“ I want these local Meetups because I want my work critiqued--and am willing to positively critique others' work. Meetings impose a deadline and imply a work structure that I need and desire. ”

“ Hi all. Relatively new to Seattle, looking for poetry venues and to get to know local poets. ”

“ Primarily looking for other people to go out hiking with as I miss spending time in nature. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to write and share poetry with a local group. It's good practice, the writer's mind needs regular excercise, and this would provide incentive. ”

“ I am a poet at heart. I have over 350 works and would love to share work and have a support of other poets as well ”

“ I'd love to be in a creative space where I can grow with my art and help others do the same. I work best when I meet regularly in an environment of constructive criticism, and I hope to find that here. ”

“ I am a poet interested in talking to some people about starting a poetry group. I cannot afford one, but would like to meet some other writers in West Seattle and start a group. If you are intersted, please e mail me at: Rebekahlasala@hotmail.com. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I write poetry and short stories and have too much interesting work on little slips of paper and want the constructive feedback and supportive deadlines that a group might provide towards fleshing out my ideas. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love reading poetry and writing it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm eager to meet other poets and artists in the seattle area and share inspiration. ”

“ "I want local VBAC Meetups because 30% of women birthing in hospital will receive a c-section whether they need it or not.I was one.Birthing my second child safely and naturally (at home) was a life changing event for my whole family. You can VBAC!" ”

“ Conversing and sharing with other writers keeps me sharp. I have been hosting poetry readings in Seattle for over 6 years, and find listening and sharing prose/poetry/ideas is a positive thing. email me @ emeraldchris@yahoo.com . ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a writer, poet, playwright, journalist new to the Washington State area and I am ready for a consistant, encouraging, truth telling writers group! ”

“ I am an astrologer and poet who wants to connect with other like mind people and share my poetry and astrology. www.marcymoonstar.com ”

“ Hi! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I don't write well without editing. ”

“ I'd love to connect with other people and have a place to share stuff I've been working on. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i'd like to meet others with like interests as well as be able to get feedback on my work. ”

“ To channel the few good memories I have of middle-school gym class. ”

“ Looking for a current Maya user group ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I think I have a talent for whimsical poetry and would like to pursue it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I really enjoy books and would love to be able to meet with others that enjoy reading. ”

“ I just moved to Seattle from the Chicago area. I'm a poet and painter... I like sharing my writings and hearing other's poetic point of views. Feel free to contact me or see my writing here: www.myspace.com/mattkaneart ”

“ GREETINGS! I would love to get together with a group of like minded people- the kind who can live in a library- and discuss/critique/analyze everything we can in respect to the written word! Sharing ideas creates creativity! ”

“ Hey there, I recently moved to Kent from New Jersey and I'm checking out the poetry scene for Washington. Aside from poetry, I am into sci-fi, politics, history and good rock! I have a poetry blog at http://360.yahoo.com/butterflynxile ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because I love to read and write poetry and would like to meet other people who share this love of words. ”

“ Hej - jeg heter Melissa og jeg boedde i Danmark i 1987-88. Jeg var elev på Silkeborg Højskole, og blev også hos to verskellige familier i det år. Jeg savner, at høre og tale dansk. ”

“ I occasionally like to meet up with some people to share ideas and get feedback from anything that I write. ”

“ I want local Poetry Meetups because I just started writing poetry last year and found I enjoy it very much. I would like to share the poems I have written with others and receive their opinion. And to listen to the poems of others. ”

“ I am a 25 yr. old poet from Tacoma, WA. My pen name is EimaJ Norel (pronounced Eee-mazh Nor-rell). My themes range from love to politics/nationalism, spirituality/religion, urban/militancy. ”

“ A single mother who enjoy writing poetry. I would like to meet new folks and share with them their thoughts ideas as well as mine. I have never stood infront of people and read my poety but would like the opportunity. Hope to meet some of you soon ”

“ Hi i'd love to learn and discuss best practices with folks about C# and programming. ”

“ Randomspider that ignites fires A playful magic monkey on-point space cadet sophisticated neanderthal, a farmer who loves capoeira (eu falo um poco) ”

“ The Puget Sound Backgammon Club meets every Tuesday 7:30pm at Wizards Casino in Burien. ”

“ Marcus here. ”