Creative Writing Near Me

Shut Up & Write! at Cascades Library

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :) Shut Up & Write! is not affiliated with the Loudoun county public library system.

Shut Up & Write! at Ridgetop Coffee & Tea!

Looking for a quiet place to write with the added boost of caffein? Join us at Shut Up & Write! at Ridgetop Coffee & Tea! We'll be here from 5:30pm to 7:30pm-- perfect for the post-work writing session you've been needing! Whether you're cranking out a novel, journaling, looking for new friends, or just trying to get that stubborn paragraph right—we’ve got a cozy seat and a supportive group waiting for you! **No critiques, no peer review, no pressure—just a chill space to get words on the page.** 📝 **What to expect:** 5:30–6:00pm – Grab coffee or tea, find your seat, and meet your fellow writers. 6:00pm–7:15pm – Silent, focused writing time 7:15–7:30pm – Debrief, celebrate any writing wins, commiserate on any obstacles, and head out feeling accomplished. **RSVP Info:** The room seats only 10 people comfortably! RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot!! If you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation **ASAP** so those on the wait list are able to RSVP and attend!!! **Meeting Room:** Enter the coffee shop, walk straight towards the play area and on your left you will see a meeting room just past the bathrooms. The room has a TV, white board, and walls are painted green. Can't find us? Ask one of the baristas and they'll gladly help point you in the right direction. **What to Bring:** Whatever helps you focus, and be productive. There is a wall outlet at each end of the room, so you're able to bring your laptop to write, but please bring your own charging tools. You're welcome to bring headphones if you enjoy listening to music while working. **Parking & Accessibility:** there is a large parking lot out front and it is free! There are no stair cases when entering the coffee shop or when inside. This coffee shop is incredibly spacious with many seating options. If you have any questions, please message me through MeetUp. I'm happy to help. **Dietary Information:** many GF, Vegan, and SF options. Just ask your barista when ordering for specifics! Can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

Shut Up & Write! at Cascades Library!

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :) Shut Up & Write! is not affiliated with the Loudoun county public library system.

Halloween "Frite" Night at Cascades Library✍️🎃

**Join us for a Halloween themed writing event where creativity meets ghostly prose and wicked plots! 🕸️🕷️** **What to Expect:** * **Trick-or-Treat Prompts:** The ghosts of writers past **👻** will stir your imagination with chilling prompts for the night. * **Costumes HIGHLY Encouraged!!🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️:** Come in your favorite costume, spooky literary attire, or Halloween garb that makes you feel festive. * **Atmosphere 🎶🕯️:** Halloween tunes to keep your writing vibe just right. * **Treats 🍬🫕:** Bring **your** favorite Halloween candy or **small** snack to share—*nothing* *messy*! No alcohol is permitted. * **Attendees:** **👻** You're welcome to bring a friend or partner but, adults only, please! **Schedule:** **2:30PM–3:00PM 🪦:** Haunt your seat, conjure your writing station, and mingle with your fellow ghoulish scribes as we play a few games before we write! **3:00PM-4:15PM 🕷️:** An hour and 15 minutes of writing as the creepy crawlies of creativity scuttle across your imagination. **4:15–4:30 PM 👻🏆:** The ghost writers kindly ask you pack up your magical tools, clean your writing station, pose for a creepy group picture, and say your goodbyes before we all vanish into the night. Come for the writing, stay for the fun, and let your imagination run wild… if you dare! 🎃🕸️

10.17.26 Saturday Morning Writing Session @ Corner Bakery

Activities: Writing Sprints (individual time boxed writing time) These writing times can be used to do any writing-related activities like plotting/outlining, and most importantly writing and working on your own writing! Make sure to bring your writing tools (laptop, notebook, your brain). We start the first sprint promptly at 10:15 between every writing sprint we take 5-15 minute breaks We shoot for a total of 3 sprints (45 minutes of writing) Location: Corner Bakery Parking: Is free Food: breakfast until 11:00 Standard lunch menu after that https://cornerbakerycafe.com/

