Join us! We look forward to promoting all of your announcements regarding the literary world: to include your book club meetings, critique groups, open mics, literary meetings, expos, publishing conferences, seminars/workshops and any and all events to do with reading, writing and publishing. We welcome writers and book lovers at all levels and all experiences. Our goal is to be a base from which you can promote your writing and reading activities. We want to be the place where all literary ro …

There are some great writing groups in Wake County already, but what I need the most is some time away from the house to be able to actually work. To that end I’ve started this group to provide write-ins for every author, regardless of genre or skill level. This is a writing practice group where you can work on a specific project, find your inner voice, or just try your hand at writing for the first time. Writing prompts will be given at the start of each session (and on Twitter @WakeWriters) bu …

This meetup community is being created for people who are passionate about mastering the art of writing and/or finding their voices in the world through personal growth and empowerment. Please join us if you are interested in the way stories work and how to make them work for you! Right now, I am offering two monthly meetings, one primarily for writers and one primarily for those interested in personal growth and empowerment. The writing group, Writer's Night Out, will be held the first Monday o …

We desire to tell our stories as we live out the gospel of Jesus in the triangle. This is a group for anyone who is interested in writing on a blog, a book, or submitting articles for publication. We will encourage each other in our writing, have a chance to read from what we are currently working on, and critique each other's work. We also desire to have quarterly guest speakers.

The Shortie Films group was created with the purpose of providing a learning environment that nurtures creativity and encourages expression while promoting the art of "film making" with the goal of producing quality content. The groups’ focus will be on teaching via "in-studio workshops" as well as working environments, the fundamentals of creating, producing and distributing videos, short films and streaming content. Core Meetup "Events" will be structured in two ways 1.) "Short-shops" = presen …

The Raleigh Write to Publish Group is the most active writers' group in North Carolina. We are a group of writers focused on getting published, and we charge no membership fees and are open to all. All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! You're encouraged to follow organizer Stacey Cochran on Twitter at http://twitter.com/stacey_cochran And follow the latest publishing news at http://www.howtopublishabook.org

This is a group for people who share the interests of sci-fi, fantasy, reading, writing, etc.

This group is for people who have or want to have their books published on eBook pages such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Sony, iTunes, Diesel-eBook, Smashwords, etc. The object of this group is to help people get through the intricacies of getting your book out, and share resources for cover art, advertising, and formatting. It was started by Steve Stone, teacher of eBook publishing classes at Wake Tech Community College because there is no group like it in the area.

The Triangle Writers Meetup Group is a collection of writers from various paths with the same goal: to get published. Raleigh-Durham area writers meet to further improve each other's short stories, memoirs, novels, screenplays, queries and various other works in Raleigh, North Carolina. For 2011 there are 5 revolving subgroups (SEE THE ABOUT PAGE FOR INFO) offered to TW: * Triangle Critique Groups (I and II)* Early Bird Critique Group* Virtual Critique Group* Screenplay/Stageplay Critique Grou …

Someone recently said, poetry is not meant to be read quietly, but to be listened to. So just like in the Dead Poets Society movie, I would like to meet with people who also love poetry, love to read it aloud, love to perform it, love to talk about it and love to write it. - Let's come together sharing poems and why they touch us the way they do. Check out our website !!! http://www.livingpoetry.net/ Follow us on Facebook: Living Poetry Facebook Listen to our podcasts: Living Poetry Podcast Here …

Ever wanted to make a movie? Then join The RTP " Let's Make a Movie" Meetup Group , share your ideas, and help produce a short film or video for submission to film festivals or distribution via the internet. No experience required, just join and have fun.  In fact, we will try to make every stop along the way of making a movie an available learning experience.  There is no better way of learning how to do something, than trying it out yourself! As we complete projects, we post the results on ou …

Face it: writing a dissertation can be overwhelming. We’re a group of dissertators in the RDU area looking to make things easier for each other through mutual support, write-ins, study-ins, reading circles, helpful advice and feedback, baked goods, pots of coffee (or tea), primal-screaming sessions . . . basically whatever gets us through without getting into too much trouble.

