Indie Publishing Meetup Groups

Meet other local people to discuss how to get started on your own in the book publishing world. Both established publishers and beginners are welcome!

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Cities 42

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1	The Publishing Point New York, NY The Publishing Point is a community of professionals excited about the changes transforming the publishing industry. We are publishers, agents, authors, booksellers and bloggers coming together to learn, trade information and discuss issues that shap… Meetup topics: Publishers, Digital Publishing, Indie Publishing	1,159 members
2	The Raleigh Write to Publish Meetup Group Raleigh, NC The Raleigh Write to Publish Group is the most active writers' group in North Carolina. We are a group of writers focused on getting published, and we charge no membership fees and are open to all. All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome!… Meetup topics: Writers, Poetry, Indie Publishing, Acting	1,042 Writers
3	San Francisco Writers Community San Francisco, CA 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. Meetup topics: Writers, Creative Writing, Writing, Indie Publishing, Writing Workshops, Novel writing, Authors, Science Fiction Writers, Writer's Block, Writers, Artists & Musicians	817 Members
4	The Washington DC Write to Publish Group Washington, DC The Washington DC Write to Publish Group is unlike most writers’ groups which focus on critiquing each other’s work. Instead this group is dedicated to the "business side" of writing and educate authors (and would be authors) on what they can expect… Meetup topics: Writers, Indie Publishing, Marketing, Digital Publishing, Book Publishing, Getting Published, Self Publishing, Independent Publishing, Publishing Your Work, Aspiring Writers, Writing, Writing Workshops, Writers who wish to Publish, Show more...Show less...	657 Writers
5	BABS - Bay Area Bloggers Society Corte Madera, CA 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 connectio… Meetup topics: Writers, Bloggers, Authors, Digital Publishing, Indie Publishing, Self Publishing, Content Strategy, eBook, WordPress, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneur, Small Business, ebook conversion into ePub, ePublishing, Show more...Show less...	447 Members
6	Transmedia SF San Francisco, CA Transmedia SF is a network of SF Bay Area media and start-up creatives who come together to develop our own projects, to promote and educate the world about transmedia storytelling, and to make San Francisco a center for transmedia production and edu… Meetup topics: Transmedia, Indie Publishing, Mobile Technology, Gaming, Advertising, Indie Film, Entrepreneur, Women Entrepreneurs, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Writers, Artists & Musicians, Show more...Show less...	370 Transmedians
7	DFW Independent Publishers Dallas, TX There are two ways to go about publishing: conventional and self-publishing. For those who are not interested in the former, this group will give direction and support in writing, designing, publishing and promoting your books. It's a new era, and se… Meetup topics: Authors, Writers, Indie Publishing, SCBWI	361 DFW Independent Publishers
8	Author U (niversity) Englewood, CO Author U has a new website ... go to www.AuthorU.org Calling all authors ... is there a book in you? This is the place to be if you want to learn about writing, creating, strategizing, developing, publishing and selling your book. If you wan… Meetup topics: Writers, Self Publishing, Indie Publishing, Authors, Publishers, Getting Published, Digital Publishing, Aspiring Authors, Marketing & Promoting Authors - Books, Independent Publishing	348 Authors, Writers, Publishers
9	The New York Independent Publishing Meetup Group New York, NY Meet local writers, publishers, editors, booksellers, readers, marketers, publicists, and agents to network! Our focus is the business of publishing, and how independent writers can get their work into the marketplace without necessarily going throug… Meetup topics: Indie Publishing, Book Club, Writers, Business Strategy and Networking	292 Publishing Professionals
10	The Oklahoma City Writers Meetup Group Oklahoma City, OK Meet other local writers and let creativity bloom! Come to a Writers Meetup to review work, trade literary tips, make friends and have fun! All writers -- and should-be writers -- are welcome! Meetup topics: Writing Workshops, Writing, Poetry, Book Discussion, Creative Circle, Book Club, Fiction, Creative Writing, Writers, Indie Publishing, Blog, Freelance, Show more...Show less...	262 OKC Scribes

