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5.9 miles away in Chicago, IL608 WritersShake Write Up!
Tuesday 7:00 PMat Dollop Coffee and Tea in Chicago, ILThe inevitable has occurred. … Read moreWho's attending?
10 attendingThis is a group that meets to WRITE, to socialize, and to offer encouragement and inspiration to others as we practice our craft. We're focused on the process, not the product. Writing can be a solitary activity...but it doesn't have to be. This is a group where the focus is actually on DOING the work as opposed to critiquing already finished works. I found so many groups on meetup focused on the critique, but none focused on motivating each other to get the writing done. So if you need motivat …
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less than 1 mile away in Chicago, IL277 authors
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Anyone willing to give a thoughtful, honest, yet respectful, critique is welcome. All topics, genres and forms are welcome (Ex. chapter of a novel, short story, play, screenplay, poem, article, essay, etc.). Those concerned with poverty, and / or human and animal rights and welfare, and similar issues (i.e. social justice), are especially encouraged. The works critiqued, in this group (both Chicago and Evanston), are generally by dedicated, serious writers, though all writers are welcome. T …
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1.5 miles away in Chicago, IL36 FAB Writers
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Are you a Focused. Aspiring. Belle. writing in Chicago? This group is for women looking for writing support & positive critique while working on novels, plays, & short-stories of all genres.
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2.9 miles away in Chicago, IL88 Novelists
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This is a group for those who would benefit from knowing others who are also serious about finishing their novel. The first few meet-ups will have a "Shut Up and Write" theme -- regularly scheduled 1-hour writing sessions at the coffee shop. Upwards from there. Why hasn't the first meetup happened yet? I'm waiting for enough people to naturally find their way into the group. Once that happens, I'll schedule our first gathering. My venue of choice -- Mercury Cafe in Ukrainian vill …
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11.7 miles away in River Grove, IL65 Members
There are no upcoming Meetups.
Do you have a passion for writing and blogging? Are you interested in meeting new and exciting people? Then this group is for you! We will discuss tips and techniques to improve our writing and blogging skills. Everyone is welcome if they have a passion for the written word and love to have fun!
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less than 1 mile away in Chicago, IL16 Members
Let's meet, greet and share!
Saturday 4:00 PMat Unchartered Books in Chicago, ILI will lay out the agenda for the first 6 meetings including out of class writing, ancillary reading and in-class writing and discussion. email me if… Read moreWho's attending?
1 attendingThis is an organized workshop for seasoned writers. I have an MFA in Creative Writing and am working on multiple projects. I teach and write novels, short stories, screenplays, stage plays poetry and essays. We will cover all of these genres with hands on writing assignments in class. In addition we will do ancillary reading to reinforce examples of good writing in each genre.
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6.7 miles away in Chicago, IL38 Members
Writing with Commitment meeting at Next Door on Diversey!
Thursday 4:00 PMat Next Door in Chicago, IlHi all! Come join us for a lively discussion and bring your writing so we can comment and provide feedback.… Read moreWho's attending?
3 attendingCalling all freelancers, students, retirees, business sorts, and paid writers! If you're looking to work on a long term writing project, but haven't found the wherewithal to stick with it, this is the writing group for you. Regardless of members' experience with writing, we're looking to build a strong base of 8-12 regular writers who'd like to develop a support system for their writing work. Whether your focus is on screenplays, chapters to build a novel, a collection of short stories/poems, or …
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13.1 miles away in Evanston, IL430 Writers
The EWW Artist's Way Cluster
Thursday 7:00 PMat Cafe Mozart in Evanston, ILBack by popular demand! Evanston Writers Workshop welcomes you to the Artist's Way Cluster. … Read moreWho's attending?
6 attendingThe Evanston Writers Group is an eclectic mix of writers, ranging from beginners to long time professionals, and reflect all ages, genders and backgrounds. We have members who publish literary fiction, creative non-fiction, children's literature, romance, hard-boiled crime, memoir, travel, poetry, humor and assorted forms of the unclassifiable. Because we are fearless and a little nuts, we open our minds to anyone and any thing. We'll bend and stretch ourselves like soft licorice to dig your s …
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17.4 miles away in Oak Brook, IL235 creative folksMembers have suggested 1 Meetup.
This is a chance for artists of all sorts in the West Suburbs of Chicago -- whether your medium is expressed visually, verbally, sonically, or some combination -- to cross-pollinate, gather ideas and energy, and find inspiration, consolation and encouragement. The hope is to gather regularly as a group, creating opportunities to organize smaller klatches, as well as opportunities to find like spirit and lasting artistic relationships. We may even be able to organize readings, performances and sh …
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