Creative Writing

[close] 🚀 Welcome to Aetheria, a haven for adventurous souls and curious minds! 🌌 Embark on a literary odyssey with us as we delve into the uncharted realms of science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. This is not just a reading group; this is a sanctuary for dreamers, explorers, and those who revel in the extraordinary. In our cosmic corner of Goodreads, we sail the starlit seas of galaxies far, far away, traverse mystical lands filled with magic and wonder, and decipher the secrets of futuristic technologies. From dystopian epics to epic high fantasy sagas, from mind-bending alternate realities to awe-inspiring space operas, we revel in the boundless imagination of speculative fiction. 🌟 What to Expect: Monthly Book Discussions: Engage in lively discussions about our monthly book picks, sharing insights, theories, and fan theories. Recommendations Galore: Discover hidden gems and discuss your favorite sci-fi and fantasy reads. We love book suggestions! Writing & Creativity Corner: For those inspired to create, share your own stories, fan fiction, or artwork inspired by the genres we adore. Author Spotlights: Connect with authors in our exclusive Q&A sessions, learning about their creative process and latest works. Themed Challenges: Embark on reading challenges tailored to unearth the best of speculative fiction. Whether you're a seasoned space explorer or a fantasy enthusiast, join us as we chart the unexplored territories of the literary universe. Together, let's celebrate the marvels of imagination, one page at a time! 🌌 Buckle up, fellow explorers! Adventure awaits! 🚀

[close] Group of people in Drexel University's Master of Fine Arts Creative Writing program.

[close] إن كنت من عشاق الشعر مرحبا بك بيننا.. هنا نشارك ترجمات عربية للشعر العالمي و ننشر الأشعار العربية باللغة الإنڨليزية.. في مجموعتنا نحن هنا لنشارك حبنا للشعر بكل ألوانه و لغاته...

[close] Do you write? Do you write to improve your life? To understand what's going on? What is a Black Swan? A Black Swan is an Outlier, something completely rare in the world. Centuries ago, it was thought only white swans existed. It was not until explorers made to to Australia that they discovered there are black swans. A black swan is someone who uses their intelligence, their creativity and their ability to write to delve deeper into the things in life that hold meaning for them personally. >>>Even when the challenges have been outrageous. We meet every week. Write with us! “I write because I don't know what I think until I read what I say.” ― Flannery O'Connor In composition studies, they call this "Metacognitive Learning," which means using reflection to learn from your own experience. We meet on Zoom & in Person in Jacksonville, Oregon for weekly writing sessions, called Shut Up & Write.