… Self-publishing is not about selling books, it is about selling ENTERTAINMENT. If you have a good story to sell, but you can't get the attention of the major publishing houses (or maybe you've gotten a raw deal and you want to get out of a bad royalties contract), I will coach you in how to self-publish---and how to avoid the pitfalls I almost fell for when I began self-publishing in 2008. Or, maybe you just have a story which needs a little work... I can help you get your story into fighting tr …

(Formerly the Torrance Children's Book Writers) Whether you dream of becoming a published author, or whether you simply want to jumpstart your writing career, joining a writing group such as the Torrance Children's Book Writing Group will help you get started. Although our main focus is on writing for children, we welcome writers of all kinds, as well as those who love to read children's books (Middle Grade, Young Adult, Picture Books, etc). We will share tips, lessons, and learnings on …

PALA holds monthly meetings in West Los Angeles, covering many aspects of interest for self-publishers through mid-sized publishers. We are all about promotion, marketing, mechanics of publishing and its support services, networking, presenting monthly meetings,  national webinars, and teleseminars. If you are published or think you may want to publish, we have the information for you.

You submit your writing, novels in progress, any genre, non-fiction, stories, articles, memoirs, blogs. Other writers critique so you can make it better. Organizer has 32 books published with four released in 2011 and three more "making the rounds." He just finished the first draft of a screenplay. If you are writing, or need motivation to get started, or don't know where to turn with your work, join us. We are a working group who knows all writers need help. Which way should you go, e-book, pri …

… Two of her books published are Gut and Psychology Syndrome and Put Your Heart in Your Mouth. Her new book is due to be released soon titled Gut and Physiology Syndrome. She has trained Practitioners around the world to implement her protocols due to overwhelming need of help for clients. Two of her GAPS Practitioners will be hosting this meetup group here in Los Angeles with the intention of education, community support, and resources to facilitate healing through the GAPS protocol. This meetup …

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Come out and meet other local comics creators for food, drinks, and peer support. Pull out your current project for feedback, network, collaborate, increase your monthly output... I mean to keep this adaptable to whatever interest you bring to it, and always casual.

… I was busy reading books on evolving the brain, Bryan Lipton, behavioral scientists, other healers and experimenting on myself and fellow healers when I had my first experience of RPT in an evening of simple and dramatic 20 – 30 minute healing demos. The next day, I tried the technique with my clients on their persistent patterns. One client’s life long debilitating depression lifted in 1 session. Another had a block evaporate and launched her book. The results were dramatic. I emailed Simon and …

… This passage is taken from the description of Sanaya Roman's book Soul Love. I believe this is a great focus for the meetup. Basically our meetings will revolve around book readings, discussions and meditations on how to attract your soulmate, and also how to develop a great relationship with them.  You may use some of the meditations on improving relationships with your soulmate (if you already have one), friends, family and co-workers. This first six meetup focus on how to Attract a Soulmate. …

The overall purpose for this meetup is to discuss the principles of the book 'Personal Power Through Awareness by Sanaya Roman and Orin.  I'd like for us to discover together how to interpret the energies around us and our own energy as well.  'By Bringing the unconscious into consciousness', and learning more about how other perceive us, as well as becoming more aware of the energy in others, our relationships will improve.  Also, we can use our intuition and imagination to sense situations aro …

Spiritual Arts Institute is a non-profit offering classes, workshops, and seminars on healing and spiritual growth with special emphasis on the aura. We publishes books, CDs, manuals and other material related to metaphysics. Metaphysics, which literally means “that which comes after the physical,” is the study of the spiritual root of physical life. In this way, metaphysics shares similar goals with other noble studies such as general spirituality, theology, philosophy, mysticism, theosop …

… Whether you are a novelist or a screenwriter, blogger or freelance journalist, music critic or manual writer, book your membership today! We meet on the first and third Sundays of each month

… Marilyn generously shares information on her sites and you can also receive her 41-page content rich eBook as a gift when you subscribe to the free Feel Free to Prosper Newsletter. Marilyn's compelling memoir, "Feel Free to Prosper: An Entrepreneurial Memoir of Synchronicity and Guidance," was written entirely on her Ryze network forum, attracted over 32,000 views, a literary agent and a publishing deal. The first book is based on her teachings:"Feel Free to Prosper: Two Weeks to Unexpected Inco …

… This popular and informative talk has been presented previously by Etan at the Bodhi Tree Bookstore, Mystic Journey Bookstore, Hill Street Center, On the Path Gallery, T Salon, Power Yoga, the Texas Yoga Conf (Houston).   Note: Our talk is comparable to a 15 week, 3 unit academic course condensed to 2 hours! Those who are serious in beginning to understand the foundations of the truly contemporary and profound teachings of the Buddha himself, please take advantage of this comprehensive appro …

… Whether you're starting a new business or creative project... getting divorced or changing careers... being laid-off or forced to move... in the process of writing your book or pitching your screenplay... join us to strengthen  your ability to take the Leap you're facing now and thrive.   If you're an experienced Leaper, this group also offers support and fresh experiences to help you take even bigger and bolder Leaps with more fun and ease.  While writing our perso …

The group is devoted to learning how to use and monetize the social media, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Branch Out, Plaxo, the Referral Network, Merchant Circle, Quepaso, and many others. We will have group meetings to share success strategies and learn what works and doesn't, as well as have speakers, teleseminars, and webinars to provide tips on what to do. The group will become part of a network of Social Media Connection groups in other parts of the U.S. and other countries. …