Urban Fantasy Writers

**Stage - Construire son roman [INSCRIPTION](https://www.ecrireandco.com/stages-roman)** Informations et inscriptions : [Ecrire & Co](https://www.ecrireandco.com/) L’objectif du stage est de permettre à chaque participant de construire le scénario complet de son roman. Jour après jour, l’animateur présente les outils de structuration d’un roman. Les participants réalisent, de manière accompagnée, l’intégralité du travail préparatoire à l’écriture de leur manuscrit qu’ils partagent au fur et à mesure des étapes avec l’ensemble du groupe. **Sommaire** * Avertissements d'usage * Définir le sujet (intrigue, message, genre) * Construire un plan (schémas narratifs) * Planter le décor * Imaginer des personnages * Dérouler un scénario * L'écriture technique (narrateur, temps de narration) * Conseils d'écrivain **Modalités** * Lieu : 5 rue catulienne à Saint-Denis (à 5 minutes à pieds de la gare RER, 10 minutes du métro ligne 13, + parking à vélos) * Ambiance : la campagne à la ville, belles pierres sur jardin * Durée : 5 jours (30h) du lundi au vendredi de 9h30 à 16h30 * Tarif : 250 € (TTC) * Groupe : de 2 à 7 participants **Dates de stage** * Du 20 au 24 octobre 2025 * Du 19 au 23 décembre 2025 * Du 23 au 27 février 2026 * Du 20 au 24 avril 2026 * Du 29 juin au 3 juillet 2026 * Du 6 au 10 juillet 2026 * Du 13 au 17 juillet 2026 * Du 20 au 24 juillet 2026 Informations et inscriptions : [Ecrire & Co](https://www.ecrireandco.com/)

**No pressure. No plans. Just new friends ✨** Whether you’re visiting Paris for the first time, just arrived, or simply love meeting curious, open-minded people, this bi-weekly **Just Gutsy** meetup is an easy way to share stories, make friends, and explore the city together. **Who it’s for?** • Solo travelers • Expats & digital nomads • Locals who love meeting travelers **What to expect?** ✨ Relaxed, **self-led** gathering 🤝 Small group energy 🌍 Travel stories, tips & shared adventures 🍹 Grab a drink or snack if you like **How it works?** This is a self-led meetup, meaning I set it up for you but the magic happens between you. To make sure everyone finds each other smoothly, please follow these simple coordination steps: 1️⃣ **RSVP** Thoughtfully If you’re planning to come, tap “Going.” It helps others feel confident joining and builds momentum before the meetup. Even if you’re 80% sure, RSVP. If your plans change, please update your RSVP so others aren’t expecting your attendance. 2️⃣ **Confirm 2 Hours Before** (Essential) To ensure the meetup runs, please comment on this event page at least 2 hours before the start time: “Confirmed for today 😊” This allows everyone to see, ahead of time, who is actually coming. The meetup moves forward when at least 2 people confirm 2 hours before the event. If fewer than 2 confirmations are posted by then, attendance may be low that day. This avoids anyone showing up uncertain. 3️⃣ **Signal Your Arrival** When you arrive, comment on this event page: “Arrived” + where you’re sitting + what you’re wearing Example: “Arrived. Sitting outside near the entrance. Wearing a black t-shirt.” This ensures everyone can easily find each other. Recognition Tip Having a clear profile photo on Meetup is highly encouraged — it makes recognition effortless and helps the group form faster. **When & Where?** 📅 Day: Every Monday & Thursday 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM local time 📍 Meeting point: In front of **Costadoro Social Coffee.** **Arrive on time,** smaller groups make it easier to connect. **Why join Just Gutsy?** • Meet open-minded people who genuinely want to connect • Feel at home anywhere in the world • Be part of a growing global solo travel community • Early members get lifetime premium access to the future Just Gutsy app 🚀 Join here 👉 https://justgutsy.com/ **About Just Gutsy** **Just Gutsy** is a global community for solo travelers who are free spirited, love exploring the world believe that real connections make the best memories. Hi, I am Syrine, I started solo traveling in 2018 and it changed my life, from introvert to extrovert. Along the way, I loved meeting people, but also felt how hard it can be to find connection when traveling alone. I’m building Just Gutsy so no one has to feel alone on the road — and so anyone who’s still shy to take that first step has a welcoming place to start. 💛

