Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. My name is Sam Calvo and I organize these meetups.
We meet sporadically at local libraries around Seattle as a time for quiet, concentrated writing, as well as a place to meet beta readers, critique partners, and other aspiring writers.
Come fix your writer’s block, meet other writers, or get inspiration to start something new! All writers welcome!
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Welcome To The Seattle Writers Collective!
Upcoming Writing Workshop
Rhythm of Language
Rhythm is inherent to writing. Deftly utilized, it can convey everything from a character’s emotional state, to a story’s setting, to the stakes of the scene. It is an essential element to that ever-important yet often elusive concept of a writer’s voice. But what is rhythm in writing?
Join Allegory founder Andrea Karin Nelson for an exploration of the rhythm of language and how it can be harnessed to strengthen our work. In this class, we will examine how punctuation, word choice, phrasing, sentence structure, and sentence length all play a part in shaping the rhythm of our writing.
Andrea Karin Nelson
Founder of Allegory Editing
About Andrea: In addition to her developmental editing work with published novelists, playwrights, and essayists, Andrea brings a unique set of experiences and skills to her editing craft. Twenty years as a writer and theater maker has developed her keen sense of story structure, plot and character development. Her plays have been commissioned and produced across the United States and performed in both English and American Sign Language. Fifteen years as a Master-Level, Certified Sign Language Interpreter has finely tuned her ear to the subtleties of language and the nuances of human interactions. And with over two decades as an educator, her teacher's heart allows Andrea to personally tailor her work with each writer.
When: Sunday, January 19th.
Where: Fremont Library
What Time: 4:00-5:30PM
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Sunday, January 19th - Fremont Library - Rhythm in Writing Workshop
WHAT
Rhythm is inherent to writing. Deftly utilized, it can convey everything from a character’s emotional state, to a story’s setting, to the stakes of the scene. It is an essential element to that ever-important yet often elusive concept of a writer’s voice. But what is rhythm in writing?WHEN / WHERE
4:00-5:30PM
731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103
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Meet Some Of Our Writers
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Kate Cherven
"I joined the Seattle Writers Collective to reignite my writing and connect with other writers. Thanks to Sam’s facilitation and the collective’s support, I’ve been able to grow as a writer and start writing poetry once more."
Kate is a playwright, poetry and fiction writer, most recently developed during her time with the Seattle Writers Collective. Her approach is heavily influenced by her passion for anthropology. She enjoys exploring how subcultures evolve and how personal stories reflect larger societal shifts. Her goal is to share human experiences that connect deeply with others.
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Elena Coe
“Knowing there is a Seattle Writing Collective event coming up helps me stay motivated and on track with my projects. It's amazing to have the opportunity to connect with other local writers, hear about their work, and share tips and ideas with one another.”
Elena is a fiction and poetry writer in the Seattle area currently working on a young adult fantasy novel. She also writes short stories, poetry, and the occasional song. She’s obsessed with stories and their ability to connect humans through shared understanding.
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Filip Stefanovic
“Since I joined the Seattle Writers Collective earlier this year, I have had the chance to meet new people and learn what other writers are working on. It has also provided me with a structured time to write which has been invaluable in making progress on my current story. I particularly love the quiet writing hours where I have the opportunity to write, socialize, and get feedback all in one place!”
Filip is a graduate student in chemistry who loves literature and spends their free time writing poetry and short stories. With a proclivity for magical realism, they love reading authors like Bugakov and Murakami. Filip has a particular interest in stories that bring real life experiences and fantasy together, especially when they serve to examine emotional or philosophical questions. Currently, Filip is working on a short story involving love, death, and a peculiar journey through afterlife.
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Tristan Carette-Meyers
“I've loved being a part of the Seattle Writers Collective because it's gives me a space to be productive and to learn from the people around me. Learning where I can improve, what's working, and about other people's experiences with writing.”
Tristan is from Tacoma, WA and is currently writing crime stories
