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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261021T200000
SUMMARY:Writing Group @ Kosmo Coworking
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\nIn-person wri
 ting session at the Kosmo Coworking in downtown Olympia. We're a supportiv
 e and friendly group that welcomes writers of all backgrounds and skill le
 vels.\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n\n**Our goal is to get writing done.**\n6pm \
 \~ Hello!\n6:10pm \\~ Independent writing\n7pm \\~ Reading & feedback\n\nW
 e start with a brief hello and writing project check-ins. Then we'll clock
  50 minutes of writing time. We don't offer a prompt. People work on all k
 inds of projects\, from novels to academic work to personal journals.\n\nA
 fter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and volunteer to read w
 hat you wrote\, or listen to others. We keep readings under 7 minutes each
 \, with another 10 minutes or so for people to respond.\n\n**We're not a h
 ard-core critique group.** Feedback focuses on what people thought or felt
  when they heard your work. Some may offer simple suggestions to strengthe
 n work. We're a positive\, encouraging group. Some writers have published 
 many books\, while others are not yet ready to actually call themselves a 
 "writer" out loud. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey\, y
 ou will be valued and find value in this gathering. New members and drop-i
 ns always welcome.\n\n**WHAT TO BRING:**\n\n**Your preferred writing mater
 ials.** Many people bring laptops or tablets. Some bring paper and pen.\n\
 n**FOR THOSE WHO OVERTHINK THINGS:**\n\nWe follow “cat rules”. Come an
 d go as you please. Get up and walk around if you need to. Use earbuds or 
 don’t. It’s okay to arrive late and it’s okay to leave early. Come o
 ne time\, come every time. It’s all good.\n\nTip: RSVP counts are rarely
  accurate. This event is shared across multiple meetups.\n\nMeetup says th
 e event is full? Come anyway! There’s space for you.\n\nThis is a divers
 e group of writers. If you come\, you will be expected to be kind and welc
 oming to people who may have backgrounds\, beliefs\, neurotypes or lifesty
 les that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. People may share writin
 g that is deeply personal\, has adult themes\, or expresses viewpoints you
  disagree with. Awesome. We connect and respect each other as fellow write
 rs. Focus on the craft over content and support the people in your local c
 ommunity on their unique journey as a writer.\n\nOnly write romance? Or pe
 rsonal essays? Or historical fiction? Or sci-if or poetry or screenplays? 
 Cool! This group is not limited to a specific genre or style. Work on your
  LOTR/Futurama fanfic mashup\, your essays on paleontology in the early 19
 00’s\, your snarky flash fiction. We love it all.\n\n**WE'VE MOVED!**\n*
 Do not go to the Grange Starbucks*! We're meeting in downtown Olympia at t
 he new coworking and writing center. The new space isn't open to the publi
 c yet\, Our writing group gets to use it early because we are awesome like
  that.\n\n**Location details:**\nKosmo Coworking\n123 Washington St NE\, O
 lympia\n\n**Street parking is free after 6pm.** Plus\, you can park for fr
 ee in the state workers' parking lot right across the street on evenings a
 nd weekends.\nFree\, self-serve coffee and tea. Wash your own cups\, *yo.*
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/316806848/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T011102Z
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UID:event_316829960@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T123000
SUMMARY:Weekly Writers Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\n**Did you wri
 te this week?**\nCome join our online writing group session. We're a suppo
 rtive and friendly peer group that welcomes writers of all genres\, styles
 \, backgrounds and skill levels. Global group!\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n**Ou
 r goal is to get writing done.** We'll start with a brief hello and writin
 g project check-ins. Then we'll clock 50 minutes of writing time. We don't
  offer a prompt. People work on all kinds of projects - or even simply wri
 te in journals.\n\nAfter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and
  volunteer to read what you wrote\, or listen to others. We try to keep re
 adings under 7 or so minutes each\, with another 7 minutes or so for peopl
 e to respond.\n\nWe're not a hard-core critique group. Feedback focuses on
  what people thought or felt when they heard your work\, or provides simpl
 e suggestions for making the work stronger. We're a positive\, encouraging
  group. New members and drop-ins always welcome.\n\n*This event is shared 
 by the Seattle Writers Group\, who have been meeting weekly for over 17 ye
 ars. Since adding an online option\, the Seattle Writers warmly welcome wr
 iters from all over the globe to join writing sessions.*\n\n**HOW TO JOIN:
 **\nThis meetup is held via zoom. RSVP on meetup to see the zoom link.\n\n
 **RSVP:**\nDon't let the RSVP count fool you! There are always be more peo
 ple than shown. This event is posted on two meetups. Plus\, many regulars 