**Paris \| April 20 \- 26\, 2026** Our first Paris trip of 2026 sold out in less than a month. By popular demand, we've launched a second week of Paris! ***Trip Summary:*** Step into the heart of Parisian culture where iconic landmarks meet world-famous art treasures. From the romantic streets of Montmartre to the extravagant Palace of Versailles, indulge in the perfect blend of guided explorations and personal discoveries while savoring authentic French cuisine and spectacular entertainment. Highlights include: * Explore the historic Sacré-Cœur and stylish Champs-Élysées * Marvel at da Vinci’s Mona Lisa in the magnificent Louvre * Experience the dazzling cabaret spectacle at Moulin Rouge * Wander through Versailles’ opulent halls and gardens * Enjoy free time for shopping and personal discoveries ***Daily Itinerary:*** **Day 1** – Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), and private transportation will take you to your accommodations in central Paris. After settling into your hotel, meet your fellow travel companions over a fabulous Parisian welcome dinner. **Day 2** – On today’s day tour of Paris, you will visit Sacre Coeur, the Sacred Heart of Montmartre (a Roman Catholic Church and a famous landmark with rich religious and political history), and the Arc de Triomphe, which stands at the center of the Place Charles de Gaulle. This massive triumphal arch in Paris is one of the world’s best-known commemorative monuments. Last on your tour, you will experience the world’s most beautiful avenue, Champ Elysees Avenue, full of sightseeing and shopping. **Day 3** – FREE Day in Paris. Enjoy a day of shopping, relax at the hotel, or venture into the city for wonderful photo opportunities. **Day 4** – This evening, experience dinner at the Moulin Rouge. Best known as the birthplace of the modern form of the can-can dance, the famous Moulin Rouge show will be a spectacular event. Enjoy the glitz and glamor as you prepare to be mesmerized by a parade of talented dancers and acrobats, including 60 legendary Doriss Girls. Be ready for a feast for the senses with spectacular costumes of feathers, sequins, and rhinestones and show-stopping numbers performed to original music. **Day 5** – Today is your opportunity to visit the famous Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci at the Louvre Museum. For more than two centuries, the Louvre was a royal palace before it opened to the public as a museum by the French revolutionary government in 1793. In the present day, the Louvre’s collection is one of the richest in the world, containing artifacts and artwork representing 11,000 years of human culture and civilization. **Day 6** – Experience the Palace of Versailles on a grand tour inside this incredible UNESCO World Heritage site. Prepare to be blown away by the beauty of Versailles before toasting to a rich week of adventure in Paris with your new friends. **Day 7** – A private transfer will take you back to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) for your connecting flight to the US. **[Learn More & Complete your Registration](https://womentravelabroad.com/trip/paris/)** **WHAT’S INCLUDED:** * 7 days & 6 nights’ accommodations * Single occupancy, boutique hotels * Airport transfer * Local transportation * Eiffel Tower Visit * Moulin Rouge Show * Versailles Tour * Louvre Museum Tour * FREE DAY to explore * Daily breakfast * Daily group lunch (excluding FREE DAY) * Daily group dinner **WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED:** * Roundtrip airfare to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) * Optional excursions and tours not listed above * Travel insurance * Items of a personal nature * Meals not listed above * Alcoholic Beverages not listed * Gratuities and tips for personal services **[Find all the details and pricing on our website](https://womentravelabroad.com/trip/paris/)**

