Shut Up & Write - South Asheville
Timer-driven, quiet writing sprints in a relaxed café setting for writers of all levels, with brief introductions to meet peers before focused solo sessions and optional socializing over coffee.
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Timed quiet writing sprints in a bright neighborhood cafe, with brief introductions and communal focus, welcoming all experience levels for coworking, accountability, and meeting local writers.
Timed quiet writing sprints in a bright neighborhood cafe, with brief introductions and communal focus, welcoming all experience levels for coworking, accountability, and meeting local writers.
Timed quiet writing sprints in a bright neighborhood cafe, with brief introductions and communal focus, welcoming all experience levels for coworking, accountability, and meeting local writers.
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.
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.
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.
60 minute heads down timed writing sprints in a cozy downtown cafe, starting with quick intros and a brief timer; suitable for novelists, poets, lyricists, and résumé or report drafting in focused company.
60 minute heads down timed writing sprints in a cozy downtown cafe, starting with quick intros and a brief timer; suitable for novelists, poets, lyricists, and résumé or report drafting in focused company.
60 minute heads down timed writing sprints in a cozy downtown cafe, starting with quick intros and a brief timer; suitable for novelists, poets, lyricists, and résumé or report drafting in focused company.
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.
Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.
Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.
Hands-on peer critique for creative writers meeting weekly in a relaxed kava lounge; bring 8–10 printed copies of new work for roundtable feedback, discussion, and inspiration across genres and experience levels.
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.
Intimate kava-bar poetry and spoken-word open mic with sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots; Asheville’s longest-running gathering, welcoming all creative forms and experience levels.
Intimate kava-bar poetry and spoken-word open mic with sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots; Asheville’s longest-running gathering, welcoming all creative forms and experience levels.
Intimate kava-bar poetry and spoken-word open mic with sign-ups at 8 p.m. for 5- or 10-minute spots; Asheville’s longest-running gathering, welcoming all creative forms and experience levels.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Slow-paced mingling with a brief guided meditation and facilitator-led conversation prompts to foster conscious connections among singles seeking authentic, grounded encounters in a relaxed, low-key setting.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
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.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Two hour place based writing walk through Asheville's historic Black cultural district focused on storytelling and creative placemaking, moving less than a mile with guided prompts, cafe stops, and community writing sessions.
Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.
Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.
Coffee-fueled casual group ride led by Asheville on Bikes, cruising Asheville's city streets at an easy pace for cyclists of all levels; social pit-stops at local bike friendly cafes and photo-ready moments for Instagram.
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.
Practice public speaking in a supportive, structured Toastmasters club with weekly meetings, impromptu speaking opportunities, prepared speeches, and constructive feedback; guests attend free and no preparation is necessary, beginner friendly and professional development focused.
Practice public speaking in a supportive, structured Toastmasters club with weekly meetings, impromptu speaking opportunities, prepared speeches, and constructive feedback; guests attend free and no preparation is necessary, beginner friendly and professional development focused.
Practice public speaking in a supportive, structured Toastmasters club with weekly meetings, impromptu speaking opportunities, prepared speeches, and constructive feedback; guests attend free and no preparation is necessary, beginner friendly and professional development focused.