What is this Meetup's purpose? Who should join? Why?   Hello and welcome! I'm looking to meet with other authors in the San Francisco Bay Area that are writing and self publishing. If you're an author who is self published or is getting ready/interested in self publishing than join us to talk shop; however, the purpose of this club is to share ideas/strategies on self publishing and marketing our books. This is not a writing critique club and we're not focusing on "how to write". There are plent …

A place to share tips and tools for independent publishing on screens. How to publish your work on ebooks, or on iPads, or tablets, or phones, or desktop screens. Mostly book and magazine-like content, but anything with words as well as images. Come tell us what is working for you, and what has not worked.

We'll help you in writing, publishing and promoting your book, as well as promoting other products and services.  This group is now going national; so it is now the PR and Networking Connection and E-Book Publishing Group.    

The free and official community-based InDesign user group sponsored and hosted by Adobe at their office located at 601 Townsend Street, San Francisco. Meetings include a presentation from members like you, networking, and a raffle with prizes such as Adobe software, special event tickets, and instructional materials.

The San Francisco Writers Community is a group of: -Writers -Editors -Publishers -Local book store owners/managers -Designers We are working together to help one another create and market our work in the new world of writing and publishing.

I love reading poems out loud and want to find out what other poetry people are discovering and savoring and what it means for their lives. The vision of this meet up is to gather up a group of people to meet monthly in San Francisco to spend a couple hours sharing poems that people are finding have great meaning for them and want to share with others. This can take the form of a simple gathering at members houses or in a café or a potluck where everyone brings a poem to read. There are also som …

Authors have books to promote. Speakers, coaches, and consultants needs books. And what do all these groups need? Visibility to sell more books, get clients, and speaking engagements to support and sustain their work. That is the purpose and focus of the Bestselling Author Network. If you've struggled with making book sales, then this group is for you. If you are overwhelmed with how to get attention for your upcoming book, then this group is for you. If you're wondering how best to get yo …

BABS was founded to foster the local community of content creators, bloggers, authors, web experts, ebook creators, publishers and online marketing professionals. Our in-person meetings go deep and wide into the culture and tools of digital connection. Members share tips & tricks, hear new concepts by local start-up owners, brainstorm blog elements, and network for mutual success. Attending our meetings, you will find new blogging buddies, support for your ideas, and answers to your technical qu …

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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. …

This is a group for non-fiction writers who want to share their work, receive feedback from one another, and get encouragement to publish. Writers working on essays, memoirs, researched articles/books, etc. are welcome. Meetings will held on Sundays in the early-evening, at 5: 30 p.m., at an Emeryville cafe.   Information about our sharing/feedback process can be found at http://www.meetup.com/East-Bay-Non-Fiction-Writers/about/.

… Some of our recent keynote speakers include: Caterina Rando - Coach / Publisher “Influence – How to Create it, How to Keep it”    Beth Barany - Coach / Author  “Books are Our Legacy: How to Get Started on Yours Today!”   Dinyah Rein - Master Trainer “Create Remarkable Results Regardless of Your Circumstances”         Sophia Amargi MFT “How to Transform Challenge & Fear into Forward Movement & Bliss!"   Dana Garrison - Master Coach "Break Through Family Entanglements that Hold Back Your Bus …

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Many photographers have approached me about personal sessions and workshops. Meetup allows me to let you know about all the events I am giving, including workshops and free presentations. This group is about learning photography with master photographer Harold Davis. This group takes you to interesting places to photograph with Harold's unique perspective and guidance. About Harold: He is the author of more than ten best-selling photography books including "The Photoshop Darkroom" series from Fo …

I am an internationally published poet, author, publisher, writing coach and meditation teacher. For years I have taught writing workshops and classes throughout the Bay Area as well as volunteered at Spirit Rock Meditation Center teaching in the Family and Teen Program, and more recently have been teaching a class at Book Passage called "The Mindful Writer." This meetup is an opportunity for me to merge my two primary practices of writing and mindfulness, and open up these teachings to a wider …

… I'm also a college professor and writer with five published books. Intimate relationships have been a primary focus of my life, both personally and professionally. In my own life, I've experienced the gamut - from very unhealthy and tumultuous relationships (fortunately now in the long-ago past), to my current relationship, which is rich, deep, growthful, multi-faceted, sweet, passionate, and drama-free. How did I get here? It wasn't just a question of finding the right person - it was a questio …