Are you working on a non-fiction book, article, script or blog? Are you a fiction author inspired by factual events? Join the Arlington Creative Non-Fiction Writers for constructive critiques and networking opportunities! In addition to constructive feedback, we're also here to support each other in researching, writing, selling and publicizing our projects. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Join us at the Corner Bakery (2111 Wilson Blvd) just steps from the Courthouse Metro!

This club is for readers in the Washington, DC area who fell in love with books by reading the classics. Whether it was Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, F. Scott Fitzgerald, or another author who got you 'hooked', you are welcome to join! We will read and discuss a classic work of fiction each month. This club is perfect for readers who want to cross more of the classics off of their "To Read" list.

Every second Thursday of the month we meet downstairs in Politics and Prose's remainder room to discuss science fiction. We are a friendly bunch and our topics have ranged from Scarab-Beetle Head-Sex to how much we all dislike Greg Bear. Some of the books we've read in the past include: The Forever War - Joe Haldeman Yiddish Policeman's Union - Michael Chabon Doomsday Book - Connie Willis Darwin's Radio - Greg Bear Fleck and the Elixer - Rudy Rucker Snow Crash - Neil Stephenson The Sp …

We are an eclectic mix of readers. We welcome all comers - male and female, LBGT, liberal and conservative. We range in age from late 20s/early 30s to mid/late 50s. If you live in or near Silver Spring, can meet on the 3rd Sunday afternoon of each month, and like to read literary fiction, some history, and some biography, then this book club is for you. We avoid mass fiction (like John Grisham, Janet Evanovich, Dan Brown, etc.). Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fic …

Are you committed to writing? We are looking for ten more serious wordsmiths to join our writing and critique group located in Northern Montgomery County, Maryland. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month at 7pm in Olney, MD, at the Harris Teeter.  Our meetings are about two hours in length. We have talented writers of varying levels of experience.  We write:  fiction, non-fiction, memoir, poetry, young adult, dark and science fiction. Any other genres? Our group prides itself on being s …

If you read a lot of contemporary fiction and nonfiction that is well-reviewed by respected critics, then this book club is for you! For simplicity's sake, we will be choosing our titles from the New York Times notable books list from the past 3-4 years. The book club will meet on the first Wednesday of the month, alternating fiction and non-fiction selections chosen by our rotating group of hosts.  If one month's pick doesn't interest you, wait until next month when we choose new titles! The me …

We are people who like to know more today than we did the day before.  We like to challenge our assumptions, question our beliefs and come away with that cherished little pearl of insight that keeps alive our sense of awe at life.  And we like to do all of this while laughing together over a good cup of coffee or tea, and sometimes the occasional beer.  We are not formal, and come from all walks of life.  And we think that everyone has something to learn and something to teach.  So swing by the …

This group will meet twice a month--once to discuss a selection of literary fiction, and once for a non-fiction selection. If you enjoy reading and you'd like to get together and discuss a book with others who have read it, this is your book club! Everyone is welcome--male or female, gay or straight, democrat, republican or independent. Literary fiction is a term commonly used to distinguish serious fiction from popular or "pulp" fiction. According to Wikipedia: "In broad terms, literary fictio …

This group fosters the development of local authors' work through honest but fair criticism; to provide encouragement and inspiration to those authors as they write and submit their work for publication; and to provide a support network for those authors. There are no fees or dues, but the Speculative Wordsmiths require a serious commitment. Members must be willing to participate fully in the group's activities, and to give as much as they receive. Strong membership participation is critical to …

I spent an amazing year in Edinburgh, Scotland. While there, I was a member of a creative writing group where I met some fantastic writers. I want to start a similar group in the DC area because I know we have many great writers in the area as well. So here we are. The group brings together writers of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you are a new writer or have published, all are welcome.  If writing is your life, search for a group no longer.  The format is writers will bring no mo …

Who should join: Women 20+ who have an avid interest in books and a desire to meet like-minded women in a laid back environment. Purpose of the group: To engage in good conversation about great books.  During the meet-ups, we will have group members vote on books to read selecting a couple books at a time. Books will include popular fiction and non-fiction with a few classics thrown in the mix.  Please post your recommendations under the "Discussion" tab or email them to me directly at lgordon03 …

If you are like me then you may have grown up on comics. We have also seen comics expand into movies, games, digital etc. Over the years, I have gone from DC to Marvel, currently a combination of both plus some new comers. DC has quite a few comics’ book stores, but they aren’t the places to sit back and discuss our experience. I suggest getting together at a local restaurant and having an open discussion on classic story lines and new/up to date material. Feel free to contact me if you have oth …

This is a book club with novels selected from Modern Library's 100 Best Novels. See the list: http://www.modernlibrary.com/top-100/100-best-novels/ The book club will meet once a month on Saturday/Sunday to discuss the selected reading. Since we'll start out small, the first 2-3 books will be selected by the organizer. After the first few book selections, we will have polls for each subsequent book selection - so your opinion matters!

