for those who crave NeoSoul and Smooth Jazz in Durham, NC. We sincerely hope you enjoy the VrroomVIP experience.

This is a group where anyone who's interested in fitness activity, health discussions, & many types of social events can be a part of. We will meet for fitness, health & growth discussions, and maybe even some poetry & music. We promote a positive & healthy atmosphere. We welcome you to join us!

A group for middle-aged and older lesbians who want to meet other women in low-key, fun settings with an element of play.  Late-bloomers and those who are not using the L-word just yet but think they might someday are warmly welcomed. Events will be limited to no more than 15 participants, and could be anything -- a cook-together party, a play-date to try out a new art or craft, a picnic, a game night, a story-telling or poetry-reading night, or anything else that participants would find enjoyab …

While there are lots of meetups for lovers of poetry, information about where and when one can speak to an audience is widely dispersed and often difficult to track down. TPOM's goal is to create and maintain a regular schedule of poetry open mics where poets and poetry lovers can read their own work or that of a writer that inspires them. There is no cost to join and even if you don't want to read, TPOM invites you to join and be an audience member.

This is a group for those interested in the writings of both ancient and contemporary Buddhist and Taoist poetry and stories. Reflecting on the minimalism, yet elegance of the poetic styles of such greats as Issa, Roykan, Basho, Saigyo, Li Po, Tu Fu, among others, we will plan to meet, sip tea and recite as well as discuss our favorite poetry of the great Buddhist and Taoist sages from the past and today. Central meetings may be planned at my Urban Hut, but we can plan for others to be located i …

Some people plan, while other just do. This group is for those that just throw caution to the wind. Wanna have breakfast at midnight with an hours notice? We can do that. We are like a flash-mob with a hastily thrown together plan. It might be bowling, or a ball game. Music in the park or poetry at a coffee house. If you are a spontaneous person with an urge to socialize then aye oh, let's go!

As part of the amazing Durham Renaissance, this group is aimed at bringing together Jazz & Poetry enthusiast, specifically focused on enhancing Durham's rank as one of the best places for Live Jazz & Poetry.   We aim to bring together jazz artist, spoken-word, poets, artist and enthusiast to shine the light on the amazing talents Durham, NC has to offer. Lets get together and support these amazing artists in Durham.    This is the place to go if you want to find live jazz & poetry in Durham. All …