There are already plenty of writers' groups, but most of them are geared toward hobbyists rather than toward writers who think big (I know because I used to belong to three of them). If you're a self-published author having difficulty selling or promoting your work, or you're a writer who's frustrated by organizers who've told you what you are and aren't allowed to write, or you'd like to write and self-publish but are intimidated by the process, SPACE is for you. My name is Martin, and I've bee …

This group is created specifically for Creative Writers, who know they have something beautiful, meaningful, or helpful to say, know (or may not know yet) that they are incredibly talented, can make the time for writing, yet somehow, something else seems to always get in the way. We all know how self-defeating procrastination can be, waiting for a better time ("when I have more hours, when I am less rushed, etc.") until the opportunity is lost, but also that procrastination is merely a habit. J …

Hi my name is Christine Marie aka depodol & I've been writing since I was 15 years old... My New Year's Resolution for 2010 was to write more and hopefully have something published by the end of the year. I've learned that the only thing that REALLY motivates me are other writers that share the same passion for their writing talent, so I created this writer's group. This group's main purpose to bring aspiring writers together to share & motivate each other into a positive & productive direction. …

PALA holds monthly meetings in West Los Angeles, covering many aspects of interest for self-publishers through mid-sized publishers. We are all about promotion, marketing, mechanics of publishing and its support services, networking, presenting monthly meetings,  national webinars, and teleseminars. If you are published or think you may want to publish, we have the information for you.

BEST SELLING CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR ETAN BORITZER WILL PRESENT A TALK ON HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR BOOK, FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION WITH MEET-UP GROUP! I am interested in helping those writers (and illustrators) who are at any stage of development with their book project; children's or juvenile, adult fiction or non-fiction, science fiction, etc... the publishing process is the same for all categories! I have been independently publishing my own children's book series since 1995. This is my day job! Check …

We are a group of professionals in publishing who can assist writers, authors, and thinkers develop their book ideas and learn how to self-publish their book or e-book. We can also teach you about working with a traditional publisher.  Rick Benzel is an editor and ghostwriter with 35+ years experience in book publishing and corporate writing. He has edited 100s of books, authored 5, and ghostwritten 10 for professors, consultants, and business executives. He was the Senior Editor for the best-se …

We meet monthly to give each other feedback and encouragement as we try to pursue publication for our writings. Members submit their writing one week prior to the meeting so that others can prepare written feedback that contains both positive comments and suggestions for improvement. The feedback is read aloud at the meeting and then given to the writer. From this format, our members are finding that they are learning how to improve their individual written work. Many of us are already published …

(Formerly the Torrance Children's Book Writers) Whether you dream of becoming a published author, or whether you simply want to jumpstart your writing career, joining a writing group such as the Torrance Children's Book Writing Group will help you get started. Although our main focus is on writing for children, we welcome writers of all kinds, as well as those who love to read children's books (Middle Grade, Young Adult, Picture Books, etc). We will share tips, lessons, and learnings on …

The Los Angeles Entertainment Professionals Networking Group, originally started by Dave Ockun, was built for professionals in the entertainment industry who are looking to network with others. Many think it's an industry based solely on who you know, though in many ways it's really who can make a connection for you!  This group is open to Actors/Actresses, Musicians/Artists, Acting Coaches, Concert Promoters, TV Executives, Casting Directors, Publishers/Writers, Managers, Agents and anyone else …

… I am also an actor, have been published a little as a journalist and worked in a Hollywood press corps, have done a lot of cross promotion, been president of a non-profit, have experience playing music and being interviewed live on television, performing as an actor in independent film and have a little soundtrack experience from independent film to infomercial to online shows. AND I SOCIAL NETWORK A LOT! Here are some links to check out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6kLNM7WO-M MUSIC RESUM …

This group is about digital creative expression in the San Gabriel Valley and nearby areas. Digital creative expression encompasses many different endeavors and art forms, including digital art, digital film making, digital photography, 3D modeling and animation, web design and development, software development, game development, desktop publishing, screenwriting, etc. The primary goal of the group is to bring digital artists and content creators together to network, share knowledge, collaborate …

This meet up group will explore the latest in immersive media experience design with an emphasis on full dome 360 content creation. It will also serve as an educational resource for those interested in creating content for the format. Artists, visual FX artists, cinematographers, producers, musicians, directors, writers, projection mapping artists, scienctists, performers and anyone interested in this exciting emerging immersive experience space should join this group.  

Welcome! This is writing/critique group dedicated strictly to novelists (sorry, other genres are great but our focus is on novels) serious about becoming professional writers. If you have a finished novel or a work in progress and you'd like to engage in constructive feedback in a non-threatening environment, then this is your group. We're open to all genres of fiction, but I personally would love to have more writer's of women's fiction join as this is my main focus. Whatever genre you …

Presented by:  The CONTENT Conference Presented by HOLLYISCO .CONTENT. The merging of Technology between three major industries:  Music TV/Film Publishing & how companies can distribute quality content that can be monetized.     ______________________ technology • engagement • delivery monetize • distribution • social interactive • creation • compliance _______________   Types of discussion topics: •Monetizing the Intersection of Entertainment and Technology •How Entertainment Can Monetize th …

The writing group is forming to help those who have written poems or prose, are writing articles or blogs or never thought of being published but desire to learn. This is a group for writers who are new, stagnate, gaining speed or polished. There will be discussions on: • Getting Published • The Writing Process • Organization • Grammar • Online Resources And much more! This will be a SAFE PLACE for writers to learn, share their work, receive quality critique, hear from and meet other writers and …

… She has published over 50 books on diverse subjects. Webites are www.changemakerspublishingandwriting.com, www.ginigrahamscott.com, and www.changemakersproductions.com. She is writing a book with a team of authors on Monetizing the Social Media and has written several books on using the social media, promotion, and writing, including: - The Complete Guide to Using LinkedIn to Promote Your Business or Yourself, - Top Secrets for Using LinkedIn to Promote Your Business or Yourself, - The Complete …