“ Hi, I'm Mike from Birmingham, UK. I've been in the States for a long time, and have lived all over. I'm a compuyer contractor. ”

“ I am an Art and Marketing Director for a large company based in Charlotte - and I love screenwriting, sushi, movies, film-making and poetry. ”

“ Hi! I've been in the area for a few years and haven't had the kind of spontaneous meetings I experienced in New York. This may be my way of meeting some real people and making new friends. ”

“ I just want to meet like-minded people and expand my network of friends. ”

“ Hi, I have three novels I have been working on and would like to finally finish! I am interesting in getting feedback on my stories and advice. Any editors and/or first readers out there? ”

“ Hey there, my name is James, and I'm an addict for the written and spoken word. I need a story telling circle here in Charlotte, and if there isn't one then I'm just going to have to start one! Respond some whcih way so we can get a circle drawn! ”

“ Hi! I'm new to Charlotte and looking for friends and fun! I like to write, read, see movies, go walking, artsy stuff. I think play is vital to a happy life. A cup of coffee, a glass of wine or a cold brew... any will do if I'm with YOU! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I've just graduated and need to get out, network, and figure out how and why i'm making art for a living. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in meeting people in my area who have similar interests. ”

“ Out of work and looking for a backdoor to my next job Want to chat email me oriondarkwood@gmail.com ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I'm trying to further my career as a spoken word artist. You could never know everything but I would like to try to know more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to share ideas, thoughts, and network. ”

“ I can't stop scribbling on napkins, but more to the point I'm interested in meeting fellow artists ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a writer who would like to meet others ”

“ I am a poet from new haven ct planning to move to charlotte very soon, and want to meet people that love the art as I do and would help me find nice spots to spit my love ”

“ Hi my name is Jonathan Harris. And I am looking forward to this meeting. I am looking to surround myself with other business minded people. As I am working now to start a business. So I am really looking forward to meeting everyone in this group. ”