About us
Before we begin, I first acknowledge that we are on the ancestral, traditional, and unceded territories of the SEMYOME (Semiahmoo), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxʷ (Tsawwassen) First Nations.
## Welcome to Our Surrey Free Writers Club !
We are here to practice free-writing—you can write anything you’d like: a poem, a song, a journal entry, or a short story. There are no restrictions; simply write whatever you feel.
### How it Works
- The Writing Session: We will write in silence for 30 minutes.
- Sharing: Once the time is up, you are invited to share what you wrote. Please note that sharing is completely optional; if you feel uncomfortable, you are welcome to just listen.
- A Safe Space: This is a safe space built on consent and comfortability
### Guidelines for Feedback
Criticism is only allowed with the writer's explicit consent. Before you begin reading, please state:
- Your Name
- Your Feedback Preference: Say "I am open to criticism" or "I am not open to criticism."
If you are providing feedback:
- Please be gentle and supportive.
- Wait until the writer has completely finished speaking before responding.
- Raise your hand to speak; we will call on people in the order hands are raised.
- To keep things moving, we limit feedback to three people per writer.
### Closing Discussion
After everyone has had a chance to share, we will spend the final 30 minutes discussing the themes and topics that emerged from our writing.
### Schedule
The event lasts one hour in total. We currently meet once a month on Sundays, though we may move to a weekly schedule depending on interest and attendance.
> Remember: Consent is our top priority. Writing is a vulnerable art form, and we are here to protect that process.
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