 have the link saved and do not RSVP on meetup. You won't be alone\, we pro
 mise!\n\n**TIPS:**\n\n1. Be prepared with something to write with - pen an
 d paper\, or keyboard.\n2. Reading or sharing your work is completely opti
 onal.\n3. Totally fine if you can only join for the writing portion and ca
 n't stay for the readings.\n4. It's easier to talk to you if we can see yo
 ur face\, but you don't have to turn your camera on.\n5. You will be able 
 to preview your video before you enter the meeting. You can keep your vide
 o off the entire time if you wish.\n6. If this is your first time using zo
 om\, click the link 5 minutes before the start of the meetup to get all se
 t up.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/316829960/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261003T181457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261003T181457Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_316834468@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261023T193000
SUMMARY:Spooky edition!! Surrealist Writing Games
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\nDim the light
 s. Light a candle if you're feeling dramatic. Then log on to zoom and get 
 ready to play!\n\nIn this hour of Halloween-flavored writing games\, you'l
 l team up with fellow writers on Zoom to build strange\, delightful\, slig
 htly haunted pieces of writing in real time. Many of these games come from
  the Surrealists\, who believed the most interesting ideas hide just past 
 the edge of our control.\n\nWhat comes out is uncanny\, surprising\, and o
 ften hilarious. Along the way\, you'll loosen up your imagination\, practi
 ce fast and fearless drafting\, and discover images and phrases you never 
 would have found on your own. Writers often leave these sessions with a sp
 ark for a new piece\, or a fresh way into a project that's been stuck.\n\n
 No experience required\, and no costume necessary *(though we won't stop y
 ou)*. Whether you're a novelist\, poet\, journaler\, or just curious\, you
 'll find a warm\, playful room and a reminder that writing can be wildly f
 un.\n\nGrab your pen\, pull up a chair\, and let's summon something wonder
 ful.\n\n*Please note: This event is shared with 2 other meetup groups and 
 a writing center in Olympia\, WA. The RSVP count on this event page will n
 ot be accurate.*
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/316834468/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261004T014856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261004T014856Z
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UID:event_316872918@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261028T200000
SUMMARY:Writing Group @ Kosmo Coworking
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\nIn-person wri
 ting session at the Kosmo Coworking in downtown Olympia. We're a supportiv
 e and friendly group that welcomes writers of all backgrounds and skill le
 vels.\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n\n**Our goal is to get writing done.**\n6pm \
 \~ Hello!\n6:10pm \\~ Independent writing\n7pm \\~ Reading & feedback\n\nW
 e start with a brief hello and writing project check-ins. Then we'll clock
  50 minutes of writing time. We don't offer a prompt. People work on all k
 inds of projects\, from novels to academic work to personal journals.\n\nA
 fter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and volunteer to read w
 hat you wrote\, or listen to others. We keep readings under 7 minutes each
 \, with another 10 minutes or so for people to respond.\n\n**We're not a h
 ard-core critique group.** Feedback focuses on what people thought or felt
  when they heard your work. Some may offer simple suggestions to strengthe
 n work. We're a positive\, encouraging group. Some writers have published 
 many books\, while others are not yet ready to actually call themselves a 
 "writer" out loud. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey\, y
 ou will be valued and find value in this gathering. New members and drop-i
 ns always welcome.\n\n**WHAT TO BRING:**\n\n**Your preferred writing mater
 ials.** Many people bring laptops or tablets. Some bring paper and pen.\n\
 n**FOR THOSE WHO OVERTHINK THINGS:**\n\nWe follow “cat rules”. Come an
 d go as you please. Get up and walk around if you need to. Use earbuds or 
 don’t. It’s okay to arrive late and it’s okay to leave early. Come o
 ne time\, come every time. It’s all good.\n\nTip: RSVP counts are rarely
  accurate. This event is shared across multiple meetups.\n\nMeetup says th
 e event is full? Come anyway! There’s space for you.\n\nThis is a divers
 e group of writers. If you come\, you will be expected to be kind and welc
 oming to people who may have backgrounds\, beliefs\, neurotypes or lifesty
 les that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. People may share writin
 g that is deeply personal\, has adult themes\, or expresses viewpoints you
  disagree with. Awesome. We connect and respect each other as fellow write
 rs. Focus on the craft over content and support the people in your local c
 ommunity on their unique journey as a writer.\n\nOnly write romance? Or pe
 rsonal essays? Or historical fiction? Or sci-if or poetry or screenplays? 
