Beechwood Writers' Workshop (www.beechwoodwriters.com) welcomes writers of all levels who are interested in developing fiction or memoir in a supportive, creative environment. BWW is led by published novelist and essayist Elise A. Miller (www.elisemiller.com), author of Star Craving Mad, published by Warner Books. We meet once a week for 8 weeks either Tuesday evenings from 7-9:30 at the Spiral Bookcase in Manayunk, or Thursday mornings from 10-12 in Wynnewood. Writers create on the spot using w …

The Princeton Writing Group is open to writers of all genres and forms (books, scripts, poem, dissertations, etc.). Our purpose is to provide a supportive environment for writers, with emphasis on productivity, community, and improvement. Our members are self-directed, and use the group as a resource to further their goals. We currently have weekly meetings in Plainsboro, Hamilton and Somerville, with an interest in expanding. PWG was founded to provide a regular space for writers to meet and wo …

Do you want to write "me too" fiction or do you think you can do better? Do you want to be one of the ten percent that succeed? Would a group that provides external expectation help you motivate? This is intended to be a focused group of science fiction and fantasy writers who want to help each other with ongoing projects. We usually hold bi-weekly meetings on weekends or weeknights depending on what members want. This would be a creative group that helps you flex your writing muscles, by using …

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 …

Join others who have experienced the passing of a beloved pet, for solace and comfort. Meetings offered in small, comfortable locations where members can feel free to express their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. Group Organizer Kim Kilmer is Director of Schultz Senior Dachshund Sanctuary/Rescue in NJ, President of Central Jersey/Bucks Dachshund Group, long-time volunteer and writer for Tabby's Place, A Cat Sanctuary, Ringoes, NJ, and member of many other rescue organizations. Kim was honored …

Informal biweekly meetings in Newark, Delaware for creative writers interested in a mutually-supportive atmosphere of other writers pursuing journaling, fiction, poetry, non-fiction, essays, memoirs, writing as a spiritual practice, blogging. Open to beginners as well as advanced writers. Relax at a restaurant, diner, outdoor venue, or member's home to share your writing, exchange critiques, explore new areas of writing through instruction and writer's prompts from an experienced creative writin …

The purpose of the Writers Group is bringing like-minded people together and share a passion for writing scripts and screenplays. If you have an idea for TV or a movie and want to write, this is for you. Even if you haven't finished the first draft, come talk about story development, characters, dialogue, structure, and scenes. We believe writers need to be around people who "get them" for support and inspiration. The Writers Groups offers feedback, discusses writing habits (what works and what …

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 - d …

Informal group for serious (committed) writers of fiction and non-fiction. Share work in a relaxed and supportive environment.

The Philadelphia Women's Filmmaking Collective is a group supports the endeavors of female filmmakers at any stage of the development of their career. Our goal is to create an environment that nurtures and cultivates the needs of its members by offering opportunities for networking and educational resources. We hope that this support will lead us to reach our goal of creating inspiring films together.

I am a nutritionist and writer based in Philadelphia. I discovered I was gluten intolerant 3 years ago right before I started graduate school in nutrition. Luckily, I had access to medical, nutritional and social resources that helped me tremendously. I hope to pass on these resources and create a community in the Greater Philadelphia area that provides support, education and social resources to individuals who follow the gluten-free diet for whatever reason. If you follow the diet or have fri …

The group meets every Monday (except holidays), at Hamilton Twp. Free Public Library from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, in the Lower Level. No RSVP necessary, but helpful. Classes are free. The objectives are: sharing your work and receiving feedback, and learning how to write better.  Its a supportive and challenging atmosphere, friendly, and No Mess, No Stress! All ages welcome!

This is a group for those who are interested in meeting and networking with fellow actors in the tri-state area. Our meetups will consist of acting workshops, casting calls, happy hours, networking events, etc. Most of all, we are here to support each other and to have fun while doing so.

As artists, we spend most of our creative time alone. Creating art is a very singular, solitary task. With "The Artist's Way" as a guide, we can create a community of support and encouragement. The following quote from the author's website sums it up: "When The Artist's Way was first published, I expressed a wish for Artist’s Way groups to spring into being. I envisioned them as peer-run circles—“creative clusters”—where people would serve one another as believing mirrors, uniting with the …

Artists tend to create their art in solitude, then show their work to non-artists or the public for feed back. Most often the feedback is based on personal taste or a bias towards a certain type of art. Do you ever long for constructive feedback, the kind that helps you dig deep and find what you need to keep your work fresh and evolving? The kind that your only your fellow artists, your peers, can bring? Me too! That's why I started Juxtapose, for the fellowship, support and critical feedback t …

Everyone has a book in them, maybe many. The transitional publishing industry is going the way of the VCR and buggy-whip. Let's get together and help each other write, publish and market our message to the world! If you've already published or you're just curious and haven't typed a single letter yet, this meetup will help you get support, help and information.

A space for individuals, pairs and groups to reflect, exchange, share, co-create. The Purpose of this group is to bring together a group of like minded individuals who all share a passion for the various facets of art. Whether you are inspired by the arts, you are an aspiring artist or an established artist, our mission is to bring us all together in one space. This group is a means for artists to promote their events and work, share their craft with those who are inspired and also provide supp …

We are independent workers: freelancers, entrepreneurs, virtual employees, technology professionals, writers, designers, small business owners, and other smart professionals who have given up our cubicles for home offices.  We live and work in Chester County, Montgomery County, and the Western Philly Burbs. We get together to work, to socialize, and to share our experiences. We use this network to collaborate, give advice, make job recommendations, and help one another become better at what we d …

Join us for educational programs, book discussion groups, and a variety of opportunities to laugh and play and to learn and grow in community with one another. Through the offerings of this Meetup group, members will gain insight into practices that keep us well and resilient, connect with other people devoted to their personal and spiritual growth, and experience directly the benefits of ongoing participation in a supportive community. This Meetup group announces talks on resiliency practices ( …

Are you filmmaker and you plan to make your own independent film , are you Interested in film making? Are you an actor, camera person, script writer, makeup artist, or otherwise interested in being involved with film creation? Do you live in Philly ? or any other city nearby in , so lets meet and help each others. btw we'r an independent filmmakers (so there is almost no Budget in our films) , we just "wanaa" to support each others , (you DOP my film so I may edit you film) ( she act in his film …

You have the Write to Heal, this group is for women interested in Writing for Change and letting your writing be your support system with a community of other writers. This group is for any woman who is interested in learning to journal, creative writing to give voice to your story, share with other women and create a safe environment to discover, explore and understand the body, mind, spirit connection.

OpenCrit.org is a critique group for artists in and around the Philadelphia region. Its mission is to provide a formal structure for artists to meet, and discuss their work and ideas. Critiques will be held on a regular basis, at members' studios, on a rotational basis. It is our belief that artist's should be involved with each other and each others work, as it develops, not just at the final show. Also, artists should constantly be expanding their circle beyond their comfortable group of long …