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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Speak Up Weekly: New Workshop Milestone. This Week's Prompts.

Plus loads of update and opportunities

Nov 18, 2025 • Speak Up and Matt Shaw

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Building a Successful Writing Community

Speak Up writing workshops are simple gatherings where people from all walks of life gather in person, write together, and listen to one another read…

Nov 12, 2025 • Speak Up and Matt Shaw

Matthews Writing Community

Next Meeting — December 2nd

Nov 11, 2025 • Speak Up and Matt Shaw

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The Mercantile Writing Community

Weekly Event

Nov 11, 2025 • Speak Up

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