EVEVERY SUNDAY 6:00 PM SIGN UP , STARK REALITY Open Mic is for poets/spoken word/musicians/dancers and performance art of any kind. Music from rock n' roll, to hip hop, to blues, to folk, any music!!! This open mike is without censorship, designed for openess and total expression of the arts of music and poetry. From a rant to a chant to a lyric!!!

Freebird Books on Columbia St in Brooklyn has a monthly book club. The current theme is Post-Apocalyptic novels. Once a month we meet to discuss a selected book and watch a related film.

Meet other local Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers! Gather to network, exchange ideas, and socialize with others who are interested in writing about Sci-fi, fantasy, and other types of speculative fiction (SF)! - Have your writing critiqued in a positive, supportive atmosphere. - Get answers to your burning questions about writing. - Share your own knowledge and insight with other aspiring writers. - Guest speakers some months, including novelists and editors! You can bring a work you want …

We are a supportive community of aspiring and established writers of fiction and creative non-fiction. The Writer’s Circle offers inspiration, information and instruction on all aspects of the craft. Within the safety and support of The Circle, writers provide one another with. . . • Encouragement toward writing goals • Wisdom that comes with experience • Courage to overcome fears and navigate challenges in the writing life • Constructive criticism on works-in-progress

We are a local book, writing, movie, gaming, and fan club for all lovers of the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. We hold a regular monthly book club meeting on the fourth Thursday at the Poughkeepsie Barnes & Noble from 7-9pm. Every month, we read and discuss a different work of science fiction, fantasy, horror, or a graphic novel (selected by the group during the preceding months). For those of you interested in writing in the speculative fiction genres, we hold a monthly writers' g …

*** We are currently not looking for new writers. But we are accepting names for our waiting list. Spots open up occasionally, so if you are interested, please submit. *** Originally started as a critique group in 2009 it has grown into more than that. We do not believe in writing by committee but we do believe a group of individuals that are dedicated to challenging each other and working collaboratively will produce better fiction than each of us would do on our own. We meet on Thursday nights …

We are a bunch of aspirant writers who want to be critiqued and critique in a very supportive environment. We bring to the table every type of literary piece, from poetry-prose-fantasy-screen-whatever. No matter at what stage your work is, you are welcome to join. We realize that each person may have different needs. Some may be beginners; others may need encouragement in maintaining a writing schedule. We believe that we can be of support, and that writing does not have to be a lonely activity …

Jersey City Writers is a community of dedicated scribes who seek to develop and explore their craft by interacting with other writers. We inspire and support each other to be the best writers we can be in a fun and open social setting. JCW meets on two separate days -- Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each meeting day follows the same schedule.  Twice a month we host a Writer’s Workshop and twice a month we host a night of Writer's Prompts. (Please see schedule for details and guidelines). All genres a …

This group offers a forum for writers to learn and exchange practical information they need to get published. Members gather to ask questions and give advice about every stage of the publishing process, from writing a manuscript to querying an agent to negotiating a contract. While there are many groups for writers out there, most focus exclusively on the craft of writing, while failing to address the practical information that publishers really care about and that can make or break a book deal. …

I started this group because I love to read Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, but I rarely have anyone to discuss them with. I've only been in CT for a few months, and I would love to meet like-minded individuals that I can have fun with and also share my love for the fantastical.

A speculative fiction writers group based in Brooklyn. Together, we help one another hone our craft to a more professional level. This group is open to serious writers of fantasy, science fiction, urban fantasy, new weird, horror, slipstream, steampunk...anyone writing under the vast umbrella of near-realities and un-realities we enjoy reading so much. Critiquing one another's work takes center stage, always focused on constructive criticism that will support each of us as we work to become bett …

The National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981) is the only labor union representing freelance writers in every genre. With 16 chapters nationally, the NWU works to advance economic and working conditions of writers -- lobbying for legislation, initiating lawsuits, educating writers on their rights, networking, organizing picket lines, publicizing viable alternatives to unfair practices by both the traditional and Internet publishers, and by mobilizing members to fight for their collective self-inte …

FOR SINGLES OVER 40!! MOVIE FREAKS!! INDIES, FOREIGN, COMMERCIAL, ALL KIND OF MOVIES !! WE WILL HAVE DINNER OR BRUNCH, SOMETIMES WEEKENDS, SOMETIMES AFTER WORK!!! ITS FREE!! PAY YOUR OWN WAY, MEET GREAT PEOPLE, SEE GREAT MOVIES AND WE WILL GO TO GREAT AFFORDABLE RESTAURANTS!! MAKE FRIENDS, NETWORK, MAYBE ROMANCE!! YOU NEVER KNOW.. ...WE WILL DISCUSS ALL KINDS OF SUBJECTS DURING OUR MEALS, FROM POLITICS, TO MOVIES, TO THEATRE, OUR LIVES...ANY SUBJECT IS OPEN!! OPEN THE DOOR AND SEE WHAT'S IN STOR …

Whether you’re trying to sell your first book or your fortieth, the road to publication is never an easy one to navigate. Let Liberty States Fiction Writers guide your way. A multi-genre organization, the Liberty States Fiction Writers is dedicated to the education and support of all fiction writers. We provide workshops, networking events and promotional opportunities to aid both published and yet-to-be published writers.

