Calling all science fiction fans from Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY! Let's get together to share our passions. Written science fiction, yes! Televised SF like Star Trek, Doctor Who, Firefly, Babylon 5, Battlestar Gallactica, Stargate, etc., yes! Movies like Star Wars, Prometheus, Total Recall, yes! Related material like The Big Bang Theory, the Mars Curiosity mission, the LHC/Higgs Boson research, yes! I was stunned when I couldn't find a SF group in our area. I know you must b …

Published and unpublished writers of fiction are invited to join our community of writers to provide constructive and supportive critiques of each other's works in progress, participate in writing exercises and discussions of the craft of fiction writing. Meetings will be on a monthly basis.

This is a group for anyone interested in reading mystery novels and science fiction, as well as any other genres you might find interesting! I'm interested in Agatha Christie, Michael Crichton, Arthur Conan Doyle, H.G. Wells, and many many more. I am new to the area and would also like to take this opportunity to make some new friends over coffee, lunch, and a good book! We can meet twice a month on Saturday mornings/afternoons.

Hi there! I want to start a book club that focuses on non-fiction reads -- mostly what I tend to read are books about health and wellness, travel, animals, biographies, business, and in general, real things. I feel like I am alone out there, because every other book club I see is totally based on reading novels and other works of fiction. Unfortunately, it is rare for me to really enjoy a novel! I would love to see if other people in the area are interested in reading about the "real" stuff and …

EXOTIC PEN PRESENTS - WRITER'S & ILLUSTRATORS! PLEASE JUST COME! Bring sample of your writing or ART just hang with us as we share. Monday's tba! come!! Our last meet up gave us a profound glimpse into talents from our group. Please sign up for our group. We will appreciate your being with us. Come anyway. Don't you LOVE writing? The following was written by former leader, Danny Y. (except for minor edits) Have you ever dreamed of writing your own book or novel someday but never got around to i …

Got a story you've been thinking about?  October is the month to get it down on paper. This is a workshop for writers with little or no experience in writing fiction.  Aimed to encourage new writers to write.  Students will learn basic concepts and techniques of writing fiction like dialogue, voice, character, point-of-view, and plot.  Students will read and discuss works by Alice Munro, John Cheever and others.  By course end students are expected to complete a draft of a short story or at leas …

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 …

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!

Meet other area writers! Find the motivation and camaraderie that you need to keep the words flowing. Review work, trade writing tips, make friends, and have fun. This group is for anyone who writes fiction or wants to write fiction. Come to talk about your writing ideas, share work, and get and give constructive criticism. Open to all fiction genres except children's. We are strictly a fiction group. No non-fiction, poetry, memoir please. We are closed to new members at the moment but if you wo …

We are a speculative fiction book group that meets once a month to discuss a prechosen novel. Founded in 2010, we've taken to Meetups to bring in new membership. Speculative fiction is the overarching genre the encapsulates science fiction, fantasy, horror and any blending of the three. We are open to the public and encourage new members to stop in at any meeting. Meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month. The group is led by librarians Karen Ostertag and Veronica Reynolds. If you hav …

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 in Sandy Hook, typically, and occasionally on weekends. We are looking for fiction writers who are serious about their craft. You don't need a ton of experience, but you d …

Meet fellow Sci-fi/Fantasy Fans near you! Come to a local Sci-fi/Fantasy Meetup to have fun talking science fiction and fantasy in literature, media, gaming and art. Go to local conventions, signings, readings, movies, museum shows, science lectures and more! This group is intended to be a friendly social group, with the common thread of Science Fiction and Fantasy.

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 …

Enjoy a book club that not only reads great books but is social, warm, and enjoys area restaurants, eating at other people's houses, and having fun meeting others! -- Come Join & Enjoy the BEST ALL ROUND BOOK CLUB IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY (BASED ON PARTICIPATION PER MEMBER) *  Accepting new Readers to the Club * Join today! The Danbury Area Book Club is a bit Social; Eating at a casual restaurant, cafe, or at a member's home, as well as a traditional book club where we read relatively current, liter …

Libboo.com is the largest online community of readers, writers and creative folk. We provide free ways for writers to create, collaborate and publish.  http://www.libboo.com The Libboo.com club is here to bring together our 'online' community of readers, writers, editors, illustrators, journalists, etc. We are soon hosting a variety of events aimed a bringing people together to network, talk about writing, exchange ideas and learn more about how we may help you at Libboo.com. Most importantly, w …

This book club will meet on a monthly basis at the Panera Bread on the corner of Routes 9 & 27 in Natick, MA. We will be reading both non-fiction and fiction books. Suggestions for books to read will always be welcome. Each month, the chosen book will be based on everyone's voting on suggestions of books.

