We are a committed group of writers that meet on Thrusday for 4-5 hours. We meet at a local coffee shop, share our work and do gut wrenching critiques. Primarily the group will be focused on creative writing (fiction). The main quality we seek - honest (no kiss ass) in depth critiques. Bring up to five pages (12 pt double spaced) and enough copies for everyone attending. New members can't submit the first time, but have to give critiques. Yes, it's a test. New members can only come to the Thrusd …

Who Am I? I wanted to make this group because I am so busy with kids and work that I am neglecting my favorite hobby: READING! Who Should Join? If you are a mom with young kids who loves to read and wants to make some close friends through the coming years, then this is the place for you!  I narrowed the area to Cedar Park/Leander so that none of us would have too far to drive.   You're welcome to join from other areas if you're willing to come up here for the meetings. What About The Books? T …

Whether you like to hang out at Camelot, the Satellite of Love, or the Death Star, this is the place for fellow geeks of Austin to meet and celebrate in all things geek! It is the mission of this group for geeks, old and new, to have a non-judgmental arena in which to connect with fellow geeks and most importantly, have fun! Feel free to join the group and tell your friends about us! Topics of Interest Include (but not limited to): 1. The Big Bang Theory 2. Mystery Science Theater 3000 3. Role …

We meet to discuss nonfiction books in a wide variety of genres--science, history, memoir, politics, and beyond! Members can suggest books at any time and we'll vote on three options a month before each meeting. Currently the club meets on the last Wednesday of every month, but if there's a consensus around another time we can make a change. The location varies from meeting to meeting and venue ideas are always welcome! Books we've previously read: June 2013 - "There's a Word for It: The Explos …

If you seek feedback on your writing from people other than adoring family and polite friends, and if you're willing to read and help other writers with constructive feedback, then this group is for you. At our meeting, member submissions are workshopped using the Milford model. - Manuscripts are distributed at least 2 weeks prior to the workshop. - Members provide editorial comments and general writing issues in the margins of the document and write a separate typewritten review. - Members mus …

Having trouble finishing your manuscript? Starting a term paper? Writing a long overdue love letter? Then this is the group for you! The Sit Down, Shut Up, and Write! Meetup is exactly what it sounds like: a venue for writers to start, continue, or finish written works. The Format: The "Sit Down" part: The first thirty minutes is reserved for introductions, chit-chat, purchasing food and drink, skimming writing books, exchanging ideas, yoga postures, Gregorian chants, or whatever gets you psyche …

If you have ever thought about participating in NaNoWriMo... If you have written a novel or are currently writing a novel... If you have ever considered writing a novel, this group is for YOU! We are a group of writers that met during November's NaNoWriMo challenge and just kept on going. We are a diverse group; young, old and every age in between. We write in all genres and some of us have been writing forever and some of us are just starting out our writer's journey. Our goal is to provide a p …

Overview Most of the time, WriteByNight is hard at work providing customized writers' services to novices and professionals alike. But on select days and times, we draw the shades, turn off our ringers and open our doors to writers on the prowl for a quiet, comfy haven where they can write, read, collaborate or just kick back and dream. We’ve got a library, writing prompts, coffee and free Wi-Fi. What more could a writer ask for? Objective Write Here allows you to carve out much-needed writing …

We are the Geeks. We are Whovians, Browncoats, Techies, Trekkies (Classic and NextGen), Jedi Knights, LARPers, board gamers, video gamers, B5ers, comic book fans (both DC and Marvel), and more. We come in every shape and size, and with countless geekish passions. But we also share much in common. We think differently. We share imagination. We share visions of brighter futures and worlds of adventure. We share a passion for figuring out new strategies and trying out new solutions. We share a love …

Gay Austin Geeks is a social group for like minded LGBT individuals to get together and have fun.  Focused on board and video gayming, sci-fi/fantasy, and anything else that makes you a geek, we strive to be all inclusive and allow for a fun social outlet for everyone. Our Meetups are primarily self driven, with the exception of a large once a month (details pending) meet up for everyone to enjoy.  If you have something you'd like to try and want a group of like minded people to do it with, plea …

Started in July of 2008, Doctor Who Fans Unite is a group of people who love the Doctor in all of his various forms. Regardless of whether you are only fan of the older series or the new or even if you are only a Torchwood fan, this is the group for you. We are dedicated to anything and everything related to The Doctor. We welcome anyone with an interest in Science Fiction and Fantasy. Our group meets on a monthly basis. We discuss, watch and debate all aspects of the Who Universe. We are also a …

A writing group for the early birds or wannabe early birds who aspire to get some writing done in the early hours before the day everything. This is not an evaluation or critique meetup (necessarily), but just a shared commitment to starting the day with coffee, camaraderie and keystrokes. May it serve as a building block for your morning writing practice no matter what kind of writing you're doing. At this time there is one weekly meeting, Sunday morning. Saturdays and weekdays have been discus …

Wanna read cool books? We love cool books. We are readers that love paranormal stories of all kinds. We don't limit ourselves to just vampires; we love all types of paranormal stories. We aren't into gratuitously violent or smutty books, so we tend to read a lot of YA and middle grade series. We enjoy reading for the fun of it, and would love to check out new books with other fun readers. We will have regular book club meetings, and also throw in some fun social events. We look forward to meetin …

Are you an aspiring writer, poet, novelist or other creative wordsmith seeking to find a group of like minded people to come together and encourage and help you feed and keep your muse? Have you been a writer for a long time now, and felt as though you've lost touch with that creative spark? Are you all too familiar with that dreaded literary monster known as "Writer's Block?" Or do you simply feel that you need more true friends, and people who are living the writer's life just as yourself and …