We are a scifi and fantasy writing fellowship. What does that mean? Well, I'll tell you my good reader... a group that meets once every two weeks to support each other's scifi and fantasy writing efforts with - editing, critiquing, discussing ideas or just encouraging our floundering efforts. We welcome any length piece of fantasy and science fiction. And be warned, as avid fans of fantasy and science fiction, you will be exposed to certain nerdishness and plenty of particular.

We’re a small writing group made up of commercial fiction writers working on novels for publication (either traditional or indie.) Our goal is to help each other progress towards publication through constructive critique, sharing of information and experience, and building a strong network. We can only fit a group of 5-6 novelists, each of whom submits a chapter (5000 words or less) each week to the group for feedback, critique, and support. We're structured this way because we think the it's th …

This group is for women who want to become better fiction writers.  If you have a novel you are working on and would like to improve it, this is the place to get excellent feedback. This is not a drop-in critique group where you read whatever you have written to a bunch of strangers.  It is for serious writers. The goal of this meet-up is to create an ongoing group of women writers that offer support and constructive suggestions regarding plot, dialogue, and character development.  This is not a …

Would you classify yourself as a geek or a nerd? Do you like science fiction and fantasy, movies and TV, comic books and board games, cosplay, and any of the other wonderfulness that the muggles might classify as weird? Are you looking to make new friends or re-connect with some old ones who share these similar interests? Do like watching movies and TV with like minded people.  How about crafting projects, knitting or crochet?  Would you like to have a Family style dinners where the conversation …

Do you love Firefly, Serenity and Science Fiction? You're our kind of geek. Are you looking for a classy, refined, well-behaved group of fans? We ain't it. Come join us and find out what the Seattle Browncoats are all about. Aim to misbehave! The Seattle Browncoats are a local fan group of the TV show Firefly, created by Joss Whedon of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Dollhouse. We like to do geeky-type events such as trips to the Seattle Sci-Fi Museum, attend the Emerald City Comic Co …

This is a group for sci-fi and fantasy lovers to get their geek on. Whether you're a Trekkie or a Trekker, a Whovian, a Browncoat, a member of the Scooby Gang, a Potterhead; whether you like books, movies, comics, games or all of the above; whether you consider yourself a geek, nerd or neither -- come and meet some like-minded fen. I want everyone to feel welcome in this group. Please no fannish infighting, no name-calling, no shaming for what a person is a fan of. I especially want people with …

Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers and should-be writers are welcome! Come and socialize with other creative like-minds around the lower mainland. Those involved/interested in Creative Writing are welcome! This includes (but is not limited to): Creative Non-Fiction, Fiction, Novel or Short Story, Children's Literature, Screenwriting, Poetry, Stand-Up Comedy, or any other type of writing.  Plea …

Analytic philosophy is, by far, the standard type of philosophy taught in Philosophy Departments throughout North America, Britain, Scandinavia, and beyond. Analytic philosophers aim for perspicuity and results. Core areas of analytic philosophy include ethics, epistemology (knowledge), metaphysics (e.g., free will, theism/atheism), philosophy of mind (e.g., consciousness), philosophy of science, and political philosophy. However, this group will discuss the lighter topics and presume little or …

What is Steampunk? Steampunk simply embodies a time and a place. The time... the late 19th century, the place... a steam powered world, where air travel by fantastical airships and submarines is as common as traveling by car, train, or boat It's a place where national boundaries and interests are vastly different than our own version of history, where the elegant and refined are as likely to get pulled into a grand adventure, as the workers, ruffians, and lower classes. The idea of space travel …

We're a group of ladies that love technology. Let's get together over coffee or beer and talk shop about what you're working on. We'll also have a science fiction book of the month to read and discuss. This group is open to anyone wishing to geek out!

We moved from the Mercer Island Non-fiction books club - same group - different meetup account. Margalit is the organizer for this meetup (Sally owns the account). This is a forum for discussing books on contemporary issues. The books chosen will generally be books that received at least some decent reviews in the mainstream press (e.g. The New York Times). Location: Mercer Island (usually Mercer Island Public Library or Starbuck downtown). We meet roughly every two months. Books we discussed at …

This group is for people who like going to the theater to see SciFi and fantasy movies, both great and shlocky, and then going for coffee afterward to pick them apart.