* Zwischen 10 und 30 internationale Teilnehmer \* Wir treffen uns, um kulturellen Austausch zu fördern und Fremdsprachen zu üben. Heute Abend stehen Französisch oder Deutsch im Mittelpunkt! Um eine freundliche und intime Atmosphäre zu gewährleisten, ist die Anzahl der Teilnehmer begrenzt. Die Veranstaltungsadresse wird nur mit Personen geteilt, die eine gültige Jahresmitgliedskarte besitzen. Durch den Beitritt zu unserer Vereinigung erhalten Sie außerdem einen kleinen Trick, um die Teilnehmerzahl zu überprüfen. Die Mitgliedskarte bietet eine besondere Funktion: Wählen Sie eine Aufklebernummer, um nach Gesprächen mit anderen Gruppenmitgliedern einen kostenlosen Shot an der Bar zu erhalten. **Kartenkosten**: 5€ (hier erhältlich). \*\* Entre 10 et 30 participants internationaux \*\* Nous nous réunissons pour favoriser les échanges culturels et la pratique des langues étrangères. Ce soir, place au français ou à l'allemand ! Pour une ambiance conviviale et intimiste, le nombre de participants est limité. L'adresse de l'événement sera communiquée uniquement aux personnes possédant une carte de membre annuelle valide. En adhérant à notre association, vous recevrez également une petite astuce pour vérifier le nombre de participants. La carte de membre offre une particularité : choisissez un numéro de vignette pour recevoir un shot gratuit au bar après avoir discuté avec les autres membres du groupe. **Prix du billet** : 5 € (disponible ici). ⬇️ : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

Entre jazz et musiques du monde, ce duo singulier tisse des paysages sonores riches et sensibles. Manu Falla à la contrebasse et Jonas Metsäkyla à la guitare explorent rythmes et textures, mêlant improvisation et influences globales pour une expérience musicale immersive, vibrante et profondément humaine. Manu Falla - contrebasse Jonas Metsakyla - guitare 🗓️ LUNDI 20 AVRIL de 22H15 à 00H15 📍 58 rue Richer 75009 Paris 🔴 entrée gratuite + sans réservation + 5 € (minimum) de contribution aux musiciens sur votre premier verre (nous préférons l'argent liquide) + consommation obligatoire 🌐 visitez www.thedissidentclub.org pour plus d’informations

https://chat.whatsapp.com/GzV0ojptK5Z7EvPYI1Zhc8 Groupe Whatsapp pour filtrer les spams et les fantômes avant de vous ajouter au vrai groupe. English text at the end of this message Un lieu, des rencontres, et la créativité comme langage commun. Ici, c’est un véritable QG où l’on fait des soirées comme en appartement. Bien calés dans les canapés, on se retrouve jour après jour pour créer du lien, rencontrer des artistes et artisans passionnés, et partager des moments authentiques. Chaque soirée mêle atelier d'initiation + apéro papotage convivial, avec des animations brise-glace pour que chacun se sente à l’aise et que tout le monde s’amuse, même en venant seul·e. Peinture, dessin, personnalisation d’objets, broderie artisanale, body painting, art numérique, musique, écriture créative, pyrogravure… explorez, échangez, expérimentez librement. ⚠️ Venir avec à grignoter et à boire (sans alcool) pour prolonger le moment ensemble.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Prix : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Débutant·es bienvenu·es Aucune expérience requise, juste l’envie de vivre un moment différent 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧 Creative & Social Evenings A place, encounters, and creativity as a shared language. Here, it’s a true home base where evenings feel like hanging out in a cozy apartment. Comfortably settled on sofas, we gather day after day to connect, meet passionate artists and artisans, and share authentic moments. Each evening combines an introductory workshop + a relaxed social apéro, with icebreaker activities to make everyone feel at ease and ensure a fun time, even if you come alone. Painting, drawing, object customization, embroidery, body painting, digital art, music, creative writing, wood burning … explore, connect, and express yourself freely. ⚠️ Bring something to snack on and drink (non-alcoholic) to enjoy together.⚠️ ⚠️⚠️ Price : 20€ ⚠️⚠️ Beginners welcome No experience needed, just the desire to enjoy something different

