As a transplant from Seattle, I've been missing my poetry workshop mates and I haven't discovered a group on here or in this city that quite fits. I'd like to have a place that provides opportunity for serious workshopping of poetry, as well as helps fellow poets write new poetry and have a safe place to share their poetry and experiment. How this workshop would run: Groups shouldn't exceed 5 people, so if there were more folks then we would split into smaller groups. Everyone, if they so choose …

… This is a venue for writers and not for sales types to pitch their wares. Don't tell us that old lady screamed. Bring her on and let her scream. ~ Samuel Clemens

No degree of separation. No fame. Just writers writing. Authentic. Whimsical. Vulnerable. "It's all true, none of it's true, don't ask." We often spend too much time thinking about writing instread of writing. Our group meets to spend time writing. After we get our coffee, we pick a prompt (phrases, pictures) and a time period of a few minutes (5-10 minutes is normal). For that time period, we write on that prompt, using paper and pen. We then pass the mike around for anyone who wants to read. …

The Tarot for Writers group meets online. You can be part of the fun, no matter where you live! . . . . . . . . . . Most people think of tarot cards as a fortune-telling device, but they're also a great tool for writing and creative thinking. Writers from John Steinbeck to Stephen King have used tarot cards for inspiration, and Italian novelist Italo Calvino went so far as to call the tarot "a machine for writing stories." The Tarot for Writers Group will help you tap into the creative power of …

Our vision is that this will be a group of serious YA writers (of all ages) who share a common goal of getting published. We're writers with completed or nearly completed YA novels who are perfecting our craft in order to pursue publication. We meet once a month to critique each other's (preread) work, and share writing news and tips. Meets in NE Minneapolis. Please note: This is a small (6-8 writers) critique group for YA writers. If you do not write YA novels, please do not ask to …

Hello from the Nonfiction Writer's Meetup! We are an invite only group. The only way to gain admission to this group is via formal introduction and screening from a group member. At this time, we are full. We are an eclectic group of nonfiction writers who give each other feedback according to a strict process. We meet on the first and third Thursdays of the month, both in person and via Skype.   We are opening applications until we have no more than 10 members. Please be sure you m …

This is a group for people who have a passion for writing and would like to share that passion with others. Whether you write prose, poetry, science fiction, humor or fantasy, come join us!

Witty and Wise - A group for lesbian professionals over 50. We will meet in various settings around the Twin Cities for a variety of experiences and conversations - Keeping our brain cells alive for the decades by meeting other lesbian professionals.   Meetings might include: 1) A small coffee shop discussion meeting with a topic (i.e. "What makes a woman radical?"), 2) An afternoon at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts sharing opinions, 3) An evening at Dakota Jazz Club - supporting a female per …

Interested in movies? This group will cover everything involved in making movies from the idea to writing, producing, directing, editing, and finally showing the film. Anything and everything involved in making movies is fair game. We might even watch a movie from time to time.

The Twin Cities Playwrights' Group was created to give local aspiring playwrights a forum to help each other create and develop their new works. Members assist each other by reading scripts, helping with story-line, or by providing specific feedback as requested by the member. The group is designed for those who already have a basic understanding of the creative play development process but who just want a little help from other writers. We will foster an open, positive and supportive writers' e …

The mission of Gold Lion Arts is to offer regular and affordable opportunities for creative growth, holistic learning and enspirited community to neighbors in Powderhorn Park, Corcoran, South Minneapolis and surrounding areas. Gold Lion Arts offers poetry & meditation workshops, women's creative growth and intuition circles, and one on one creative growth sessions. Gold Lion is for you if you are seeking to become more empowered and joyful in your physical body, discover depth and authenticity i …

A group for writers of all genres and all styles. Whether you are a poet or working on your first novel (or 12th) everyone is welcome. During the first few meetups we'll set up the layout of how we would like to operate.

MSP Visionaries runs meet-ups which expand the mind, support your business and life goals and increase your ability to create the life and lifestyle you want. Join us as we take a journey into your limiting beliefs and obliterate them, gain support in nurturing your dreams, complete that business plan or finish the book you always say you'll write "someday." Make someday - now!

The Twin Cities Web Comics Creators meeting is a place for Twin Cities area (Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and the suburbs) creator can meet and support each others as we pursue our dreams of telling stories via web comics. The intent of the group is to provide a forum for people to discuss the different aspects of web comic products (writing, art, website, marketing, conventions, etc), a place where we can learn from each other, and a place to network and make new friends. Creating media on the w …

You know who you are. You see the dry cleaner sorting though a stack of paper slips and you think "I could write an app for that". You want to measure the steps in a process and improve it with an open source platform. We come up with ideas. We come up with ways to realize those ideas. We build web apps. We want to highlight trusted tools of the trade, cool projects that you are contributing to, and review cutting edge technology.  When we have a solid group it would be great to pool together ou …

    Minnesota Writers of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, Horror -- If you're exploring the worlds beyond mainstream literature, MinnSpec welcomes you.        Come to network, hear readings from works in progress, swap story critiques, and talk shop.  Our members range from those just starting out to established authors with multiple book contracts.   Want to know more? Check our About Page, or read one of our group's anthologies!