Welcome to my writing groups.Writers who have studied with me are organizing group writing dates that will meet regularly. These groups are free and open to everyone.Group "writing dates" are not for critiquing. They're an opportunity to write with company. It has been my experience, with my own writing practice and several hundred students, that isolation is the main ingredient of writing blocks. If all you do is meet another writer once a week to write for thirty minutes, your entire practice …

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The goal of this meetup group is to become better filmmakers and actors. As we work toward this goal together, we are afforded the opportunity to practice and improve in our screenwriting, cinematography, and collaboration in order to get our films made. You can only learn so much about filmmaking from reading a book (which is helpful in its own right), but if you want to get better as a filmmaker and actor, you need to get involved in the whole process numerous times (Director Robert Rodriguez …

… Will hold the microphone boom during the shots. 4) Production Manager – Handles the logistics of the film production, including sending out the casting call to actors, organizing the auditions, and making sure people have what they need to have. 5) Script Supervisor – Will be checking for actors’ adherence to the script, also making sure everyone knows what the scene that is being shot is about. The script supervisor will handle the clapboard. 6) Continuity Supervisor – Will keep in track of …

A group of serious writers from Queens who want to workshop their writing once a month.  All types of writing are welcome, but membership in the group is dependent on submitting a sample of your writing and having it approved.  There is a $5 membership fee once you are accepted in order to cover the Meetup costs. Meetups will be scheduled at various venues around Queens so that the whole borough inspires us!  There will be a limit of 5 people at each meetup.  Workshops will be run so that everyo …

… No detail was overlooked, from the beautifully coordinated welcome packet with copies of the script, to the locations for the cultural tour, the dinner and finally the play which was insightful, funny, and totally enjoyable. Can't wait to do this again! -- Phyllis A wonderful restorative experience.  I left feeling totally rejuvenated! The play allowed us to laugh at issues we are all familiar with while the city tour provided time for reflection on our culture. I was moved and healed. Well done …