This group is a collective of writers, whose goals are to help each other develop our writing projects via critiques and sharing of resources, with strong motivation toward getting our work published. We actively develop our skills by sharing current works and providing critiques at our bi-weekly meetings. Published and unpublished writers are all welcome. We are serious about our writing, and honest and helpful in our critiques. Plus, we're nice people! We like to keep our group small, so we al …

The Modern Library list of top 100 modern works of English literature contains amazing novels. Here's an opportunity to revisit works you may have read in high school or college and to fill in some of the gaps in your literary education. Each month we'll read the works of Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Wharton, Woolf, Nabokov and more. http://www.modernlibrary.com/top-100/100-best-novels/ From WIKIPEDIA: Modern Library's 100 Best Novels is a list of the best English-language novels of the 20th …

Thank you so much for looking at our group! We have been meeting for just over a year now and I wanted to update our description to answer some frequently asked questions and to clarify what we are all about! Our group is here to support the creative process. We welcome everyone to join us in a relaxed environment to hear and share the written word. We are not a group offering critiques or to tell you how to improve your work. We are here to support the process of creating and know that process …

The purpose of this group is to provide a supportive community for people who love to write but who can never seem to find the time when left to their own devices. This group will give deadlines that must be met and where peers can give constructive criticism and feedback to each other. Trade tips on overcoming writer's block, procrastination habits, and the like. As well as get together and discuss writing and books with others. Anyone who needs that extra incentive to sit down and write is enc …

I am starting this group because I know there are other writers in the northern Monmouth County area who are looking for an outlet to share their work, a chance to engage in writing workshops, and the opportunity to meet and network with other writers. This group is open to any and all kinds of writers engaged in all genres - from professionals, freelancers, hobbyists and creative dreamers.

To explore the ideas of the science fiction author Philip K Dick  Ray Bradbury, Jorge Luis Borges. Heinlein, Arthur C. Clarke and other sci fi writers and filmmakers such as Stanley Kubrick, Ridley Scott, and  Darren Aronofsky. We watch films,discuss books , attend seminars and film festivals

A "call to arms" to create the next zombie apocalypse flick...in North Jersey. We'll start with a short with intent to go feature length. If you're a writer, filmmaker, fx artist, actor, good writer, actress, animator, grip, boomer, great writer, etc...let's get together and create some zombie mayhem. Did I mention a good horror/sci-fi writer? If you like zombies...this group is for you. If you like sci-fi...this group is for you. If you only like romantic comedies...sorry. If you like romantic …

I started this group to get in contact with other writers that live in the New York City area. It's nice to meet people who love to write! I want this to be a good community of writers who also would like to share their work and get feedback from others (no pressure). Also it is nice to meet for coffee and discussions, or just if you need someone to knock you out of Writer's Block/bounce ideas off of.

This group serves as a meeting place for writers who are interested in getting feedback on their manuscripts from the writing community. i prefer fiction writers (with emphasis on short stories, that are easier to deal with) but creative non-fiction is welcome as well. The group will not have a professional author in charge, but rather, is meant for folks who have taken at least one class and are familiar with the workshop/booth process. when registering to the group, please answer questions abo …

CWW Brooklyn Literary Salon at Wild Ginger Pan-Asian Vegan Café 112 Smith St (between Dean St & Pacific St) Brooklyn, NY 11201 Neighborhoods: Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill http://wildgingeronline.com/ APPLY: https://cww.submittable.com/submit/19153 www.cambridgewritersworkshop.org CWW hosts and discussion leaders: Diana Norma Szokolyai, Jonah Kruvant, and special guests Meetings: Saturday 1-3 pm, 2nd and 4th Saturday of March - May 2013 Location: Wild Ginger Teahouse, 112 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 1120 …

It’s the end of another grueling day at work. You’ve finally gotten out and in your hand, you grip your tell-tale bag holding the latest adventures of Peter Parker side by side with the Last Son of Krypton as he soars the skies above Metropolis while The Dark Knight Detective searching the streets of Gotham, all striving to rid the world of crime and injustice. So what do you do know? Go home? No, you don’t want to go home just yet. You’re thirsty and in need of good friends to talk to. Come and …

Calling all novel writers! Interested in writing a work of fiction? Perhaps you've been working on one for a long time and would like some structure and emotional support and inspiration from fellow writers. Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Crime, Romance, Horror, Literature...all fiction genres welcome as long as you are writing a novel In case you are not familiar with work-shopping your novel, the process essentially involves meeting weekly or bi-weekly, sharing your work with a small group and then listening …