Fiction Writing Los Angeles

**NEW LOCATION STARTING MONDAY, NOV. 9 (see below)** Join us for an hour (or up to ninety minutes) of uninterrupted writing! Whatever you're working on - fiction, non-fiction, poetry, memoir, PR, script writing, anything! - join other like minded writers and scribble at ***our current location*** through Mon., Nov. 2 at **[Cafe Laurent](http://www.cafelaurent.com/), 12034 Venice Blvd., in the Mar Vista neighborhood of Los Angeles** **MOVING TO THE MAR VISTA BRANCH OF THE LA PUBLIC LIBRARY on Nov. 9... just a few doors down from our current location. The library is at** **12006 Venice Blvd.** LIBRARY INFO: We start at 10:00 when the library opens, meeting in the conference room immediately to your right when entering through the parking lot doors. We stop at 11, 11:15 or 11:30 (depending on attendees schedule), and then we invite everyone to share (if they want) a few sentences, without any intro or explanation. After that, we're open for any kind of writerly questions, discussions, sharing of struggles or successes. SCHEDULE: 10:00 - Timer starts: write for pre-determined amount of time Finish - Share some sentences if you want, chat, take off or, if you're on a roll, stay for a while and continue to write. BEING LATE OR LEAVING EARLY IS OKAY, no need to apologize or explain. We're a casual group and happy you'll be with us - also, **no need to RSVP thru MeetUp - just show up!** **The only time our MeetUp is cancelled is on ALL Monday holidays because the library is closed.** Parking is easy behind the library and there is also paid street parking. Cafe Laurent is moving out of the area and SUAW will miss them!

From Speculative Ink: Critique group for fantasy, sci-fi, horror

Speculative Fiction Critique Group

Sun, Nov 1, 7:00 PM

5.0

Speculative Ink is a group of fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction writers founded in 2013 - and we're looking for new members! Our group includes people of very diverse backgrounds and writers at many different points of their career. If you're a fantasy, sci-fi, etc. writer who takes their work seriously, we would love for you to come and check out one of our critiques! [Check out our Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/speculative.ink/) 3 notes: 1\. This is an in\-person critique in Los Angeles\. **2\. If you're interested\, please RSVP by Friday afternoon and one of our organizers will reach out via chat with more information\.** 3\. Unfortunately\, we don't critique poetry or screenplays\.

6 attendees

Los Ángeles Novelists - second meeting

Sun, Nov 1, 10:00 PM

From Los Ángeles Novelists

**Los Angeles Novelists: Mar Vista Park Meetup** Following our first gathering on September 24, we are meeting up again to talk craft, share pages, and compare notes on our current writing projects. Four of us—Kurt, Chris, Dien, and Michael—kicked things off last month, and we are excited to expand the circle. Whether you are deep into a manuscript, working through structural blocks, or outlining a first draft, come join us for an informal, focused discussion. **What to Bring:** * A current project you are open to talking about or sharing. * Questions, craft hurdles, or lessons learned from your writing routine. * Curiosity about what fellow writers across LA are creating. **Location & Logistics:** * **Park Location:** Mar Vista Recreation Center. We plan to set up near the Recreation Center on the Woodbine Street side of the park. * **Finding the Group:** I will arrive 15 minutes early to secure seating and will post an exact location update and a pin here in the event comments/chat once settled. * **Parking:** Free street parking is readily available around the perimeter of the park. **Stay Connected:** We have an active WhatsApp group for sharing updates and reading material between meetups. If you would like to join the chat, send me a direct message here and I will send you the invite link.

4 attendees

Shut Up & Write!™ West LA - Cafe Laurent - Mar Vista

Mon, Nov 9, 5:50 PM

Shut Up & Write!® Pasadena

Tue, Nov 3, 3:00 AM

From Writers of Sherman Oaks

**ABOUT THE EVENT** Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 7:00pm on Monday Evenings. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 7:00 - Quick introductions. 7:10 - Timer starts. Write for 1 hour. 8:10 - Chat / take off / keep writing. OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 8:10PM. Writing can be very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing. What Should I Bring? All you need is something to write with and a way to make a food/drink purchase. Free WiFi is available. Parking: The **cheapest** parking is at the **Schoolhouse Parking Facility.** 33 E. Green Street (corner of Green and Raymond) - 2 blocks from Nana's Green Tea. **$1 first 2 hours**; $2 per hour thereafter; $12 daily maximum The **closest** parking is across the street from Nana’s Green Tea 48 N. Raymond Ave (corner of Union and Raymond) $10 flat rate

6 attendees

SATURDAY IN-PERSON WRITING SESSION

Sat, Oct 31, 2:00 PM

4.7

SATURDAY IN-PERSON WRITING SESSION Live writing session starts at 7AM Saturdays at Starbucks on Allot and Ventura, a block east of Woodman Avenue. 13535 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 Come join other writers, workshop, discuss, and write together. We hope to see you there!

