
Romancing the Muse: Sunday Edition | Morning Sessions | Second Sunday of the Month
Prompt-driven morning creative writing sessions for poets and prose writers held on the second Sunday each month at Story Parlor; expect short timed exercises, quiet drafting time, and optional sharing in a cozy parlor setting.
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Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.
Gentle morning generative writing salon weaving prompts, craft discussion, and short readings in a cozy parlor; writers of all levels gather every second Sunday for inspiration, feedback, and sustained creative practice.

Gentle morning gatherings for creative reflection, sharing, and communal storytelling at Story Parlor, offering a monthly drop-in soul reset that cultivates connection, creative exploration, and quiet reflective practices.

Gentle morning gatherings for creative reflection, sharing, and communal storytelling at Story Parlor, offering a monthly drop-in soul reset that cultivates connection, creative exploration, and quiet reflective practices.
Gentle morning gatherings for creative reflection, sharing, and communal storytelling at Story Parlor, offering a monthly drop-in soul reset that cultivates connection, creative exploration, and quiet reflective practices.

Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.

Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.
Grown-up, slightly surreal show-and-tell salon with open mic energy where local storytellers and curious listeners share personal essays, short performances, and odd relics in an intimate conversational afternoon.

Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.

Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.
Five-minute original pieces in any medium—storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, or dance—performed in an intimate parlor setting, with a welcoming audience of creators and supporters every First Sunday.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.

Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.
Gentle guided sessions combining short meditations, contemplative prompts, and beginner friendly poetry exercises to slow down, tune inward, and cultivate awareness, compassion, and authentic written expression in a community setting.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.
Quiet, stream of consciousness free writing exercises encourage healing and personal inquiry through timed nonjudgmental prompts and silent reflection in an intimate practice space, suitable for beginners seeking contemplative writing.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.
Late evening queer writing circle in a cozy tea house, blending readings, prompts, and gentle peer feedback for all skill levels. Low key, community focused space for sharing prose, poetry, and experimental work.

Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.

Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.
Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.
Guided creative writing sessions using reflective prompts, group sharing, and journaling exercises to support healing, boost confidence, and cultivate joy and gratitude in a gentle community circle.

Low lit loft hosts an intimate open mic for poetry and spoken word led by Dill; free monthly gatherings on the last Wednesday welcome emerging and seasoned readers.

Low lit loft hosts an intimate open mic for poetry and spoken word led by Dill; free monthly gatherings on the last Wednesday welcome emerging and seasoned readers.
Low lit loft hosts an intimate open mic for poetry and spoken word led by Dill; free monthly gatherings on the last Wednesday welcome emerging and seasoned readers.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.

Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.
Hands on class exploring techniques for creating nuanced characters in fiction and creative nonfiction, with scene based exercises, voice development, and structured peer critique to strengthen motive and emotional truth.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.
Interactive, small group creative writing workshop limited to 20 participants and open to all skill levels, with guided class exercises, prompts, and peer feedback for developing short fiction and essays.

Focused co-writing sprints in a downtown cafe, with a brief intro followed by a 60-minute heads-down timer for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work projects—accountability and communal quiet.

Focused co-writing sprints in a downtown cafe, with a brief intro followed by a 60-minute heads-down timer for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work projects—accountability and communal quiet.
Focused co-writing sprints in a downtown cafe, with a brief intro followed by a 60-minute heads-down timer for novels, poems, lyrics, resumes, and work projects—accountability and communal quiet.

Slow, guided meditation leads into timed freewriting and optional sharing to cultivate authentic expression and emotional healing. Suitable for beginners and experienced writers seeking reflective journaling in a quiet, contemplative studio setting.

Slow, guided meditation leads into timed freewriting and optional sharing to cultivate authentic expression and emotional healing. Suitable for beginners and experienced writers seeking reflective journaling in a quiet, contemplative studio setting.
Slow, guided meditation leads into timed freewriting and optional sharing to cultivate authentic expression and emotional healing. Suitable for beginners and experienced writers seeking reflective journaling in a quiet, contemplative studio setting.

Quiet, focused writing sprints over coffee in a neighborhood coffeehouse, with short social periods before and after; bring your current project for uninterrupted time alongside fellow local writers—no critique or feedback involved.

Quiet, focused writing sprints over coffee in a neighborhood coffeehouse, with short social periods before and after; bring your current project for uninterrupted time alongside fellow local writers—no critique or feedback involved.
Quiet, focused writing sprints over coffee in a neighborhood coffeehouse, with short social periods before and after; bring your current project for uninterrupted time alongside fellow local writers—no critique or feedback involved.

Poetry and spoken word readings animate a mellow kava bar, with sign up at 8 p.m. for 5 or 10 minute spots welcoming all forms of creative expression.

Poetry and spoken word readings animate a mellow kava bar, with sign up at 8 p.m. for 5 or 10 minute spots welcoming all forms of creative expression.
Poetry and spoken word readings animate a mellow kava bar, with sign up at 8 p.m. for 5 or 10 minute spots welcoming all forms of creative expression.

Intimate listening room storytelling of personal journeys and first person memoirs, where local narrators deliver candid spoken word tales in a cozy conversational salon for attentive community audiences.

Intimate listening room storytelling of personal journeys and first person memoirs, where local narrators deliver candid spoken word tales in a cozy conversational salon for attentive community audiences.
Intimate listening room storytelling of personal journeys and first person memoirs, where local narrators deliver candid spoken word tales in a cozy conversational salon for attentive community audiences.

Late night poetry open mic spotlighting community voices and weekly featured readers in an intimate gallery setting; poets and spoken word performers sign up to read originals every Monday.

Late night poetry open mic spotlighting community voices and weekly featured readers in an intimate gallery setting; poets and spoken word performers sign up to read originals every Monday.
Late night poetry open mic spotlighting community voices and weekly featured readers in an intimate gallery setting; poets and spoken word performers sign up to read originals every Monday.

Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.

Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.
Timed quiet writing sprints in a bustling coffeehouse, with brief introductions and coworking accountability to help writers of all levels focus. Arrive early for drinks, setup, and casual networking with local authors.

Intimate spoken word open mic featuring community poets and emerging performers in an industrial loft; free monthly on the last Wednesday, hosted by Dill. Bring short pieces for a welcoming, conversational audience.

Intimate spoken word open mic featuring community poets and emerging performers in an industrial loft; free monthly on the last Wednesday, hosted by Dill. Bring short pieces for a welcoming, conversational audience.
Intimate spoken word open mic featuring community poets and emerging performers in an industrial loft; free monthly on the last Wednesday, hosted by Dill. Bring short pieces for a welcoming, conversational audience.