Creative Writing Near Me

TINYACO Creative Writer's Salon

Meet, write, connect

10 a.m. Arrive and meet 10:15 a.m. Write (freewrite, to a prompt, or on your big project) 11:00 a.m. Discuss how it went and writing goals 11:30 a.m. Leave better for it **Zoom link will be offered a week in advance.**

Meet, write, connect

10 a.m. Arrive and meet 10:15 a.m. Write (freewrite, to a prompt, or on your big project) 11:00 a.m. Discuss how it went and writing goals 11:30 a.m. Leave better for it

Columbus Seeing Shapes Sketching Made Simple

**📝 Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class** An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session. This session is **First Lines**: the basics of holding the pencil, seeing in shapes and shading so things look solid. Every class ends with personal written feedback: upload a photo of your drawing and get specific tips on how to improve it. Complete beginners welcome: everything is taught step by step. **An RSVP on its own won't get you in.** Register through the link below to book your spot. ### [✏️ BOOK YOUR PLACE ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchFirstLines?city=Columbus&groupurlname=the-weekly-sketching-circle-for-everyone&productId=400101&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-22T13:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Reference images on screen while you draw - Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy - Everyone in the session draws along at the same time - A chat shared with the people booked into your session - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription Sit down, sharpen up, sketch along. 📝

Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center

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!

Columbus Pencil Portrait Lesson for Complete Beginners

**🖌️ Sketch Hour: A Beginner Drawing Class** An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session. Today's class: **Faces**, portraits: where the features really go, and how to get a likeness. Every class ends with personal written feedback: upload a photo of your drawing and get specific tips on how to improve it. No experience needed. If you've ever said "I can't draw", this is for you. **Register through the link below** to book your place in this class. ### [✏️ JOIN THE CLASS ✏️](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchFaces?city=Columbus&groupurlname=creative-minds-weekly-sketching-hangout-group&productId=400201&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-22T16:00:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription - Personal written feedback on the drawing you make - Just a pencil and paper, nothing to buy - Everyone in the session draws along at the same time Sit down, sharpen up, sketch along. 🖌️

Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center

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!

Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center

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!

October Book Club Meetup

Welcome, readers! 🎃 Our October read is ***Klara and the Sun*** by **Kazuo Ishiguro**. From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change forever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans. In *Klara and the Sun*, Ishiguro looks at our rapidly changing modern world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator to explore a fundamental question: what does it mean to love? The film adaptation of this novel is scheduled for release on October 23 (the official trailer can be found here: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wixzainceAE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wixzainceAE)). We will meet at Zaftig Brewing Co in their event room in the back. We are welcome to bring in our own food, but **drinks must be purchased at the bar.** Looking forward to discussing with everyone!

Free Movie Night: The Craft

Join us for a Ladies Night Out at Stories on High!

Come enjoy an evening of great conversation, cocktails, and beautiful views of downtown Columbus from one of the city’s rooftop spots. Whether you’re new to the group or a familiar face, this is a chance to unwind, connect, and enjoy a night out with an amazing group of women. Come dressed for a night out and ready for good drinks, good conversation, and even better company. Looking forward to seeing you there!

🍂 Leaf It to Us: A Thriving in Motion Hike 🍁