… But I know that, at least for me, getting together on a monthly basis with other artists to check in can be reaaaally amazing motivation to keep on creating. Let's meet monthly, maybe at my house or a coffee shop, whatever, wherever works for the artists. We can potluck it or whatever, because food makes everything better :-). Finally, this group is a chance to create with and get to know some beautiful people, and to let them get to know YOU too! :-)

… Budding writers will learn practical skills for how to shape their ideas into a novel, discover how to create memorable characters and compelling narratives. You will examine your favorite novels and dissect what makes them great pieces of fiction. Reading-out exercises will give you the opportunity for feedback on material you have already written and advice on how to develop and shape your drafts. Joanna will share her experience and advice on how to talk about and present ideas to an audience …

dam the mainstream! lets build a lake, build some tree houses and have some fun! this is a happy, welcoming meetup for the LGBT and questioning crowd, the metaphysical crowd, buddhists to pagans, poets, artists, musicians, holistic healers, dreamers, tree huggers, dumpster divers, organic farmers, and all those alternative folks who dont even try to fit into the mainstream...here it is all about respecting others, being a rational thinker while being a soulful being, going green and not seeing r …