The Writing Window

✨ There’s magic when we write together.

One Saturday a month, I host a drop-in writer’s group.

Bring your own mug; I’ll provide the tea and hot chocolate. Bring your own pen (or laptop); I’ll provide the writing prompts.

This year, let’s commit to our creative practice—and write together.

🕰 Here’s how it works:

Every drop-in session is 2 hours long. You can bring your own creative project or write to one of our available prompts.

• 🏁 1 - 1:15 pm: Set an intention for our session.

• ✍️ 1:15 - 2 pm: Write together in quiet company.

• ☕️ 2 - 2:15 pm: Break and chat time.

• ✍️ 2:15 - 2:45 pm: Write together in quiet company.

• 👋 2:45 - 3 pm: Reflect on the session.

• 🍻 3:20 onward: Celebrate a successful writing sprint.

🌻 These “writing sprints” are ideal for you if:

• You have an idea of what you want to write about but have struggled to find time to get words on a page.

• You feel energized and motivated when writing in the supportive company of others.

• You want to connect with fellow writers based in Greater Victoria.

• You don’t need a lot of instruction to start writing. (These are largely self-guided “writing sprints,” though we will offer prompts to get you in the creative spirit.)

• You don’t need specific feedback on your writing. (If you’d like feedback, we invite you to join one of Monika’s or Kelsey’s workshops.)

🙋🏻‍♀️ Your group facilitator:

• Hi there! I’m Monika, a freelance author of 60+ books for schools, and I firmly believe everyone is a writer. Want to get to know me better? I’ve got a mini bio here.

🏡 Where we’ll write:

• Coming soon.

🎒 Please bring with you:

• A notebook and your favourite pen for writing. Or, if you prefer typing, please bring a digital device (e.g. tablet, laptop).

• A mug for tea or hot chocolate.

• Your enthusiasm and creativity!

💸 Cost: Pay what you wish

• 5️⃣ If you’d like to help with the room rental and tea fees, I suggest a $5 cash contribution to the group—but no pressure.

• My mission is for these sessions to be accessible to everyone. So, if you’re going through a difficult financial season, don’t worry about payment; just come by to write with us. We’d love to see you there.