Our Group, open to everyone, gives members an opportunity to discuss interesting fiction and non-fiction books.  We also enjoy socializing over good food at casual, modestly-priced restaurants or in members' homes. This club is a terrific opportunity to meet new people in an informal manner and to be exposed to books that might not otherwise make it to your nightstand. All are encouraged to suggest books and restaurants and to take turns leading the discussions. September Book: The Imperfectioni …

We meet the second Saturday of the month in the morning 9-11, in New Haven, to hone the craft of writing fiction. Members post pieces for review, then receive and give feedback at the meet up. All fiction writers are welcome, published or not-yet-published, literary or genre, as long as you can't stop writing and are determined to improve. Procedures for posting and reviewing pieces are under the Pages pull down menu. Who the group is not for: people who are writing only for themselves or just f …

Join us and other writers and experience the adventures of writing. All types of work is welcome, whether fiction, screenwriting, screenplays, essays, poetry or memoirs.  We plan to do a writing exercise or two to start off each meeting, and then move on to exploring and critiquing projects you may be working on on your own. If you're new to critiquing, this is a great way to experience, learn and practice the fundamentals of constructive criticism.  If you are having difficulty getting started …

Do you enjoy reading fiction? We read contemporary and classic fiction and get together monthly in downtown New Haven to informally discuss a book. Group members suggest and vote on the next month's book after each meeting.

The Cambridge Book Club is based in Cambridge MA and is unique in alternating fiction and non-fiction reads. Reading selections are based on member suggestions and final member vote. We've been going strong for 2 years and we look forward to reading together and discussing the books we read! All readers, all ages are welcome!

Important Note on Recruitment period: MWC opens its membership biannually for the months of January and June. You may contact us to join the waiting list outside of these periods, and you will be contacted once membership opens again. Current Status: Closed Until June Hello and welcome to the Metrowest Writer's Circle, a writer's group establish in May of 2010 based in Framingham, Massachusetts and dedicated to supporting aspiring novelists, short fiction writers, and poets through disciplined c …

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

Join this friendly and relaxed book discussion group that meets in the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel.  RSVPs are nice but not required.  Feel free to drop in and join our discussion or just sit back and listen to what others have to say! A concerted effort is made to select books from a variety of genres, both fiction and non-fiction, along with selecting both male and female authors. Please note that this book club is also advertised by the Reed Memorial Library and in the local newspaper.  S …

Chicks Who Write is a professional networking group for women who freelance in Greater Boston. We try to meet every month to network and hear from industry experts. On the list, we share leads, ideas, advice, job opportunities, and resources. Chicks come from a variety of communications backgrounds, with diverse areas of expertise, ranging from journalism to public relations to marketing communications for higher education, business, health care, nonprofits, and more. Many have non-fiction and f …

We started out as Dr. Who Club, and watch that at most of our Meetups, but a lot of us are fans of other series like Torchwood, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Misfits, Red Dwarf and other BBC Series. We have had a few Downton Abbey Meetups already. What is Dr. Who? As you may know, Doctor Who and his companions travel through space and time in the Tardis, having many great adventures. It's listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest-running science fiction series. The classic series r …

Meet fellow book lovers as part of the Brookline Book Club. Everyone is welcome to join. The club will read a new book every month (NY Times best seller fiction). Come to discuss the book of the month and to laugh, share stories, and make new friends! We meet monthly (usually the last Sunday of the month) at 4 pm on Sunday at Bruegger's Coolidge Corner.  Feel free to sign up if you see a book you like.     Elaine

Rhody Writing Group's goal is to supply writers with feedback, commentary and suggestions on their works in progress. If you enjoy to write and are looking for feedback then we hope we can help. Meetings will be scheduled for first Saturday of the month. Cut off date for submitting work is the last Saturday of the mouth. Maximum amount of pieces of work is going to be 5 with a word count between 5-8k. This amount could vary depending on what authors are working on. The possibility of reviewing a …