What we’re about
Have you been looking for a tribe of writers (think 1920s in Paris) who want to see their names on the covers of their work?
Are you a writer with a few manuscripts covered in dust in your closet?
Have you always wanted to try your hand at writing a short story or novel but talked yourself out of it?
Here at Prose Society, we believe that if you're serious about writing and getting published, you need to surround yourself with other writers who have a similar drive and goal.
That's why we created this MeetUp group.
After all, you are the average of the five people you spend time with... so why not hang out more with some great and eccentric writers?
HOW IS THIS GROUP DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WRITING GROUPS?
We have nothing but respect for the other writing groups in the area, but none of them seem to focus on meetings that are:
- Free
- Focused on critiquing one another's work
- Long-term focused (e.g., getting published)
We created this group so that writers - new and lifelong - could come together, learn something new, practice the craft, and get actionable feedback for free.
And hey, it doesn’t hurt to make some new friends in the process.
GROUP MISSION:
The mission of this group is to bring together writers in St. Pete (and the Tampa Bay area) for the purpose of member-led workshops, practical critiquing, and overall support for one another.
Our goal is to build a strong community of writers who inspire and motivate one another to take that much-needed next step in their literary journey.
So, if this sounds like something you want to be a part of, join us for one of our meet-ups:
WHEN: First and third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Station House (260 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701)
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Here’s what you can expect at a typical meeting:
- Updates and news
- Quick and fun introductions
- New writing lesson: Focused on a monthly topic (e.g., character development)
- Writing exercises with a focus on implementing the new writing tips you learned
- Review of what you wrote
- Quick break
- Reading and sharing our pieces
- Opening up the room for friendly and helpful critiques
- Wrap up and reminders
JOIN THE GROUP
If you'd like to get more involved with Prose Society including member discussions, impromptu write-ins, etc., we encourage you to join our Telegram group.
From the Telegram app, follow this invite link:
https://t.me/+H2nMn7KsHQg2NzM5
This will bring you to the official Prose Society group where you can chat with other writers, get answers to your writing questions, and much more.
THREE STRIKES POLICY
Please note: This only applies to the Wednesday evening meetings at Station House because of our limited space. This does not apply to write-ins or hangouts.
Recently, we've noticed that members are RSVPing and not showing up to meetings. This prevents others who were on the waitlist from attending, which isn't fair to those people who wanted to come.
To make sure everyone eager to attend can snag a spot, we're introducing a "Three Strikes" policy for RSVPs:
If you RSVP for an event and do not show three times, you'll immediately be placed on the waiting list for future events. If there is room for that event, you'll be moved to the "Going" category.
We hate to do this, but RSVPing and not showing while there are others on the waitlist isn't fair to those individuals or the group as a whole.
If you're running late or something comes up, we'll understand! But you need to let us know in advance. Thank you for understanding.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send myself (David) or Rachel a message. Hope to see you at the next meeting.