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May 9, 2012	Sell It Before You Write It Publishing Group New York, NY I decided to start this group to help the solo entrepreneur or published writer get to the next level. This is NOT a writing group. This is about the business of publishing. The level where you don't have to worry about attracting agents or pub… Meetup topics: Writers, Independent Publishing, Digital Publishing, Getting Published, Publishers, Writing, Indie Publishing, Writing and Publishing, Book Publishing, Self Publishing	25 Members
May 8, 2012	The Write, Publish, and Promote Network Cambridge, MA I started this group to help authors learn what resources are available to become the best writers they can, produce the book they want, and publish and market it everywhere. The purpose of the group is to provide informative programs and networking… Meetup topics: Indie Publishing, Getting Published, Writing Workshops, Self Publishing, Writers who wish to Publish, Novel writing, Authors, Writers, Digital Publishing, Writing, Critique Group, Fiction, Writing Group, Creative Writing, Networking Writing publishing related	46 Members
April 18, 2012	Publishing Success Meetup Group Vancouver, BC Have you ever thought about writing a book? Have you written a book and are not sure what your next step should be? Are you a published author who feels there is more you could be doing to promote your own brand? Are you an established author who fe… Meetup topics: Entrepreneur, Business Strategy and Networking, Digital Publishing, Business Networking, Marketing, Aspiring Authors, Publishing Your Work, Getting Published, Indie Publishing, Publishers, Independent Publishing, eBook, Self Publishing, Book Publishing, Small Business	42 Authors
April 10, 2012	Atlanta EBook Publishing Meetup Lilburn, GA Private Are you an aspiring writer looking to publish your book? Having a hard time finding a publisher? If so, this meetup might be for you. E-book readers and tablets have opened new digital publishing opportunities for authors without the hassles of deali… Meetup topics: help getting your book published, Indie Book Publishing, Indie Publishing, Creative Writing, Independent Publishing, Getting Published, Self Publishing, Publishing Your Work, Digital Media, Writing Group, eBook, Writers, eReaders, Digital Publishing, Book Publishing	13 Authors
March 20, 2012	Publishing Words Network San Antonio, TX We are authors for whom writing is more than a hobby. Members either have already had their work published, or are actively seeking publication, agents, or are self-publishing quality work. We have taken writing classes and workshops, seriously studi… Meetup topics: Writers, Writers who wish to Publish, Indie Publishing, Book Publishing, Publishing Your Work, Novelists, Self Publishing, Networking Writing publishing related, Published Writers, Digital Publishing, Authors, Marketing & Promoting Authors - Books, Literary Agent Query Letters, Find a Literary Agent, Professional Writers	8 Authors
March 12, 2012	Crowdfunding Seattle Redmond, WA This is a group formed to bring attention to projects seeking funding through crowdfunding websites, especially Kickstarter, and those that were created by local Seattle-area people through crowdfunding websites. We would like to encourage all who ar… Meetup topics: Startup Ventures, Venture Capital, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurship, Indie Filmmaking and Independent Film, Indie Publishing, Startup Businesses, Crowd Funding, Kickstarter, Crowdfunding, Investing, Angel Investors, Venture Capital Firms, Musicians Networking, Locavesting	39 Backers
February 24, 2012	Boston Publishing Innovators Cambridge, MA We are an eclectic group of entrepreneurs, writers, publicists, agents, technologists, literary coaches, and publishing professionals. We are striving to create a community of people who will be driving changes in the publishing industry. Meetup topics: Entrepreneur, Web Technology, Social Networking, Startup Businesses, Innovation, Book Publishing, Self Publishing, Indie Publishing, Authors, Aspiring Authors, Digital Publishing, Writing Workshops, Writers, Independent Publishing, Publishers	138 Members
February 18, 2012	Serious Writers Only San Mateo, CA 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… Meetup topics: Writers, Writers Critique Group, Writer's Block, Fiction, Short Story, Critique Group, Screenwriters, Creative Writing, Writing Group, Writing, Novel writing, Indie Publishing, Self Publishing, Poetry, Poetry Spoken Word and Open Mics	31 Writers
February 10, 2012	Future of Books Washington, DC Monthly discussion about reading, publishing, technology, and the future. We're pretty open about topics - since we don't know what books will be in the future. The format is typically two 25-30 min. speakers (including questions) and a 25-30 min. p… Meetup topics: Reading, Writers, Make New Friends, Mobile Technology, Internet & Technology, Book Discussion, Indie Publishing, Digital Publishing, Self Publishing, Social Networking, Meeting New People, New Technology, Writers, Artists & Musicians, Web Technology, Future	88 Reading Enthusiasts
February 7, 2012	Get E-Published! Littleton, CO My story... After years pursuing the traditional route of publication, I uploaded my manuscript to Amazon for the Kindle. Four months later, THE FROG PRINCE became an Amazon best seller. I now have two other e-books out, SLEEPING BEAUTY (a romantic c… Meetup topics: Authors, Getting Published, eBook, Writers, Writing Workshops, Indie Publishing, Digital Publishing, E-publishing, Self-Publishing: Good or Bad, Independent Publishing, Self Publishing - How to, Book Publishing, Self Publishing, Publishing Your Work, Writers who wish to Publish	32 Writers, Authors, Dreamers

Cities with the most people interested in Indie Publishing Meetups

1	San Francisco, CA	77 interested
2	Denver, CO	67 interested
3	Vancouver, BC, Canada	59 interested
4	Brooklyn, NY	51 interested
5	Los Angeles, CA	50 interested
6	Toronto, ON, Canada	49 interested
7	Seattle, WA	47 interested
8	Chicago, IL	44 interested
9	Houston, TX	43 interested
10	Atlanta, GA	39 interested
11	Fort Lauderdale, FL	37 interested
12	Washington, DC	36 interested
13	Austin, TX	27 interested
14	Ann Arbor, MI	26 interested
15	San Diego, CA	26 interested
16	Oakland, CA	24 interested
17	Charlotte, NC	22 interested
18	Colorado Springs, CO	21 interested
19	Boca Raton, FL	20 interested
20	Dallas, TX	20 interested

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