Storytelling

Shut Up and Write is now alternating in person and Zoom meetings. Tonight's meeting is Zoom, next Monday's is at Namu, in the flesh. It's the same set-up either way: we meet at 5:30, introduce ourselves, get started writing at 5:45. Finish up 7:45-8. You can join late or leave early, no pressure. Whatever you want to write, it's good. The hope is that getting together for a focused writing time will stimulate our productivity, even though it's currently virtual.

# *"The 7 Ways AI (Artificial Intelligence) Will Change Real Estate Investing - Right NOW!* # JOIN US BY REGISTERING NOW **QUESTION:** "Are you looking for the latest industry-shifting trends and technologies? " ...do you want to stay ahead of the game and maximize your profits? We’ll be discussing in a LIVE interactive Workshop, precisely how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing real estate investing NOW. AI has been rapidly transforming numerous industries over the past few years – it makes sense that real estate would be next! **Think about this!** These are just 3 of the 7 things we'll discuss in-depth, that could greatly enhance your skills as a real estate investor by adopting simple (*Many FREE*) tools to implement AI (Artificial Intelligence) into your real estate investing in the next 7 months: * **Instant Property Valuations - Anywhere In the Country in Seconds:** What if you could do your MAO analysis on properties located anywhere in the United States, even if you've never been to that city or state in your life? *This is exactly how Howard Johnson was able to wholesale back-to-back $100K Deals (in Oregon) even though he's never stepped foot in that state!* * **Automated (Fully Vetted) Contracts - Delivered Electronically:** AI technology can be used to create, review and submit contracts, completly speeding up the deal capture and wholesaling process! * **Predictive Analysis - Know Who's Going To Sell Their Property, Even Before The Seller Knows:** Predictive analysis techniques can help determine which Sellers In Which Neighborhoods will sell, even before the Seller Knows, *so you can get their days, if not weeks, before your competition!* * *...and much, much more!* ***Please Join Us For This INTERACTIVE Workshop With LIVE Q&A - BE SURE TO REGISTER NOW AS SEATING IS VERY LIMITED FOR THIS INSIDER EVENT!*** ***LOOK! "WE'VE SEEN THE FUTURE, AND IT'S GLORIOUS FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO ACT!"*** **SEATING IS LIMITED • SEATING IS FREE • REGISTER NOW!** Join us and find out what kind of impact this technology could have on your business! The scope of innovation enabled by AI opens up countless possibilities – don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn about them all. ***TAKE ACTION AND SIGN UP NOW***, for our upcoming webinar “7 Ways AI is Changing Real Estate” to gain a comprehensive understanding of how this technology can benefit you and your REI Investing - NOW!

**Release Your Inner Writer** **Release Your Inner Writer is for anyone who feels they are a writer, wants to be a writer, or those who want to explore writing in a comfortable and supportive setting. We’ll set the stage for you to write creatively with opportunities to share with the group, or not, whatever you’re comfortable with.** Have you ever thought: “I have an interesting story, but I don’t know how to start sharing it with people”? Have you ever thought of writing a book? Do you simply want to start journaling? Every person has a story to share, and all of them are transformational for us and sometimes for others. When we write our thoughts and ideas down, we move internal content to an external device like a notebook or a laptop. By doing this we’re able to clear our heads and uncover one layer after another. **Hosted by Kathy Nutt** **Kathy Nutt** is a creative who uses many media and styles to convey a glimpse into her mysterious, whimsical world. Although mainly focused on the visual arts, she dabbles in the written word and is endeavoring to cultivate a consistent practice of writing, whether it be poetry, essays, short stories, or journaling. Kathy believes a writing practice (along with any creative practice) is a beneficial way to break through the mundane and view our worlds through fresh new eyes. We may discover a breakthrough, change a pattern, or just experience catharsis. Or we may simply arrive in a place of joy. She believes the creative process is more important than the finished product and that creativity is for everyone, not just the gifted few. **CREATING CONNECTION CANADA** is a network of welcoming and inclusive communities committed to sharing authentic conversation, nurturing meaningful activities, promoting holistic wellness practices, and fostering compassionate action. We are LGBTQ+ affirming. People of every walk of life, culture, faith, or tradition, participate in a myriad of connection groups, forming meaningful community within this diversity. As a result, these communities are multi-faceted - expressing the inspirations, aspirations, wisdom, practices, and blessing of all. While we encourage you to share openly, we ask that you do so in a kind and considerate manner. **As a REGISTERED NON-PROFIT** charity working to bring community together through like-minded interests, we welcome and gratefully appreciate any financial support. Tax receipts are provided. CREDIT CARD: http://donations.creatingconnection.ca E-TRANSFER: donations[@creatingconnection](http://creatingconnection/).ca

