Writing

Un petit afterwork pour se retrouver entre femmes qui écrivent, discuter inspiration, méthodo & cie et peut-être écrire quelques lignes ✍️✨

Paris Lit Up open mic (PLU) Every Thursday in English (other languages too – when in Rome, speak French) at the historic home of French Slam poetry, Culture Rapide (103 Rue Julien Lacroix, 75020). If you would like to read, dance, sing or otherwise express yourself, sign up is open and free to all, starting at 20.00-ish. We go until we drop or run out of performers! In any language. Or no language at all. No limits, just respect. Plus, each week featured performers from around the world are invited to strut their stuff before our rowdy but respectful audience. For this week's special guest, see: www.facebook.com/ParisLitUp Not in Paris? Join us online at "PLU Live on Zoom"! Every Wednesday from 9pm CET. Just like an open mic, but we chat a bit too. Always the same link, hosts rotate: http://tiny.cc/PLUopenmic

⚠️ **IMPORTANT – La participation via Meetup ne confirme pas votre inscription. Merci de contacter Petit Paris Playgroup pour valider et sécuriser votre place : contact@petitparisplaygroup.com / 06 61 21 18 95 ⚠️** *Un atelier musical ludique pour les tout-petits et leurs parents 🎶* À travers des chansons, des rythmes, des instruments et des jeux musicaux, les enfants découvrent la musique dans un environnement joyeux et interactif. Cet atelier d’**éveil musical bilingue** stimule la curiosité, la motricité et l’écoute tout en offrant un moment de partage parent-enfant. 🗓 Dates : • Jeudi **12 mars** • Jeudi **19 mars** • Jeudi **26 mars** 🕒 **16h30** 📍 **Café Ernestine** 72 rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 18 👶 **5 à 36 mois** Atelier animé par **Petit Paris Playgroup** 📞 Réservation : 06 61 21 18 95 🌐 petitparisplaygroup.com ⚠️ **Conformément aux règles de Meetup, toute personne de moins de 18 ans participant à un événement doit être accompagnée d’un adulte responsable.** ⚠️

La guerre déclenchée par la Russie contre l’Ukraine constitue l’un des événements géopolitiques majeurs de ce siècle, bouleversant durablement les équilibres européens et mondiaux. Pierre Haski recevra Pierre Levy, ambassadeur de France en Russie au moment du déclenchement de la guerre ; Aussi, son éclairage sera particulièrement utile pour nous donner une grille d’analyse des positions russes et interpréter les derniers évènements qui secouent l’Europe tout entière. — Pierre Lévy est diplomate. Il a notamment été directeur du Centre d’analyse et de prévision (CAP), directeur de l’Union européenne au Quai d’Orsay, ambassadeur de France en République tchèque (2010-2013), en Pologne (2016-2019) et en Russie (2020-2024). En 2025, il écrit l’ouvrage « Au cœur de la Russie en guerre » (Éditions Taillandier). Pierre Haski est journaliste, chroniqueur sur France Inter et Président de Reporter sans Frontières. **Nos soirées sont toujours suivies d’un moment convivial autour d’une sélection de vins et quelques mignardises.**

⚠️ **IMPORTANT – La participation via Meetup ne confirme pas votre inscription. Merci de contacter La Ronde des Arts afin de valider et sécuriser votre place : 07 66 98 29 06** ⚠️ *Un atelier sensoriel inspiré de l’univers coloré d’**Henri Matisse**.* Les tout-petits découvrent les formes et les couleurs à travers une expérience artistique adaptée à leur âge. Au programme : 🎨 exploration des couleurs ✨ formes inspirées de Matisse 👶 moment complice parent-bébé Un bain de couleurs et de créativité pour éveiller les sens. 🗓 **Jeudi 26 mars** 🕒 **10h30 – 11h00** 📍 **Ernestine Café :** 72 rue Joseph de Maistre, Paris 18 👶 **Pour les enfants de 9 mois à 2 ans** 👨‍👩‍👧 **Duo parent-enfant** 💶 **25€** (+5€ enfant supplémentaire) 🎨 Atelier animé par **La Ronde des Arts** **📞 Réservation : 07 66 98 29 06** 🌐 www.larondedesarts.fr 📸 Instagram : la_ronde_de_arts ⚠️ **Conformément aux règles de Meetup, toute personne de moins de 18 ans participant à un événement doit être accompagnée d’un adulte responsable.** ⚠️

