It's a simple concept.  We get together, we write. Bring your notebook, clay tablet, laptop, whatever you write on. We write for thirty-minute stretches with ten-minute breaks. Some write fiction, some write memoir, some write encyclopedia entries. It's up to you. There's no pressure to share or critique, but there are opportunities. This is mostly just a way to provide a comfortable environment for writing that's not so lonely. You can write whatever you wish, of course, but there will be writi …

Have you ever felt overwhelmed when walking into a bookstore.........seeing all of the books (big books, skinny books, colorful books, etc) and not sure what you would like to pick up. You are not looking for another devotional book, but would like to be wrapped up in a story - a real read that will to nourish the soul with Christ and keep you engaged in hope, love, laughter, adventure, mystery, etc......through the end. Books bring much laughter and self-perspective. Meet book lovers and writer …

Dedicated to the exploration of Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gaming, Comic Books, Anime, Manga, Suspense/Mystery/Thrillers and all things genre. The Science Fiction Society of Northern NJ (SFSNNJ) sponsors discussion groups, book groups, a movie viewing group & movie discussion group, a comicbook/anime/manga group, and gaming in local book stores/libraries/comic book/hobby stores involving Science, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Art, Movies and much more. Join our online forum on Yahoo or join …

Who doesn't like going out to a nice dinner at a hot restaurant? Making new friends? Engaging in conversation about a meaningful book? That is the purpose of this group! So what are we going to read? Sometimes I will select the book based on the latest reviews and Amazon lists; other times members will vote on them. If you feel strongly about a great book for the group, let us know! We'll be meeting for a monthly dinner or brunch at a trendy restaurant (think Nobu, Hotel Griffou, Scarpetta, Gram …

I would like to provide a forum through which of serious and committed writers working in literary fiction can meet and possiby form writers groups.  The particular literary focus, here, is, stories or novels in which the conflict emerges from and/or bears a thematic relationship to the character of the protagonist(s).  My experience with writers groups is that there are many different kinds of readers and writers, and that one's development as a writer benefits from fellow writers who share a s …

Our book club is devoted to discussing and reading both fantasy and science fiction novels while maintaining a fun laid-back atmosphere. We hope to draw in like-minded individuals that enjoy the imagination and depth contained in such books. This group meets once a month in Manhattan (usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday of the month) with the goal of reading one novel in between each set of meetings. Selected books are posted on the wall of our meetup page prior to each meeting. To learn more please …

Technology and the web have changed how fiction, poetry, essays, and memoirs are being distributed, and have begun to alter the process of writing, reading, sharing, and consuming texts.  Words are finding new modalities, and innovators across disciplines have begun to experiment with how technology might improve their creation, curation, and consumption. Code Meet Print is the community at the intersection of texts + technology that will contemplate, define, and help build better interfaces for …

Welcome to the Washington/Hudson Heights Book Club, we're glad you're here. A bit about us… About Us We're uptown readers in the Washington and Hudson Heights neighborhoods who love to read. We're looking for other book folk to read with us, share food, drink and have conversation. We're laid back, pretty hilarious, and love books. Nothing stuffy about us. About Book Club We're a group who mixes it up by exploring a range of authors/genres -- fiction, memoir, debuts, classics, cultural, horror …

Would like to invite professional women, 30+ to join our chick-lit Book Club. We will meet once a month for dinner in Manhattan, for fun, good food and book discussion. We are looking for the group to be the same women each time - not rotating like other book clubs.

Are you a lover of historical fiction books, period movies,or TV shows? If you are then this meet up is for you. We will choose a novel to read each month and also get together for other related activities. I welcome suggestions from all members!

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 …

Let's get together monthly at one of New York City's fabulous restaurants to socialize, eat, drink, and discuss current literary fiction. (And maybe a classic every now and then.) No pressure, though, as the book will always be optional. That is to say that if you haven't quite gotten around to finishing (or even starting) the book you are still welcome to come! We will try to sample all types of cuisine, visiting restaurants from trendy celeb favorites to less-known, out-of-the-way spots that p …

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 reading group for written word enthusiasts. We meet weekly to discuss fiction, non-fiction, poetry, news print and short works over drinks. New members are welcome to this relaxed reading group.

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 …

Join us for a monthly creative writing workshop, to discuss and critique member-submitted work. We'd love to include a range of genres including fiction, non-fiction, poetry and prose. We have a regular group at the moment, but are open to new submissions. If you're interested in joining, please email a writing sample to bkcreativewritingworkshop@gmail.com. Thanks, Kelly

If you are looking for a serious book club in which they discuss the deep meaning of the books please note this is not the one for you. We are a fun, sometimes serious, most times not so serious book club. We all enjoy reading (well of course we do) and have read some very good books and unfortunately a couple not so good books. Our discussions can last from five minutes to an hour and it really depends upon the book. We read primarily contemporary fiction, but we're open to anything. Some of ou …

Bring us your fiction, your poetry, your fledgling manuscripts yearning to be read. ;) We get together every 2 weeks in my home in South Hackensack, have some wine and water, and share our thoughts on the selections members submitted after the previous meeting. Bergen County Poets & Fictionaires welcomes serious writers, published or unpublished, who are open to constructive critique from a diverse group of other serious, open writers. We share our joy in writing and reading, along with a few la …

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 …

We toil in obscurity, trying to write the next great historical novel. Or maybe just the *next* historical novel. Few who have not tried it understand the woes of the historical writer: you do not know your world as well as a writer of contemporary stories, and yet you are not as free to invent it as a fantasy or sci-fi writer would be. Still, there is something uniquely satisfying in transporting readers to a different time, or using real events and places as a backdrop for a story that gives t …

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.

This is a group for singles who are lovers of fantasy and science fiction in general and want to meet other singles who share the same passion for these fascinating subjects as well. we will read books, see movies, talk about Sci-fi and fantasy in general also play board games from time to time.

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 …

This book club reads popular fiction and non-fiction with spiritual themes, and then meets in fellowship for discussion. Redemption, humanity, freedom, rebirth, nature, justice, triumph, and the mystical are among the many spiritual themes explored. Hosted by Original Blessing: A Unitarian Universalist Congregation in north Brooklyn, New York. All are welcome!

Share your writing: whether it's a novel, a piece of literary fiction, a political essay, a screenplay or just a pitch for an article or book, you're welcome to join us and discuss your work over a free beer or glass of wine. Free "aperitivo" style snacks will also be available. Please submit an excerpt of your writing at least 24 hours before the scheduled meetup.

This group offers the chance to meet other literary Anglophiles and discuss the best writing from across the pond. We'll start with some mid-20th century classics by Kingsley Amis and Graham Greene, but I'm open to Brit lit of any era and genre. It should be a bloody good time. Meets at 3 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month, at Word Bookstore in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. All book picks are 10% off during the month before the meeting. For updates and discussions, please join our Facebook group.

This is a group for anyone interested in writing poetry, fantasy or fiction. We are not limited to this form of writing and would like to have other forms of writing for more inspiration. We will read and critique our writings at all sessions.

This is a group for fiction writers to workshop their writing. This is a supportive and encouraging group with real critiques, no tearing each other apart no endless praising. if you are a serious fiction writer who wants to get published or is already then this is the group for you.