Shut Up & Write!® in Candler/West Asheville
Low key communal writing session over coffee, with focused timed writing sprints and short social periods before and after; bring any project to work alongside other local writers in a distraction friendly setting.
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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.
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.
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.
Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.
Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.
Casual, low pressure afternoon for writing, knitting, and other crafts with quiet conversation over coffee; bring a project or drop in for gentle socializing with fellow introverts.
Bring 8–10 printed copies of new writing for focused peer critique and discussion in a cozy upstairs lounge; writers of all genres welcome to read, respond, and get inspired.
Bring 8–10 printed copies of new writing for focused peer critique and discussion in a cozy upstairs lounge; writers of all genres welcome to read, respond, and get inspired.
Bring 8–10 printed copies of new writing for focused peer critique and discussion in a cozy upstairs lounge; writers of all genres welcome to read, respond, and get inspired.
Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.
Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.
Live reading night of original fiction, nonfiction, and poetry where writers take 12 minute turns to test material without slides or synopses, sharing work aloud in a casual taproom setting for listener feedback.
No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.
No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.
No pressure drop-in creative writing sessions at Blind Tiger Asheville's impeccably furnished inn, with working fireplaces and cozy nests for writing; light edibles and potables provided, RSVP requested Sunday evenings.
An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
An inclusive, supportive stage for poets, stand up comics, and musicians to test original material and build community in a cozy studio setting; performers of all experience levels are encouraged.
Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.
Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.
Casual coworking and peer programming session where developers bring personal projects or join open codebases; expect collaborative problem solving, pair programming, and low pressure help in a relaxed social setting.
Gather for casual conversation among nonbelievers to discuss skepticism, secular ethics, and local issues over coffee in a laid back public setting; welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for newcomers and long time skeptics.
Gather for casual conversation among nonbelievers to discuss skepticism, secular ethics, and local issues over coffee in a laid back public setting; welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for newcomers and long time skeptics.
Gather for casual conversation among nonbelievers to discuss skepticism, secular ethics, and local issues over coffee in a laid back public setting; welcoming, inclusive, nonjudgmental space for newcomers and long time skeptics.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Cozy evening crafting with paints, pencils, and yarn while sipping cocktails or tea; a weekly, inclusive meetup for painting, sketching, knitting, and other DIY projects in a relaxed bar atmosphere.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Low-key Sunday morning conversations over coffee for secular and non-religious locals, plus twice-monthly book-club meetings at Standard Pizza and monthly evening socials at local breweries in Hendersonville.
Social group bike ride that rolls to an outdoor coffee meetup with Asheville on Bikes, featuring relaxed urban routes, friendly paced cycling, and casual conversation for riders of all skill levels seeking community.
Social group bike ride that rolls to an outdoor coffee meetup with Asheville on Bikes, featuring relaxed urban routes, friendly paced cycling, and casual conversation for riders of all skill levels seeking community.
Social group bike ride that rolls to an outdoor coffee meetup with Asheville on Bikes, featuring relaxed urban routes, friendly paced cycling, and casual conversation for riders of all skill levels seeking community.
Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.
Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.
Long-running Asheville open mic for poetry, spoken word, and experimental performance, with 5- or 10-minute sign-up spots at 8 p.m. in Sovereign Kava’s intimate kava bar.
Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.
Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.
Monthly open project co-work day for coders and volunteers in a brewery taproom with a Cuban food truck; tasks range from emailing and data entry to pair programming and code contributions, drop-in friendly.
Silent free writing using stream of consciousness technique to bypass self doubt and cultivate healing and personal inquiry in Quietude's calm Black Mountain meditation space; a gentle journaling circle welcomes beginners and reflective writers.
Silent free writing using stream of consciousness technique to bypass self doubt and cultivate healing and personal inquiry in Quietude's calm Black Mountain meditation space; a gentle journaling circle welcomes beginners and reflective writers.
Silent free writing using stream of consciousness technique to bypass self doubt and cultivate healing and personal inquiry in Quietude's calm Black Mountain meditation space; a gentle journaling circle welcomes beginners and reflective writers.