What makes this Writer's Group worth your time? The Greater Cleveland Writer's Group is now 5 years old. Our attendance is consistent, our group is diverse. Our depth of talent, resources to help you define, start, continue, finish and market is unparalleled in the area. When you attend, you will meet other local Writers. When we gather we share ideas, and provide advice that can save you time, and make you more successful. Talk to a Publisher of a small growing independent local press. All genr …

Welcome to Alphabet Soup! We are a group of mostly mothers that get together monthly to disucss a book.  We read fiction as well as non fiction and attempt to pick books that will generate a thoughful discussion.  Meetups are usually on a Tuesday evening and take place either at a member's home or public venue.  It can be in any area of the city.  Some books we've read recently include:  Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver; Strength in What Remains by Tracy Kidder; The Help by Kathr …

Meet kindred book lovers in a local 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! We will try above all to select books that you may not otherwise be exposed to, especially classics that are good reads and of high literary quality. Most of all, we want to invite you to put the book down and come meet others! We will be working to expand participation and try to schedule a broad variety of books, i …

Come join other local amateur philosophers the first Wednesday of each month from 7-9pm as we explore the answers to life’s most profound questions at The Thinkers’ Club. Modeled on the Socrates Café concept, the Thinkers’ Club is a reading and discussion group intended to provide a fun, non-judgmental forum to discuss and debate philosophical topics with other critical thinkers. The group will read primary and secondary sources in the history of philosophy as well as in fiction, history, poli …

As writers, we sometimes need to get away from the everyday grind that monopolizes our time, energy and creativity. It helps if we can escape the "rat race" and rediscover the craft and pleasure of our writing in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. The Ohio Writers Retreats membership group was organized in 2009, to help us escape for a weekend or just a day. We'll feature, sponsor, co-sponsor and present writing retreats that offer getaway options closer to home, here in Ohio. The current weather …

Bad Girls Book Club is a monthly gathering of adult female book enthusiasts. We read and discuss a varied group of mostly fiction titles including genres such as sci-fi, paranormal romance, fantasy, classic, historic fiction, young adult, horror, erotica, magical realism and many more. We have a great group of fun and intelligent women. We meet on the last Wednesday of every month at Panera Bread.

We are a diverse group of readers that usually determine what to read together!  We have read both fiction and non-fiction and are open to any and all suggestions.  We typically read newer or just published books, but have been known to weave in older readings. Our meetings are typically on Mcknight Road at Panera Bread.  We would be willing to entertain alternate locations upon suggestion.  Anyone who would like to be an assistant organizer is encouraged to contact us!  We love new members and …

Our group has both an online and physical presence.  We meet on the 4th Wednesday each month, 7 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. at the Mt. Lebanon Library (16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15228-2252).  In addition, we have an online group which interacts both here and at our other site at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/shsfbg The South Hills Science Fiction Book Discussion Group focuses on classic, "hard," and/or award winning science fiction books. If you enjoy reading science fiction and have an opini …

We are the Mary Roberts Rinehart Chapter of Sisters in Crime based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  This group is not the entire membership but simply a gateway we use to introduce new members to another very active Listserve. Our paid members belong to the Yahoo Group where you will meet our 50+ members. We have meetings once a month at Eat n" Park in Robinson Town Center, the first Monday of the month (except for holidays).  The meeting is a 7pm unless you want to join us for discussion and dinn …

Welcome to Perspectives! We are a relaxed group that will be meeting on a regular basis in various locals around Northeast Ohio for book discussion, coffee, tea and the like. We will be reading books in various genres and will include both fiction and non- fiction. Intellectual Development: Every other month, usually on the first Wednesday of the month, we will be hosting a meetup for an Intellectual Development pick. These books could be self-growth, business, economics or science. Selections …

Are you looking for a workshop to help you write the great American novel, create unique poetry, articles or just tell a great story? If so, we can help inspire and motivate you. We'll start by creating a customized road map to help you achieve your goals. You'll be impressed by the progress you'll make. The first workshop is Saturday, July 16th from 2-4PM. We'll help you find your voice, create your unique story and give you the tools to help you succeed. The "Write Here, Write Now" monthly Gro …

Sometimes being a geek girl is a lonely experience. It's hard connect with other women when they're staring at you funny because you're trying to explain your theory that the nature of a child's mutation stems partially from genetics as seen in Polaris and Magneto, but mostly from some sort of trauma before puberty - the time in which most mutants first exhibit abilities. Ex: Nightcrawler wanted to disappear because of his demonic appearance, and he did. You flashed 'em a little bit of your geek …

The Columbus House of Scribes is the original group of that name, following the takeover of the original Meetup group page by organizers not affiliated with the group. We are dedicated to providing an open, friendly group to encourage your writing in whatever form it may take, as well as providing critiques for anything you would like to share, and writing voluntary monthly prompt responses as both writing exercises and to possibly spark new ideas. All writers, of any genre or format, are welcom …

"You will be the same person in five as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read." -Charles ''Tremendous'' Jones. The above quotation is the core of what this group is about, meeting people and reading books to succeed. If you want to succeed and excel in all areas of your life this group is for you. This is a group where people can meet others, network, bounce ideas off each other, build relationships, make contacts, get opinions, encourage, motivate, and grow in a po …

We are a welcoming and friendly group. We enjoy reading books about India and Indian culture... current works and also older books. We read more fiction than non-fiction, and we meet once a month (second Saturdays) to discuss the book over lunch.

