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 …

Writing for work or play, what would you like to do? The goal of this group is to promote excellence and productivity through the skill and craft of writing. Free workshops to set your goals and action plan, then more action-oriented activities to prevent writer's block from setting it!

… This group is not intended to be a hook-up group -- but it is not against the bi-laws. Science fiction fans always welcome.    

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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.

Meet working high-level entertainment industry professionals face to face in a roundtable events that are similar to business meetings. The ratio of student to guest is exceptional. Usually 10:1. You can ask questions and get advice related to your objectives in the industry. Usually we attract writers but have also attracted producers, actors and composers who want to advance their career.

The Scriptwriters Network, founded in 1986, is an educational, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit, volunteer-driven organization created by writers for writers and industry professionals. The Network serves its members by providing educational programming, enhancing their awareness of the realities of the business, developing access and opportunity through alliances with industry professionals, and furthering the cause and quality of writing in the entertainment industry. Whether you are a filmmake …

Hi!  Welcome to my group & I hope we meet up soon! :)  This group is for nerds, geeks, or even dorks (yes, there is a difference) to come together for some fun times on the westside.  If you're not sure which you are, go here for the test: http://helloquizzy.okcupid.com/tests/the-nerd-geek-or-dork-test.  Even if you're in a miscellaneous category, feel free to join up!  Events should be small to large and we'll spend time hanging out and talking or doing other fun (legal) activities... games, m …

A group for families to share their love of SF & Fantasy through activities and events the whole family can enjoy. Whether it's a Harry Potter party or lasertag at Ultrazone, an overnighter at a local camp ground, or a Star Wars event, a paper-based gaming session with education infused, a simple Movie Night, or a pre-Halloween costume-making extravaganza, this group serves the growing family for common interests, friends and fun. Recommended for families with kids showing interest in YOUR fa …

Classes by Instructor Jim Higgins At a glance: Next Creating Comics Class Starts Wednesday, February 15th, 2012. Next Webcomics Workshop Starts Saturday, February 11th, 2012. Drawing Comics for Kids meets Thursdays – it’s ONGOING! Sign up any time. Next Inking and Coloring Comics starts Tuesday, February 14 at 7pm.

Are you, or someone you know, looking for a geek of your own? If so, then we have a Meetup for you 10 months a year! Featuring THREE 18 and older Geek Single Meetups!   FIRST: The SoulGeek.Com Geek Singles LADIES NITE! - WHERE LADIES ALWAYS GET IN FREE! (Next Event: May 12th, 2012) (Event Months: Jan/Mar/May/July/Sept) SECOND: The SoulGeek.Com Geek Singles LGBT NITE! - LESBIAN/GAY/BI/TRANSGENDER EXCLUSIVE (LGBT Friends & Allies Welcome)! (Next Event: June 9th, 2012) (Event Months: Feb/Apr/June/A …

An otaku group that puts on events for charity and just for fun! We're gamers and nerds doing great things for good causes!

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!