Writing

This group is for anyone interested in writing in English, whether it be prose or poetry or non-fiction. We get together once a week to listen, critique and support each other in our work. Attendees bring something they have written, six copies, printed out and no longer than seven pages, which they read aloud. They then receive feedback from the rest of the group. The size of the group is limited to 6, so that everyone is able to receive a full 30 minutes of constructive feedback including reading time. If you have nothing to read but would like to come and listen, you are most welcome too. We are an anglophone group and everything is conducted in English, in fact not everyone who comes can speak French. Please bear this in mind if you sign up.

Chér.e.s Group Elements, (Oui, *comme dans un groupe mathématique* 🧮🙂) Retrouvons-nous pour assister à cette conférence assez fascinante (et informative !) sur **« SMILE : Révéler l'invisible - explorer la magnétosphère terrestre en rayons X »** par Dimitra Koutroumpa (LATMOS-OVSQ) 🌌 🌌 🔄 ***Cet événement remplace une session précédemment annoncée pour le 7 intitulée "Sonder la nature de l'énergie noire avec le projet DESI", qui a été reporté au 5 mai (les inscriptions ouvrent le 8 avril)*** **Voici la description :** 🌞 La météorologie de l'espace étudie l'environnement spatial terrestre, notamment les interactions entre le Soleil et notre planète. Au cour de ce système, la magnétosphère - un bouclier magnétique naturel - nous protège des particules chargées émises par le Soleil - le vent solaire - généralement maintenues à distance par une frontière appelée magnétopause. 🛰️ Cependant, sous certaines conditions, les champs magnétiques du Soleil et de la Terre peuvent s'interconnecter, créant des brèches dans la magnétopause. Ces ouvertures permettent alors aux particules solaires énergétiques de pénétrer dans notre environnement spatial. L'intensité et la fréquence de ces phénomènes de reconnexion magnétique varient en fonction de l'activité solaire. Pendant les pics d'activité, les éruptions solaires et les éjections de masse coronale (CME) peuvent provoquer des perturbations majeures, comme des orages géomagnétiques, des aurores polaires, mais aussi des dysfonctionnements de satellites, des coupures radio, voire des pannes électriques. 🔭 Pour mieux comprendre et anticiper ces phénomènes, la mission SMILE (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer), prévue pour un lancement en avril 2026, utilisera une technologie innovante d'imagerie en rayons X. Son objectif : observer globalement la magnétosphère et son évolution face aux variations du vent solaire, afin d'améliorer notre compréhension de la météo de l'espace et de ses impacts sur notre quotidien. 📝 **Voici le lien d'inscription et plus :** https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/ https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html ▶️ et la seance **sera en direct** et replay sur son son chaine YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis **Même si le site indique que c’est complet, vous pouvez souvent encore trouver une place en arrivant un peu en avance.** 🍀 La conférence est prévue pour commencer à 19h30. 📍 **Accés :** https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html 🍺 Ça dure normalement 60 - 90 mins. Ensuite, pour ceux qui souhaitent prolonger la soirée, on pourrait prendre un verre ou / et aller dans ce resto fast food assez bon près d'Alésia : Brasao Alesia- Restaurant poulet braisé Paris 14ème au 47 Av. du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6 À très bientot ! 🌌 %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% **Dear Group Elements,** (Yes — *like elements of a mathematical group* 🧮🙂) Let's attend this fascinating (and informative!) talk on **“SMILE: Revealing the Invisible — Exploring Earth's Magnetosphere in X-rays”** by Dimitra Koutroumpa (LATMOS-OVSQ) 🌌🌌 🔄 ***This event replaces a previously announced session scheduled for the 7th April, titled ‘Exploring the nature of dark energy with the DESI project’, which has been postponed to 5 May (registration opens on 8 April)*** **Description:** 🌞 Space weather studies Earth's space environment, particularly the interactions between the Sun and our planet. At the heart of this system, the magnetosphere — a natural magnetic shield — protects us from charged particles emitted by the Sun (the solar wind), which are generally kept at bay by a boundary called the magnetopause. 🛰️ However, under certain conditions, the Sun's and Earth's magnetic fields can interconnect, creating gaps in the magnetopause. These openings allow energetic solar particles to penetrate our space environment. The intensity and frequency of these magnetic reconnection events vary with solar activity. During activity peaks, solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can trigger major disruptions such as geomagnetic storms, polar auroras, but also satellite malfunctions, radio blackouts, and even power outages. 🔭 To better understand and anticipate these phenomena, the SMILE mission (Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer), planned for launch in April 2026, will use innovative X-ray imaging technology. Its goal: to globally observe the magnetosphere and its evolution in response to solar wind variations, in order to improve our understanding of space weather and its impacts on daily life. 📝 **Here’s the registration link** (please do it promptly) and more! https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/ https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/form_reservation_conference.php https://www.iap.fr/science/conferences/conferences_mensuelles/resumes2026.html **Even if the registration appears full when you follow the link, it’s usually still possible to get seats if you arrive early** 🍀 The talk is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ▶️ And the session will also be available **live and replay** on IAP's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InstitutdAstrophysiquedeParis 📍 **Acces**: https://www.iap.fr/accueil/acces/acces-fr.html 🍺It usually lasts 60–90 minutes. Afterwards for those who'd like to continue the evening, we could grab a drink and/or go to this pretty good fast-food restaurant near Alésia: Brasao Alésia – Grilled Chicken Restaurant, Paris 14th, 47 Avenue du Général Leclerc, 75014 Paris https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QrggZkJYsdaTLUk6 See you very soon! 🌌