God bless you all! This is an event for pastors and church leaders. They meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30pm-1:30pm (Central Time)(1:30-2:30pm EST) and Saturdays at 8am-9am (Central)(9am-10am EST). They have a time of introductions and then discussions on topics related to our life of faith with Jesus. If you are a leader or would know a leader who would be interested, please reach out. In Christ our Lord, Instructor Nathanael 872-235-5020 The link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81257320192?pwd=RjBQakRyczFBazZIOWhsanE3TTAxQT09 Meeting ID: 812 5732 0192 Passcode: 162804 Zoom Video (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81257320192?pwd=RjBQakRyczFBazZIOWhsanE3TTAxQT09) Join our Cloud HD Video Meeting Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, de

What would YOU like to learn next? Create Your Own Online or in-person Workshop Some topics could be: Workflow, Photo Critique, Portfolio Review, Creating a website, Sharing photographs, Instagram, Aperture, Shutter Speed, Manual mode, PS, Layers, ACR, Masking, Importing images into LR, The LR develop module, Reducing Noise, ETTR [expose to the right], Tom or I will spend time with you getting your photography skills to the next level. Sessions can be via Zoom, or in the field (travel extra), or at our Studio (if you are vaccinated and boosted). You can create your own workshop to improve any aspect of photography that you desire. Two hours $199 \*\*\*\* Please note: this is NOT happening every Monday night, this is a Meetup engine artifact, we will arrange a mutually agreeable time \*\*\*\* Photo Critiques (60-90 minute session): You send us \~10 images to be reviewed. Then we will find a mutually compatible time to meet via Zoom to discuss your work. We will have a conversation -- you get to tell me about where you want to grow and be as an artist, about why you chose these ten images, about how do you approach your photography, etc. Session includes time for the conversation, time for my review of your images, time for your questions, time for feedback about camera settings/composition/focus/or post-processing needs and goals. Please also send the SOOC (straight out of the camera) files too for post-processing suggestions. I will send you a link to send the large vias through, so no worries about sending large files via email, just click and drop your images onto the link. After our live session, you will receive the recorded session for you to keep.

There's a Reason Why They Call Him "Mr. Incredible!" Since Getting Started as a Real Estate Investor In 2012, Howard Johnson Routinely Gets 6-Figure Checks By Wholesaling Single-Family Houses In the D.C. Region. Now He Shares His Story... [Join Us For This Important and Timely Master Class - REGISTER BELOW] After getting taken by the "out-of-town gurus" for more than $30,000, Howard Johnson had a deep sense that no one teaching people how to make money in real estate was "capable of telling the truth". Despite his distrust of real estate trainers and training programs, he decided to go at it "one last time" and after doing his research discovered Sherman Ragland and Realinvestors®️. After agreeing to "give Realinvestors®️ a shot", Howard got his first deal in just 14 days. After closing his first deal, he went on to do 14 more deals in less than a year, earning over $100,000 and his personal financial freedom. Today, Howard routinely makes $18,000, $22,000 and $24,000, per deal. On several occasions, Howard has made over $100,000, on just one deal by simply putting the property under contract and "flipping the contract". Today, Howard shares the details of his Realinvestors®️ Journey, and how he gets 6-figure Paydays by wholesaling single-family houses in the Greater Washington, D.C. Region.

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We are currently meeting online, visit our website for a meeting link. https://www.facebook.com/SpeakStratford

The purpose of this Speaker - Storyteller - Presenter Open Mic/Rehearsal Session, is to provide a safe environment for aspiring and emerging speakers, storytellers and presenters to sharpen their skills, grow their confidence and make some great connections and partnerships. This program is hosted by the Speakers Enrichment Academy and Next Stage Communications. It is held virtually on Zoom and starts at 6:00 PM Pacific time. Everyone who has been vetted and arrives on time, gets from 1 to 7 minutes to share a speech, story or presentation, with a couple of minutes of positive audience feedback following their message. Speaking order is chosen at random. (If you've never attended one of our events before, PLEASE READ TO THE END OF THIS DESCRIPTION FOR AN IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT FIRST TIME VISITOR VETTING PROCESS) We go until everyone has had an opportunity to speak and then...we're done! Location: We meet virtually on ZOOM. Here's the info you need to join us on zoom: Register for this Zoom Meeting via Computer: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvd-mhqDooGtcq3Y4IEhCxbZuIql3wAluV](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvd-mhqDooGtcq3Y4IEhCxbZuIql3wAluV) YOUR SPEAKING TOPIC We encourage everyone to speak at these meetings... for at least a minute. (However, you are never forced to do anything that you don't want to do!) The purpose of your speaking can be anything you choose... You can speak about your business, a story, a part of your signature speech, a business presentation, anything that you want...it is your time to share. If you don't have a prepared message, simply let the moderator know (via private chat) and he/she will interview you during your time slot. If you want a couple of topic choices to get the creativity flowing....here is what we suggest: 1. What you do 2. What you are passionate about 3. A Turning Point in your life 4. A story of inspiration 5. A story of motivation Again...you can speak on anything you like and we are excited to hear from you. We video the event and will provide you with a link to your segment (including your feedback) about a day or so after the event concludes. Cost: Your first visit is complimentary. If you've attended before, it's time to join our Speaker Enrichment Academy Program. A Membership is $197/mo - based on an annual membership. It offers you the opportunity to attend the weekly Monday evening AND up to 3 additional weekly Speakers Club events. We look forward to seeing you at the Speaker - Storyteller - Presenter Open Mic/Rehearsal Session! Please RSVP only if you're sincere about joining us at this event. RSVP NOW! Check out what some of the participants have said about their experience at the Open Mic night in the past at: https://vimeo.com/472058669 IF YOU'RE A FIRST TIME VISITOR, YOU MUST SCHEDULE A ZOOM INTERVIEW PRIOR TO BEING ALLOWED TO JOIN US. PLEASE SCHEDULE YOUR VETTING INTERVIEW AT: https://calendly.com/alj-2speak/meetup-eventbrite-pre-attendance-qualification-call Attend after registering here: [https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvd-mhqDooGtcq3Y4IEhCxbZuIql3wAluV](https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvd-mhqDooGtcq3Y4IEhCxbZuIql3wAluV)

