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Poetry Night
**Failure to follow the event’s guidelines will exclude you from Poetry Nights.**
A lyrical, chill pill for the soul! An opportunity to brush on your Persian reading and make friends.
In a world that often feels divided, let’s come together to explore the power of connection and community through poetry. UCL is opening its doors to invite us to a relaxed and inspiring poetry night.
This is a free event. The room is only confirmed half an hour before. Join the Whatsapp group to receive the PDF of the poetry that will be read and room number. Capacity is limited and failure to update your attendance a day before will exclude you from future poetry nights. We‘ll meet at UCL’s reception at 5.51pm. I will not wait for anyone or answer messages past 6pm.
The session is 1 hour long. We’ll gather for a chat after the poetry reading.
Are you interested in reading fiction and non-fiction in French and Spanish, and English? Join me on:
-[www.meetup.com/gaia-books](www.meetup.com/gaia-books)
[-www.meetup.com/gaia-libros](http://-www.meetup.com/gaia-libros)
[-www.meetup.com/gaia-livres](http://-www.meetup.com/gaia-livres)
-Instagram: @persian_culture_
-Persian Culture Whatsapp group:
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2](https://chat.whatsapp.com/EZk35ZbJZ6W6wwyHyuxoS2)
IWD CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP
Join us for a hands-on chocolate workshop where love, laughter, and indulgence come together. This workshop is all about slowing down and savouring the moment.
You’ll learn the art of chocolate making from start to finish — pouring, decorating, and creating delicious handmade treats to take home (if you don’t eat them first 😉). Expect a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, plenty of chocolate tasting, and a memorable experience that’s far more special than flowers.
✨ No experience needed
🍫 All materials included
💝 Perfect as a gift or shared experience
Because the best gifts aren’t things — they’re moments (with chocolate).
Shut Up & Write!® Waterloo, Friday evenings - Auberge pub
Join us for a weekly session of friendly and focused writing time. From 6pm every Friday:
We'll be at the Auberge pub, across road from Waterloo. See full location info for how to find us. There'll be a sign at our table.
\*(Please see full access info, further down.)
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* We shut up for 1 hour of scheduled focus time - 6.30 to 7.30. ...Then time to chat or carry on at your preference.
This is for writing of any description or experience level. Somewhere to get on with your own work, and connect with new people.
Most importantly to not feel isolated in your pursuits, however big or small.
i.e. If you're looking to further your writing interests; and for a comfortable social space; ...or just need somewhere to sit and focus before you go home on a Friday - you're welcome to stop by.
Please RSVP to give us an idea of who is coming / how many.
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**6:00pm - 6:30pm**
* Find our table and grab a seat. Plus any food or drink.
* We'll take 5-10 minutes to say who we all are, and welcome anyone new.
* (No need to say what you're working on, but feel welcome to).
**6.30pm - 7.30pm**
* No talking. One hour.
* You can leave the table at any point.
* Anyone arriving late feel free to find a seat, we'll give you a silent wave. You won't get glared at!
**7.30pm**
Once 'Shut Up' time is over:
* You are welcome to head off straight away, no pressure to stick around.
* You are welcome to stay to chat with other members, as late as you wish.
* Or you're welcome to just keep writing - if you're in the zone, no need to stop just because others have.
The time is for you, to get the most benefit.
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**FACILITIES / ACCESS**
Mobility access is limited:
There is a step to enter pub, from pavement (one entrance only) - Venue will provide ramp for step-free entry.
Toilets are on ground floor. \*However there is no accessible or private toilet space. Apologies.
(The closest are in the main station concourse, nearby.)
Do contact if you would like clearer info before attending.
**FOOD**
There is food served all evening / including vegan options.
You're welcome to eat whilst writing.
**WI-FI**
There should be working Wi-Fi, if you need it!
'Auberge Secure' PW: waterloo
**DOG-FRIENDLY**
Dogs also welcome.
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If you have additional queries re. access or other requirements, do message us via Meetup or contact the Auberge directly.
