… Session Format • We begin with a prompt exercise and write for 15 minutes. Writers who are comfortable doing so read what they’ve written. • Each of us tells the rest of the group what kind of feedback we’d like and reads the piece we’ve brought. • We then go around the table and provide the writer with our comments. Group Structure We hope to grow into a group of four to six writers. We feel more comfortable with a closed group than an open one. So, most likely, after the 2nd session, w …

A few of us (well, two) aspiring science fiction/fantasy writers were looking for a serious critique and write-sharing group to join. We thought, hey, lots of people in Berkeley must love sci-fi...we just have to find them and get them in a cafe. The group is open to anyone who is writing in the genre or who enjoys it enough to read other people's writing and provide serious and supportive critique. What kind of writing? Screenplays, novels, short stories, YA...you name it. We share our writing …

For current or aspiring science writers, editors and scientists, who wish to write about science for the public. Next meetup will be scheduled in a month or so, while we collect more members! In the meantime, please send you feedback on meeting dates, times, pursuits and ideas for the structure of this meetup, as it is a new one!

… We are a community of entrepreneurs, technologists, academics, financial professionals, corporate executives, attorneys, academics, bloggers, writers, content creators, and social activists. One of the compelling features of our meetup group is our packed, busy calendar full of informative programs and practical activities designed to help our entrepreneurial members achieve their objectives and realize their aspirations. We meet regularly to share resources, exchange ideas, and network. We part …