Welcome to Seeking the Muse in New Jersey: Creative Writing! This is the original StM meetup group, the one that started it all. Keep your eyes open for new StM groups, as we are expanding. Our goals are simple: 1. To write and create. 2. To meet other creative people and form friendships. 3. To laugh, joke, and have fun. The group is designed for creative writers from all backgrounds. You will find people who are working on novels, short stories, poetry, songwriting, screenplays, theatr …

Hidden River Arts produces and runs a variety of open mic/reading events where artists of many disciplines come together to perform, participate, show their work and network with others. There are live music activities, poetry readings, literary readings, performance art, workshop events, and visual arts activities. Please see www.hiddenriverarts.com on the "Live" page for information or write to debraleighscott@gmail.com for information about events, venues and participation. We encourage …

… Our Purpose: Sisters On The Move is an organization of phenomenal women coming together as sisters, Whether it's to chat, reflect, on the dance floor, over cocktails, dinner, a book discussion, Sisters night out,a game of spades, Jazz Sunday Brunch, a poetry reading, going to the Gun range, Game Night, bowling, skating, go karting, golfing, snow tubing, jewelry making, yoga, belly dancing, comedy club, a day trip, having a massage, attending church,headed to a movie, celebrating a birthday or gi …

This is writing as meditation in community, a carefully structured process that includes spontaneous writing and optional sharing in a supportive, deeply listening environment. You'll hear poetry from many sources to inspire and delight. No writing experience is necessary. The group is open to anyone willing to write in the company of others. You may use this course to develop a greater ease with, and openness to, the process of writing; or you may use it to help deepen your relationship with yo …

Bring your poetry, your novels, your short stories, your songs, your spoken word, your prose, your inspiration. Join us in creating a vibrant and supportive community of writers. Bring your passion, your creativity, and your inspiration to our gatherings. We look forward to connecting with you! This group is an opportunity for creative writers to come together and support one another as we take risks and developiour skills and confidence as writers. We will hold open meetings to share our writin …

  Philadelphia’s Erotic Literary Salon, Unique in the English-Speaking World, Two Featured Presenters- Award Winning Published Author Tamara Oakman and Experimental Violinist Gloria Justen with Greg Habiby, Along with Salon Erotic Readings from Attendees. Tuesday, September 21. Monday, August 30 , 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Susana Mayer, Ph.D., Salonnière 215-840-5830 email: contact@TheEroticSalon.com - reserve a time slot to read at Salon (5 min max) www.TheEroticLiterarySalon.com …

The purpose of this group is to inspire up and coming artists, develop an urban music network within the Philly/SJ Area and to help promote, further those ready for the next level!

The purpose of this group is to meet with other Christian writers who are interested in spreading God's word through written expression. We are interested in connecting with other writers who share our vision and are interested in expanding their skill level in the areas of: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, devotionals, and dramatic writing. Christian writing is an ideal format for ministering to others in their area of need. Join us as we embark on this journey to be used as vessels for the Lor …

… We do not bring to this Meetup our plays, short stories, poetry or golf clubs. We are all about nonfiction. Please join us if you want to write and share nonfiction. Some reviews “I would highly recommend this group to both new and experienced writers. Everyone is genuinely interested in your growth and development and will provide you with direction and honest feedback. Since joining, I feel my writing skills and confidence have significantly improved.” - Michelle   “As I said in Rate & Rev …

Looking for other book lovers? A good story is even better when you've got friends to share it with. I. book club structure The purpose of this book club is to provide a venue for people to express their views and opinions on various books that they have read. The club will read different types of books (ex: fiction, philosophy, poetry, contemporary, classic, memoirs, short stories, biographies, etc) each month. Members will meet once a month to have an open discussion on the selected book(s …

For poets and writers of spoken word. News: New spring meetup and poets reading is on for end of April.Thank you all for waiting.

This group is for Bardophiles! We are dedicated to Shakespeare's works and all things Shakespeare. Here are some of our activities: First and foremost, we attend productions of Shakespeare's plays together! We watch Shakespeare on film and Shakespeare on video together! We have great discussions about Shakespeare's plays and Shakespeare's poems.  --And we share good food and nice drinks while doing so! If you love the Bard please join us!

Have you ever wanted to learn to ride a horse, swim, salsa dance...just not alone? Have you ever wanted to snowshoe, go to the opera, sky dive, scream your head off at a rock concert (or any concert for that matter!)…just not alone? Ever wanted to attend a masquerade ball, play beach volleyball, recite your own poetry on open-mic nights, take a pottery class, a public speaking class, see a movie, ATV through a tropical jungle adventure, sing songs at a bonfire, try a different ethnic food or try …

This group was created for people who would like to attend movies, plays & poetry readings that embrace the Black culture. It's a great way to support Black art forms, while socializing and networking with other local people.

This is a literary collective and a safe space for Black women writers to develop a feminist perspective through our reading and recover from the wounds of racism, sexism, classism, and heterosexism, and other forms of oppression in our society, through our individual and collective stories. This is a place where Black women writers can affirm our own voices and give each other the strength to share our beauty, love, rage, and passion with the world. We will read narratives of feminists of color …

Kreyòl se lang manman nou ak lang papa nou kòm Ayisyèn e Ayisyen. Group sa a vle pèmèt nenpòt Ayisyèn ak Ayisyen ki enterese nan kreyòl rankontre ansanm pou nou pale, li, e ekri Kreyòl. Sa ap pèmèt nou rete konekte ou byen rekonekte avèk youn lòt e ak kilti pa nou. We are striving to reconnect with our cultural roots by immersing ourselves in Haitian culture and history through fellowship and written works. We will educate ourselves by exploring Haitian authors, discovering timeless cuisine, and …