WordSmitten Writers Workshop Meet working authors and journalists in a relaxed atmosphere to brainstorm about "the book biz" and form productive critique groups. Come to a WordSmitten Writers Workshop to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun with professional and dedicated fiction and non-fiction writers. Tune in to the WordSmitten "About the Books" talk radio show. Recent guests include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Jane Smiley (A Thousand Acres), Elizabeth Strout (Olive …

This is a Book Club in Sarasota that is open to anyone, so any bookworms, book lovers and people who love to read are welcome to join. We will meet once a month, on the second Saturday at various restaurants, libraries, and bookstores around SRQ (open to suggestions) to discuss that month's book. I'd like to do classics, revisit old favorites, new books, visit various genres and even perhaps mix in some non-fiction. This is not limited to any age, race, sex or religion, etc. All are welcome!

If you are looking to meet fellow readers and new Christian friends in Bradenton / Sarasota, this book club is for you! This is a summer book club for men and women of all ages interested in reading fiction that inspires. We'll choose fun summer reads based on group input. This club is started by the small group ministry of Oasis Church and is open to anyone (whether you belong to a church or do not) interested in sharing friendship and good reads with others in the Bradenton / Sarasota area. Mo …

Meet other local aspiring authors and writers, and let creativity bloom! Come to the St. Petersburg Association of Aspiring Authors Meetup to get your questions answered; learn writing techniques; get tips on securing a publisher; learn about self-publishing; trade literary tips; build your platform; get motivated and inspired; make friends and have fun! All aspiring authors, writers, and should-be writers, are welcome! Organizer Jess Kennedy Williams, is founder of the International Associati …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you?ll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! Eat at a different restaurant each month! Visit our 'About Pages' for membership fee info. The About Us page explains more about this policy. You can also visit our 'About Pages' for past book suggestions from our meetings!

This group is private and our focus is on writing great fiction and non-fiction stories. Our goal is publication through Amazon and other channels. (Some of us already have books available in print and online.) We are NOT interested in self-help or business themes. You can apply by providing a few paragraphs of your work. If we like what we see, you'll be invited to come as a guest to meet and observe. Critiques are based on The First Five Pages by Noah Lukeman. We typically bring one to four p …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! Visit our 'About Pages' for membership fee info. Extra funds above the meetup fees will be donated to charity. The About Us page explains more about this policy.

Meet kindred book lovers in the South Tampa Women's Book Club! Specifically catered towards women between the ages of 25 and 35 that share an interest in reading all kinds of fascinating works of literature. Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, you'll read a new book every month. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! We meet monthly or bi-monthly in different locations chosen by the group. So join up and bring a friend - and bring some suggestions for future authors/book …

03/23/11 - Welcome to Brandon Women’s Book Club! Meet other women in the area that share an interest in reading all kinds of fascinating works of literature. We will read a new book every month - either an old or new classic book that will transport us to a new place and point of view. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! We read fiction or non-fiction from any era and from different counties (as long as the work is available in translation). We don't limit ourselves - we can read …

A literary supper club for any and all bookworms and book lovers that would like to share a love of reading and enjoy dinner or a drink. We will meet usually on the middle Wednesday of every month. Feel free to suggest books and restaurants. I will try to post the books and locations a few months in advance. Everyone is welcome!! There is an annual membership fee or dues of $12 to help cover the cost of having the group on Meetup.com, which administers everything. There is a no show rule of two …

This meetup is for those of us that have difficulty attending events in the evenings. We're seeking fellow writers of any and all genres to meet during daylight hours to generate creative energy, provide mutual support, and dole positive feedback in a relaxed setting.  Whether you are currently working on a project, thinking about starting one, or have published already, this is a fun group to join.  We start by sharing our accomplishments during the week, then we write to a prompt. We spend the …

A group for anyone who enjoys reading, swapping books, and are a Bookcrossing member. Not a Bookcrossing member? Feel free to join us at a meetup and see what it's all about.  You are not required to join or be a member of Bookcrossing or to swap books to join us. All avid readers are welcome.

A networking group for spiritual writers to come together and share their writing within a community of like-minded individuals. I am starting this group as an extension of my website, www.spiritualwritersnetwork.com, so that we can come together in person and share writing tips, ideas, critique groups, and facilitate creative writing and publishing workshops.

Meet other local RPG players for adventures and fun! Come play a variety of games from D&D to Rifts and everything in between. Come to a Meetup to explore fantastic worlds, clash with dark monsters, spin lore and commit heroic (or diabolic) feats while playing the greatest RPGs of all time! Whether you are a GM looking for a group or a group looking for a GM, a Noob or a seasoned verteran, this is the place! But the excitement doesn't stop there. Check out the forum for additional informatio …

Learn about Marketing and PUBLISHING your work! Everybody has something worth saying. This group discusses desires, accomplishments and challenges NOT in writing the book, but how to ... Market and PUBLISH your work. This Meetup takes your work to the next level! This group works together to take your work to the next level! We have a half-dozen to two dozen aspiring writers, and a few published authors, who attend each meeting. We learn about selling our products and services. We meet at 6:30 …

Monthly Book Club for LGBT people in the Brandon area. We meet the second Saturday of every month at a local restaurant to discuss books relevant to LGBT readers. Novels, biography, non-fiction.

This group is for anyone interested in Doctor Who or any Sci-Fi flicks and shows! Over 18 only please... Anyone interested in Sci-Fi/Fantasy related topics and not so interested in bars is welcome!

Calling all creative adults of Naples, Florida! Would you like to be a Dreamweaver? Woman creating a company featuring children's books, jewelry, dolls, animation and more! All creative and artistic skills needed. Also need a woman with good business sense. Very exciting activities open to: -artists -play doll makers (these especially needed) -jewelry makers -animators -actors -songwriters -singers -seamstresses -writers All needed materials will be provided by the owner, although donations woul …