Paris Lit Up

Paris Lit Up Open Mic (PLU)

Every Thursday hosted in English with performances in any language (or no language at all!) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing, or express yourself in any way, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers!

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:

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A creative writing workshop brought to you by Paris Lit Up.

On the first Saturday of every month, the Right Bank Writers’ Group gets together to write, experiment and see where a prompt might take us.

During the workshop, we’ll work through a variety of creative writing exercises exploring things like character, dialogue, description, voice, structure and storytelling. Some exercises might last just a few minutes, while others give you more time to develop an idea.

There’s no pressure to produce something polished — the aim is to write, experiment and try things out. There will also be opportunities to share what you’ve written with the group if you’d like to.

Whether you write fiction, poetry, nonfiction or something that doesn’t quite fit into a category, you’re welcome.

No preparation or existing work is required. Just bring a notebook and a pen. No laptops or tablets.

The workshop costs 5€, which helps Paris Lit Up cover the cost of renting the space. Cash and card accepted.

La Chope des Compagnons
86 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris
Saturdays, 16:00–18:00 (4pm–6pm)

All genres and levels of experience are welcome.

For more information: info@parislitup.com

A weekly writing session brought to you by Paris Lit Up.

Every Sunday morning, we get together at Neuvième Sauvage for two hours of writing.

There are no exercises, workshops or assigned prompts. The idea is simply to have a regular time and place to sit down, work on whatever you’re writing, and do it in the company of other writers.

Bring whatever you’re working on—fiction, poetry, nonfiction, a screenplay, an essay, or anything else—and whatever you like to write with. Laptops, tablets, notebooks and pens are all welcome.

From 10:00 to 12:00, we write. There’s no pressure to share your work or talk about what you’re writing during the session. You can simply grab a coffee, find a seat and get some words down. Neuvième Sauvage also has good coffee and some nice breakfast options if you’d like something while you write.

At 12:00, once the two hours of writing are over, those who want to stick around are invited to share what they’ve been working on. You can read something aloud, talk a little about what you’ve been writing, or just listen. Other participants are welcome to offer some light feedback, and it’s also a chance to chat and socialise after the morning’s writing.

The Sunday Writing Sessions are free to attend.

Neuvième Sauvage
20 Rue Gérando, 75009 Paris
Sundays, 10:00–12:00

When you arrive, go up two levels. You’ll find us on the top floor.

All genres and levels of experience are welcome.

For more information: info@parislitup.com

A monthly songwriting workshop brought to you by Paris Lit Up.

Once a month, the Right Bank Songwriters’ Group gets together to share songs, exchange feedback and see what other songwriters are working on in Paris.

Bring along a song you’re working on, whether it’s finished or still taking shape. You can share lyrics, play or sing your song for the group, ask for advice on something you’re stuck on, or simply come along to listen and join the conversation.

Performances during the workshop are acoustic only. Bring your guitar or whatever instrument you play and write songs for. A keyboard will be provided.

The workshop is a place to experiment and get another perspective on your work. Maybe you’re looking for feedback on a lyric that isn’t quite working, wondering whether a chorus needs something more, or just curious to hear how a song lands with other people.

If you’d like feedback on your lyrics, please bring around 10 printed copies so that everyone can follow along and make notes.

We’re especially interested in bringing together the different songwriters working in and around Paris, so it’s also a chance to hear what other international songwriters are creating, chat about songwriting and music, and get to know one another.

You don’t need to be a professional musician or performer, and songs at any stage of development are welcome.

The workshop costs 5€, which helps Paris Lit Up cover the cost of renting the space. Cash or card accepted.

La Chope des Compagnons
86 Quai de l’Hôtel de Ville, Paris
One Wednesday a month, 19:00–21:00

All genres, languages, and levels of experience are welcome.

For more information: info@parislitup.com