Creativity, inspiration and imagination must come from within...but none of this will come across on the written page without craft. Whether you are writing your first short story, or working on a 150,000 word manuscript, you'll find yourself needing to have answers to your questions and interaction with other writers. These mini-workshops will keep you on track as you discover and realize your dream of becoming a writer of fine fiction. Subjects we'll be covering during these weekly meetups are …

Do you want to get published? If your dream is to write a book and share it with the world, this is the group for you. Join us to talk about writing, publishing, finding an agent, finding a publisher, self-publishing, marketing your book and promoting yourself as an author/expert. Whether you are writing a book, have a book that’s ready to publish or are already published and looking to build on your success, we’d love to have you come. Do you dream of seeing your book in print? Would you lik …

Always wanted to write, but can't get started? Stuck midway through a project? Writers need time devoted to the doing, and this group aims to set aside and protect that time. Unlike other writing groups that mainly critique manuscripts or give prompts for writing at home, we focus on generating new writing during the meeting. During our gatherings in a quiet setting, we will write exercises and offer feedback without damaging writing or writers. Those with a piece in progress may choose either t …

We are a group that gets together every two weeks in the south Charlotte area to discuss great fiction/non-fiction books, socialize with locals and have great conversation.  We meet at various locations around the Southpark, Ballantyne and Arboretum areas.  We typically will read one book in a four week period.  Please feel free to join us if we are the second half of the book.  You will find warm, friendly people that enjoy new friends and great books.

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!

A group for all writers interested in publishing their work. Led by Wolf Hoelscher, owner of Pubmission.com and a former acquisitions editor, this group will talk about getting published in this new digital age, how to submit work, and where to find help for your writing. We can also workshop writing if members are interested in getting honest feedback on their writing. The overall goal, however is to offer support and camaraderie to fellow local writers. The plan is to meet about once a month. …

This is Katherine's original vision for this club: "Here's my vision of a great book club: a smallish and diverse group of intellectually active women who can commit to reading a book a month (more or less) and making time to get together to discuss. I see the books being a mix of fiction and non-fiction - from classics to bestsellers, including some serious works and the occasional fluff piece. We do one book-related meetup a month and will occasionally have a social-only meetup. All are welcom …

This book group is a lot of fun, very democratic and full of interesting women. We have read fiction and non-fiction. The selection typically ends up being a recent book although we are always open to suggestions! Please join us and be a part of the discussion!

If you enjoy Christian authors or reading books of inspiration, hope and religious relevance, then this book club is for you. In the true spirit of Christ, we welcome a diverse group of Christ-minded people of all cultures and ethnic affiliations. Both Fiction and Non-fiction books can be a part of our reading list. We'll spend some time chatting and a little time chewing. If you are interested in being part of a great group of people, let us know.

We read a variety of interesting books and have good conversations, enjoy great food, and get to know others. We meet on the fourth Monday of every month, choosing different restaurants in the area where we can relax and chat about good books.  All members contribute suggestions for books and restaurants, so no one is left out!

This is more of a reader's club than a book club. Instead of reading the same book and discussing it, members talk about books they have read. You can also bring books to trade or lend. We hope to also have trips to hear favorite authors and attend events. Given that gore, romance, erotica, and adult topics may be discussed, we don't recommend bringing children.

This group is for anyone 18 and over in the Winston-Salem area who is interested in sci-fi, fantasy, or horror.

It's kind of like truth or dare, but both. Tales From the Barside is a about telling true stories in a comfortable bar with good food. We may have a suggested theme of the night, but any and all stories are welcome.

Charlotte Writers is a group dedicated to helping and encouraging writers (18+) of all levels, experiences, and genres in pursuing their dreams of publication. For beginning writers we offer feedback and methods in helping to make sure that your first steps into writing are positive ones, while for the more experienced writers we offer substantive critiques to help sharpen your work on its way to submission for publication. We have writers who have professional credits to their name from both bi …

A group for women writers to write, read, share, discuss issues, develop workshops, collaborate, promote, come together.

Were you THERE when Star Wars first came out? Do you remember the *original* Battle Star Galactica? Did you ever have a Commodore 64 or a Game Boy? (Do you still have it?) Do you still have your physics textbook from 1985? If you answered yes to any of the above, then consider yourself a member! GREENVILLE OLD GEEKS (GOG!) Where we're only "old" chronologically. Come meet up with like minded science and/or fantasy buffs who grew up in the 80s, 70s, or even 60s and earlier. Share life experiences …

If you sense something is happening with the world, that the world as you know it is changing, that time is compressing, that you are more in-tune with what's going on in the world... you are not alone! If you've noticed that Hollywood is coming out with more movies on this subject and you are starting to get a knot in your stomach because you wonder if this is fact of fiction, you may want to obtain more information about 2012 and all it's implications. 12-21-2012 is a date that is right around …

Who doesn't love a great book and a great glass of wine? Anyone who loves meeting new people, reading and discussing fiction, and socializing over a few drinks - this is the group for you! My husband and I are a younger couple who have been in the area for about 3 years.  We love sports (playing and watching) and hanging with our dog and we are trying to find others (singles or couples) with similar interests. We will meet once every 3-4 weeks at different restaurants/wine bars/etc. across Charl …

We are a group of Star Trek fans in western North Carolina who meet monthly to celebrate Star Trek, play card and board games, watch videos, discuss Star Trek science, and have fun! We are a chapter of STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association and have been in existence since 1982.

I don't know about you, but I have written an entire novel. And it is brilliant. The problem is, the entire thing still lives in my head. I have started, stopped, started stopped so many times it's driving me crazy. Also, I have little to no feedback and would love to talk and listen about plot, ideas, critiques and encouragement. This is the first group I've started so I have no rules or activities, just have fun and write. I would love to hear your ideas as much as tell you mine.

"Turning space science-fiction into space science-fact." http://charlottespaceexploration.org/ Our purpose: Our goal is to educate civilians, doctors, soldiers, teachers, students, lawyers, business entrepreneurs, engineers, physicists, electricians, parents, children, and all walks of life on the reality of the upcoming private space exploration age. We are simply providing a forum of discussion (in person) for all who are interested in the cosmos and its future and current business opportuni …