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**A note about the format**
We don’t host readings and feedback. (But we can signpost to events that do).
Whether you're writing for a professional goal, academic project, private thoughts and wellbeing, or purely casual enjoyment, (or still deciding!) - don't worry we won't be asking each other to share details.
You can just arrive, make yourself comfortable with anything you need, and get on with whatever you decide.
No-one will be reading your work or judging if you've met targets. We don't set group goals and deadlines: we're just here to help each other with our own - where needed.
Or to switch off and talk about something else completely, if you need that instead!
This is a social event and aimed at bringing new people together. Not just a co-working space.
**Respect**
Please also note our Code of Conduct: [www.shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct](https://www.shutupwrite.com/code-of-conduct)
...And be aware this is an informal event open to adults of all ages and backgrounds.
i.e. We expect everyone who attends will treat each other with appropriate respect and awareness, and feel able to interact comfortably.
Any concerns don't hesitate to raise them with us.
For a full view of events, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://www.shutupwrite.com).
Mystery Talks
Two speakers, two subjects, twenty minutes each. The subject matter is a mystery - the audience finds out when the talk begins!
One of our newest events and already a firm favourite. So far, topics have included a '90s pro wrestler running a scam, the first portable synthesiser, aphasia (effects on the brain after a stroke), Hamlet through the decades, cryptic crosswords and the impact on pop culture of Little Richard.
What's next? Come along and find out! Tickets £8 available on the door - advise booking on our website.
Bar available. All children to be accompanied by adults.
Self-Improv-Ment, Improv Drop-In; personal growth meets spontaneity!
**🎭 Friendly Group Improv in Clerkenwell, London 🎭**
Come and join a relaxed, playful **group improvisation session** in the heart of London!
We’ll dive into **theatre games**, **acting warm-ups**, and **icebreakers**, followed by short, light-hearted scenes — spontaneous fun! 💥
🎯 **Our aims**:
* Build **self-confidence** in social settings
* Make **new connections** 👋
* Push your **comfort zone** 💪
* Explore **self-expression** 🎨
* Release **social inhibitions**
* Sharpen **communication skills** 🗣️
All through **fun, interactive, and communal play!** 🧩
Whether you're looking to **laugh**, **connect**, or **unleash your creativity & inner child**, you’re welcome here! 😄✨
**Pay on Eventbrite here:** [Improv-eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improv-for-well-being-confidence-and-fun-tickets-1982624895433?aff=oddtdtcreator) \*with discount code JU6F for the amount of £12.65 **or in-person when you arrive.**
🍽️ **Stick around after?**
Feel free to join us for a **drink or dinner** afterwards — we do this occasionally depending on end time and interest 🥂🍕
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📍 **Location:**
Peel Institute Three Corners Centre, Northampton Rd EC1R
www.thepeel.org
\* This venue is wheelchair accessible
🚪 **Finding the Peel:**
The Peel is situated on the corner of Northampton Road and Corporation Row. Please note; Northampton Road is a sort of U shape so if you find yourself at the other end of the U, and are confused you probably need to walk to the other end - just a few mins.
🚇 **Tube:** Farringdon or Angel
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💷 **Payment:**
**£12.65 pay when you arrive and RSVP now.**
Pay by **Card**, **Cash**, or **Contactless** on arrival.
Or via eventbrite [here](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/improv-for-well-being-confidence-and-fun-tickets-1982624895433?aff=oddtdtcreator)
📞 If you get lost, call **07841 456974** – but note: my phone will be **off once the session starts**, so try to arrive **on time or a little early!**
✅ **Please RSVP** — or you may be refused entry, thanks!
👕 **What to wear:**
Anything you like! There’ll be some movement, so **looser/comfy clothing** is ideal — but there’s **no dress code**.
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🕗 **Schedule (approx.):**
🕣 19:00 – 19:15 \| Arrivals & Payments
🔥 19:15 – 20:00 \| Warm\-ups & Games
🧘 20:00 – 20:05 \| Short Comfort Break \(if needed\)
🎬 20:05 – 21:00 \| Scene Games\!