Thanks for joining us, writers! Because of COVID-19, we are hosting this with Zoom. When life returns to normal then we will be meeting again in downtown Portland. For now, we will be sending out the Zoom link with the stories that are sent by email the Saturday before the workshop. Please understand that we limit attendance to 15 or 16 writers to allow all the writers a chance to critique and have a voice during the workshop. Before you come: New? Send us your email so we can get the week's stories to you. pdxwritersworkshop(AT)gmail.com Please read the stories before coming to the meeting. (We don't read stories out loud.) Some of us print out the stories and make comments on the hard copies to give to the writer, but this is not obligatory. We always start with something we like about the story and then move into talking about what needs work. Writers must attend at least once before submitting a story to get a feel for the group. Submission guidelines: • 5000 word cap (excerpts of longer works OK) • Double-spaced • First line indention • No extra space between paragraphs • Drafts should be fairly polished • Narrative fiction and non-fiction only • Feel free to let us know if there's an aspect you'd like us to focus on, but please minimize any preamble • Stories should be submitted (pdxwritersworkshop(AT)gmail.com) no later than the SATURDAY at noon before the meeting • Send stories in Word or PDF All members should get in touch with the organizers and provide an email address so we can get you the week's story submissions. pdxwritersworkshop(AT)gmail.com How the group works: We encourage the submitting writer to listen while her/his story is discussed by other members and then ask questions or offer explanations at the end. If it's a novel, we don't need to know the ending. We like suspense. Many of us have beer/tea/wine and/or food while at the meeting. Feel free to eat or not. Please bring $2 to contribute to the group each meeting. These funds go towards our Meetup fees. Ask us about this if you have questions. Please contact us with other questions or concerns: pdxwritersworkshop(AT)gmail.com

I will read two creative writing prompts from the book "1,000 Creative Writing Prompts: Ideas for Blogs, Scripts, Stories and More." You will choose between two creative writing prompts, and work on one for around 60 minutes. Then whoever would like to share their work will read it out loud. This event will be held on Zoom. The link should become visible when you RSVP. If it's not, please message me. Meeting ID: 811 0881 6477 Passcode: 411957

You can join us every Wednesday LIVE at 5:00! Here's your chance to have your MOST PRESSING Real Estate Investing question answered by the man Inc. Magazine called "America's Real Estate Mentor" and Think Realty Magazine calls "The Wealth Creator!" Sherman Ragland, The Realinvestor®️ and Dean of the Realinvestors®️ Academy is a 40 year veteran of the real estate industry. He learned the real estate business while still in high school watching his mom, one of the first successful real estate agents to join the Creig Northrop Team. He earned his real estate license in Maryland while still a student at Towson University and then earned an MBA in real estate finance from the prestigious Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania, and then a Masters Degree in Urban Planning From The School of Architecture of the University of Virginia. He also holds the coveted CCIM designation from the CCIM Institute. After graduating from Wharton, Ragland served as the CFO of Lansdowne in Northern Virginia and then as Associate Development Director for the Oliver T. Carr Co., where he was a part of the team responsible for the development of Carlyle near the King Street METRO. After leaving the Carr Co, Ragland formed his own investment banking concern, which successfully assisted the Federal Government in the disposition of over $5.0 billion in assets, including land, office buildings and sub-performing (non-performing) real estate loans. Ragland served as Vice-Chair of the City of Alexandra (VA) Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals; Chairman of the Prince George's County (MD) Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the City of Bowie (MD) Economic Development Committee and Chairman of the Bowie (MD) Business Innovation Center (Bowie BIC). He is a member of the faculty of the Bowie State University College of Business and a member of the Board of Visitors of Towson University. Ragland has been directly involved in the development, marketing sales, and management of over 5,000 acres of land, 10 million square feet of office and commercial space, and 10,000 apartment/cond units. His favorite passion is teaching his kids how to make serious money fixing, flipping, and owning single-family houses.

