Ballard Writing Meetup

Welcome to 2026!
I'm not actually going to be there this week, but I'm putting an event up anyway in case anyone wants to start writing in the new year. I'll be back by the 8th, in the meantime if you want a prompt to go get some writing done--here you are.

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This is a group for writers of all levels to support each other in the struggle to get the words out. If you don't write, but you do knit, draw, code, or otherwise practice a craft that can be done quietly at a table, you're also welcome.
This is not a critique or workshop group; this is meant to set aside two hours where you know for sure that you'll get some writing done. Please come prepared with your own pen/paper/laptop and a project to work on.
We're going to be writing at Miro Tea House, which means that we don't have a reserved table or room for the group. Writers will be scattered throughout the cafe. Usually there's somewhere between 2-8 regulars who don't RSVP on Meetup, so if this event is still up you can be assured that there'll be at least a small group there, no matter how many people are listed as going.

~~~What to Expect~~~
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Miro Tea (Writing Portion)

• Get a drink, find a chair, and get to work.
• There is no requirement to arrive on time, except that you will have more time to work.
• Writers will be scattered all around the cafe, though organizers usually post where they are in a comment so that people know who to talk to afterwards.

8:00pm - 10:00pm: Bar (Social Portion)

• Approaching 8pm we'll assemble outside the door to Miro. If you're new, look for the circle of people standing outside talking about writing.
• Choose a bar on Ballard Ave, have a drink (or don't), and talk about what we wrote, or anything else!
• Make friends with your fellow writers!
• Stay for as long or as short as you like.

This is a group for writers of all levels to support each other in the struggle to get the words out. If you don't write, but you do knit, draw, code, or otherwise practice a craft that can be done quietly at a table, you're also welcome.
This is not a critique or workshop group; this is meant to set aside two hours where you know for sure that you'll get some writing done. Please come prepared with your own pen/paper/laptop and a project to work on.
We're going to be writing at Miro Tea House, which means that we don't have a reserved table or room for the group. Writers will be scattered throughout the cafe. Usually there's somewhere between 2-8 regulars who don't RSVP on Meetup, so if this event is still up you can be assured that there'll be at least a small group there, no matter how many people are listed as going.

~~~What to Expect~~~
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Miro Tea (Writing Portion)

• Get a drink, find a chair, and get to work.
• There is no requirement to arrive on time, except that you will have more time to work.
• Writers will be scattered all around the cafe, though organizers usually post where they are in a comment so that people know who to talk to afterwards.

8:00pm - 10:00pm: Bar (Social Portion)

• Approaching 8pm we'll assemble outside the door to Miro. If you're new, look for the circle of people standing outside talking about writing.
• Choose a bar on Ballard Ave, have a drink (or don't), and talk about what we wrote, or anything else!
• Make friends with your fellow writers!
• Stay for as long or as short as you like.

This is a group for writers of all levels to support each other in the struggle to get the words out. If you don't write, but you do knit, draw, code, or otherwise practice a craft that can be done quietly at a table, you're also welcome.
This is not a critique or workshop group; this is meant to set aside two hours where you know for sure that you'll get some writing done. Please come prepared with your own pen/paper/laptop and a project to work on.
We're going to be writing at Miro Tea House, which means that we don't have a reserved table or room for the group. Writers will be scattered throughout the cafe. Usually there's somewhere between 2-8 regulars who don't RSVP on Meetup, so if this event is still up you can be assured that there'll be at least a small group there, no matter how many people are listed as going.

~~~What to Expect~~~
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Miro Tea (Writing Portion)

• Get a drink, find a chair, and get to work.
• There is no requirement to arrive on time, except that you will have more time to work.
• Writers will be scattered all around the cafe, though organizers usually post where they are in a comment so that people know who to talk to afterwards.

8:00pm - 10:00pm: Bar (Social Portion)

• Approaching 8pm we'll assemble outside the door to Miro. If you're new, look for the circle of people standing outside talking about writing.
• Choose a bar on Ballard Ave, have a drink (or don't), and talk about what we wrote, or anything else!
• Make friends with your fellow writers!
• Stay for as long or as short as you like.

This is a group for writers of all levels to support each other in the struggle to get the words out. If you don't write, but you do knit, draw, code, or otherwise practice a craft that can be done quietly at a table, you're also welcome.
This is not a critique or workshop group; this is meant to set aside two hours where you know for sure that you'll get some writing done. Please come prepared with your own pen/paper/laptop and a project to work on.
We're going to be writing at Miro Tea House, which means that we don't have a reserved table or room for the group. Writers will be scattered throughout the cafe. Usually there's somewhere between 2-8 regulars who don't RSVP on Meetup, so if this event is still up you can be assured that there'll be at least a small group there, no matter how many people are listed as going.

~~~What to Expect~~~
6:00pm - 8:00pm: Miro Tea (Writing Portion)

• Get a drink, find a chair, and get to work.
• There is no requirement to arrive on time, except that you will have more time to work.
• Writers will be scattered all around the cafe, though organizers usually post where they are in a comment so that people know who to talk to afterwards.

8:00pm - 10:00pm: Bar (Social Portion)

• Approaching 8pm we'll assemble outside the door to Miro. If you're new, look for the circle of people standing outside talking about writing.
• Choose a bar on Ballard Ave, have a drink (or don't), and talk about what we wrote, or anything else!
• Make friends with your fellow writers!
• Stay for as long or as short as you like.