Writing Group at Kosmo

EVERY WEDNESDAY - Free and open to all

In-person writing session at the Kosmo Coworking in downtown Olympia. This is a supportive and friendly group that welcomes writers of all backgrounds and skill levels.

What attendees will do:

Our goal is to get writing done.
6 p.m. ~ Hello!
6:10 p.m. ~ Independent writing
7 p.m. ~ Reading & feedback

The event starts with a brief hello and writing project check-ins. Then attendees will clock 50 minutes of writing time. There is no prompt. People work on all kinds of projects, from novels to academic work to personal journals.

After the writing time is up, you can stick around and volunteer to read what you wrote, or listen to others. Keep readings under 7 minutes each, with another 10 minutes or so for people to respond.

This is not a hard-core critique group. Feedback focuses on what people thought or felt when they heard work.

Some may offer simple suggestions to strengthen work. This is a positive, encouraging group. Some writers have published many books, while others are not yet ready to actually call themselves a "writer" out loud. Regardless of where you are in your writing journey, you will be valued and find value in this gathering. New members and drop-ins always welcome.

What to bring:

Your preferred writing materials. Many people bring laptops or tablets. Some bring paper and pen.

FOR THOSE WHO OVERTHINK THINGS:

People follow “cat rules”. Come and go as you please. Get up and walk around if you need to. Use earbuds or don’t. It’s okay to arrive late and it’s okay to leave early. Come one time, come every time. It’s all good.

Tip: RSVP counts are rarely accurate. This event is shared across multiple meetups.

Meetup says the event is full? Come anyway! There’s space for you.

This is a diverse group of writers. If you come, you will be expected to be kind and welcoming to people who may have backgrounds, beliefs, neurotypes or lifestyles that you are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. People may share deeply personal writing, have adult themes, or express viewpoints you disagree with. Awesome. Connect and respect each other as fellow writers. Focus on the craft over content and support the people in your local community on their unique journey as a writer.

Only write romance? Or personal essays? Or historical fiction? Or sci-if or poetry or screenplays? Cool! This group is not limited to a specific genre or style. Work on your LOTR/Futurama fanfic mashup, your essays on paleontology in the early 1900’s, your snarky flash fiction. 

Location change
Do not go to the Grange Starbucks! We're meeting in downtown Olympia at the new coworking and writing center. The new space isn't open to the public yet; the writing group gets to use it early.

Location details:
Kosmo Coworking
123 Washington St NE, Olympia

Street parking is free after 6 p.m. Plus, you can park for free in the state workers' parking lot right across the street on evenings and weekends.
Free, self-serve coffee and tea. Wash your own cups, yo.