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!

Special Writing Workshop

How To Tidy Up Your Prose

And Break Some Writing Rules Along The Way

This is a workshop for writers who want to sharpen their sentences, cut the clutter, and make every word count—without sacrificing style or voice. Through hands-on exercises and discussion, we’ll explore strategies for tightening prose, eliminating redundancies, and enhancing clarity. But writing isn’t just about following rules—it’s also about knowing when to break them. We’ll examine how and when to bend conventions for impact, rhythm, and authenticity

When/Where:

Fremont Library

731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Sunday, March 30th
4:00-5:30PM

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    Thursday March 20th - Ballard Library (Critique Group)

    WHAT
    Critique Group: bring no more than 1000 words of writing you have prepared to get feedback on. You will be paired up with another writer and exchange critiques. You will get a total of three critiques
    WHERE

    Ballard Library

    5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    WHEN

    Thursday March 20th
    6:00-7:30PM

  • How To Tidy Up Your Prose - And Break Some Writing Rules Along The Way (Sunday, March 30th - Fremont Library)

    WHAT
    This is a workshop for writers who want to sharpen their sentences, cut the clutter, and make every word count—without sacrificing style or voice. Through hands-on exercises and discussion, we’ll explore strategies for tightening prose, eliminating redundancies, and enhancing clarity. But writing isn’t just about following rules—it’s also about knowing when to break them. We’ll examine how and when to bend conventions for impact, rhythm, and authenticity


    WHERE/WHEN

    Fremont Library

    731 N 35th St, Seattle, WA 98103

    Sunday, March 30th
    4:00-5:30PM

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JOIN OUR SLACK COMMUNITY!

In our Slack Space we'll have:

writing-meetups: Looking for a writing buddy or a quiet place to write? Use this channel to coordinate meetups with fellow writers at cafes, libraries, parks, or any other writing spots.

social: Share or find information about upcoming social events, writing-friendly locations, workshops, conferences, and other tips for writers.

writing-critiques: Share your writing here to get feedback from fellow writers! Whether it's a short story, novel excerpt, poem, or essay, post your work and receive constructive critiques. Don’t forget to offer feedback to others in return!

And so much more!