Fiction Writing

Struggling with motivation and focus as you hammer away on your manuscript at home? Want to join a community of writers as we embrace the joys and pains (mostly pains) of writing together? Bring your laptop, pen & paper, old-school typewriter, or futuristic writing gadget, and join an enthusiastic community of science fiction and fantasy writers as we work on our current projects in the same space. The format will be similar to our online writing sprints: 30-minute blocks of focused, quiet writing time (the sprints), interspersed with breaks where we can chat, ask questions, and share our writing experiences.

We are now at **Yonge Sheppard Centre** in the **food court** near **Dazzle Mi**. We start a bit past 1pm, so if you're late, please find a seat and start writing -- we'd love to hear about your story or your day -- afterwards. :) **Coworking for writers in your area!** Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Travel / Parking info:** Public Transit: 1. Take the TTC subway to Sheppard-Yonge Station. 2. Use the Yonge St. Sheppard Ave exit **Driving & Parking:** Parking Entrance to Yonge Sheppard Centre is located on Greenfield Avenue and Doris Avenue. Accessible parking is available on P1, P3 and Concourse. Be sure to check for parking limits or fees. **Location:** We gather around the tables in the food court near **Dazzel Mi**. If you spot a group of people with laptops out, that’s probably us! **RSVP:** Please do RSVP. But be advised that seating is first-come, first-served, even if you have RSVP'd. Seats are not reserved and we can't control how many other people are in the cafe. **SCHEDULE:** 12:45 to 1:15 PM: Arrive and get settled in -- come in early if you want to get lunch. 1:15 to 2:15 PM: Write in silence for an hour. \*\*If you arrive after 1:15, please silently find your own place to sit. We'll welcome you to join the group at 2:15.\*\* 2:15 PM: Introduce yourself. We'll go in a circle; just say your name and 1–2 sentences about what you're writing. (E.g., "I'm Rudolph and I'm writing a non-fiction book about red-nosed reindeer.") 2:20 PM onwards: Chat, hang out, keep writing if you want, leave whenever.

March in Toronto is a mystery… it could be sunshine and birds chirping ☀️ or a little crisp and snowy ❄️ — and honestly? That’s part of the adventure. Let’s get out of the house, breathe in that fresh winter air, stretch our legs, and enjoy one of Toronto’s most beautiful parks together. 💙 **High Park** is the city’s largest public park — full of winding trails, little hills (yes, there are a few! 😄), open green space, squirrels plotting world domination 🐿️, a mini zoo, lakefront views, and some of the prettiest natural scenery in the city. This isn’t a power hike. This isn’t a marathon. This is a **fun, light, social winter wander** — about an hour of walking, chatting, laughing, and just being outside together. 🌬️👟 And then? We warm up at the **Grenadier Café**, right in the heart of the park, for a cozy lunch. ☕🍔🍟 Nothing hits quite like a warm meal after a brisk walk. Fresh air + good conversation + comfort food. That’s the vibe. ✨ *** 📱 **Don’t forget to join our WhatsApp group** – [CLICK HERE!](https://chat.whatsapp.com/H59mSCbsAi018gYANrKAnc?mode=ac_t) 👉 **Menu:** [Click Here!](https://www.grenadiercafe.net/grenadiercafemenu) *** ## 📍 Meetup Details 📌 **Meetup Location:** At the **High Park Sign** (west side at Bloor & High Park Ave). Look for Mathew in his famous **Moose Hat!** 🫎🎩 🕚 **Meetup Time:** 11:00 AM I will only wait 5 minutes (March weather waits for no one 😉). 📍 **End Location:** Back to the start. 💰 **Meetup Fee:** $5 cash in person or e-transfer to **mathewmaclean@hotmail.com** *** ## ❄️ Weather Policy Please don’t sign up if you’re not ready to walk in the cold or snow. This event is happening in *any* kind of weather — unless it hits -20°C. Then we call it character-building and reschedule. 😅 *** ## 🎒 What to Bring 🥾 Good boots (High Park has hills!) 🧤 Gloves & hat 💧 Water ☕ Something warm to drink 🍫 A small snack if needed *** ## ⏳ Can I Leave Early? Of course! Stay for the walk, stay for lunch, or stay for both. Come for as long (or as little) as you like. And yes — you can just show up on the day if you’re not 100% sure you can make it. ⚠️ Occasionally things happen and events may need to be cancelled — please keep an eye out for updates. *** 👤 **Organizer:** Mathew Questions? Post on the event wall or email **torontomoviesandoutings@hotmail.com** *** Let’s shake off winter blues, get some fresh air in our lungs, and remind ourselves how good it feels to move, connect, and share a meal together. 🌲❄️💛 High Park in winter has its own kind of magic — come see it with us.