This is the most successful SEO Meetup in the United States because we concentrate on actionable advice. This Meetup IS NOT about tricks to fake out the search engines or how to make quick money online via Google. Raleigh's SEO meetup IS about getting realistic and informational advice on what works with the search engines. Show up once a month to find better ways to tune your site, get more distance from your marketing efforts, write good web content. Take the mystery out of what Google has to …

Do you ever get that sushi craving? Do you have a love of Asian, Mediterranean, Italian, Polish, Mexican, European and all the other continents? If so, this IS the group for you. The goal of The Triangle Sushi, Sake and Beyond group is to bring together all who have a love of new and different cuisines and who have an interest in learning about other cultures. Being passionate about Sushi, we will always want to go "Beyond" Sushi to India, Africa, France, Germany, Mexico... and any other place …

Join us on the last Friday of every month from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at Center for Excellence, 3803-B Computer Drive, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609.  It is just south of 440 off of Six Forks Road. Many of us read fiction like writers, so this group is especially attuned to aspiring writers who want to know more about the craft of writing. The books we chose are all available in paperback and can be found at the library in print or audio. The Wonderland Book Club is sponsored by the North Carolina W …

WELCOME TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL CANDIDATE FORUM For a number of years the Constitutional Candidate Forum has been challenging candidates to adhere to the Constitution through public debates and lectures.  In preparation for the election season we are encouraging citizens to join with us in promoting this effort.  We will continue to conduct forums in upcoming elections and welcome your participation  Please see the write-up below of one of our Constitutional Candidate Forums that was posted on 1/3 …

The purpose of this group is to connect with the other poets outside of the exercises. This year we'll also get to know each other and help and support each other in our poetry and writing endeavors.

A private group.

EnglishSimple1-2-3 is an International English Group, taught by a Native, University Certified, English Speaker. EnglishSimple1-2-3 teaches students of all levels and works with students based on their individual needs. EnglsihSimple1-2-3 has three programs. Program 1 is English101 for Beginning English Learners. Program 2 is English 202 for Intermediate English Learns. Program 3 is 301 for Advanced English Learners. Each Program consists of all the essential elements to have English proficiency …

We all need support and guidance as we face the joys and sorrows of everyday life. From childhood through our older years, we encounter new challenges. Our community and/or family may be unable to offer us the emotional support, know-how and/or life skills to help us regain our balance. I started this meet-up to encourage people (individuals, couples,families) to reach out as human beings who are facing bumps in the road and need a place to share with others that feels safe where we can share ou …

Hieroglyphics on the walls of Egypt was once believed to be some secret magical wisdom understood and used only by Egyptian priests. This belief remained until scholars discovered the symbols described sounds; the pictures indicated words or syllables and it became a language to convey ideas. Egyptians continued use of the ideographic and syllabic systems, even after alphabets were discovered. Likewise, when Barack Hussein Obama, II was first heard, many pondered the representation of such a nam …

For members of the RolePlayGateway.com website.

Crocheting is something that can be relaxing and fun!  This is our goal: to relax, chat, eat and have some fun!  Come join us and bring along your current project to work on. Several times a year we work on different Service Projects.  We have made many blankets, baby hats and scarves that have been donated to our soldiers in Afghanistan, Wake Med, Ewe To You, Raleigh Resue Mission, Interact and other agencies. For fun we have an annual Christmas Party, share a pattern library, have special door …

Calligraphy and the lettering arts enhance life with beauty, artistic satisfaction and useful skill, as well as delightful connections to art, literature, design, and other cultures. For more than 30 years, the Triangle Calligraphers’ Guild (TCG) has promoted the lettering arts here in the Triangle area and eastern North Carolina. Our members are calligraphers of all levels of interest and skill, from beginners and dabblers to part-time artists and full-time pros, and we all learn from each othe …