The South Bay Branch of the California Writers club welcomes all writers, published or yet to be published. We are dedicated to the support of all types of writer, and all genres. We are an open, friendly group that is here to support you. The California Writers Club is one of the oldest writers' organizations in continuous operation in the nation. Our members are poets, journalists, essayists, technical writers, and creators of genre and literary fiction, as well as editors, booksellers, and ot …

This is a group for anyone who wishes to complete a writing project--aspiring fiction and non-fiction writers and graduate students working on their thesis. We offer: 1) A daily place to gather and write with others, so that you can establish a routine away from the distractions of home. 2) Support to finish your project 3) Guidance about how you can publish your work, find an agent, etc. 4) Opportunities to brainstorm and exchange ideas with others (if desired)

We are writers and aspiring writers. We meet regularly to attend author book readings, to hold informal writing workshops and discussions, and to support each others' writing aspirations. Our organizer, Bill Belew, is The Traffic Professor = his primary source of income is from blogging AND he pays his sizable Silicon Valley mortgage from his blogging revenue. He is also the author of the best-read How to Blog for Money and Web Traffic series. We are a supportive, non-competitive community focus …

A group of writers seriously interested in creating, refining and publishing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics, screenplays, etc. Meeting biweekly for mutual support, critique and developing their writing/editing skills. Each member who RSVPs and whose membership dues are current gets an allotted time for reading and critique at each meeting. Please, when you join, do not include website addresses or promotional information. There are more appropriate venues for publicizing and promoting your …

Our monthly meetups are informal, fun & friendly! We alternate between fiction & non-fiction. Members nominate books & vote online (on occasion, a particular book will be hosted). Come with questions & thoughts to share! We meet on the THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH at 9:30AM in CAMPBELL. Our members are educated, open minded & respect one another's diverse viewpoints. We communicate our varied opinions tactfully, omitting words like "you're wrong". This is a personal social club started by the Or …

This is a once a month non-fiction book club that covers all areas of science, natural history, and non-religious based philosophy and morality. This club is for those who have read or are interested in reading books by authors like Carl Sagan, John McPhee, Richard Dawkins, Bill Bryson, Sam Harris and more. The club will meet in downtown Los Gatos once a month (probably at a coffee shop), and meetings will be casual. If you have any interest in the natural sciences (astronomy, geology, biology), …

Are you a consultant, speaker, or coach who wants to move to your next level? Every mass-level expert has a book. Do you want to be one of them? Or perhaps you have just always wanted to write a book. I've worked with top speakers and experts like Alex Mandossian, Jeff Slayter, Milana Leshinsky, and others. I have a passion for helping aspiring non-fiction authors get their book out! Our meetings are about exploring different tools and techniques for designing, creating, publishing and promoting …

… We read a non-fiction book every 3 months, and we enjoy lesbian as well as mainstream fiction during the other months. OUR PAST BOOKS October 18, 2009: [u]Troll: A Love Story[/u] by Johanna Sinisalo November 22, 2009: [u]Kabul Beauty School[/u] by Deborah Rodriquez December 20, 2009: [u]The Art of Racing in the Rain[/u] by Garth Stein January 17, 2010: [u]Me Talk Pretty One Day[/u] by David Sedaris February 21, 2010: [u]The Rabbi's Cat[/u] by Joann Sfar March 21, 2010: [u]The …

There's always room for one more book enthusiast in the Fremont Ladies' Book Club! We are a group of ladies who love to read and love socializing with others who share our passion for books.  If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you join us.  Everyone gets to contribute to the book selection process.  This allows us to read a wide variety of books that we may not have otherwise picked up in the book store.  Most of our books have been fiction, but we've also read non-fiction, a children' …

Libertarians tend to be voracious readers and learners. Now there is a Libertarian Book Club in the South Bay for us. There are so many great philosophy, economics, public policy books - both fiction and non-fiction out there. Let the reading, learning and discussions begin.

Join us for discussions on an eclectic mix of fiction and non-fiction books. We meet once a month - usually the evening of the third Thursday - at a member's home mid-Peninsula.   The book for each month is chosen by a mixture of voting and consensus. Our discussions include both the book itself and the issues it raises. They are lively, informal, and respectful of everyone's view. Here are some books that we recently read: - "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley - "The Haunting of Hill House" by …

… If you are looking for non-fiction reads, sci-fi, etc.. sorry this probably isn't up your alley :) As I’m sure you know, with a child, other priorities sometimes set in before I can get to that book on the nightstand. However, I do realize how important it is to get out and socialize with others as well! So, I decided to create one on my own that works for me (and hopefully others). I’m looking to get together with 6-8 other moms (ideally in their 30's-with toddlers, but it’s okay if your kids a …

All types of writers are welcome; fiction, non-fiction, journaler’s, bloggers, novelists, serious writers, dabblers in pushing the pen from time to time or total beginners. This group will focus on creative writing in a nonjudgmental and relaxed atmosphere. Except for special events we will meet 2 times a month and our meetings will follow a similar pattern as this; 6:30-7pm - Arrive and socialize. Grab something to eat or drink and get ready to let your creative juices flow. 7pm-7:50pm - Write …

CLINE was established to encourage and facilitate the scientific exploration of the intersection of computation, language, information, complexity, and intelligence as they are influenced by, and influence, the process of evolution. Of particular interest to this group is the development of self-evolving systems. The assumption is that apex systems evolve toward greater and greater complexity-handling capacity. Some call this "artificial intelligence," but we have trouble with the term as it …