Charlotte Writers is a group dedicated to helping and encouraging writers (18+) of all levels, experiences, and genres in pursuing their dreams of publication. For beginning writers we offer feedback and methods in helping to make sure that your first steps into writing are positive ones, while for the more experienced writers we offer substantive critiques to help sharpen your work on its way to submission for publication. We have writers who have professional credits to their name from both bi …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Every Friday Night from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Come out and enjoy a mature adult setting for "Ladies and Gentlemen."  Share you talents, meet new people and enjoy the "Fabulous Foods"!! There is no place else in Fayetteville that offers such a unique setting to support the Arts! The restaurant opens at 5:00 p.m for dinning.  Arrive early, seating is LIMITED!!

"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 …

A writers group of like minded individuals from Cumberland, Hoke, Robeson, Moore, and surrounding NC counties who are committed to the success of each other. Together we share a host of information with each other, providing wholesome support and encouragement to potential and established writers. Currently we get together twice a month to review manuscripts. This is primarily for novels or short stories. If poetry or screenplays are your thing, no problem, there are groups within this group who …

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. :)

Our purpose is to have a lot of fun while dancing, painting, making jewelry, writing poetry, making music, and en-corporating ALL of the arts in one place. This is for those who want to learn as well as those who want to sharpen their skill-set in ALL forms of the arts. So if you are interested in making things, writing things, playing music, and dancing... this group is for you=)

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?

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!

Looking for fellow serious, semi-serious, sort of serious or not serious at all fiction writers to get together. Recently found a little extra time to get back into writing and thought it might be fun to get together with other fiction writers and chat, write together, proof/edit, offer opinions etc. Open to making this group whatever it needs to be to fit everyone's needs.

"Calling all lovers of poetry and music. Join us, whether you are an amateur or a professional, for an evening of raw talent. This group was started because we feel that the talents that people possess through spoken word and music appeals to us all. Join us and bring your talents as we offer you the opportunity to be heard in a laid back atmosphere.

The Charlotte Singer/Songwriters & Poets Circle is a networking and resource group of performing Singer/Songwriters & Poets living in the Charlotte area. We work together to host artist showcases and artists in the round shows to collectively build a local audience with hopes to expand regionally, nationally, and globally. We invite performing singer/songwriters, poets, and those interested in hearing us perform to join this group. Additionally, if you are touring in the Charlotte area and would …

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.

R5Church presents, "Exhaust The Gift. God's Will-Your Voice-Be Heard" This is a group for artist's who want to come together & showcase their God given talents & gifts in a safe, non-threatening, godly atmosphere. All type of artists are welcome (spoken word, hip hop, graphic artists, story tellers, singers, musicians, etc)

Interested in reading and writing poetry? We'll meet monthly or weekly (depending on interest) to discuss poetry we read together and workshop poems.

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 …