Speak Up

Publish your work from the writing groups

For summer 2026, here’s a sharpened approach to Speak Up writing groups publishing.

Jul 13 • Matt Shaw

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Need shared. Need met.

On Thursday, Qiana called me.

Jul 13 • Matt Shaw

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Community is Hard (and Possible)

Speak Up Writing Groups after Two Years

Jul 8 • Matt Shaw

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About Speak Up

Write Together, Bridge Divides

Jul 2 • Speak Up

April 2026

We are writing to these prompts right now

Join us!

Apr 15 • Matt Shaw

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March 2026

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

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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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January 2026

Write with Speak Up This Week

After a holiday break, we’re back on a regular schedule of Speak Up writing groups.

Jan 5 • Matt Shaw

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December 2025

Speak Up Weekly: Write and Share

Writing Prompts + Open Mic + Someone Needs Our Help with Rent + Something New!

Dec 12, 2025 • Matt Shaw

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Speak Up Open Mic Next Week

December 17th. You're invited! Open to the public, if you dare.

Dec 10, 2025 • Matt Shaw

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Speak Up Weekly: Join, Attend, Write

Campaign Update + Next Week + Prompts

Dec 5, 2025 • Matt Shaw and Speak Up

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November 2025

Speak Up Weekly: Join the Movement

One month ago there was a single weekly Speak Up writing community.

Nov 24, 2025 • Matt Shaw

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