**PLEASE READ FULL DESCRIPTION BELOW** SEVERAL OF OUR PAST EVENTS WERE SOLD OUT! During our events, people have had so much fun that they stayed behind after the event to have dinner/drinks with several of the attendees as a group! This singles speed mixer will combine the elements of speed dating and also a social mixer. Bring your business cards as this is also an opportunity for networking and meeting new friends. We will start with free time for mingling followed by a few rounds of a group icebreaker activity and games. Attendees will then have a few rounds of 7 minutes to chat with anyone of their choice and at the sound of the bell will select another person to chat with. It is better than speed dating as you are not obligated to sit and speak with all attendees! No need to be nervous, just remember that everyone is in the same boat. All you have to do is show up and just start talking to anyone even someone of the same gender! Come with an open mind and positive outlook as you never know who you may meet and where it may go. TICKET INCLUDES AN ALCOHOLIC/NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK. Attendees are encouraged to exchange contacts at the event but there will also be pieces of paper for attendees to write down names of those who they are interested in and can hand it into the host afterwards. If there is found to be mutual interest then the person's contact information will be shared with you with their consent. (If you are asked for your contact information at the event but do not feel a romantic vibe with the person, you can always let them know that you would be happy to exchange contacts but that you feel more of a friendship vibe). *Feel free to provide honest feedback to the host so future events and attendees can benefit*. Dress to impress! No extremely casual clothing. The event will start promptly so please arrive early. Parking can be found in nearby parking lots and side streets. If the gender ratio is very unbalanced, the event will be postponed. Please check your email (**including spam/junk inboxes)** a day before the event and also after the event for important updates and information. Emails regarding event info and also connecting with individuals post-event often goes to people's junk boxes! If you did not receive pre-event emails from us, please contact us at TorontoGTAsingles@gmail.com. As the gender ratio is controlled, we will admit people without a ticket at the door only if they have been accepted to do so in advance \*- \*Please email us at TorontoGTAsingles@gmail.com prior to showing up at the door to make sure you will be accepted. There is important information that is provided prior to the event that must be read before attending. \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- There are 3 options for staying up-to-date on events: 1\. Follow the page on facebook for updates "Toronto GTA singles" and join of one the groups: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/4598240670401181](https://www.facebook.com/groups/4598240670401181 "https://www.facebook.com/groups/4598240670401181") for the ages 55+ group or [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1118178702580538](https://www.facebook.com/groups/1118178702580538 "https://www.facebook.com/groups/1118178702580538") for the younger age group up to 18-54 years of age *2\. Click "follow" on Eventbrite to stay updated on our future events \(lookup TorontoGTASingles" for our Eventbrite page\)\.* 3\. Send an email to TorontoGTASingles@gmail\.com and ask to be added to our mailing list\. *\*\*We are doing a **matchmaking project for ages 50+** get on our list by sending us a message with your email address.* \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Are you a Genuine, Trustworthy and Available (GTA) single looking to network with like-minded individuals for friendships, business opportunities, and love? Come out to an event! **Attendee requirements:** **-be "emotionally available" i.e** **being open, present, and fully engaged in a relationship, sharing feelings** **-looking for a serious, meaningful long-term relationship** **-looking for monogamy** **-have space in your life for a special someone (good work-life balance)** \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- ***\*\*IMPORTANT\*\****: Occasionally we take photos or videos at our events-please inform us if you would like to be excluded from being in our media. Otherwise, purchasing a ticket implies you are okay with this. \*\*\*TICKETS & F.A.Q CAN BE FOUND HERE: \*\*\*https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1975325291120?aff=oddtdtcreator

9.71 km winter walk at 4 km per hour pace (or faster by consensus) from Downsview Park station. Proceed south through Downsview Park then North up Black Creek Trail to Pioneer Village. Sunday Mar 01, 2026, 1 PM to 5 PM. 1 PM: Meet at Downsview Park Station, West side of GO train tracks. 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM: Eat at Elias Restaurant & Tavern, 3310 Keele St, North York, ON M3M 2H7, [(416) 633-1735](https://www.google.com/search?q=caribbean+restaurant+near+keele+and+sheppard+toronto&rlz=1C1RXMK_enCA1182CA1182&sxsrf=ANbL-n6YPo70yRZ9SiycJ5MrJqIj_BSFTg:1770435855585&udm=1&lsack=D7WGady_I_W1ptQP47q4wA0&dpr=0.9&lqi=CjRjYXJpYmJlYW4gcmVzdGF1cmFudCBuZWFyIGtlZWxlIGFuZCBzaGVwcGFyZCB0b3JvbnRvSKz7mIzsgICACFpKEAAQARgBGAMiNGNhcmliYmVhbiByZXN0YXVyYW50IG5lYXIga2VlbGUgYW5kIHNoZXBwYXJkIHRvcm9udG8qBAgDEAEqBAgCEACSAQpyZXN0YXVyYW50mgEkQ2hkRFNVaE5NRzluUzBWSlEwRm5TVU5zTVc5bU9EaG5SUkFC-gEECG8QLw#) 2:30 PM to 5 PM Walk North up Black Creek Trail to Pioneer Village. Route Map with GPX download: https://www.komoot.com/user/5510029372634 Wear loose fitting winter clothing: coat, hat, gloves, snow pants, thick socks, waterproof thermal lined boots with non slip soles. If necessary put warmers in your gloves and boots. Bring water. Chris 647 453 3327