Come and join us every 1st (physical session) and 3rd Tuesday (online) to improve your public speaking skills! This is an English club composed of more than 20 members. Agenda of each meeting: • Prepared speeches • Speech evaluations • Table Topics session (fun impromptu speaking) More information on our LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/la-d-fense-toastmasters Each guest needs to pay **[€25](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-defense-toastmasters/evenements/la-defense-toastmasters-club-meeting-7th-april-2026) for the in-person meeting for: room rental, the dinner break and** **learning.** They can pay in CASH or through our[ ](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-defense-toastmasters/evenements/la-defense-toastmasters-club-meeting-25th-november-2025)[link Hello Asso](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-defense-toastmasters/evenements/la-defense-toastmasters-club-meeting-7th-april-2026)[ ](https://www.helloasso.com/associations/la-defense-toastmasters/evenements/la-defense-toastmasters-club-meeting-3rd-march-2026)for this meeting attendance at the DOOR, to cover the room rental, the education and the dinner break. If you can no longer attend, please inform us at least 48h before (by changing your RSVP status to 'no'). Otherwise we will be charged for your meal even if you don't show up!

The Dissident Salon is a weekly poetry and performance series created as an extension of the DISSIDENT Club’s mission to provide a home for dissenting voices, hosted by Alissa Leeds. Rooted in the tradition of the literary salon, it treats writing and performance as public acts that question power and challenge the systems that shape our lives. Each week features a curated performer, followed by open mic sessions open to all. Work may be presented in English, French, or other languages. Multilingual expression is central to the space and reflects the realities of exile, displacement, and exchange that define the DISSIDENT Club. The Salon is an ongoing forum for people who speak publicly and think critically through art. It exists to build community and support sustained creative work within the broader ecosystem of the DISSIDENT Club. **When:** Every Tuesday, starting January 6th, 2026 **Sign-ups:** 8:00 PM **Sets:** Three 45-minute sessions at 9:00 PM, 10:00 PM, and 11:00 PM **Where:** The DISSIDENT Club, 58 rue Richer, 75009 Bring work that confronts. We offer the microphone.

