“ I am new to Fairfax and would love to be involved in fun acitivities and something besides work!!! ”

“ Hi everyone, I've been writing for years, mostly fiction. I'm interested in talking with fellow writers about their projects and in setting deadlines that can inspire me to get going. Hope to see you all at the next meetup! ”

“ Ultimate! ”

“ So I'm a Creative Writing major so I do alot of writing: lyrics, poems, short shorts, longer short stories and I'm working on a novel idea. I would love to see a Meetup about helping lyricist find the music or just one about helping writers. ”

“ Linguistics & Psychology double-major; fluent in Korean, English, and French, barely conversant in Spanish and Italian, terribly rusty in Chinese and Japanese; complete neophyte in German. Infatuated with the delectable art of writing. ”

“ I'm a physicist with an artistic bent (in fact, I see science through an artistic lens). I've started a community blog, The Blog of Questions, to swap stories of personal experiences, practice writing, and delve into the human psyche. ”

“ I'm an open minded agnostic from the suburbs. Good conversation and open minds aren't so easy to come by. ”

“ Interested in all poetry and philosophy meetups as well as other meetups of varying topics in the DC area. Tom ”

“ I live in Fredericksburg, I'm a fiction writer. I'd like to help form a writer's group which meets once or twice a month to discuss new fiction projects, critique anyone's work, or discusses ways to solve writer's dilemma's, plotting, character, etc. ”

“ I want these local Meetups I feel instead of the old quilting bee I'm a social art BEE with a high energy artzy not fartzy persoanlity to go with it! I'm Curating an Card Show at www.TheDelRayArtisans.org feb 2-18,2007 House Of Cards 2 ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am starting a local poetry magazine ”

“ Hey! I love meeting new people and participating in fun and interesting activities. ”

“ I am a fiction writer and NaNoWriMo Co-ML (Susieiz) for the Shenandoah Valley. Now working on completing my 2007 novel Leaving Lucy. We have a small group of writers who meet at least once a month. Would love to meet more writers in our area. ”

“ I want local Musicals Meetups because I write musicals for fun. ”

“ Looking to meet people, challenge my mind, have fun. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have an internet radio show and would love to meet some new people in the biz, gain some helpful insight. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because Border Collies are a lot of fun and need stimulation - other BC's are capable of maintaining that level of activity ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am interested in other writers thoughts. I am trying to be around those who share my same abilities. ”

“ Hi, My name is Jamie and I'm a ghost writer. ”

“ I love a great bargin! ”

“ I am in Odenton, Maryland looking for others who share my interest screenwriting, movie making, documentaries, book writing, making videos of all kinds, producing, editing, playwriting. Honestly, geared toward the Christian church and black community ”

“ Hello, I am a foodie, an aging jock, a writer, a former vegetarian, a divorced parent, an IT professional, a salsa dancer and an ethnic. So, who am I? I am an enigma wrapped in a conundrum. Come see about me, if you wish. I am happy to meet y'all ”

“ I started the Northern Virginia MST3K Meetup because I loved the shows intelligent, off-beat and zany humor and wanted to meet others who loved the show. ”

“ I am a filmmaker trying to get in touch with the film community in D.C. ”

“ My husband and I haven't taken dancing lessons in years and we've forgotten everything we know, but we're eager to learn! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am an aspiring writer. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to get over my fear of not writing..waiting for the "right time, all the self-defeating stuff... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have an avid interest in writing, be it short stories, novels or plays. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to improve on my writing skills ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to find a writers group ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am struggling to write! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i am interested in getting involved in film. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to share ideas & collaborate on DV film projects. I am an actor who has done shorts, a feature & stage work. Interested in acting & writing. Went to art school and yes I love artsy fartsy movies. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to experience new understandings of things and meet new friends. ”

“ I'm a reporter for a small, local publishing company and I could use some advice from more seasoned folks in the business. ”

“ I want local Adult Entertainment Meetups because I am trying to develop my film making talent. I just want to gain experience and meet new people. I hope that people with more experience write to me. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love poetry ”