Creativity, inspiration and imagination must come from within...but none of this will come across on the written page without craft. Whether you are writing your first short story, or working on a 150,000 word manuscript, you'll find yourself needing to have answers to your questions and interaction with other writers. These mini-workshops will keep you on track as you discover and realize your dream of becoming a writer of fine fiction. Subjects we'll be covering during these weekly meetups are …

Interested in taking a short, long, or somewhere in the middle length hike/stroll in western North Carolina? Look no further!!! Everything from a quick (3-4 hour) hike to a full day of hiking to overnight backpacking trips, we'll try it all! Check us out and experience the pristine and amazing wilderness of western North Carolina!!! Everyone is welcome to the group, beginner or expert, 2 legs or 4, young and old.  Please note that, while the group is open to everyone, not all hikes are appropria …

Charlotte Writers is a group dedicated to helping and encouraging writers (18+) of all levels, experiences, and genres in pursuing their dreams of publication. For beginning writers we offer feedback and methods in helping to make sure that your first steps into writing are positive ones, while for the more experienced writers we offer substantive critiques to help sharpen your work on its way to submission for publication. We have writers who have professional credits to their name from both bi …

WELCOME to our group to learn statistical evidence based methods to nurture your HOLISTIC Health, Happiness, & Quality Relationships. Countless studies indicate Happiness is most nurtured by-- + quality loving relationships with our self and partner(s), currently viewing 8 Positive Psychologists instructional videos to self-program the subconscious for Compassion on 1st Mondays of each month.  We also view classes of Eckhart Tolle's foundational principles, which greatly improve the mind state f …

Feng Shui for Everyone is exactly what it says it is! Whether you're a novice or a pro or somewhere in between, join us as we dialogue about the many ways to transform any living environment into a more dynamic ally and spiritual tool for the manifestation of your hopes, wishes and dreams. Bring your pictures, questions, comments and ideas to share and discuss in a fun and interactive atmosphere. What if your home was alive? In these gatherings, you will discover your home is alive and responsi …

This is a group of writers that are interested in sharing their writing with each other whether fiction or nonfiction, poetry, or memoir. A guest speaker to the monthly meeting would include writers and published authors promoting their books, or speaking on various topics of interest to the group.

Asheville Writers is a collection of writers who are interested in starting or growing their writing career. Developing platforms, earning an income writing, advancing writing skills--if these are of interest to you, join!