9 Meetup Groups match “Non-Fiction” near Fort Worth, TX
Meet kindred book lovers in a local Meetup Book Club! If you have a addiction for books you are more than welcome to feed it here. Fiction or non-fiction, paperback or hardcover, it doesn't matter as long as you love to read. Come to laugh, share stories and make new friends! Very relaxed casual atmosphere.
The North Texas Writers Network is dedicated to improving the writing skills of members. Our active members write both fiction and non-fiction, at all levels of expertise. Please check our calendar for meeting details. During our meetings, we will discuss a topic dedicated to the craft of writing. Following the discussion, we offer peer critique sessions.
***WEEKLY GROUP*** is successful only if those attending participate. PLEASE RSVP EVERY WEEK. If you have a story to tell, a poem to recite, some spoken word to be heard, this is the group for you. This weekly show is about the art of the written and spoken word. It allows you to find your voice and let your creative freak flag fly. No experience necessary. All welcome. Each week you will hear a new story, a poem or spoken word piece from various people like yourself who are writers, poets, a …
Welcome non-fiction readers! If you are reluctant to drive into Dallas but are eager for lively discussions with great friends about the parade of non-fiction that crosses your nightstand, then you've found the perfect group! So many books to read and so little time... The goal for our group will be to cover a broad range of non-fiction bestsellers with balance as our keyword, so you can count on many genre's (biography, memoir, popular science, politics...), and a mix of worldviews (left/right/ …
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Chapter Chix is a reading group comprised of Christian ladies gathering monthly for fellowship and the discussion of books. The genre of our monthly book selections consists of fiction (mostly historical fiction) and non-fiction biographies. Chapter Chix is open to new members by invitation only.
We're a local writers group based in Keller, TX that provides critiques, support, education, and networking to both published and aspiring authors in all genres of writing. We meet the SECOND and LAST Sunday of the month at 2pm at the Keller Public Library on Johnson Rd. Annual dues are $35 (via check or cash in person, mailing address provided upon request). Dues include: °Free admission to our meetings (2nd and last Sunday of every month). °Online critique, as well as in person critique sessi …
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2:00-4:00 You will be given about 20 minutes to read aloud and receive uplifting critiques. Bring multiple copies. Any genre is appropriate. We will break off into two groups when necessary to be sure everyone has plenty of time. Thank you for only bringing work that is respectful to the sensitivities and liberties of others. Please call or email if you have any questions. Micaela Pennell 972-537-6747 micaela@diva-university.com
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Here's the deal: Every other week, we meet up and randomly pick a "seed" sentence from a newspaper, website, sign, fortune cookie, whatever. Then we write for thirty minutes, using that sentence as the first in the story. After thirty minutes, anyone who is so inclined can read his story out loud and we can discuss. There's a bunch of research that creativity is often sparked by "constraints" (in this case, using a pre-determined sentence) so the intent here really is to spark your creativity. I …
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This group centers around a fun writing exercise. To create Fast and Furious fiction based on a single inspirational sentence or excerpt from a newspaper, magazine or tabloid publication. I'll bring the pub, the group chooses the starter and we write for 30-45 minutes (tbd per meeting). Once we "put down our pencils" you can sit back and listen or share what you wrote. Depending on the size of the group and the venue we will read our mini masterpieces aloud or play musical laptops until everyone …
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