Join us for a **120-minute ultra-sensory journey** through breath, heat, and ice. The cost for this event is $45 pp, please **[buy your ticket here.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/product/breath-sweat-and-chills-wild-breath-journey/)** Only 25 seats! **The Breath** We begin with guided breathwork in the warm sauna as the drum beats in time with your heart, calling you deeper into your body, into the primal rhythms of the soul. **The Sweat** In the post-breath bliss – the heat rises. The sauna becomes a womb of transformation, the sweat rising as layers fall away. Old energies melt. Boundaries dissolve. You become pure presence. **The Cold** When you’re ready—plunge into one of the five ice baths. Shudder, shake, and shiver away the stagnant energy that no longer serves. Feel the fire of your own vitality reignite as the cold awakens every cell. Rinse and repeat as needed, moving through contrast therapy throughout the evening. Enjoy social time at Revive afterwards. Check your emails for confirmation and the link to the waiver for Revive. [Buy yout ticket now.](https://www.breathinginnature.com/product/breath-sweat-and-chills-wild-breath-journey/)

Join us for a relaxed Creative Sundays painting session. This is a calm, social hangout where we spend a couple of hours painting together in a small group setting. No experience is needed, and there’s no formal instruction, just a shared creative space where everyone works at their own pace. **All supplies will be provided. A $15 materials fee will apply to cover the cost of supplies.** You’re welcome to follow one of the inspiration ideas provided or paint something completely your own. Spots are limited and are **confirmed once payment is received**. Location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.

Hello everyone, I'd like to invite you out for fabulous Sunday afternoon; with our beloved party game, **Family Feud! (The Best Social Party Game in Town!)** It's going to be a total blast with a game designed to keep us laughing and interacting all afternoon! \*Super easy to learn, play and have fun! *\*Joined by my other social groups too so we can anticipate a fabulous turn out!* **Date:** Sunday March 1st, 2026 **Arrival Time:** Please arrive between 4:00 p.m. -4:30 p.m. **Where to Meet us?** **Location:** La Carnita - (Main Floor) **Address:** 130 Eglinton Ave. Toronto, ON M4P 2X9 **Free Parking:** in Residential area and on Eglinton on the north side-just east of the restaurant **Yonge and Eglinton Subway:** (Very close, 3 minute walking distance) Event Details Below: Sincerely, Steve Flemming (Organizer/Host) https://www.meetup.com/soulcity/ **Details of Event:** **\*\*FAMILY FEUD\*\* (The Best Social Party Game in Town) (Sunday March 1st)** -Lots of laughs in store as we have a great evening making new friends and playing **Family Feud** hosted in a unique group vs group format -Groups will be divided into groups of 4-5 players, with multiple rounds played \*Treats handed out to the winning teams after each round we play \*\* Invite your friends or come on your own; either way we can anticipate a great time! ***It's all about having fun and laughing out loud!*** \-\-\-\- **Event Fee:** 10 dollars (cash only please) (HST included) or in advance by e transfer to **steveflemming11@gmail.com** \-\-\-\-\- \*Plan to come for dinner (one beverage or appetizer minimum to support this wonderful restaurant) (The food is fresh and really good!) \*Includes reserved seating for the group \*Beverage and/or appetizer minimum to support the staff and venue \*Dinner Party after Family Feud at no extra charge :) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-

Unwind into an evening of calm , rhythm and joy.

Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington. The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo. Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine. We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you. The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly. Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome. The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit. Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times. Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have. Happy writing!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros. 10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Saturday!

We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator. Join us on Sunday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking! • What we'll do Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at noon on Sundays. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 12:00 - quick intros. 12:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour. 1:10 - chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1-1:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you! • What to bring Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible. See you at The Café on Sunday!

**We are expanding our creative programming opportunities with Queer Quills, a quiet writing and sharing space. Queer Quills features some prompts, supplies and friendly faces to help get some inspiration or feedback for your writing. Hope to see you there!**