Quick Info about the Monday Night Tacoma Coffee Shop Write-In

Social Media Reminder about Monday Coffee Shop Write In

Hello everyone!

We have a Sockmonkey Writer who has generously offered to host a weekly Monday Coffee Shop Write In during the month of November.

Things to keep in mind: 

•  This location can only seat 10 - 12 people maximum, including the host***
• Seating is a mix of wooden chairs and padded bench seats
• Outlets may or may not be accessible from some seating areas
• It is drafty and can be loud, since it is a Starbucks
• The host will have a rainbow scarf and a laptop (and may have a sign as well)
• Please DO NOT attend if you have any symptoms of illness or have been exposed to someone who has, in order to keep from potentially spreading it to others
• Masks are appreciated but not required
• The host would like to ask that attendees be up to date on their Covid vaccinations, but this will not be checked

***If you're in our Discord, feel free to send a quick "Is there still room" or similar message in the #write-ins-happening-right-now channel before you head to the location so the host or another attendee can let you know the answer so you don't waste gas or time traveling there if seating is full.

Also, if you'd like to make sure there is a write in at a time and in a place that's convenient for you, feel free to schedule it and send a note in the Discord, via our Facebook group or to me at the PCSockmonkeywriters@gmail.com email. I will pass along the information and place it on the Google calendar.

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RebelWriMo Week One Sockmonkey and Library Hosted Writing Events

 

Graphic with Calendar of Sockmonkey Hosted Writing Events this Week

Okay, Sockmonkeys, here we go!

Whether you're participating in our November RebelWriMo or not, if you're writing or editing a project and would like to join other writers while you do it, here is the schedule of Sockmonkey Writer hosted writing events from November 3rd - November 9th, 2024:

Sun 3 - None hosted - Turn Clocks Back!

Mon 4 - Tacoma Coffee Shop 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Tue 5 - Cave of Time Discord 6 - 8 p.m.

Wed 6 Return to Cave of Time Discord 7 - 9 p.m.

Thu 7 Under the Sea Discord 6 - 8 p.m.

Fri 8 Wordslinging on Discord 7 - 9 p.m.

Sat 9 Zoom Write 10 - 11 a.m.

Please note that seating at the Coffee Shop is limited to a total of 10 - 12 people, including the host.

Check the Google Calendar for more details.

Image: Brown background with beige rounded rectangles that list the above date and event information from top to bottom over an image of a world map with sunglasses and an open notebook and pen on it. The PCSockmonkeyWriters Polly Esther and Pierson logo is in the lower left corner and the words "See our Blog, Google Calendar or Discord for more info" are in dark brown at the bottom.

Graphic of Library Hosted Writing Events This Week

Here is a listing of Library Hosted writing events for November 3rd - November 9th, 2024:

Mon 4 - 320th Federal Way 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Wed 6 - South Tacoma TPL 3 - 5 p.m.

Wed 6 - Puyallup Library 5 - 7 p.m.

Wed 6 University Place 6 - 8 p.m.

Fri 8 South Hill 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Fri 8 Sumner (and Zoom) 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Sat 9 None hosted

See the event on the Google calendar for addresses and links to the library's event listing for more information. The Sumner Zoom session is something they request registration for, so be sure to visit that event listing before attempting to attend.

Image: Brown background with beige rounded rectangles that list the above date and event information from top to bottom over an image of a world map with sunglasses and an open notebook and pen on it. The words "See our Blog, Google Calendar or Discord for more info" are in dark brown at the bottom.

Help Wanted! NaNoWriMo 2022 Write-In Suggestions Needed

 

Hello Sockmonkeys!

It's hard to believe we're here again, but it's the beginning of October and preparations for NaNoWriMo are underway. After two years of online only events, NaNoWriMo HQ has allowed for official in person write-ins with two caveats: steps must be taken to reduce any potential harm to those who attend events in person and no one is required to host in person events. In keeping with their official stance on harm reduction , I ask that everyone who attends an in-person write-in wear a mask and that you do NOT attend if you or someone you live with may have been exposed to Covid-19 or if you are sick with any cold or flu virus.

In order to mitigate my risk, I will host a majority of my events online, but there may be a few in-person events - if I can find suitable locations.  This is where you come in, Sockmonkeys.

Usually, I happily reserve meeting rooms at various branches of the Pierce County Library system, but, when I looked at their meeting room use page online, I found:

The most pertinent of the bullet points listed are:

*Canceled all public meetings in public meeting rooms.

*Closed all conference rooms to the public.

This severely limits the number of locations I am familiar with that have seating, tables and outlets (along with restroom facilities) that can accommodate a write-in or regional NaNoWriMo event, so, if you know of any places in your area where we might hold a write in, this year or in the future, please add that information to this Write In Location Suggestions Google form.

If you'd prefer not to use the form, please e-mail me at pcsockmonkeywriters (at) gmail.com with the answers to as many of these prompts as possible:

Location name, address and phone number or email at the very least. 

If possible: a contact name; if there are outlets writers can use; how many writers it could accommodate; is there plenty of parking; is it close to a bus line; can it accommodate writers with disabilities and any other things you think might be helpful.

Not participating in NaNoWriMo this year? That's okay. Please add suggestions anyhow. It would really help me out.

Thank you!