🇬🇧 Welcome to Chitchat ! 😎ChitChat is a friendly social event in Paris where people come together to practice languages and meet new friends. Whether you want to improve the language you’re learning, connect with locals, or simply enjoy conversations with an international crowd, you’ll feel at home. Perfect for newcomers, travelers, and anyone who loves meeting cool people. 🍻 Every Thursday - Starting at 7:30 PM Timeout bar - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (We didn’t choose this place for nothing, the beers are cheaper than a croissant in the Marais 🥸) Feel free to join our 👉🏼 ***[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4qCmyVOuYgLkMVtcfbuO5?mode=ems_copy_t)*** 👈🏼 group for faster and more efficient communication 🇫🇷 Bienvenue au ChitChat ! ❤️‍🔥ChitChat, c’est le meilleur spot à Paris pour faire l’apéro, pratiquer les langues que tu apprends et te faire des potes du monde entier. Nouveau en ville ? De passage ? Ou parisiens confirmé, c’est ici que tu peux discuter librement avec des locaux et des internationaux. 🍷 Chaque jeudi à partir de 19h30. ( T’as de la chance on accepte les retardataires ☘️) au TimeOut - 22 Rue du Pot de Fer, 75005 Paris (On n’a pas choisi ce bar pour rien — les bières sont moins chères qu’un ticket aller-retour de métro. 😉) N'hésitez pas à rejoindre notre groupe 👉🏼 ***[WhatsApp](https://chat.whatsapp.com/F4qCmyVOuYgLkMVtcfbuO5?mode=ems_copy_t)*** 👈🏼 pour une communication plus rapide et plus efficace

**Némo Biennial 2025 is back in Paris and across Île-de-France! 🌟** This major event dedicated to contemporary and digital art explores the connections between the real, the virtual, and the imaginary. Expect immersive installations, audiovisual performances, and unique interactive experiences that push the boundaries of creativity. **What’s on the program?** • Artworks and devices that blur the line between humans and machines 🤖 • Captivating sensory and visual performances 🎭 • Innovative creations from artists, designers, and researchers from around the world 🌍 We will be visiting exhibitions at **CENTQUATRE-PARIS**, one of the key venues of this edition. It will be a great moment to share impressions, discuss the artworks, and enjoy an inspiring collective experience together. 💫 More information: [https://www.biennalenemo.fr/](https://www.biennalenemo.fr/) **Want to get more involved?** Become a **co-organizer, event organizer, or assistant organizer** and help plan the outing, suggest ideas, or give a hand so everything runs smoothly. 📩 **How to participate**: Just reply directly to this message on Meetup and let us know your interests or availability. Let’s organize everything together to make this an unforgettable experience! 💫 **Spread the word!** If you have friends or colleagues who might enjoy this kind of cultural outing, invite them to join our Meetup group! The more passionate people we have, the more fun, lively, and inspiring our experiences become. 🎊 See you soon, **The MeltingSpot Team**

## Details Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!***

Hello writers, we are happy to meet you in our new permanent home: Bohème Coworking, located at 21 rue Sedaine in the 11th arrondissement. When you arrive, just tell the friendly folks at La Boheme reception that you are with the writing group. They will give you a little wooden knick-knack with the wifi codes and a number that they use to determine the cost based on time spent (it's 3,80 € per hour, paid at the end). ***Now, about Ready-Set-Write! ..*.** Ready Set Write! is a regular meeting of motivated writers who grab a beverage, then shut up and write. ***What it is:*** An opportunity for writers to get together and do short, intense bursts of writing. We write for 45-ish minutes, take a 15 minute break, rinse & repeat. ***What it is NOT:*** neither a forum for critiquing each other's work, nor shameless self-promoting your projects or groups. You pay for the time you spend, and have access to coffee, tea, and wifi. **AND FINALLY ...** * Register in advance, and only if you will join us in-person. * Update your RSVP if you cannot make it. * Please be respectful and considerate with our writing colleagues. ***Stay tuned for location updates!*** [Events in Paris, FR](https://www.meetup.com/find/fr--paris/)

Lyric writing weekly group practice. A few object writing rounds to start, get our reps in — a favorite from the canon, Write Better Lyrics by P. Pattinson.* Followed by other exercises. I adapt the program depending on who shows up. *Object writing : a noun picked through a random word generator, a 10 min timer to delve into our sensory imagination and free-flow with this prompt. We then take turn sharing.

Si les dernières thématiques de nos ateliers vous ont inspiré ou si vous souhaitez les découvrir, venez nous rejoindre pour cette nouvelle saison d'écriture. Nous vous donnons rendez-vous pour un nouvel atelier, animé par Juliette Amans. Auteure passionnée et expérimentée, elle crée des jeux de plumes accessibles à tous, ludiques et inspirants. Vous pourrez laisser libre cours à votre créativité. Le salon du chef de gare du Poinçon, spécialement loué pour l'occasion, vous apportera une atmosphère cosy et calme, propice à votre imagination. Comme à chaque fois, le thème vous sera révélé par Juliette Amans, au début de la séance. L'atelier est payant. Le tarif est de 25 euros par personne pour deux heures, payable via WERO ou éventuellement en espèces. Afin de confirmer votre inscription, nous vous remercions de bien vouloir contacter Juliette Amans par mail ([juliette@maviemonencre.com](mailto:juliette@maviemonencre.com)) pour vos modalités de paiement. Pour le bon déroulement, nous vous remercions de bien vouloir arriver à 14h50, afin de permettre à tous de s'installer, et que l'atelier puisse démarrer à 15h00 précises. NB : le nombre de participants est volontairement limité pour faciliter le bon déroulement de l'événement. Nous vous remercions de vous inscrire uniquement si vous comptez participer, car nous réservons votre place.

