Let's write!

Let's support each other by writing in each other's company. There will be an optional 15 minute check-in at the beginning when we can introduce ourselves and share what we plan to work on during the 2 hours. There will also be an optional check-out at the end of the 2 hours for us to regather and share some reflections on how it went. I will bring some writing prompts, in case you'd like to use the time to respond to one.

Since many of us haven't met yet, I thought we might mark ourselves as part of the group by displaying 2 of our favorite SciFi & Fantasy books on the table where we're working.

LOCATION - FRESH SIDE:
Let's plan to write at Fresh Side, a tea house and restaurant in downtown Amherst. Fresh Side has outdoor seating as well as air-conditioned indoor tables and a few comfy chairs. Since we're going to use their seating while they are open, please be sure to order something in exchange for sitting there for 2 hours. They have a great menu with tasty drinks, treats, and small meals. (If you're on a tight budget, feel free to join Jonah and I at our table.)

AN EXPERIMENTAL SOCIAL CODE:
Stacking your books horizontally ( = ) -> you'd like to focus and do not want to be disturbed.
Stacking your books perpendicularly ( /\ ) -> You are feeling social, want to take a break, and would like a chance to chat with other members of the group.

BRING:
• Two SciFi-Fantasy books
• Your preferred writing tech, fully charged
• Writing talismans: fidgets, stuffed animals, pet rocks, etc...
• $ for drinks or food

PLAN
I. <= 4PM Choose a table where you'd like to write, order a drink, set-up camp, set-out your favorite books for inspiration, and perform your pre-writing rituals.
II. 4:00 - 4:15pm [Optional] - Gather at an outside table for the check-in.
III. Write!
IV. 5:45 - 6:00pm [Optional] - Gather outside for a check-out.

NEXT WEEK:
We decided that we'll alternate writing weeks with workshop weeks. So next Saturday we'll workshop and have an opportunity to share what we've been working on.