"Cleveland Old School Roleplaying" is my attempt to bring together and connect with enthusiasts of earlier editions of Dungeons and Dragons (i.e. Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and AD&D 2nd Edition). I'm not sure how feasible this is, but I imagine a major goal of the group to be the establishment of a regular OSR campaign in a traditional Dungeons and Dragons setting, like Greyhawk or the Forgotten Realms. Aside from playing Dungeons and Dragons, a more basic goal of the group might be to simply …

This is a group for all those, who like to write! All those, who would like to publish... something. All those, who have had a work hibernating in a closet, under a bed or in a drawer for months... years.  Bring it out! Let's hear it! We'll listen and tell you what we hear as you awaken it from its slumber. Curious how it will be received? You'll never know until you brave the 'group listen'.  It's fun!  It's revealing! It's what you've been waiting for.... do it.

Extra! Extra! It's about time to establish a writer's meet-up to serve Cleveland's Eastern burbs and the writers of Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties. All writing, editing, publishing, and e-publishing topics will be discussed. Come join the fun!

We are a PEER TO PEER critiquing/support group who meets up once or twice a month to critique each other’s written work, brain storm story ideas or ideas to help advance story ideas and writer’s block, and support each other’s work. We are not editors or publishers, although some who attend our group publish their own blogs, short stories, or novels through self-publishing or publishing houses. Our knowledge comes from being readers in various genres, workshops we attend, books we have researche …

This is a community for anyone who loves reading and would value the opportunity to participate in a discussion in the midst of a faith community. SVC's Lit Club gathers on the last Sunday of each month at 6 pm to discuss the month's reading selection. This is not a prayer group or necessarily a time to focus upon faith formation. This is a time for people who love literature to gather together and discuss their thoughts and feelings on a specific work of fiction. SVC is an inclusive faith commu …

Whether you are an experienced screenwriter or simply someone who is interested in learning the craft -- come join our group! This is a new group and one that I hope will help novice screenwriters to learn the craft while assisting more experienced screenwriters to finish and polish current work for production and sale. What is screenwriting? If you have ever watched a movie or a television show, you've been involved with a screenplay or teleplay... the actors don't make up the words as they go …

Pittsburgh Area Realtime Science Fiction Enthusiasts Club is a group of like minded people, who enjoy reading SF, watching SF movies, enjoying good SF series. (Let's not discuss the SyFy Channel.) Many of us write. Most of those who don't, create art. If you like to cruise the galaxies with Dr. Who, or Miles Vorkosigan. If you like to contemplate what the future may hold, or consder the science of the past, we're the group for you.

Do you... ...love reading great literature and thinking about how it relates to the world around you? ...miss having class discussions about books or writing thesis papers? ...have a good sense of humor, a sarcastic streak, or a healthy dose of corniness? ...love brunch? We may be your new best friends. This book club is for young bitchez who take their literature seriously, but not themselves. We will meet up at a brunch spot on the last Sunday of every month to discuss a work of fiction. Our …

The Inconceivably Nerdy Young Adults of Columbus, Ohio (TINYACO, pronounced "Tiny Eck-o." "Echo . . . echo . . . echo . . . ") is a group for young adults (22-42) who are nerds, geeks, and quite possibly dorks. We like Star Trek, Star Wars, Doctor Who, The Big Bang Theory, New Girl, How I Met Your Mother, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Monty Python, the Princess Bride, Twilight Zone, Pride and Prejudice, the Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Neil Gaiman, comic books, LEGO video games, pirates, …

We are the local affiliate of the Romance Writers of America. We are looking for new members for our group -- so if you have any interest in writing short stories, novellas or novels in the Romance genre, please consider attending our March monthly meeting! At least two published writers will be attending the meeting. Remember you can publish with digital publishers or the traditional publishing houses in New York City -- there are many options! Come and explore the possibilities. We are meeting …

Just like the creative minds of Percy and Mary Shelley, the Pittsburgh writers group is a "Meetup" where multiple minds will hold each other accountable to writing the stories that have played in our heads every night before bed. Rather than dwelling on the stories we are going to writer, we'll actually put our stories into action with weekly or biweekly assignments that we can share with each other. Critical feedback is also important as we sharpen the stories we plan to impart upon the world. …

Feeling like you lack the time or the inspiration to get started or finish your writing, whether it is a book, poem or series of short stories? Then this is the group for you. I find that it is hard with work and our busy schedules to find the time or the discipline (in my case) to finish pieces I have nearing completion or to begin new projects. I have been writing since I can remember and would like to turn those glowing embers into a fierce blaze again. We will generally meet the 2nd Tuesda …

Want to do things with other Geeks and nerds? - people who get your book references, who understand when you want a saving throw, or why your angry its taken you x years and some game has nerfed you. This is a group for gamers, readers, trekkies, computer people, costumers and everything else you might find in a con. This is a group where you can be social and geeky. It is a group dedicated to fun and friendship amongst like minded people. As this is a geek group it will cover everything from …