Spires & Gargoyles: Writers’ Night #2

Join us for the second Spires & Gargoyles Writers’ Night, a casual evening of writing, drinks, conversation, and literary mischief in Rockville! Bring whatever you’re working on: a short story, novel, poem, essay, memoir, screenplay, half-finished idea, or nothing at all. We’ll spend the evening writing together and also leave plenty of room to hang out and talk about books, writing, and whatever else comes up. There will be an optional writing prompt for anyone who needs inspiration, and those who would like to may share a short piece or excerpt at the end. Writers of every genre and experience level are welcome. So are readers, aspiring writers, people who haven’t written anything in years, and generally bookish people looking for a creative community closer to home. No publishing credits required. No MFA required. No finished manuscript required. What to bring: Something to write with, if you’d like to write. Laptops, notebooks, and ominous scraps of paper are all acceptable. Food and alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks will be available for individual purchase from Silver Branch. There is no purchase or drinking requirement. Come alone or bring a friend. Either way, newcomers are always welcome!! Come write strange things with us. 📍 Silver Branch Rockville 📅 Tuesday, October 6th 🕖 7–9 PM

80th Writing Workshop Meet!

[Writing Workshop Guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DwZnKJiIkfyJ_LrJvDCcCMWWCauWKR-LPJF3DwcKdlI/edit?usp=drivesdk) Please read the above Workshop Guide; it covers where to upload, how much to upload, and what to do with other people's uploads. This is a document based on what was discussed at the first meeting, but it can grow and change as needed. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions! We meet at Northside Social, but might consider other locations as needed. See you all there!

Centreville Create a Portrait: Eye Proportions Made Easy

**✨ An Hour of Sketching, With Feedback on Your Drawing** An hour-long sketching class that starts at this event's start time. Bring a pencil and a few sheets of paper, open the link, and draw along step by step with everyone booked into the same session. Today's class: **Faces**, portraits: where the features really go, and how to get a likeness. When the class ends, photograph your drawing and send it in. A reviewer looks at your page and writes back with what's working and what to try next. Complete beginners welcome: everything is taught step by step. **RSVP here, then register through the link below** to get your place in the session. ### [🎨 REGISTER HERE 🎨](https://sketchhour.vercel.app/product/SketchFaces?city=Centreville&groupurlname=relaxed-weekend-sketching-and-drawing-circle&productId=400201&startgmtdatetime=2026-10-12T21:30:00Z) --- ✅ **What you get:** - Feedback on your drawing included, no subscription - A chat shared with the people booked into your session - A full hour of guided drawing, step by step - Everyone in the session draws along at the same time Your first drawing is an hour away. 🖌️

Shut Up & Write! at Cascades!

Looking for a quiet, focused space to write? Come be part of our writing group—a dedicated time just for writing alongside fellow writers in your community. No readings, no critiques, no peer-review—just you writing within a supportive atmosphere. 7pm-7:15pm: Find your seat, set up your writing station, quick intro's. 7:15pm-8:45 pm: An hour and a half of silent focused writing. 8:45pm-9pm: Quick debrief, pack and head home. Can't wait to see you! :) Shut Up & Write! is not affiliated with the Loudoun county public library system.

De Clieu - Reston

This cafe has lots of options for sandwiches and drinks, and some unique house made syrups. The staff is friendly and the cafe has a large parking lot and plenty of seating. Let’s chill early on Saturday so the rest of the day will be productive. Many of our members want to avoid discussing politics, religion or potentially divisive topics. We're here to relax and have fun. Just be respectful and everything will be fine. Pay your own way, and enjoy! **De Clieu Main Site** [https://www.coffeedeclieu.com/](https://www.coffeedeclieu.com/) Menu [https://de-clieu-reston-reston.cloveronline.com/menu/all](https://de-clieu-reston-reston.cloveronline.com/menu/all)

The Awesome Writers Accountability Club for Writing & Creating (IN-PERSON!)

The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden book discussion

We will meet in the Janney Parlor.