Join Rebecca Lynne as she leads a two hour generative writing workshop, featuring prompts, inspiration and feedback drawn from the Gateless method. In the mythology salons, a character from mythology will be chosen prior and will be briefly described so there is no need to prepare prior. Then a related poetic prompt will be shared followed by writing and sharing time with feedback following the Gateless method. ALL GENRES ARE WELCOME! Rebecca Lynne is a certified Gateless facilitator. Beginning with presentation of a unique communication or expression, she will lead the group to a prompt and then time to write. She will invite the group to share what each has created, with feedback following the Gateless method. Let Rebecca help to inspire you, create community, and help to unearth the writing that’s inside. This workshop is $15 per session or 11 sessions for $150. It is offered complimentary for your first session so you can see if it is something you would like to invest in. I am able to accept PayPal.me/RebeccaLynne and Venmo @Rebecca-Smolen or cash.

Edison is inviting you to a scheduled REAL ESTATE NETWORKING Zoom meeting. Topic: Current Market Investor Strategies (with over 30 yrs Exp) & Guest Speakers! Time: 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88063491219?pwd=Mk8xUWNLTUh3REFjNXZHNDlTdFBGUT09 Meeting ID: 880 6349 1219 Passcode: eddie Please provide your name when join meeting

San Antonio Authors League Saturday Zoom Critique Session. Weekly Saturday 2:00 – 4:00 pm The Zoom link is only visible to those who RSVP. All attendees are welcomed to participate in this event and need not to a member of San Antonio Authors League.

The topic for April is "Water" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

Let’s try this popular Italian restaurant in Reynoldsburg. This is the menu: https://scaliristorante.com/#4e468054-0235-43e2-81c2-44e061341e9e

Try new games, meet new people, and find out what story games are all about! Explore the reaches of space! Witness kingdoms rise and fall! Create and explore tragedies! All within a single game night. We play story games like Fiasco, Kingdom, Polaris and Microscope that encourage everyone at the table to participate creatively. We also have one-shots of indie, OSR, and narrative-focused RPGs such as Apocalypse World, Dread, Lady Blackbird, and Old School Essentials! Everybody's welcome! It doesn't matter if you've never tried story games before or never played roleplaying games at all! Just bring your brain and a good attitude and come try it out! *** **IMPORTANT** * When you arrive look for the marked Story Games Columbus Tables. Each table will have a separate game. Seating is on a first-come-first-serve basis. * If all tables are full, look for a Facilitator. We will find a way to get you into a game! * There is a flat $3 cover charge for events at Tabletop. *** **Facilitators!!** Please arrive early so that we can get you set up with a table. Please reach out to me ASAP if you would be willing to help facilitate. You can reach me on the SGC Discord here - https://discord.gg/jUTvWUu

AI is changing how art is made. But when does it stop being your work and start being the machine’s? This month we're going to be doing a panel with with digital image, music, and written word artists, talking about at what point, while using AI in the creation process, does the work become not the artist creation? We encourage audience participation during this event that will be moderated by Chris Slee. Whether you’re deep in the field or just getting curious, come connect with others building and exploring AI in Columbus. Sponsored by [Transform Labs](https://www.transformlabs.com/services)

Pay attention! We’re delaying a week for those of you who may be on Spring break and/or celebrating the holiday. Ok, no pancakes, but waffles-a-plenty. Join the local UX and Digital Design community for a casual monthly breakfast. Look for us upstairs!

Love getting lost in a good book? [The Book Loft](https://www.bookloft.com/) of German Village is an iconic independent bookstore packed with hard-to-find literary treasures! This isn’t your run-of-the-mill bookstore; it’s a 32-room literary wonderland that would make even the most seasoned bibliophile’s head spin (one of the largest in the country)! **MEET**: We'll gather outside the storefront and then start browsing... **DESSERT**: We'll grab some famous macaroons to start our foodie tour. [Pistacia Vera](https://www.pistaciavera.com/) is a delicious bakery and cafe in the German Village. This charming shop is especially known for its classic macarons. **HAPPY HOUR**: Italian drinks and bites at [Cento's happy hour](https://centogermanvillage.com/menus/). **PARKING**: Street parking all around here. Check the parking time limit. The bookstore and the foodie stops are all on 3rd Street within 4 blocks on the same side of the street.