Urban Fantasy Writers

🎲 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 !

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

Lyric writing weekly group practice. A few object writing rounds to start, get our reps in — a favorite from the canon, Write Better Lyrics by P. Pattinson.* Followed by other exercises. I adapt the program depending on who shows up. *Object writing : a noun picked through a random word generator, a 10 min timer to delve into our sensory imagination and free-flow with this prompt. We then take turn sharing.

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!

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!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**

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!

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