I’ll arrive after **18:40** – please aim to be on time for **19:00**, thank you!
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📢 This group is also listed on **Eventbrite** – so we’ll have friendly faces from there too! 😊
March: London in-person Free English Class (Afternoon): Pre & Upper-Intermediate
**Hello there!**
Our Face-to-Face Afternoon Classes are back this March in London!
Are you learning English as a second language and looking for an opportunity to practise your English? Interested in **free, in-person classes**? We’ve got you covered!
Here at **Stafford House,** our teachers-in-training are gaining hands-on experience by teaching enthusiastic English learners. Each lesson is interactive and fun, with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking, meet other learners, and improve your English along the way.
We also offer **free online English classes (London and Canterbury)**. Check out our other events for more information!
Please see the **updated** details below!
🕑 **When:** From **2nd March - 26th March (4 weeks)**
➡️Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
➡️Fridays 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
📍 **Where:** Stafford House London, 2 Southampton Place, WC1A 2DA (just 2 minutes from Holborn Station)
📚 **Level: Both levels available**
**\- Pre\-Intermediate \(A2\-B1\)**
**\- Upper\-Intermediate \(B2\)**
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please arrive **15- 30 minutes early** to secure your spot. We will ask for your name and email upon arrival.
*Please note: confirming attendance on Meetup does not guarantee a place in the classroom.*
**Please note that class times or dates may occasionally change due to the nature of the course. If this happens, we will inform you by email.**
We look forward to seeing you all very soon!
Got Questions? send us an email at [teachertraining@staffordhouse.com](mailto:teachertraining@staffordhouse.com)
Writing Workshops Events This Week
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Shut Up and Write! [London/Waterstones Piccadilly]
A chance just to work in company on your writing, be it a book, blog, screenplay, dissertation, poem, song, coursework, memoir, play, journal, travel writing or work stuff. Newcomers always welcome. No one will see what you're writing or give you unsolicited advice.
WE FILL THE ROOM, so you MUST SIGN UP below AND ARRIVE BY 11.40 at the latest, or we can’t guarantee you a seat.
And if you can't make it CHANGE YOUR RSVP to "not going" ASAP to give someone else a chance, thanks.
WHERE? FIFTH FLOOR CAFÉ, Floor 5, Waterstones, 203-206 Piccadilly, W1J 9LE
TIMINGS:-
11.00 - Café starts serving
11:30 - Host of the day will be there. Say hello, especially if you’re new.
11.40 - Brief introductions for everybody - your name and what you’re working on
11:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes
12:30 – Break, chat to your neighbours if you like
12:45 - Timer starts: write for 45 minutes
13:30 - The End…feel free to stay and keep writing or chat some more.
Bring whatever you need to be able to write. It’s a café, there’s some noise so earbuds/headphones/earplugs are handy. There’s very few mains sockets so charged-up laptops are a good idea too.
And please remember everybody, thank our venue by buying a drink or food, and don’t consume anything from outside while you're here.
IF YOU ARRIVE AFTER 11.45 - everyone will be quiet and writing. If there's no spare places ASK THE CAFE STAFF, they may be able to seat you in the adjacent restaurant section (without having to buy food). If not then there's sofas on the sales floors below as well as one cafe at the back of the ground floor and another in the basement. The hosts won't have any other alternatives to offer you. Please feel free to join us for the break and afterwards.
We’re looking forward to writing with you, your hosts, Sarah, Nick, Laura and Anna
Publishing Q+A
After our usual Saturday writing event, our Shut Up and Write regular Sonali Misra will be giving a Q&A on the inner workings of the publishing industry and what publishers are looking for.
Sonali is a published writer with a PhD in publishing studies and a Lecturer in Publishing at University of the Arts London (UAL) and previously worked in sales/product and editorial roles at Hachette and Scholastic in India. She co-founded The Selkie Publications CIC, an international literary magazine that platforms minoritised writers.
