The National Writers Union (UAW Local 1981) is the only labor union representing writers in every genre. With 16 chapters nationally, the NWU works to advance economic and working conditions of writers -- lobbying for legislation, initiating lawsuits, educating writers on their rights, networking, organizing picket lines, publicizing viable alternatives to unfair practices by both the traditional and Internet publishers, and by mobilizing members to fight for their collective self-interest. Why …

Black Writers Guild of America (a division of The Today Group) is a professional organization that supports African American writers of various literary backgrounds. We are an organization that provides advocacy, education and support for writers in a very competitive industry. BWGA was established as a network for creative African American literary professionals nationwide. All BWGA events are sponsored by the East Coast Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Network and the New York African Amer …

Pre-published or published writers of any romance genre from any geographic area are invited to join New Jersey Romance Writers. We're a long-standing chapter of Romance Writers of America. Last year we celebrated our 25th anniversary. Today we are a chapter almost two hundred strong, writing in every romance genre imaginable. We would love to have you come and learn all about what being a member of NJRW can mean to your writing career. We welcome women - and men - who are serious about …

A group for women who are looking to build  a sisterhood of support and connection.   We will address issues of relationship, self-care, filling needs, fatigue (and chronic fatigue) and stress and create a supportive community with which to share and learn from each other (and make new friends)   We will:   Come together to talk, share ideas, learn more about each other, get to know one another, and offer our support to each other.   Hear from others who have transformed their life in some way. …

Service businesses drive more than half of the U.S. economy. Among you are photographers, contractors, web designers ... The one thing we have in common is that we're service businesses! Perhaps you're planning your first business. Maybe you've been around for decades. Our group will discuss anything from starting up to marketing to expanding. We're all enthusiastic about running service businesses rather than retail. There's no stock to manage, less management problems, and our time is better …

Hello people - like LIVE metal music? Good! This is a place where you can meet men and women that enjoy going to see LIVE heavy metal music (all genres). We are not a "club " nor do we support any specific genre. There is absolutely NO obligation "to attend" any of the shows that are listed on the calendar.  Join us whenever you can "if" you can or when you can. Or do your own thing, but we do encourage members to try and meet up at shows.   This is a public website …

She Writes is the largest online community for women who write, providing resources, support and actionable advice for writers of every level of experience and working in every imaginable genre. If you are a woman who writes, you belong here!

Ernest Hemingway and other writers of the World War I era and its aftermath had a profound impact on Modern Literature. Gertrude Stein called them the "Lost Generation." Each month we meet in the East Village to talk about these authors' works. January: "By-Line: Ernest Hemingway-Selected Articles and Dispatches of Four Decades" by Ernest Hemingway February: "Three Lives" by Gertrude Stein March: "Winesburg, Ohio" by Sherwood Anderson April: "The Nick Adams Stories" by Ernest Hemingway May: …

Double X Tech is a group of women in technology, who are actively involved with technology. This is a place for lipstick lexers and pedicured python writers. We accept anyone who writes code, from professionals to self-taught wannabes, but please leave your marketing jargon and elevator pitch at the door. Infrequently asked questions: I'm not a developer, but I'm interested in learning more about technology. Can I come? Yes! But please leave any non-techy agendas elsewhere. XX Tech is not a …

… Email post to: Blog@paradigmshiftnyc.comVIEW PARADIGM SHIFT TV, FEMINIST ONLINE VIDEO CHANNELhttp://www.paradigmsh...SHORT VIDEOS WANTED (up to 10 min) Original content can be related to: your POV, feminism, women's issues, LGBT issues, your activism or work, your passions, your performances, music videos, ideas welcome!Post private video to YouTube and send a link to: blog@paradigmshiftnyc.com 

Socialize with your peers in film, video and the arts! We've been having FREE meetings around NYC since 2005, looking at the creative process, often in conjunction with cutting edge technologies from Adobe, Apple and Avid, featuring Adobe Premiere Pro and elements from the Adobe Creative Suite, Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro, writer’s tools, DSLR and an assortment of third party applications. We're a social and media network, looking forward to having some fun, featuring guest speakers focus …

  The TINTED VISION Filmmakers Group is a community for current and aspiring filmmaking professionals of all types who, at the end of the day, want to do one thing:  create great narrative or non-fiction cinematic work.  Whether the format be short films, feature films, web series', music videos, spec commercials, TV pilots, or anything else in between, the goal is to conceive of a project, develop it, and PRODUCE IT.    The unfortunate reality is that many writers and filmmakers come up with …

… Self-Development Seeker, Executives, Power Networkers, Small business owners, Entrepreneurs, I.T. professionals, Public Relations, Artists, Parents, Writers, Life Coaches, Sales Professionals, Marketers, Human Resources, You do Yoga and want to work directly on your habits                                        What to expect in the 6-STEPS SERIES?  SOME ASSEMBLY IS REQUIRED LEARNING- Don’t expect to sit passively taking notes while nodding your head. All 6 EVENTS in the series require active …

Tired of your Brooklyn & Manhattan friends ignoring you because you live in Sunnyside? Who needs em! We'll get together for brunch, board games, movie nights, spa days, yoga classes, book discussions, outings to other parts of the city, and more! If you want to make some hip friends in the hood, this is the place to be! There's a reason why we're the 3rd best neighborhood in the city! We have it all: cool young people & awesome family types. If you're an actor, musician, writer, designer, scient …

Producers, writers, journalists, publishers, distributors, and any others in media, content creation/distribution, or technology businesses are welcome. We have begun to build a vibrant community of creative and business people to brainstorm, exchange ideas, socialize, share professional interests, make friends, and just have fun. Interested? If so, please join us at our next MeetUp!

This is a group where non-fiction and business authors, experts who write, columnists and writers meet, to make new friends, exchange ideas and learn about new opportunities to further one's personal brand. Also welcome are PR and media professionals and unpublished writers/authors/experts looking for advice on establishing a name and personal brand.