 Cool! This group is not limited to a specific genre or style. Work on your
  LOTR/Futurama fanfic mashup\, your essays on paleontology in the early 19
 00’s\, your snarky flash fiction. We love it all.\n\n**WE'VE MOVED!**\n*
 Do not go to the Grange Starbucks*! We're meeting in downtown Olympia at t
 he new coworking and writing center. The new space isn't open to the publi
 c yet\, Our writing group gets to use it early because we are awesome like
  that.\n\n**Location details:**\nKosmo Coworking\n123 Washington St NE\, O
 lympia\n\n**Street parking is free after 6pm.** Plus\, you can park for fr
 ee in the state workers' parking lot right across the street on evenings a
 nd weekends.\nFree\, self-serve coffee and tea. Wash your own cups\, *yo.*
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/316872918/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261006T195152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T195152Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
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UID:event_316925723@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T123000
SUMMARY:Weekly Writers Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\n**Did you wri
 te this week?**\nCome join our online writing group session. We're a suppo
 rtive and friendly peer group that welcomes writers of all genres\, styles
 \, backgrounds and skill levels. Global group!\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n**Ou
 r goal is to get writing done.** We'll start with a brief hello and writin
 g project check-ins. Then we'll clock 50 minutes of writing time. We don't
  offer a prompt. People work on all kinds of projects - or even simply wri
 te in journals.\n\nAfter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and
  volunteer to read what you wrote\, or listen to others. We try to keep re
 adings under 7 or so minutes each\, with another 7 minutes or so for peopl
 e to respond.\n\nWe're not a hard-core critique group. Feedback focuses on
  what people thought or felt when they heard your work\, or provides simpl
 e suggestions for making the work stronger. We're a positive\, encouraging
  group. New members and drop-ins always welcome.\n\n*This event is shared 
 by the Seattle Writers Group\, who have been meeting weekly for over 17 ye
 ars. Since adding an online option\, the Seattle Writers warmly welcome wr
 iters from all over the globe to join writing sessions.*\n\n**HOW TO JOIN:
 **\nThis meetup is held via zoom. RSVP on meetup to see the zoom link.\n\n
 **RSVP:**\nDon't let the RSVP count fool you! There are always be more peo
 ple than shown. This event is posted on two meetups. Plus\, many regulars 
 have the link saved and do not RSVP on meetup. You won't be alone\, we pro
 mise!\n\n**TIPS:**\n\n1. Be prepared with something to write with - pen an
 d paper\, or keyboard.\n2. Reading or sharing your work is completely opti
 onal.\n3. Totally fine if you can only join for the writing portion and ca
 n't stay for the readings.\n4. It's easier to talk to you if we can see yo
 ur face\, but you don't have to turn your camera on.\n5. You will be able 
 to preview your video before you enter the meeting. You can keep your vide
 o off the entire time if you wish.\n6. If this is your first time using zo
 om\, click the link 5 minutes before the start of the meetup to get all se
 t up.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/316925723/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261010T181412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T181412Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_316641408@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261103T193000
SUMMARY:Audiobook Crawl: Dungeon Crawler Carl Edition
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\n*NEEEEEEW QUE
 ST!*\n**Audiobook Crawl - Dungeon Crawler Carl Edition**\n\n***Attention C
 rawlers!*** The System has detected a dangerous buildup of "staying inside
 " and "only talking to people through a screen" in your local stat block. 
