Learn the secrets to using part-time collaboration to achieve full-time results with the spin off meetup of the successful San Diego Comic Con and WonderCon panel with the same name! No matter which industry (comics, illustration, movies, art, graphic and web design, animation, costuming / cosplay, podcasting and many other creative industries), breaking into today's media is a full-time job, even if you have only part-time hours to accomplish it. To accomplish that goal you have to find or form …

Set time aside in your busy schedule for your writing. Setting a time limit is also beneficial. Finally, stay present throughout your day. Keep a journal with you to document:What you ate todayHow you felt when you awokeWhat you noticed on the way to workSomething funny you or someone else saidDescribe the color, texture, or sound of somethingDescribe a gestureDescribe the morning, noon, or night skyMeditate/center/ground yourself dailyA great way to become more inspired and motivated is to atte …

THIS GROUP IS PRIVATE. Membership is by invitation only. We are a No Drama, ladies social group. We may get together for lunch at a nice quiet cemetery, have afternoon tea at a museum, or dinner at a local haunted house. We are individuals with a unique style each our own. We don't follow trends, but sometimes we may start them. We know what we like and are open to finding more of interest. Many of us have interests in several topics such as literature, history, tea, science, theater, beadin …

Designing for T-shirts and garments is one of those areas where just the smallest details done right can make a huge difference: between a few sales & a lot of sales or between a promotional shirt that is used to clean a car and one that’s not just worn, but people ask you where one bought the shirt. The purpose of the group is to help people that want to make garments for any reason including: - Promotional giveaways (premiums) for their company. - Designs and illustrations meant for sale of th …

Long Beach RetroGeeking What is Retro-Geeking and who is it for? Do you find yourself geeking out over 70's/80's/90's music, classic computers (Apple II/Commadore 64/IBM-PC/TRS-80), cartridge-based game consoles (Atari 2600/NES/Super Nintendo/Sega Genesis), D&D/strategy/board games, or the scientific feasibility of technology found in comics/books/movies/TV shows? You have come to the right place!!! RetroGeeking provides the opportunity to (re)experience retro pop-culture in various forms wi …

Whether you're a fan of the new series or old, this is a group for anyone who wishes they could take a trip in the TARDIS! In this meetup, we'll share stories of our fandom, explore the universe through the eyes of Doctors 1-11, catch up on episodes and have group screenings, visit Doctor Who and other sci-fi conventions, and even dabble in some Doctor-inspired crafts! Doctor Who Orange County is an unofficial Doctor Who fansite. We are not endorsed by or affiliated with the BBC or any other com …

Does giving presentations or running meetings terrify you? We can help! At our meetings, you will learn how to: • Give effective prepared speeches • Speak ‘off the cuff’ with no advance preparation • Give and receive effective feedback • Conduct productive meetings • Develop as an effective communicator and leader and gain skills to add to your résumé JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011 AT 6:30 PM! Open to the public! Bring yourself and invite a friend! WHO: Starship T …

If you are interested in: Sci-Fi Fantasy Horror Mythology Manga Comics D&D Board Games Magic: The Gathering Star Trek Star Wars Harry Potter Then this is the place for you!

Being a geek is all about being honest about what you enjoy and not being afraid to demonstrate that affection.  It means never having to play it cool about how much you like something.  It's basically a license to proudly emote on a somewhat childish level rather than behave like a supposed adult.  Being a geek is extremely liberating. - Simon Pegg We are a group of gay geeks who get together play video games, go to movies, out to dinner, and talk comic books, TV shows, etc.   Our purpose is ta …

… At one meeting, we discuss a particular book, alternating between fiction and non-fiction. We decide on the book for each month based on voting on suggestions brought in to meetings by the members. These meetings are held typically at a Panera Bread in Irvine...which might change if this becomes too 'old hat'. At the other meeting, we discuss books on a theme, and occasionally have a meeting on "What We are Reading Now". These roundtable meetings convene at a member's house, and members are invi …