Her writing has appeared in British, Canadian and Indian anthologies and her debut non-fiction book came out in 2020 by leading Indian publisher Rupa.
Write Together Social (Holborn)
**Write together with other writers. If you write more surrounded by others, I hope you'll join these brand new sessions.**
**\*NEW FOR 2026\***
Starting up regular Saturday sessions where we writers will gather to write in the same space. There will be plenty of time for you to push forward your own individual projects, but I can provide a writing prompt, short exercise or challenge to anyone who needs them.
You can book a spot for a guest with your ticket if you want to bring a writing friend with you. They don't have to be a member of our group.
Timing:
From **12:30** grab a drink, a table and set up
**12:35** individual writing time (I'll stop your table to say hi\*)
*\*if you'd like a prompt or writing exercise, please ask when you arrive.*
**13:30** take a break (stretch, look out window, tea, wine etc)
**14:00** end of writing time
**14:00** we'll gather at the same table to say hello, compare notes and how we got on with our projects in the session
**14:30** end of session but you don't have to stop if you're mid-flow. If you want to stay on and keep writing, please do so.
I'm hosting this in the main upstairs area of the pub so you can come and go as you please. You can come to write for a short time or the whole thing. I will be going to each writer individually at their table to chat about their project and if they want a prompt, challenge or exercise from me to write in the session.
I've allowed two hours for the session but you can easily stay on longer if you wish. Timing is 12:30pm to 2:30pm and we'll gather in the last 30mins to say hello so we do meet each other during the session. I will be there for 12pm when the pub opens to grab us the horseshoe of tables (pictured above) so most of us can be sitting in the same vicinity together. That said, it's a spacious pub so if you want to spread out and choose your own spot, feel free.
Manners suggest that you'll buy a drink and perhaps a snack or two from the pub as a part of using their table. Please don't bring your own drinks from elsewhere (water bottles included) as the pub will never let us back in. See their menu on the website for more info.
Location: The Square Pig, 30-32 Procter St, London WC1V 6NX. Closest tube is Holborn.
Timing: Doors open 12pm for a 12:30pm start and finish the main session by 2:30pm.
Cost: £10 for hosting, venue arrangement, writing task prep etc. Please follow the steps to pay via PayPal when you RSVP. Refunds or credits will only be offered if the meetup is cancelled by admin. If you change your mind after booking, please change to RSVP to 'not going' as we often have people waiting.
Download the Meetup app (check the app store) to manage your RSVPs on the go and be notified about new workshops.
Questions or concerns? Please post a comment below and I'll respond. I'm looking forward to it already!
Wild Lines - a writing group for stories of the weird, wild, dark and dismissed
An in person writing group for writers of the weird, the wild, the dark and the dismissed. With a focus on Feminist and Queer stories, and a commitment to the chaos and joy of the writing life, we invite you to join us to work on your own projects.
We will meet for two hours, on the second Saturday morning of each month. We will begin with a 15 minute catch up, followed by 45 minutes quiet writing, then a 15 minute break/chat, followed by a final 45 minutes of feedback on each other’s work if wanted, or further writing.
Come join us, we’d love to have you!
Write-in at the Mitre: work on your own material in convivial company
**We will be at The Mitre pub in central Greenwich.**
This meetup is free and casual. We just sit around for a few hours and write together. Bring a laptop, or use a pen and paper or clay tablet and stylus if that's what works for you.
The structure of the session is roughly:
2pm: chat
2:20–3:25: writing time
3:25: chat/coffee break
3:40–4:45 writing time
4:45: chat
But our Saturdays are very casual, so feel free to drop in and out.
**This is usually in the meeting room at the Mitre. If you arrive a bit later, you may need to ask the bar staff to show you through to the room.**
Impro In The Flesh - Informal Workshop And Jam (London)
*'It was a journey towards conquering our fears and limitations and unlocking our fullest potential.'* \- Sarah Kent\, former visual arts editor of London's Time Out
Details and bookings here:
https://imprology.com/G201469/we.shtml
Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early so we can all start on time.