Venez coder, apprendre, et apprendre à programmer ensemble ! Le langage, le sujet et la façon de le faire seront choisies par le groupe. Le code sera ensuite publié sur [le dépôt](https://github.com/dojo-developpement-paris/dojo-developpement-paris.github.io) \-\-\- Nous migrons le groupe de Meetup vers [Mobilizon](https://mobilizon.fr/@dojo_de_programmation_paris) \-\-\- 21 rue du Bouloi Porte de la rue : elle devrait s'ouvrir en appuyant sur le bouton du bas Bâtiment : D, il y a quelques marches Porte de la cour : code à demander à Patrick en message privé Étage : 3, il y a un tout petit ascenseur Porte de droite \-\-\- La session sera dans la salle au fond Les toilettes sont depuis la pièce principale, aller dans la cuisine, puis à gauche \-\-\- **Accessibilité** Pour accéder à la session, il faut monter quelques marches d'escaliers

**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**

**Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM** **French English Conversation Workshop** Would like to practice your French in a friendly atmosphere and improve your skills in the language of “Molière”? Do you want to meet French people and get to know better about French culture? Join our French English Conversation workshop every Tuesday ! During the workshop, we speak one hour in English and one hour in French so French speakers can help you with your French and you can help them with their English **Réservation obligatoire avec ce lien :** [atelier d'échange linguistique du 7 avril 2026](https://club-international.org/event/french-english-conversation-workshop-07-04-26/) ——————————————————————————————————————— 🕢 **ACCUEIL À PARTIR DE 19H30 – MERCI D’ARRIVER À L’HEURE**❗ Les personnes arrivant avec plus de 10 minutes de retard ne pourront pas rejoindre l’atelier. Envie de pratiquer l’anglais et le français dans une ambiance conviviale, multiculturelle et détendue ? Nos ateliers sont pensés pour échanger, progresser et rencontrer des personnes venues d’horizons très variés, dans un cadre bienveillant et participatif. ✨ **Le principe** \* Ateliers animés par des bénévoles \* Thèmes de discussion proposés (actualité, culture, société, voyages…) \* Petits groupes pour que chacun puisse s’exprimer équitablement \* 1re partie en anglais / 2e partie en français \* Tous niveaux bienvenus **⏱ Durée : 2h – participation à l’atelier complet obligatoire** 🚨 S’INSCRIRE SUR MEETUP NE GARANTIT PAS UNE PLACE. **La réservation (et l'adhésion éventuelle) se font EXCLUSIVEMENT via le site du Club.** **⚠ INSCRIPTION OBLIGATOIRE via ce lien :** **[atelier d'échange linguistique du 7 avril 2026](https://club-international.org/event/french-english-conversation-workshop-07-04-26/)** ➡ Après inscription, vous recevrez toutes les informations pratiques, y compris le lieu exact et aurez accès à notre groupe WhatsApp. 📩 Contact : [info@club-international.org](mailto:info@club-international.org) 📞 Contact général : 06 14 32 80 70 **———————————————————————————————————————** *🇬🇧 **ENGLISH VERSION*** 🕢 **ARRIVAL FROM 7:30 PM SHARP**❗ Participants arriving more than 10 minutes late won’t be able to join the session. Looking for a relaxed way to practice English and French while meeting people from all over the world?These workshops are designed to help you speak confidently, connect easily, and enjoy real conversations in a friendly, multicultural setting. ✨ **How it works** \* Volunteer-led sessions \* Suggested discussion topics (current events, culture, travel, everyday life) \* Small groups so everyone gets a chance to speak \* First half in English, second half in French \* All levels welcome ⏱ **Duration: 2 hours – full participation required** 🚨 RSVP ON MEETUP DOES NOT SECURE A SPOT. **Registration must be completed EXCLUSIVELY through the Club’s website.** **⚠ REGISTRATION REQUIRED here : [Language exchange workshop of April 7, 2026](https://club-international.org/event/french-english-conversation-workshop-07-04-26/)** ➡ Full details, including the exact location, will be sent upon registration, along with access to our WhatsApp group 📩 Contact: [info@club-international.org](mailto:info@club-international.org) 📞 General contact: +336 14 32 80 70 ——————————————————————————————————————— Pour adhérer au Club International des Jeunes à Paris et participer à toutes nos activités visitez notre site. / To join the Club International des Jeunes in Paris and take part in all our activities, visit our website : [Club International](https://club-international.org/nous-rejoindre/) ——————————————————————————————————————— **🗺 Vous pouvez aussi nous rejoindre sur nos médias sociaux culturels :** / You can also find us on our cultural social media: **- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/clubinternationaldeparis/)** **- [Page Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100058796061461)** **- [Groupe Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/groups/2232689231)** L'équipe du Club International de Paris 🤗

