Short Story Writing

Love stories, but never find the time to read? Always wanted to start reading but don’t know where to begin? **A Few Good Pages** is a weekly short story circle where we slow down, read together, and have thoughtful relaxed discussions. No pressure, No prep! We meet **every Saturday** to read and discuss **one or two short stories**—quick reads that stay with you. Whether you’re a **wannabe reader** looking to get started, a **busy book lover** who wants to rebuild reading habit, or someone who enjoys **sharing perspectives on a great story**, you’ll fit right in. You don't need to prepare anything in advance - Just show up. Over the past year, we've read and discussed over **200+ short stories,** building a warm, reflective community that values attention, curiosity and consistency. Join our WhatsApp Group for updates: https://chat.whatsapp.com/IpIMc6c87W49FJIg1cRDJk?mode=hqrt2 **Cost & Membership** * First session : **Free** * Drop in : AED 30 per session * Membership options available for those who want to build a consistent reading habit. **Location** Location : L'eto Cafe, 1st floor, Mall of Emirates (D7 is the closest parking Entrance) Please update the RSVP if there's any change in your plans :-) Come for the stories, stay for the discussions!

Join us for a cozy, vibrant gathering of book lovers as we share our favorite reads and current page-turners! Whether you're into fiction, memoirs, thrillers, or poetry, there's a seat for every story here. Each meetup, we explore a new venue in the heart of Dubai—so you're not just discovering new books, but also new cafés and experiences. Over a delicious lunch, we dive into conversations about stories, authors, and life—connecting with awesome people along the way. No pressure to finish a book—just come with your curiosity, your appetite, and your love for a good story. ✨ *Great books. Great food. Great people.* We can’t wait to meet you! Location: **The Coffee Shop at Souk Al Bahar Downtown Dubai (nearby Dubai Mall)** Policy: You will have to avail any item from the menu and to listen when someone's turn to speak. Parking: Souk Al Bahar Parking Lot Contact: we have instagram **cece.events** and WhatsApp +971 55 416 9381

Hello Nomads! This Saturday afternoon, we invite you to a cool program, including a boat ride, sharing drinks in a seaside coffeeshop, and for those who want: sketching, journaling, reading or simply chilling. \-\- When & Where \* Saturday 24-Jan-2026 \* 16:30 (SHARP) - 19:00 \* Dubai Marina \-\- You will love: \* The boat ride \* The seaside coffeeshop \* The optional activities: Sketching, journaling, reading or simply chilling \* Meeting new friends \-\- Information & booking: BOOKING: Please join the WhatsApp group, send a private message & wait for CONFIRMATION: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdM6ecgZH7BCuJefUaBxXz Exact location & updates will be communicated to those who confirm their booking by WhatsApp. Please feel free to follow and share our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nomad.sketchers \-\- Fees No organization fees Boat ride: 7 aed You need to order something from the coffeeshop \-\- What to bring: Depending on what you want to do: \* If you want to try sketching/journaling: whatever you have (notebook, pencils/pens, watercolor, brushes), or use our shared materials \* Or a book if you just want to read \* Or nothing if you just want to join & chill \* Remember to bring warm cloths as it may get cold Looking forward to seeing you!

All the women in our group say they want to make friends 💕 So we dug into the psychology 🧠. Many said they *want* to go to weekly café meetups ☕️… but somehow they don’t. The event exists. The location exists 📍… so what’s missing? 🤔 We've got a psychology major on the team and here's what they suggested. Watch explainer video [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEZk4cpnqog](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEZk4cpnqog) Go to the pod portal [https://eseek.app/pods/](https://eseek.app/pods/) Get the only women-only events app that hosts all our events [https://eseek.app](https://eseek.app) Introducing a simple first step: **Pods** ✨ A **Pod** is a small group of **3 women**, assigned to you each week 👯‍♀️👯‍♀️. You can opt in to attend our weekly event together. Once you opt in, you’ll see which women in your Pod are also going 🙌. Amazing — you’re not the only one showing up. No public RSVP, no pressure 🙅‍♀️. You already have a friend to go with 💖. DM each other 📩, swap WhatsApp numbers 📱, coordinate your arrival, and show up together. On the day, you’ll find your pre-connected pod-friends you've already chatted with plus other women waiting at the venue 🤍✨ Making friends just got a whole lot easier 🌸

Ready for a night where **business meets social energy**? Join us for the next edition of our **Business Social** 🚀 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)** A curated experience where business owners, leaders, and experts come together for meaningful connections, great conversations, and an unforgettable night out ✨ ​**🌟 What to expect:** * ​Meet **fellow business owners, industry experts, and leaders** * ​Build real connections that go beyond LinkedIn 🤝 * ​Discover opportunities while enjoying amazing drinks 🍹 * ​Experience a night where **networking feels like a party** 🎉 Register and get more details! **[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup)** ​✨ **The Vibe** No apps. No pressure! Just **authentic encounters** with people who appreciate depth, spontaneity, and fun. ​Every guest arrives not knowing who they’ll meet — but leaves with a story, a smile, and maybe even a new friend or business partner 💼❤️ ​🎉 **Think of it like this:** Bold conversations. Big energy. Even bigger chemistry. ​It’s more than just networking — it’s an **unfolding experience** where strangers become friends and opportunities turn into realities. **Registration** ✅ RSVP on Meetup. ✅ [Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-group-meetup) *Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.* Happy Networking 😊

🏐 \*MK Volley Kite Beach\* 📍 🗓️ Tuesday - Friday - Saturday - Sunday 📍 Kite Beach 💰 35\.00AED \| 🆓 Free Water 👫 Open for Male & Female 🔄 Fixed Setter (Rotation) 👥 3 Teams \| 🏟️ 1 Court 🔸join our Whatsapp Group [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gf6ZgKq58Mg9usiaqafb0A](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gf6ZgKq58Mg9usiaqafb0A)

