WRITE UP Free Co-working & Prompts Tonight
Join me from 8.15-8.30pm (BST) on Zoom (because I haven't written anything yet)
You don’t need to write something new to submit to read at WRITE UP. As long as it’s your original work, and it’s on the theme of “community and home” you can submit entries up to 500 words.
But if you’ve been thinking about having a go at writing something and feel a little bit stuck, I’m hosting a 30-minute co-writing space with some prompts to get you started tonight.
Join Zoom Meeting 8.15-8.45pm (BST) on Monday 30 June.
Meeting ID: 852 0490 7824
Passcode: 8xjAvD
We can have a bit of a chat. 20 minutes writing time and a quick chat at the end.
WRITE UP 19 July in London
We want pieces that speak to belonging (or not), roots, reinvention, chosen family, where you come from and where you’re going. Interpret the theme freely, and it’s open to mix genre, fiction, memoir, poetry, experimental forms. We want a diverse range of writers, at all stages of their writing journey.
Writers need to be over 18. If you’re aged between 16-18 you can enter with parental permission, please get in touch to discuss.
Be part of WRITE UP
We’ve got till midnight tonight to crowdfund. We’ve already raised £1,934 with 76 pledges which is huge (I have to keep reminding myself that).
WRITE UP is a night of storytelling and music from 6.30-9.30pm on Saturday 19 July in West Kensington, London.
We’re inviting writers to submit a piece up to 500 words on the theme of community and home. 8-10 writers will be offered a fee to read their work on the night.
Each writer will also choose 2-3 songs that are the soundtrack to their story. DJs’ will weave those tracks between readings, creating flow, resonance, and a shared atmosphere of celebration.
All writers (and readers) welcome, from first time writers to experienced published writers, to bookworms who want to be there for a night of storytelling, music and connection. All readers will be paid for their contribution from the Crowdfunding pot (as will the venue, djs and all the creatives helping to create this special night, because writers are expected to do so much for free and we value their time and talent).
How to Submit
Submit your entry via the google form.
You’ll need to copy and paste a piece of up to 500 words (that’s up to three to five minutes reading time).
Include your selected 2-3 songs and how they relate to your story.
It’ll ask for biographical and contact information
You have until midnight on Sunday 6 July to enter.
Any questions comment or email hello.thestorypod@gmail.com
Pledge now!
Please pledge before the crowdfunding ends.
Pledge £2 - £9 just because you love this idea, no strings attached.
Pledge £10-£49 and you’ll be welcomed guest.
Pledge £50-£199 and your name will be listed as a sponsor of the event.
Pledge over £200 and you’ll be considered a patron. Your name or business will be listed in all promotion, and we’ll give you a big fat thank you on the night.
Step by Step
Visit WRITE UP project page
Click ‘Back This Project’ Button
Sign up or log in to Space Hive
Enter the amount you want to donate
Please donate if you’d like to come.
Please donate a few pounds even if you can’t come but want to pay it forward.
Please donate if you’ve already donated and could put in a smidge more dosh.
RSVP in comments below or just drop in. We’d love to see you there.
Thanks to the whole community who are backing this event, you’re incredible.
Amy 🐝