**Language & Poetry Club - Paris 🇫🇷** 📍 Café de la Mairie 📅 8 avril - 19h00 💸 10€ (places limitées) + ta propre consommation au café Et si on ralentissait… juste le temps d’un poème ? Le Language & Poetry Club est une expérience immersive où la poésie devient un terrain de jeu entre langues, émotions et création. Lors de cette édition spéciale, nous explorerons une sélection de poèmes autour du thème de **l’amour et du désir**, entre lecture, traduction et interprétation collective. ✨ Au programme : — Lecture du poème (FR / EN) — Traduction vivante et accessible — Analyse des thèmes (amour, manque, beauté, intensité) — Écriture d’une poésie personnelle guidée — Partage pour ceux qui le souhaitent Aucun niveau requis. Juste de la curiosité. Que tu sois francophone, anglophone ou entre les deux, cet espace est fait pour ressentir, comprendre et créer. 🎟️ Consommation obligatoire (hors café simple) Ici, on prend le temps de se rencontrer autrement, à travers les mots, les silences, les émotions. Après l’écriture, la soirée se prolonge naturellement autour de discussions, de partages et de rencontres, dans une ambiance douce et ouverte. Un espace pour échanger, s’inspirer… et peut- être créer des liens inattendus autour de la poésie. Repars avec tes mots, et peut-être un peu plus.

## 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.

**11/04 - Atelier d'écriture - découverte "Le roman policier" à Saint-Denis [INSCRIPTION](https://www.ecrireandco.com/ateliers-d%C3%A9criture/ateliers-genres-litt%C3%A9raires)** Explorez les ficelles du polar : intrigues captivantes, mystères et rebondissements garantis. Modalités : samedi 15 novembre 2025 ou samedi 11 avril 2026 de 14h à 17h - Tarif : 45 €

**Stage “Les bases du roman” à Saint-Denis** **[INSCRIPTION](https://www.ecrireandco.com/stages-roman)** Ce stage d’une journée propose un panorama clair et structuré des grands principes qui régissent l’écriture d’un roman. À travers une approche théorique accessible, il permet d’explorer les éléments-clés qui donnent vie à une fiction longue. Objectif : acquérir une vision d’ensemble des étapes et outils essentiels à la construction d’un roman, afin de mieux comprendre les ressorts narratifs à l’œuvre derrière les histoires. Sessions 2025-2026 : 21/09, 12/10, 16/11, 07/12, 11/01, 08/02, 15/03, 12/04, 31/05, 14/06 Modalités : à l'atelier-jardin à Saint-Denis un dimanche par mois de 9h30 à 16h30 Tarif : 80 € (TTC)

"Lorsque le docteur en médecine Marthe Vivier rencontre l'auteur dramatique Régis Ferrier, ils sont décrits ainsi : " Elle et lui se sourirent avant, bien avant, de se haïr. " Tous les sports ont leurs règlements. Le sport d'équipe qu'est la vie d'un couple n'en a pas. En amour, tout est toléré, du coup bas à la balle de revolver en passant par les plus gros mots, le poison, le désespoir, le chantage, j'en oublie, et des plus tristes. Il n'existe pas de beau rôle en amour. La guerre y règne, au corps à corps. Quand l'amour meurt, il ne meurt pas, il crève. Vient alors l'heure exquise des vengeances, des jalousies galopantes, des règlements de compte du conte de fées. Puis celle où l'on ramasse les blessés. Certains guérissent." Vous avez envie de découvrir René Fallet, écrivain et scénariste français ? Alors nous vous donnons rendez-vous dans l'ambiance cosy du Poinçon Paris pour échanger ensemble autour de ce roman, au cours d'un club de lecture. A l’issue de la séance, vous pourrez proposer un livre qui sera soumis au vote des participants, pour déterminer l’ouvrage à lire pour le prochain Club de Lecture de la Plume en Question (Rappel des conditions : 300 pages maximum – format poche disponible)

**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'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!