Eat. Drink. Read. is a book club for young adult readers in the DC metro area. We are always accepting open-mided avid readers who are interested in expanding their minds and their friendship circles. In the club we read fiction and non-fiction books on every topic imaginable. We are always open to suggestions and every book is chosen democratically. We hope to see you soon!

Meet kindred book lovers in a stimulating, coed book club! This book club already existed and has members, but we'd like to have new members join and we have continued doing so throughout the time the book club has existed- new blood and thoughts help make the book club even more interesting and diverse. The age range of the group is between the late twenties to the late 40s and one must fill out the form (I know it's a pain) and be selected by the group to join. We meet on Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. …

Lez Read is one of P&P's newest book groups. Our first meeting will occur on April 13 at 7:30pm in our discount bookroom downstairs. Currently, we anticipate reading a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books on lesbian and queer themes or titles that were written by lesbian or queer-identified writers. Readers should read the book in advance of the meeting so we can have an active and lively discussion! Participants who purchase the book in our store will receive a 20% discount on the …

Welcome to Inspirations for Women, Inc. Inspirational Book Club! This Book Club is a program under Inspirations for Women, Inc (www.meetup.com/Inspirations-for-Women) and is dedicated to inspiring women to live abundant purpose-filled lives through the reading and discussions of positive, inspirational, purpose-driven, thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction books. ALL books chosen are pertinent to our growth emotionally, mentally, physically, financially and spiritually. IFW is a Christian-ba …

We meet for 2-3 hours on Thursday nights. We have a core group of about 10 members who attend whenever they're in town and an extended group of members who pop in when inspiration strikes. On any given night, you can expect anywhere from 3-9 writers to show up. Writers are encouraged to bring short stories. They may be fictional or true to life, but there are a few guidelines: Stories should not exceed 2,500 words to allow time to read them aloud and discuss them in the time we have. Micro-fict …

Are you still working on that novel you never finished? Would you like to start one? What about the screenplay or play that you've been contemplating, do you need motivation to finish? Any writing really Inspired by Brian Griffin himself... I'd like to invite everyone to get off their (fill in the blank) and give themselves a chance to start writing. You can meet like minded people who will keep you motivated to completion... whenever that may be.

Meet other book people in a local book club. We read a different genre of book each month, and decide together on the next month's book. We use the book 501 Must Read Books as the source of our choices. We meet the third Thursday of each month. Come to share your opinions and observations, have something to eat and/or drink, and make new friends from the neighborhood.

Create Christian Stories This meetup will pray, brainstorm, and listen to God and one another about his vision for Christian story lines in books, theater, film, and poetry. We gather to create the scripts, books, screenplays, short stories, and poetry that will impact this world. We will help one another get published, get funded, cast, create, and stage each collaboration. "John 13:14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet." Coming tog …

StoriesLead is a catalyst for great storytelling. In addition to events, we also provide resources, learning/sharing opportunities and help to further nurture a local and global community interested in producing stories that rock.

Have you always asked yourself: What is this thing called life? Why am I here? Where do we come from? Is this all there is, or is there more? When your loved ones die do you break your heart wondering: How is it that one day, my father, mother, brother, sister, child is here, the next, they are gone, and it is as if they never where here. What happens to them after life. And is this life truly worth living in the end?THE ESSENES HAVE THE ANSWER!!!Here, you will find answers to these questions an …

Our mission is to support the African American literary community by uniting readers and authors who share a common interest in reading urban novels. We plan to meet once a month with an author to discuss their works. Our club is non traditional in the sense of book club picks, we will not be choosing books per month as we are aware that many of you read two to three books a week. We will meet to mingle and host our selected author of the month. Our meetups are up close and personal socials with …

This is a group for individuals in the DC/MD/VA area who are looking to meet new people, happy hours, having a good time and sometimes doing extremely geeky things!  Day or night - we love all things geeky. geek/gēk/ Noun: A person with an eccentric devotion to a particular interest: "a computer geek". Google+

Welcome to Montgomery County Chick Lit's... Chick Lit's ~ Fun Fab Females Book & Social Club is open to all adult women in Mo Co.  If you're a fun loving gal who wants to connect with like minded ladies, this is the group for you! Chick Lit's is for local Mo Co women who'd like to expand their social circle, build friendships & enjoy fun activities in the process. Together we'll enjoy a variety of activities (Dining out, brunch, movies, book club discussions, wine tasting, shopping or day trips, …

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The Washington DC Write to Publish Group is unlike most writers’ groups which focus on critiquing each other’s work. Instead this group is dedicated to the "business side" of writing and educate authors (and would be authors) on what they can expect as they go from finished project to available for sale. Much of what I believe and will teach can be found online here: http://www.TheAuthorIncubator.com As a part of your membership, I offer monthly Q&A calls where you can ask any questions you have …