… If you're working on writing a script or screenplay and want to test it out for a table read, please join our group as well. The only thing I ask is that everyone takes it seriously. Its only fun if everyone is treating it with the same respect. Once we get a few members on board, we can start setting up Meetups. This idea is still just coming together. I can't understand why this type of group doesn't already exist.  Who knows? Maybe we'll eventually end up performing for others!

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 …

A group of writers seriously interested in creating, refining and publishing fiction, non-fiction, poetry, lyrics, screenplays, etc. Meeting biweekly for mutual support, critique and developing their writing/editing skills. Each member who RSVPs and whose membership dues are current gets an allotted time for reading and critique at each meeting. Please, when you join, do not include website addresses or promotional information. There are more appropriate venues for publicizing and promoting your …