Un événement pour se rencontrer entre femmes parisiennes qui écrivent ✍️
Faisons connaissance autour d’un thé ou café et parlons écriture(s), lecture(s) et inspiration(s) ! ☀️ Et n’hésitez pas à prendre vos ordis (chargés) ou carnets : nous allons écrire pendant une partie de l’après-midi !

Nous poursuivons ce cycle fleuve consacré à (3e session) : **"Don Quichotte" de Miguel de Cervantès (3/4 jusqu'au chapitre 37 de la 2e partie )** "À la fois [roman médiéval](http://%5B%5Bhttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litt%C3%A9rature_m%C3%A9di%C3%A9vale%5D%5D(https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litt%C3%A9rature_m%C3%A9di%C3%A9vale%5D)(%5Bhttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litt%C3%A9rature_m%C3%A9di%C3%A9vale%5D(https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Litt%C3%A9rature_m%C3%A9di%C3%A9vale)) "Littérature médiévale") — un [roman de chevalerie](http://%5B%5Bhttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_de_chevalerie%5D%5D(https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_de_chevalerie%5D)(%5Bhttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_de_chevalerie%5D(https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roman_de_chevalerie)) "Roman de chevalerie") — et roman de l'époque moderne alors naissante, le livre est une parodie des mœurs médiévales et de l'[idéal chevaleresque](http://%5B%5Bhttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevalerie%5D%5D(https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevalerie%5D)(%5Bhttps://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevalerie%5D(https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevalerie)) "Chevalerie"), ainsi qu'une critique des structures sociales d'une société espagnole rigide et vécue comme absurde. *Don Quichotte* est un jalon important de l'histoire littéraire et les interprétations qu'on en donne sont multiples : pur comique, satire sociale, analyse politique. Roman épique tant par son influence que par sa longueur, il est aujourd'hui considéré comme l'un des romans les plus importants de la littérature mondiale et comme le premier roman moderne. De fait, il jouit toujours d'une très forte popularité et continue d'être étudié dans les cercles universitaires, plus de 400 ans après sa publication." Wikipedia Pour la présentation d'auteur et le focus sur l'oeuvre : \- François\-Emmanuel va nous parler de Miguel de Cervantès et de "Don Quichotte" en privilégiant l'angle de son choix ; qu'il nous communiquera bientôt **.** * Je fais le focus sur l'oeuvre soit "Don Quichotte". Et n'oubliez pas ! Partagez, si vous le souhaitez, quelques mots, passages et/ou citations qui vous ont marqués, touchés et qui vous semblent importants à partager avec le groupe et les participants. Enfin, inscrivez-vous, je vous prie, uniquement si vous êtes sûrs de la partie. Bien à vous tous, bonne semaine, bonnes lectures aussi ! Jélila PS : la participation au club de lecture est de 2 euros par personne et par an (les cotisations Meetup sont de 240 euros par an). Mais elle reste facultative.

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!

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 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!**

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 7:00pm on Wednesday, April 22 at Streetlight Guild. 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:** 6:45ish - Quick introductions 7:00 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 8:00 - The End **OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING** happens before and after the writing hour. 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! If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing & I look forward to seeing you at Streetlight Guild! **WHAT SHOULD I BRING?** Whatever you need to be able to write! You're welcome to bring earplugs/headphones if noise will bother you! **OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:** * **RSVP:** Please RSVP by 6:00pm the evening of the meeting. This helps me know how many to expect, and if we'll need additional space! * **COVID:** While masks are not required, please be mindful of the other writers around you and their comfort levels. * **WIFI/OUTLETS:** Outlets are limited, so please ensure your devices are charged when you come! But Streetlight Guild does have free WiFi! Yay! * **PARKING:** There is free public parking at Streetlight Guild.

We thought of one of the interesting things that can be enjoyed at this time of the year. We will be meeting at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for a "Fish Fry" in Marian Hall on Friday, March 27th at 5:00 PM. It might be fun for you to experience what has become a tradition on the Fridays before Easter. They will have fried fish or baked fish, French fries and Cole slaw, as well as beverages, all for $16.00 for adults. They will have other beverages and desserts available for sale, as well. We have never tried this, and sometimes there are quite a few people at these events so we hope that we will be able to find each other easily. I'll try to have signs outside Marian Hall that Identify our group. We hope to have you join us!