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Apr 15 • Matt Shaw

Citadels of Pause and Presence: Speak Up Writing Groups

We gathered, leaned in around tables with steaming cups of coffee, sticky donuts on paper plates, and a delightful collection of shared writing prompts.

Mar 23 • Matt Shaw

Write with Speak Up This Week

In Speak Up writing groups, we gather with a simple purpose.

Mar 16 • Matt Shaw

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Writing communities that bring people together across gaps of economics, culture, housing status

From the Workshops

The Death of Certainty

By Scott Morgan

May 11

By Scott Morgan

May 11

By Scott Morgan

May 11

Hidden Things, Secrets, and Mysteries

I love the word mystery!

May 7 • StevieB

Abnormally Normal or Normally Abnormal?

I read it three times, trying to discern the difference or the similarity.

May 7 • StevieB

Writing Prompts

Write About: Pennies, Chocolate!, Perspectives

Writing Prompts for the Week of October 13, 2025

Oct 14, 2025 • Speak Up and Matt Shaw

Writing Prompts — Beliefs, Media, Gratitude

Prompts for the week of October 6th

Oct 8, 2025 • Speak Up

Write About Good Times, Hard Times, and Making Changes

Writing prompts, a workshop opportunity for anyone anywhere, and more

Oct 2, 2025 • Speak Up and Matt Shaw

4:56

Write About: Charlie Kirk, your worldview, and people who believe differently

Watch now | This week's writing workshop was one of the best ever — we dove right in to the minefield.

Sep 17, 2025 • Matt Shaw and Speak Up

Community Needs

Support Qiana's Family to Avoid Eviction

🔥 URGENT NEED

Dec 12, 2025 • Qiana Coleman

Help Bridge the Monthly Gap for Two Households

🔥 CURRENT NEED

Jul 28, 2025 • Speak Up

Michael Lost His Spot in the Shelter and Needs Short-Term Help

✅ NEED MET! Thank you.

Jul 14, 2025 • Matt Shaw

Jiarus Was Accepted to College But Needs Tuition Help

Jul 26, 2023 • Speak Up

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