Tired of being chained to the desk? Need a little jolt of inspiration? The Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA) invites you to network with your fellow local authors! Published or unpublished, fiction or nonfiction, genre or literary, traditional or indie...drop in and share a drink and a conversation with other creative types. Talk shop, find critique partners, learn about local writing groups, and get your voice heard as NIWA develops its roster of author services. We'll see you th …

This is a group for writer's looking for a group to keep them on track, inspired, and wanting positive, helpful criticism. This group is for serious writer's and you must be prepared to offer constructive, but positive criticism. This is not about cutting down a writer, but lifting them up.

I can't get enough of the tarot “treasure house of images”.  I can't help buying books about the tarot. My reading would be more satisfying if I had others to discuss them with.  Let’s meet up to discuss some of our favorite tarot writing, both fiction and non-fiction. FOOL The wise man hears of the Gate and studies the lock every day. The devotee hears of the Gate and tries to squeeze between the bars. The fool hears of the Gate and laughs. Without laughter the Gate would never open. Rachel Po …

This group is a resource for the Portland region of National Novel Writing Month Participants. November is National Novel Writing Month, when a bunch of crazy people attempt to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days, but more about that at http://nanowrimo.org.* We offer regularly scheduled write-ins around Portland and environs year-round. This group is also the planning headquarters for Portland's own regional fundraiser, the Soiree of Furious Typing (our hack version of the more official Night …

Swords for Scribes provides martial arts experience and reliable information to writers through hands-on workshops and coaching. If you are a writer--novels, short stories, scripts--and your characters might need to use a sword, join us to find out exactly what your character will need to know and do to make your swordfighting scenes accurate and real. Visit our website for more details: http://swordsforscribes.com

This book club meets once a month to discuss sci-fi or fantasy books voted on by members.   We meet in the quiet, spacious back room of Old Wives Tales, a restaurant near the intersection of NE Sandy and E. Burnside.  There is an extensive menu of food and drink, and it is possible to eat before or during the meeting.

Willamette Writers is the largest writers' organization in Oregon and one of the largest writers' organizations in the United States. It is a non-profit, tax-exempt Oregon corporation led by volunteers. Elected officials and directors administer an active program of monthly meetings, special seminars, workshops and conferences. Continuing with established programs and starting new ones is only made possible by strong volunteer support. Members continually explore other ways to interact in the li …

we are a friendly, book-loving group of gay men who meet regularly to discuss gay-oriented fiction and non-fiction. We are always open to new members.

The goal of Writers Who Read is to assemble a group of passionately committed writers interested in coming together to investigate craft in a friendly setting. One evening per month we will meet up to discuss a book voted on by the group. We will began by identifying the aspects of craft readers found to be most successful in the book and then turn our attention to those decisions people felt detracted from the story. Along the way members will be encouraged to explore how the author's choices r …

A book club for people who don't have time to read five hundred page novels for the sake of a one hour discussion. We will read short stories, essays, and/or novellas.

You live in Portland. You are an epic kind of person. The board games you love to play have a little meat on their bones, but you've noticed the local scene gravitates toward games that simply aren't as filling. Don't panic! It just so happens there is a place for you and your desire to play epically satisfying games. That place is here. Epic games generally last 2 or more hours. They include, but are not limited to: Arkham Horror Mansions of Madness Civilization (Avalon Hill) Civilization (Fa …

Think about it... a group devoted to intellectual discourse, philosophical inquiry, self-improvement through education, and community improvement through communication. think. strives to be such a group. We will meet weekly on the following thematic cycle First Wednesday: Science Night Second Wednesday: Philosophy Night Third Wednesday: Pushing the Envelope Night Fourth Wednesday: Book Club Night for in-depth discussions of prepared topics. think.ers will be encouraged to consider and practice T …

The show was cancelled 14 years ago... and we don't care!  It lives on in our hearts, and in our bi-monthly public screenings.  Now in our 4th year, we are still the largest MST3K Meetup Group in the country!  Join us, won't you?  And we can all laugh at love.... AGAIN!

Lively discussions on new authors and old favorites. Themes and one-hit wonders. Come back to Common Grounds (4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd) for a group with some familiar faces and plenty of chairs for new opinions. Eclectic readres welcomed. Voracious readers especially wanted. We meet on the last Monday of each month at 7:30.

“A classic is classic not because it conforms to certain structural rules, or fits certain definitions (of which its author had quite probably never heard). It is classic because of a certain eternal and irrepressible freshness.” Edith Wharton We read one classic book each month and then meet at a coffee shop to discuss it. Discussions are typically on the first Sunday of the month at varying coffee shops, are casual and enhanced by questions and analysis that members bring. Meeting attendees …

Interested in joining a book group for lesbians which meets once a month in the Portland area to discuss books with a spiritual theme? We're a group of intelligent, thoughtful and articulate lesbians of all spiritual leanings, ages and backgrounds who explore many spiritual paths and ideas through reading fiction, biography, poetry, and books by spiritual leaders. The word "spiritual" is broadly defined in our group. We try to read from all spiritual points of view. We will meet one Saturday a m …

I want to create an environment where groups of young ladies (20s-30s) can share their love of reading in a safe and enjoyable setting. I am always looking for new people to share my interest in reading with and am looking forward to beginning a new group in which to do this! (This was from the original organizer, but the sentiment stands...so, there ya go.) Books are selected entirely online in a discussion board format along with a poll. Members are welcome to suggest books and vote for their …

Let's get together to discuss great books over a cup of coffee or glass of wine. I am new to Oregon and really want to meet some fun women who enjoy life and love to read. Ladies, if you love to read and want to meet new friends, join me!

Portland Lady Readers are an all-round diverse group of interesting, intelligent, savvy and social women-readers for the Portland area. It is for open-minded, socially conscious, fun, forward-thinking ladies of ages 30 to 45 who are avid readers (and eaters, as there will definitely be food involved). We will speak our minds and from our hearts. We will dedicate one day of the month for books and bonding. We will have our meeting preferably at one of the members' homes where we would bring wine, …

We are an eclectic group of readers from all parts of the greater Portland area looking to recruit new members.  We currently have approximately 10 readers.  Our meetings last 1-2 hours and typically have about 5 in attendance.  We come from all walks of life and all ages.

Too many books, to little time to read what a book group wants you to read. Right? But you still want to share the books you love, yes? This is the book group for you. First, we pair up, and each person gets 5 mins. to tell the other one about one of their favorite reads. After 10 mins., we switch bookpals. Lather, rinse, repeat. After 3 rounds (30 mins), we get to mingle freely. We'll also put everyone's book title and name on a board to stir up further intrigue. Optional: Scribble or send a tw …

Homo Neophilus meme trading for the intellectually curious… “We want to recruit you because you’re so gullible.  That is, gullible in the right way.  You’re skeptical about conventional wisdom, but attracted to unorthodox ideas…All humans are irrational, but there are two different kinds of irrationality-- those who love old ideas and hate and fear new ones, and those who despise old ideas and joyfully embrace new ones…They are all in one piece, so to speak…They are fully aware…And conscious w …

Calling all women writers in the Portland area, come join us for mingling, writing games and community. Help strengthen our local writing community! Connect with other women writers, have a glass of tea or wine, and play some fun writing games. Invite your friends! The more the merrier.

Calling all writers, bloggers, and editors who cover the topic of sex. Let's get together and work on our blogs, books, or essays over a few cocktails. Whether you are writing your own version of Fifty Shades of Grey or you are trying to navigate the tricky world of x-rated advertising for your blog, we'll write and promote our work together.