… These gifts are not available only to those who meet a certain standard of achievement as writers. They are available to all who write, because they come about through the process of writing, rather than as the result of a finished product. Understanding that the real goal is that unfolding, that flowering-forth of the self – and that the writing, when it comes, is simply gravy – can help us make a very important change in our personal process. Rather than putting pressure on ourselves, we can …

Have you ever read or watched a story that was okay, but something seemed to be missing? Are you currently writing a story and struggling to determine the most believable way for your characters to interact? Does one or more of the scenes in your story seem out of place? Do you want to leave your audience with a feeling of having experienced a complete story? The Dramatica Writers Group in San Francisco is for writers of all genres who want to improve their storytelling skills by using the Drama …

The San Francisco Writers Community is a group of: -Writers -Editors -Publishers -Local book store owners/managers -Designers We are working together to help one another create and market our work in the new world of writing and publishing.

We are a community of entrepreneurs, artists, architects, designers, musicians, painters, photographers, writers, and creative enthusiasts exploring creativity and the intersection of art and entrepreneurship.

  Dear Friends, I started this group to bring together people of all backgrounds to think about our humanity through art, food and discussion. I am looking to gather with people that are in search of the 'We' narrative in our lives in the global community. This group is for artist, thinkers, feeling folks and whomever is inspired to be a part of creating the kind of life we want to live in. So, every 3rd Friday of the month, we host artist of all genres to perform their work, in the lovely Laure …

Are you a writer looking for a writing group to join in the East Bay? We are a small group of experienced writers in various stages of writing/revising books and/or short stories spanning various genres. We share our pieces a few days ahead of our biwkly mtgs and when we meet, we focus on one piece at a time with each person providing feedback. Friendly, casual atmosphere. Our group is pretty small and that has been great, but conflicting work schedules prevent us all from contributing pieces/at …

We are citizens of the world living in the Bay Area. We are creative. Writers, poets, painters, readers, researchers. We love to create with our minds and hands. We meet once a month in my home and eat, drink , talk, bring our art to share and create a loving supportive community.

We are a group of house concert enthusiasts in the Bay Area. This group is created as a resource so that house concert hosts can find additional audience, artists can make friends with hosts, and music lovers can discover interesting house concerts in their area. Don't be scared off if a show only has one or two RSVPs, because most of our hosts get most of their audience from their own series regulars who may not RSVP here. Here is how it works: Each event you post will automatically become an o …

This is a meetup group for hip hop shows in the bay. I personally focus on independent/smaller shows. I frequent Slims, 330 Ritch, The Independent and New Parish over in Oakland so their will be many shows from these places. Feel free to add events for the entire area. Artists like: Zion I Doomtree Blackalicious Atmosphere (and all of the rhymesayers crew) Living Legends Hieroglyphics     Check out the best calendar I've found so far: vivalahiphop.com Add shows! Let's make this for everyone!

Taking two play-writing classes at the Berkeley Rep has given me an appreciation for the group dynamic that seems to go so well with writing plays. Hearing others read my words and being exposed to the ideas others have had has been a rewarding and enriching experience. This group will be a forum for folks to hone their craft, share ideas, and have their works read by sympathetic writers. If you have a finished piece, a work in progress, a concept for a play or are looking for an idea, join us a …

Left Coast Theatre Company is the newest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender theater in San Francisco. We were founded in the spring of 2012 as an offshoot of GuyWriters very successful playwrights workshop program. The company aims to produce and bring to the stage entertaining, creative and original queer-themed works by local Bay Area playwrights, actors, and directors. In order to bring these talented individuals together, the company holds monthly writing workshops to help writers develo …

An intimate social gathering to escape daily life, where you celebrate with friends, neighbors, artists, and discoverers, tasting premium wines, the smooth freshness of a micro brew, local and imported delicacies stir your appetite, and the visual explosion of seeing for the first time one of a kind works of art that are both beautiful and functional. The discoveries are just beginning here, as you talk with the artist, gain insight into the motivation for the work of art, and feel the craftsman …

… Our residents are: software engineers, web developers, small startups, social media strategists, entrepreneurs, designers, writers, public relations specialists, and more.  

Learn more about our networking events at www.playthemusic.biz Digital Music SF is the premiere networking event for music professionals in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley area. Our events bring together the complete ecosystem - managers, producers, marketers, artists and more- to explore new technologies, products and revenue models that are creating new business opportunities for the music industry. Explore digital and interactive music technologies, business models, devices and creativ …

Do you like telling stories...or listening to storytellers? Then this group is for YOU! Delta Wordweavers is one of the local Story Swap groups in the San Francisco Bay Area. We meet on the 2nd Monday of most months at Antioch Public Library 501 W 18th Street in Antioch from 7:00 to 8:30pm. The evening has a featured storyteller and then time is opened up to the audience to bring forth their own tales to tell. They may be personal, historical, folktale, fractured fairytale, myth, etc. Your story …

people who share a love of music and art. An opportunity to meet face-to-face.