Hello Nomads! This Sunday morning, we invite you to a cool program, including boat rides, and for those who want: sketching, journaling, reading or simply chilling, followed by an optional lunch. \-\- You will love: \* The boat rides \* The optional activities: Sketching, journaling, reading or simply chilling \* The lunch in one of the best Italian restaurants in Dubai \* Meeting new friends \-\- Information & booking: IMPORTANT: Yacht places are limited. if interested please book ASAP. BOOKING: Please join the WhatsApp group, send a private message & wait for CONFIRMATION: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LdM6ecgZH7BCuJefUaBxXz Exact location & updates will be communicated to those who confirm their booking by WhatsApp. Please feel free to follow and share our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nomad.sketchers \-\- Fees No organization fees Boat rides: 2x7aed You need to order something from the coffeeshop \-\- What to bring: Depending on what you want to do: \* If you want to try sketching/journaling: whatever you have (notebook, pencils/pens, watercolor, brushes), or use our shared materials \* Or a book if you just want to read \* Or nothing if you just want to join & chill \* Remember to bring warm cloths as it may get cold Looking forward to seeing you!

Fun Volleyball at the beach, we accept all levels We will be playing 6 vs 6 Total of 3 Teams 35AED per person Confirming through whatsapp https://wa.me/971508010822

This is an event for those interested in improving and testing their English language skills. The exams are intended to be fun and CHALLENGING. The exam shall test your reading, writing and listening skills, and the interesting post-exam discussion shall test your speaking skills. The answer key shall be shared after the exam, and the exam results shall be announced the following week. The highest scorer shall get a prize if his grade is above 90%. Please note that this event has a fee of AED 30. Also, please arrive on time. Due to the nature of this event, it is not possible to provide additional time to latecomers.

Hello we are excited to bring your our first weekly promoted event using pods to group you ahead of time. **Join Bali Trip**: 4 Joining So Far! [https://eseek.app/checkout](https://eseek.app/checkout) **Join our whatsapp group** [https://eseek.app/join/](https://eseek.app/join/) **Carine Restaurant / Emirates Golf Club** [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP_RTWpj6-U](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RP_RTWpj6-U) Join your pre-event pod at [https://eseek.app/pods](https://eseek.app/pods) Get the app for the event at [https://eseek.app](https://eseek.app) **This is a social event, but we also allow promoting your own items / business etc** Upload your items for sale on eSeek Pods 🛍️ When you RSVP to an event, your items are automatically displayed 👀✨ People can like ❤️ the things they want you to bring to the event. Unlike Facebook Marketplace — where you sell one item at a time, unsure about quality, awkward unsafe meetups 😬 ⚠️ — eSeek offers safe, social events for women to exchange items 💕. You can sell or exchange multiple items at once 🙌 in a fun, community-based setting 🎉 Upload the things you no longer want, and let people make offers 💸 to buy them at Saturday’s event 📅 **Trade & Travel** https://forexnewstrade.com/ => we build custom trading AIs If there is no host, become a circle leader in the pod portal so people can reach you at the event, **make sure you have messaged other women in your pod before arrival.** You can post your own meetups on the app also for this weekend.

Welcome to Camelot Language School! Our speaking club is a fun, friendly place where everyone feels comfortable speaking and learning together 😊 You’ll practice real conversations, make new friends, and improve your English naturally with a native speaker guiding you along the way. No pressure, just support, laughter, and great conversations. **Join us** and come enjoy learning with us!

Discover how to write with voice. In this generative workshop, we will be working with voice and discovering how to discover what your characters want to say. This in-person session will involve writing, discovery, and voice exploration through workshopping and character practice. Led by an agented author who works primarily through deep POV, this is a class where you can discover your character, or develop a new one! Notebooks will be provided.

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

**Looking for a group you can write with *whilst sipping your fave coffee*?** ☕✍️ Then come join **Shut Up & Write!** on **Saturday, January 24th from 1:30pm to 4:00pm** at **Ridgetop Coffee & Tea**! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 1:30–2:00pm – Grab your coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 2:00pm–3:30pm – Silent, focused writing time 3:30–4:00pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 8 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Come by for an hour of evening writing with fellow creative folks. Everyone works on their own thing, no obligation to share — just show up and make any kind of words happen. If you're spending too much time thinking about writing, join us for an hour of focused writing. Guidelines: * While some discussion is encouraged to get to know one another, strive for silent, focused writing from 6:45 PM - 7:45 PM. * Generally avoid disruptive sensory input/behaviors, such as repeated or unpleasant noises, smells, physical movements, etc. (if you have health-related reasons, or some other aspect out of your control due to which this could become an issue, show up anyway and explain that potential disruptions are not intentional.) * Repeated breaking of the above rules without a valid reason may result in dismissal from the group at any point during a session. **Why is Shut Up & Write(!) so effective?** [http://arsenalofwords.com/2015/10/14/why-i-shut-up-write/](http://arsenalofwords.com/2015/10/14/why-i-shut-up-write/) **LOCATION:** Gaithersburg Library, Study Room 2 (if we aren't in 2, check 1!) **SCHEDULE:** 6:30 \| Pre\-session check\-in \- What will you work on? 6:45 \| Shut up and write for 1 hour\! 7:45 \| Post\-session check\-in \- How did it go? Feel free to keep writing and finish your lingering thoughts past this point, but know that the library closes at 8 PM! **BRING:** Whatever you need to be able to write! ***If you are interested in a more collaborative and discussion-focused writing group, the Gaithersburg Library hosts such a group on Sundays from 4:00 to 5:30 PM! Ask Chris or the library staff for more details.***

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :)