Writing Communities
that build bridges, connect the disconnected, and bring people together across divisions of culture, demographics, housing status.
Gather
Get together weekly in public spaces. Free to all. Everyone welcome. Good coffee!
Write
Write together from shared prompts. Pens, notebooks and prompts provided.
Share
Optionally read aloud to the group. We respond with applause. No feedback.
Blog
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Mission, Values, Practices, and Distinctives of Speak Up Writing Communities
Mission — What is a Speak Up Writing Community? A group of people who gather in person, write together, and read their work to one…
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Playing Games with People — Writing Prompts
Write about games. Do you like playing games? Don’t like playing games? What’s your favorite—or most essential—piece of clothing? Write finding lost things.
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Sensory Overload — Writing Prompts
Write about one of the five senses in your life: taste, touch, sight, sound, smell. Do you have a hobby or something you find yourself…
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Back in the Saddle — Updates to Start the Year
After a holiday break, we’re back on a regular schedule of Speak Up writing groups. In those spaces, we gather with a simple purpose. We…
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Noticing the Little Things – Writing Prompts
What are some things you do every day? Describe or explain them. Imagine you could time travel to any time and place. Write about it.
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Get Thinking — Writing Prompts
What’s on your mind? What are you coming in with? What is one of your regular habits or routines that is positive? Share about a…