Hello everyone. I'm Eric Griffin. I am a gothic fantasy novelist. I haven't been published yet, but that will change. The purpose of this group is just what the name states. You don't have to be published to be a member, although having at least one published author in the group would be wonderful. I would, however, like to deal with writers who have been around the mountain enough times to employ a strong knowledge of technique and the fundamentals of novel writing. That way, each member …

Having spent the last few decades reading this genre and wanting to share this passion with a group of like-minded readers, I was disappointed not to find an Eastside book club Meetup devoted to Sci-Fi and Fantasy. So, here we are. If you're passionate about reading and discussing Sci-Fi and Fantasy books, this is the place for you! Once a month we'll meet to discuss the current book selection, as well as select the book for the next month's reading. Everyone will get a chance to offer up their …

Welcome to Eastside Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers. We are a group of local writers who enjoy meeting once or twice a month at third place books or a local library to give each other support and encouragement in order to continue writing.  Feel free to join us at any time, and please post a sample of your writing before each meeting so we can read it before hand. That can be a bit of a time saver. Come to the meetings equipped with hard copies of your writing, the willingness to help others and a se …

This group is for all of us who have a desire to write but never seem to find the time to do it regularly. It is open to all levels and is for those who would like to do more writing on a set date & time each week. It doesn't matter what type of writing you are doing, or if you have never written before.  Just arrive with a notebook and pen (or laptop) and write. We usually begin by chatting for a number of minutes and getting to know each other though talking is not required. After a while most …

Living in a city of such variant potential one can see stories in everything. What's stopping you from putting it into words? Writers Anonymous aims to be your inner voice, & aims drive you to be accountable to you. No rules, no restrictions. Share your literary ambitions with others, or share only that you like to put words to a medium all over a relaxing pint.

Do you have ideas running through your mind all the time that you would like to put into a story that you might even be able to get published one day? Would you like to have others read your writing or listen to your ideas and give you feedback? Would you like to give feedback to other writers about their stories? If yes, then this is the group for you. Who knows, maybe we'll even make some friends in the process of improving our writing. That sure sounds good to me. We'll write for the first 45 …

Hello Everyone! Welcome to our little group.  We typically meet on ever Monday evening, though we have had meetings on other nights.  Our usual venue, the Atrium next to the Habit coffee shop, is not available to us on ‘stat’ days (we do not meet on those days). The first Monday of each month is reserved for a Meet N Greet.  Here we discuss group business and then play some word games to stretch our writing muscles. The third Monday of each month is a critique night.  Here we break into subgr …

Welcome to Redmond Roaring Writers! We're a writing/critique group that meets every other Wednesday at the Redmond, WA Panera Bread. This is a drop-in group, meaning that all you need to do is to print out up to 6 pages (double-spaced) of your current work-in-progress. Be sure to check attendance so you know how many to print out (up to 8, we split into groups beyond 8). We critique each piece in turn, aiming for delivering helpful feedback in a supportive environment. Thank you for your interes …

This group meets every month to discuss a Fantasy book.  Each month we have a theme or subgenre, and make suggestions for books under that theme in a discussion thread.  Then we vote in a poll to determine the specific book we will read for the meeting.  The book is determined about a month in advance of the meeting. If you like reading a variety of Fantasy books, and are in the Coquitlam area, we'd be happy to have you join us!

Do you ever spend time on tumblr wishing that you could have the opportunity to bask in the presence of other tumblrites in real life? That you could find a community of fellow fangirls/fanboys/fanpeople to share in the shows, movies, or games that you love without the (sometimes wonderful, don't get me wrong) limitations of having a computer screen separating you? That someone would see your t-shirt/bracelet/backpack/whatever and recognize the fandom in-joke and be able to relate to you about i …

Short version: 1. Meets Friday nights, 1 to 2 times/month, primarily on the Eastside 2. No critique or planned discussion, minimal conversation during meetup time. The focus is on writing rather than socializing. 3. All types of writers welcome 4. 3 no-shows and you're out of the group (no-show means you RSVP'd yes but didn't attend) 5. No dues required, but you're welcome to buy the organizer a cup of tea to offset Meetup's group organization costs ($12/mo). Full version: This is a casual but s …

I really like the Redmond Sci-Fi & Fantasy book club but thought there might be enough interest to justify a more local club. We will pick a different Sci-Fi or Fantasy book each month to read and discuss.

Meet with local GMs who need players, players who need games, and discuss RPGs in general.

The Vancouver B Movie Factory is now a TV show. This is the place where B movies are made. Do you love to write or shoot or act or sing or dance or capture sound or do make up or do hair or create costumes or make music or be a part of creating something from nothing? If you said yes to any of these things then the B Movie Factory family would love to have you. The movies are always crap but the fun is making the movie. Our motto is "If you are not having fun, don't do it". Oh ya, we do have fun …

Do you like to read paranormal books? Then you have found the right group! We read paranormal books that fall into a variety of genres including: urban fantasy, romance, steampunk, sci-fi, young adult, etc. Whether you are new to paranormal books or a long time reader we look forward to having you join us for a meeting. We read series books and stand alones and try to have choices for everyone's reading interests. We have several book choices each month, but don't worry about reading them all …

We are a Meetup group of enthusiasts who play AXIS AND ALLIES and its variants -50th ANNIVERSARY/GLOBAL and assorted other games. Everyone interested is welcome- from novice to expert, as long as you're a good sport...and don't get too upset when the tanks rumble into your capital... There is no charge or fee to play... Games are provided at each meet so owning a game is not required if you want to try them out. Games usually last two to six hours (usually closer to six!). Meetups are monthly- u …