Lavender Lit Brunch 01

Whether you're a seasoned writer or a writing enthusiast, this event offers a supportive and inclusive environment for creative minds, with a special focus on fostering and empowering minority voices, including queer and female writers.

Everyone is welcome to share their work, give and receive feedback, and connect with fellow writers over a delicious brunch and guided group writing activities. We'll engage in two short creative writing exercises: a 10-minute activity where each participant contributes a word to create a "word bundle" as a writing prompt, followed by a 20-minute session where we exchange writing prompts with each other. After each exercise, we'll share our writings.

This is a free, guided community workshop. I am not affiliated with the venue. You're welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks, but there are plenty of food and beverage options available if you'd like to indulge. This is my favorite brunch spot in town—the open space, lake view, and well-spaced tables are perfect for letting our creative juices flow with the wind and waves of West Lake, for reading aloud, and for feeling safe with the freedom to leave the space whenever you wish.

As a professional visual artist with seven years of practice and now a poet, I believe in building a community that supports each other’s creative interests and fosters collective growth as writers, celebrating all voices. I've been part of various spoken word and writing communities in Hanoi over the past few years, but I've often noticed that male voices tend to dominate, leaving minority voices gradually silenced. This event is a space where all voices can feel heard and be heard. So grab your notebook, bring your ideas, and let’s inspire each other to write our hearts out!

You can learn more about my art practice at haminhsworld.com/about