Shut Up & Write!® in Los Feliz on Wednesdays!

Thu, Nov 5, 2:45 AM

From Writers of Sherman Oaks

Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. Feel free to show up between 6:30pm an 7pm to say hello, grab a drink and get your writing tools ready. At around 7pm, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. We'll do 1 hour of quiet writing! Afterward from 8pm onwards, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com). **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: They usually have free wifi, make sure to ask when you order food! Travel / Parking info: There is loads of street parking, and valet if you really want to do that. :P We'll be on the side of the house. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

7 attendees

SATURDAY IN-PERSON WRITING SESSION

Sat, Nov 7, 3:00 PM

4.7

Shut Up & Write!® in Culver City/Del Rey

Sun, Nov 8, 11:30 PM

**LOCATION** **Coffee Commissary at 11612 Culver Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066**. (one block east of Slauson). 3:30-5pm on Sundays! Looking forward to seeing you there. There is a small parking area in the back and street parking (that can be a little tight, but for LA, isn't too bad). **Coworking for writers in your area!** Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.**

4 attendees

Shut Up & Write!® at And Destroy Coffee and Gaming

Sun, Nov 1, 6:00 PM

From Above & Beyond Screenwriting Workshop

Today's event led by co-host Jason B: 10 am - meet up and chitchat 10:05 - introductions and setting intentions 10:15 - begin writing for 60 min 11:15 - finish the hour, around the room, mingle Join us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. When you show up, say hello, grab a drink, and get your writing tools ready. Once you’re all settled, you can take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session. Afterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries! **A note about the format** We don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing. For our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com) **Other Important Details:** WiFi name/password: Password protected guest wifi available. Travel / Parking info: Free street parking. Venue Guidelines: Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

7 attendees

Above & Beyond Screenwriting Workshop - In Person!

Fri, Oct 30, 4:00 AM

4.9

We're meeting at Oldfield's Liquor Room on Venice Blvd for the month of October. RSVP's open every Friday morning at 11:00am. The first five writers to RSVP and comment with "pages" will present their work the following Thursday. Please feel free to pm me for additional details. REQUIRED READING FOR NEW MEMBERS - Please read the Screenwriting Info sheet pdf before attending your first Thursday workshop. Message James the organizer with your email address, and he will send it to you.

15 attendees

Shut Up & Write!® in Koreatown

Sat, Oct 31, 6:30 PM

Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 11:30 AM on SATURDAY MORNING. Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done. SCHEDULE: 11:30 - Quick introductions 11:45 - Timer starts: write for 1 hour 12:45 - The End: chat, take off, or keep writing OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 1:00 PM. Writing is very solitary. Connecting and sometimes even commiserating with other writers is a cool thing. BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check in with me after the session. I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign. If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer. Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you at LOFT CAFE! What Should I Bring? Whatever you need to be able to write! Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block the cafe’s overhead music or the occasional conversation by other patrons. LOFT Cafe has wi-fi and it is very reliable but there is a shortage of outlets (nothing is perfect :-)) If you will be using your laptop, please make sure is fully charged, a tidbit of information that I wish someone would have shared with me before :-) Other Important Details: LOFT Cafe offers Wi-Fi, it has available designated parking spaces on the lot next door (please make sure you park on the correct spaces), and there is street parking but it is Koreatown and is busy, the Western-Wilshire Metro and several bus stops are one block away. TRAVEL / PARKING: Please see above SEATING INFORMATION: There is outdoor seating available if you are more comfortable with that, please let me know in your comments, and there is upstairs and downstairs seating. By experience upstairs provides more privacy, but let me know your preference and I will reserve that section. GUIDELINES: The Cafe provides extensive coffee drinks (caffeinated and non-caffeinated drinks) and small pastries. Please thank our hosts by purchasing something.

2 attendees

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