Got a few chapters of your sci-fi novel ready for an audience? Maybe you'd like someone to peruse that short memoir you're working on. Even if you have a whole bloody book or two done and waiting for someone's red pen...bring it on! "Upstate Creative Writers" is a group for anybody who loves to write fiction, nonfiction, poetry - whatever! We meet to critique submissions every other Monday at the Panera Bread in Anderson (there's good space, lighting, seats and free wi-fi). Come learn from and t …

Thanks to everyone who came to our Manifestive meetings and participated by sharing their work, sharing their insight and knowledge, and offering critiques. Sadly, we will be disbanding the group because my life has shifted--which will mean a physical move that takes me away. I hope you will all continue you quest to write and share your work with the world!

Creativity, inspiration and imagination must come from within...but none of this will come across on the written page without craft. Whether you are writing your first short story, or working on a 150,000 word manuscript, you'll find yourself needing to have answers to your questions and interaction with other writers. These mini-workshops will keep you on track as you discover and realize your dream of becoming a writer of fine fiction. Subjects we'll be covering during these weekly meetups are …

A group for all writers interested in publishing their work. Led by Wolf Hoelscher, owner of Pubmission.com and a former acquisitions editor, this group will talk about getting published in this new digital age, how to submit work, and where to find help for your writing. We can also workshop writing if members are interested in getting honest feedback on their writing. The overall goal, however is to offer support and camaraderie to fellow local writers. The plan is to meet about once a month. …

Asheville Writers is a collection of writers who are interested in starting or growing their writing career. Developing platforms, earning an income writing, advancing writing skills--if these are of interest to you, join!

Share your love, experience and knowledge for the cartoon arts and grow as a creator along the way. We are based in Charlotte and will meet every other month, for starters. We are cartoonists of all types who love the sequential arts and wish to explore our art form in-depth. The group is open to amateur and professional cartoonists alike. Bring your pens, nibs, brushes, thoughts and prepare to get those fingers dirty!