 This is now being corrected.\n\n**QUEST TYPE:** Group Trial (Social/Endura
 nce — Easy Mode)\n\n**PARTY SIZE:** Open enrollment. Bring friends. Brin
 g strangers. They'll be friends by lap two.\n\n**MEETING POINT:** Kosmo Co
 working — 123 Washington St NE\, Downtown Oly\n\n**QUEST START:** 6:00 P
 M\n\n**PHASE 1: THE TRIVIA GAUNTLET (6:00–6:15 PM)**\nFifteen minutes. D
 ungeon Crawler Carl trivia. Prizes will be awarded to those whose brains h
 ave retained more Carl lore than is probably healthy. Loot is real. Braggi
 ng rights are eternal.\n\n**PHASE 2: THE CRAWL (6:15 PM sharp — the Syst
 em does not wait for stragglers)**\nThe party departs Kosmo as one unit an
 d marches through downtown Olympia toward Capitol Lake (a mere 0.4 miles 
 — a warm-up\, not a trial). Upon arrival: **TWO LAPS** around the lake\,
  1.5 miles each\, at a pace so easy your grandmother's grandmother could d
 o it in a rocking chair.\n\nEvery crawler will be equipped with the mandat
 ory gear: **headphones**. All crawlers will hit play on their Dungeon Craw
 ler Carl audiobook **at the same time** — doesn't matter which book in t
 he series you're on\, Carl waits for no one\, and neither do we. You'll be
  walking through Olympia while someone else's brain is walking through a d
 ungeon. Truly a multiclass experience.\n\n**Total distance:** \\~4 miles\n
 \n**Total time:** \\~1 hour 15 minutes (Walking easy\, steady pace.)\n\n**
 ⚠️ SYSTEM NOTE FOR THOSE WITH LESSER STAMINA STATS:**\nIf two laps pro
 ves to be beyond your current build\, this is not a failure state. Bench y
 ourself (literally — there are park benches) and await the party's retur
 n on the second lap. No penalty. No shame. Carl himself has quit worse fig
 hts.\n\n**RETURN:** Party reconvenes at Kosmo Coworking\, quest complete.\
 n\n**QUEST REWARDS:**\n\n* Light exercise (your character sheet thanks you
 )\n* Real-life human connection (a rare drop)\n* Uninterrupted Carl lore a
 ppreciation\n* Possible trivia loot\n\n**NON-FLEETING QUEST:** This quest 
 repeats on the first Tuesday every month.\n\nThe System has spoken. Don't 
 make Carl walk alone.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/316641408/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20260920T210244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260920T210244Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_317004425@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261104T200000
SUMMARY:Writing Group @ Kosmo Coworking
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\nIn-person wri
 ting session at the Kosmo Coworking in downtown Olympia. We're a supportiv
 e and friendly group that welcomes writers of all backgrounds and skill le
 vels.\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n\n**Our goal is to get writing done.**\n6pm \
 \~ Hello!\n6:10pm \\~ Independent writing\n7pm \\~ Reading & feedback\n\nW
 e start with a brief hello and writing project check-ins. Then we'll clock
  50 minutes of writing time. We don't offer a prompt. People work on all k
 inds of projects\, from novels to academic work to personal journals.\n\nA
 fter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and volunteer to read w
 hat you wrote\, or listen to others. We keep readings under 7 minutes each
 \, with another 10 minutes or so for people to respond.\n\n**We're not a h
 ard-core critique group.** Feedback focuses on what people thought or felt
  when they heard your work. Some may offer simple suggestions to strengthe
 n work. We're a positive\, encouraging group. Some writers have published 
 many books\, while others are not yet ready to actually call themselves a 
 "writer" out loud. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey\, y
 ou will be valued and find value in this gathering. New members and drop-i
 ns always welcome.\n\n**WHAT TO BRING:**\n\n**Your preferred writing mater
 ials.** Many people bring laptops or tablets. Some bring paper and pen.\n\
 n**FOR THOSE WHO OVERTHINK THINGS:**\n\nWe follow “cat rules”. Come an
 d go as you please. Get up and walk around if you need to. Use earbuds or 
 don’t. It’s okay to arrive late and it’s okay to leave early. Come o
 ne time\, come every time. It’s all good.\n\nTip: RSVP counts are rarely
  accurate. This event is shared across multiple meetups.\n\nMeetup says th
 e event is full? Come anyway! There’s space for you.\n\nThis is a divers
 e group of writers. If you come\, you will be expected to be kind and welc
 oming to people who may have backgrounds\, beliefs\, neurotypes or lifesty
 les that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. People may share writin
 g that is deeply personal\, has adult themes\, or expresses viewpoints you
  disagree with. Awesome. We connect and respect each other as fellow write
 rs. Focus on the craft over content and support the people in your local c
 ommunity on their unique journey as a writer.\n\nOnly write romance? Or pe
 rsonal essays? Or historical fiction? Or sci-if or poetry or screenplays? 