🎲 Aprem Jeux de Société 🎲 Nous organisons une après-midi placée sous le signe du partage et de la découverte ! Le concept est simple : venir apprendre de nouveaux jeux, que ce soit avec vos amis… ou avec de parfaits inconnus. Ici, personne ne reste seul : il y aura toujours une table pour vous accueillir et vous permettre de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes dans une ambiance conviviale. 💡 Au programme : – Découverte de nouveaux jeux – Rencontres et échanges – Bonne humeur garantie 💶 Entrée : 10€ (avec un soda inclus) 📍 Adresse : 50 rue de l'Alma, 92400 Courbevoie Hâte de vous rencontrer et de partager cette soirée avec vous ! 🎉 🙏 Si vous ne pouvez finalement pas venir, merci de penser à vous désinscrire, par respect pour l’organisation et les autres participants de cet après-midi.

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

On se retrouve pour discuter de DEUX livres cette fois-ci (car pas de club de lecture en mars donc plus de temps pour lire !) : "**Du thé pour les fantômes**" de C. Vuklisevic et le **premier tome** de **Dungeon Crawler Carl** de M. Dinniman. **Du thé pour les fantômes :** *"*"*Quand on est vivant, on occupe les places que les morts ont laissées. C'est la règle."* *Agonie est sorcière. Félicité, passeuse de fantômes. Le silence dure depuis trente ans entre ces deux filles de berger, jusqu'au jour où la mort brutale de leur mère les réunit malgré elles. Pour recueillir ses derniers mots, elles doivent retrouver son spectre, retracer ensemble le passé de cette femme qui a aimé l'une et rejeté l'autre. Mais le fantôme de leur mère reste introuvable, et les témoins de sa vie, morts ou vivants, en dessinent un portrait étrange, voire contradictoire. Que voulait-elle révéler avant de mourir ? Qui était vraiment cette femme fragmentée, multiple ? Leur quête de vérité emmènera les soeurs des ruelles de Nice au désert d'Almería, de la vallée des Merveilles aux villages abandonnés de Provence, et dans les profondeurs des silences familiaux.* *Entrez dans le salon de thé. Prenez une tasse chaude à l'abri de la pluie. Écoutez leur histoire."* **Dungeon Crawler Carl :** "*Bienvenue, chers crawlers. Bienvenue dans le donjon.* *Survivre est en option ; offrir un show d'enfer aux spectateurs, une nécessité.* *Un homme. Le chat de son ex. Un jeu télévisé sadique où leur survie dépend de leur capacité à tuer avec style.* *En un éclair, chaque construction humaine érigée sur Terre s'effondre, créant un gigantesque donjon : un labyrinthe infernal de 18 niveaux remplis de pièges, de monstres et de butins.* *Seulement quelques survivants osent s'aventurer à l'intérieur, mais une fois que vous y pénétrez, impossible d'en ressortir. Vous n'avez que quelques jours pour trouver l'escalier vers le niveau suivant ou c'est game over.* *Dans ce jeu, ce n'est ni votre force ni votre dextérité qui vous aidera à survivre, mais votre popularité et votre nombre de vues.* *Ils l'appellent Dungeon Crawler World. Mais pour Carl, c'est tout sauf un jeu.*" Nous discuterons des deux livres lus en groupe (je vous encourage vivement à les avoir terminés avant de venir pour éviter le spoil) puis nous échangerons sur nos autres lectures du moment : BD, théâtre, romans contemporains, poésie, autres ouvrages de SFF... Sentez vous libre de vous exprimer si vous le souhaitez :) Nous voterons également pour choisir le prochain livre que nous lirons en groupe ; n'hésitez pas à proposer un titre. Inscrivez-vous seulement si vous êtes sûr.e de pouvoir participer svp. Bonne lecture et à bientôt !

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. **SCHEDULE:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. **BEING LATE IS OKAY:** just show up and get settled! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

This month we’ll be reading Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Feel free to come even if you don’t finish the book!