Pay Forward £30 - Regular £25 - Starter £20
**1\. Do I need any experience to join?**
No. This weekend is for anyone curious about being more present, playful, and connected. Impro experience or none at all—you’re welcome. Some participants have been doing it for years, and some are just starting.
**2\. What if I’m shy\, nervous\, or feel out of place?**
That’s completely fine. This retreat is built to include you exactly as you are. Nothing to prove, nothing to perform. Just start where you are and let things unfold.
**3\. Will I have to perform?**
Not if you don't want to. It's all Open Space: you only do what feels right for you. Sometimes things will be funny, but we’re not aiming for it.
**4\. Will I have to be funny?**
Sometimes things will be funny, but we’re not aiming for it.
**5\. What actually happens during a class?**
We breathe, stretch, move, play, speak, and rest. Some games are full-body and wordless. Others are about listening, timing, and presence. If it's a retreat, there’s food, silence, laughter, and space to do nothing at all.
**6\. What should I bring?**
Clothes that you can move and rest in. If it's a retreat, shoes or boots for walking, swimsuit, mosquito repellent, allergy medication if needed and anything that helps you feel at ease. We’ll take care of the rest.
**7\. What do people leave with?**
A quieter mind. Looser body. Sharper attention. A sense of having been part of something real.
**8\. How many people will be there?**
Usually around 6 to 8 people for a class or a retreat. Enough to play, small enough to stay close. It can be much more in a jam, six to 40 in our experience.
This is a journey into the heart of improvisation inviting you to rediscover the joy of play, the beauty of improvisation, and the transformative power of connection.
Through original exercises and guided explorations, you'll build trust with your partners, engage fully with your intuitions and tap into your audience's "secret wishes" to improvise compelling scenes and stories.
This workshop celebrates the courage to leap into the unknown, conjuring an environment where mistakes become gifts and collaboration sparks magic.
Whether you're a performer seeking fresh inspiration or simply someone eager to explore the art of being present, "Now or Never" offers a supportive space to practice active listening, fearless vulnerability, and the art of doing rather than trying. Imprology unique approach to improvisation eliminates pre-planning and second-guessing to empower performers with a “now or never” approach to improvisation.
Come as you are, and leave with a renewed sense of freedom, connection, and possibility.
1 DAY Film-jam No.117
This event will be for people to meet, go off and film, come back and enjoy the results. Whatever you want to do, be it film, act, direct or even just sort of hang around at the back then this is the event for you!
MEET AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE NATIONAL THEATRE.
If you are wondering what this group can provide for you, it’s above all else friendship with other like minded people, whether you are a screenwriter, director, cameraperson, actor etc etc.
With that in mind, on Saturday we will do the following:
1. We’ll meet at the National Theatre on Southbank.
2. We’ll split into two groups (or more if needed)
3. Each team will try and beat the other teams to a pub in EC1 in London and edit (maybe) the film.
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4. Each team must make a 2 minute 30 seconds film on the way with a beginning middle and end, a solid story arc for the main character, etc.
Remember to bring:
1. You and your enthusiasm
2. A camera (iPhones dslrs whatever)
3. Someone willing to do an edit after we arrive back at the on their computers
All teams will then meet-up at a pub in EC1 and watch what we have filmed, happy with what they have learnt!
The first team that finishes gets a Small Prize!
Hopefully then, you will stick around to have a great time chatting about film, meeting new people, and forgetting about work until the late hours.
Look forward to seeing you there!
If there are no more places available on meetup then MORE tickets available on eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ben-52750032443
Please Check Dates as this isnt a weekly meetup
Writing Workshops Events Near You
Connect with your local Writing Workshops community
Shut Up & Write!® Easton Town Center
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!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
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!
Shut Up & Write!® East Side Columbus
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, March 25 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.
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
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!
Speak Easy (Storytelling)
The topic for March is "Our Bodies, Ourselves"
Speak Easy: true stories, told live.
The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast.
Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect.
The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

















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