 Cool! This group is not limited to a specific genre or style. Work on your
  LOTR/Futurama fanfic mashup\, your essays on paleontology in the early 19
 00’s\, your snarky flash fiction. We love it all.\n\n**WE'VE MOVED!**\n*
 Do not go to the Grange Starbucks*! We're meeting in downtown Olympia at t
 he new coworking and writing center. The new space isn't open to the publi
 c yet\, Our writing group gets to use it early because we are awesome like
  that.\n\n**Location details:**\nKosmo Coworking\n123 Washington St NE\, O
 lympia\n\n**Street parking is free after 6pm.** Plus\, you can park for fr
 ee in the state workers' parking lot right across the street on evenings a
 nd weekends.\nFree\, self-serve coffee and tea. Wash your own cups\, *yo.*
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/317004425/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261016T011319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T011319Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_317026438@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261106T123000
SUMMARY:Weekly Writers Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\n**Did you wri
 te this week?**\nCome join our online writing group session. We're a suppo
 rtive and friendly peer group that welcomes writers of all genres\, styles
 \, backgrounds and skill levels. Global group!\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n**Ou
 r goal is to get writing done.** We'll start with a brief hello and writin
 g project check-ins. Then we'll clock 50 minutes of writing time. We don't
  offer a prompt. People work on all kinds of projects - or even simply wri
 te in journals.\n\nAfter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and
  volunteer to read what you wrote\, or listen to others. We try to keep re
 adings under 7 or so minutes each\, with another 7 minutes or so for peopl
 e to respond.\n\nWe're not a hard-core critique group. Feedback focuses on
  what people thought or felt when they heard your work\, or provides simpl
 e suggestions for making the work stronger. We're a positive\, encouraging
  group. New members and drop-ins always welcome.\n\n*This event is shared 
 by the Seattle Writers Group\, who have been meeting weekly for over 17 ye
 ars. Since adding an online option\, the Seattle Writers warmly welcome wr
 iters from all over the globe to join writing sessions.*\n\n**HOW TO JOIN:
 **\nThis meetup is held via zoom. RSVP on meetup to see the zoom link.\n\n
 **RSVP:**\nDon't let the RSVP count fool you! There are always be more peo
 ple than shown. This event is posted on two meetups. Plus\, many regulars 
 have the link saved and do not RSVP on meetup. You won't be alone\, we pro
 mise!\n\n**TIPS:**\n\n1. Be prepared with something to write with - pen an
 d paper\, or keyboard.\n2. Reading or sharing your work is completely opti
 onal.\n3. Totally fine if you can only join for the writing portion and ca
 n't stay for the readings.\n4. It's easier to talk to you if we can see yo
 ur face\, but you don't have to turn your camera on.\n5. You will be able 
 to preview your video before you enter the meeting. You can keep your vide
 o off the entire time if you wish.\n6. If this is your first time using zo
 om\, click the link 5 minutes before the start of the meetup to get all se
 t up.
URL;VALUE=URI:https://www.meetup.com/gutsycreatives/events/317026438/
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CREATED:20261017T180534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261017T180534Z
CLASS:PUBLIC
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:event_tlsbztyjcpbpb@meetup.com
SEQUENCE:1
DTSTAMP:20261020T153600Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261111T200000
SUMMARY:Writing Group @ Kosmo Coworking
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\nIn-person wri
 ting session at the Kosmo Coworking in downtown Olympia. We're a supportiv
 e and friendly group that welcomes writers of all backgrounds and skill le
 vels.\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n\n**Our goal is to get writing done.**\n6pm \
 \~ Hello!\n6:10pm \\~ Independent writing\n7pm \\~ Reading & feedback\n\nW
 e start with a brief hello and writing project check-ins. Then we'll clock
  50 minutes of writing time. We don't offer a prompt. People work on all k
 inds of projects\, from novels to academic work to personal journals.\n\nA
 fter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and volunteer to read w
 hat you wrote\, or listen to others. We keep readings under 7 minutes each
 \, with another 10 minutes or so for people to respond.\n\n**We're not a h
 ard-core critique group.** Feedback focuses on what people thought or felt
