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“Pro Songwriting Session: Writing Hooks, Melodies & Lyrics That Stick”

Write a memorable catchy Song — Pro Songwriting Workshop (4 Hours) This is a focused, small-group songwriting session designed for people who are serious about improving their craft — whether you’re just starting or already creating your own music. I’m a professional artist and songwriter with chart and radio experience, and I’ve collaborated with writers behind million-selling records and number-one singles in the US. I want to bring the experience of being in the writing room to this space. I will take you through each element:The sharing of ideas, striving to find what’s best for a song, and seeing an idea through from concept to completion. This is not a lecture or casual meet-up — it’s a hands-on creative session where you’ll actively write and develop, your own material. What you’ll learn: * How to write a killer chorus * The three elements that make up a commercial song * How to develop a strong lyric * The art of collaboration * You’ll Receive direct, constructive feedback in a focused, supportive environment. Who it’s for: This workshop is designed for people who are serious about developing their songwriting — even if you’re at an early stage or more experienced. What to bring: If you play an instrument, bring it along. Also if you have struggled with finishing an idea or are stuck, bring that to the space. Format: * Limited to 6 participants to keep the session focused and high-quality * 4-hour in-person session (private apartment setting in central Paris) * Respectful, creative, and committed atmosphere Price: Introductory rate: €80 Standard pricing will be higher for future sessions. Important: * Payment required in advance via PayPal to confirm your place * Exact address shared after booking * Limited spots available If you want to make real progress in a short space of time this is for you.

Ready-Set-Write! Paris Saturday morning - Bohème Café Coworking

## 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!***

Writers' On-Line Feedback Session via Zoom

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.

Ready-Set-Write Lazy Sunday edition (IN-PERSON): 11:00 Start Time

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/)

PLU Open Mic

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

Stage "Écrire un roman" - du 20 au 24 avril 2026

**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/)

Atelier d’écriture du dimanche

Un événement pour se rencontrer entre femmes parisiennes qui écrivent ✍️
Faisons connaissance autour d’un thé ou café et parlons écriture(s), lecture(s) et inspiration(s) ! ☀️ Et n’hésitez pas à prendre vos ordis (chargés) ou carnets : nous allons écrire pendant une partie de l’après-midi !

Atelier d'écriture du mois de mai 2026 - Thème : Lecture et Écriture

Chers tous ! Le thème sera discuté et décidé lors de l'atelier d'avril, dimanche 5 avril à 14h30. Je le posterai à ce moment là. Aussi, assurez-vous, je vous prie de vos intentions de participation. Bonnes et belles lectures et écritures et à bientôt ! Jélila PS : le lieu sera indiqué dès que j'aurais une confirmation, et vous en informerai dans la foulée.

Lyric writing exercises

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.

Afterwork entre écrivaines

Un petit afterwork pour se retrouver entre femmes qui écrivent, discuter inspiration, méthodo & cie et peut-être écrire quelques lignes ✍️✨

LA MAISON CLOSE en littérature, entre tragédie humaine et hypocrisie sociale"

Pour cet IMPROMPTU, Ekaterina nous invite à visiter "La Fosse aux filles" d' Alexandre Kouprine et "La Maison Tellier" de Guy de Maupassant. Dans La Fosse aux filles, Alexandre Kouprine propose un tableau psychologique d’une grande dureté. Il ne cherche aucune provocation, mais s’attache à montrer la lente déshumanisation des femmes enfermées dans ce système, tout en explorant la banalité du mal, la résignation subie et l’érosion progressive de toute illusion. Le regard est empathique, grave, parfois étouffant, et laisse peu de place à l’échappatoire. À l’inverse, La Maison Tellier de Guy de Maupassant adopte un ton plus léger, parfois quasi burlesque, sans pour autant être naïf. Par le biais de l’ironie et du décalage, Maupassant révèle l’hypocrisie de la bourgeoisie provinciale et souligne à quel point la maison close, loin d’être un scandale isolé, est parfaitement intégrée à l’ordre social. Derrière le sourire, la critique est fine et profondément mordante. **Présentation d'auteurs** Ekaterina fera une courte présentation d'Alexandre Kouprine et Claude nous parlera de Maupassant afin de mieux éclairer/contextualiser les deux oeuvres. **Inscription** Ne vous inscrivez, s’il vous plaît, que si vous êtes sûr(e) de pouvoir lire au moins une des deux œuvres d'ici là et d'être présent(e) le jour J. Au plaisir de se rencontrer, débattre, discuter, autour d'un verre :)