  when they heard your work. Some may offer simple suggestions to strengthe
 n work. We're a positive\, encouraging group. Some writers have published 
 many books\, while others are not yet ready to actually call themselves a 
 "writer" out loud. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey\, y
 ou will be valued and find value in this gathering. New members and drop-i
 ns always welcome.\n\n**WHAT TO BRING:**\n\n**Your preferred writing mater
 ials.** Many people bring laptops or tablets. Some bring paper and pen.\n\
 n**FOR THOSE WHO OVERTHINK THINGS:**\n\nWe follow “cat rules”. Come an
 d go as you please. Get up and walk around if you need to. Use earbuds or 
 don’t. It’s okay to arrive late and it’s okay to leave early. Come o
 ne time\, come every time. It’s all good.\n\nTip: RSVP counts are rarely
  accurate. This event is shared across multiple meetups.\n\nMeetup says th
 e event is full? Come anyway! There’s space for you.\n\nThis is a divers
 e group of writers. If you come\, you will be expected to be kind and welc
 oming to people who may have backgrounds\, beliefs\, neurotypes or lifesty
 les that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. People may share writin
 g that is deeply personal\, has adult themes\, or expresses viewpoints you
  disagree with. Awesome. We connect and respect each other as fellow write
 rs. Focus on the craft over content and support the people in your local c
 ommunity on their unique journey as a writer.\n\nOnly write romance? Or pe
 rsonal essays? Or historical fiction? Or sci-if or poetry or screenplays? 
 Cool! This group is not limited to a specific genre or style. Work on your
  LOTR/Futurama fanfic mashup\, your essays on paleontology in the early 19
 00’s\, your snarky flash fiction. We love it all.\n\n**WE'VE MOVED!**\n*
 Do not go to the Grange Starbucks*! We're meeting in downtown Olympia at t
 he new coworking and writing center. The new space isn't open to the publi
 c yet\, Our writing group gets to use it early because we are awesome like
  that.\n\n**Location details:**\nKosmo Coworking\n123 Washington St NE\, O
 lympia\n\n**Street parking is free after 6pm.** Plus\, you can park for fr
 ee in the state workers' parking lot right across the street on evenings a
 nd weekends.\nFree\, self-serve coffee and tea. Wash your own cups\, *yo.*
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SUMMARY:Weekly Writers Group (Online)
DESCRIPTION:Gutsy Creatives: Writers. Thinkers. Innovators.\n**Did you wri
 te this week?**\nCome join our online writing group session. We're a suppo
 rtive and friendly peer group that welcomes writers of all genres\, styles
 \, backgrounds and skill levels. Global group!\n\n**WHAT WE'LL DO:**\n**Ou
 r goal is to get writing done.** We'll start with a brief hello and writin
 g project check-ins. Then we'll clock 50 minutes of writing time. We don't
  offer a prompt. People work on all kinds of projects - or even simply wri
 te in journals.\n\nAfter the writing time is up\, you can stick around and
  volunteer to read what you wrote\, or listen to others. We try to keep re
 adings under 7 or so minutes each\, with another 7 minutes or so for peopl
 e to respond.\n\nWe're not a hard-core critique group. Feedback focuses on
  what people thought or felt when they heard your work\, or provides simpl
 e suggestions for making the work stronger. We're a positive\, encouraging
  group. New members and drop-ins always welcome.\n\n*This event is shared 
 by the Seattle Writers Group\, who have been meeting weekly for over 17 ye
 ars. Since adding an online option\, the Seattle Writers warmly welcome wr
 iters from all over the globe to join writing sessions.*\n\n**HOW TO JOIN:
 **\nThis meetup is held via zoom. RSVP on meetup to see the zoom link.\n\n
 **RSVP:**\nDon't let the RSVP count fool you! There are always be more peo
 ple than shown. This event is posted on two meetups. Plus\, many regulars 
 have the link saved and do not RSVP on meetup. You won't be alone\, we pro
 mise!\n\n**TIPS:**\n\n1. Be prepared with something to write with - pen an
 d paper\, or keyboard.\n2. Reading or sharing your work is completely opti
 onal.\n3. Totally fine if you can only join for the writing portion and ca
 n't stay for the readings.\n4. It's easier to talk to you if we can see yo
 ur face\, but you don't have to turn your camera on.\n5. You will be able 
 to preview your video before you enter the meeting. You can keep your vide
 o off the entire time if you wish.\n6. If this is your first time using zo
 om\, click the link 5 minutes before the start of the meetup to get all se
 t up.
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