"Towards our efforts to become better writers, nothing takes the place of putting words on the page," says meetup leader Shelby Hinte. "Just like physical training, increasing our writing strength requires consistent and sustained practice. Often, the more words put to page, the easier it becomes to put more there."
Occurring on a seasonal basis, Writing Salon Zoom meetups are designed to provide an intentional and facilitated space to help you keep a finger on your own creative pulse. At the same time, you'll have the opportunity to engage with a community of other like-minded writers.
In this meetup, Shelby will provide optional writing prompts and exercises, pre-writing activities, and more. Expect a fun and stress-free environment to play on the page and to interact with other writers.
About The Writing Salon's Online Zoom Meetups
You will be able to participate in this meetup via Zoom videoconference. To attend the meetup, you'll need a phone, tablet or computer and access to the internet. You can participate from wherever you'd like, whether on your living room couch or in your office. Before the meetup, you'll receive an email from The Writing Salon with more information about Zoom and the remote meetup. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at hello@writingsalons.com.
Shelby Hinte has led and supported writing workshops at San Francisco State University and in the community, including teaching creative writing to incarcerated adults and youth on juvenile probation. She is the Associate Editor of Write or Die Magazine where she edits essays and interviews. She has served as a reader and intern at various independent presses including ZYZZYVA, Split/Lip Press, and No Contact. Her work has been featured in BOMB, ZYZZYVA, SmokeLong Quarterly, Hobart, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. Her first novel, HOWLING WOMEN, is forthcoming from LEFTOVER Books (2025).
- Live Zoom Meeting: Sunday, January 05, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Shelby is a fantastic teacher. She’s so knowledgeable, well-read, enthusiastic, and inspiring.
Shelby helped me think outside of my usual sources of inspiration to write different things. It was a good refresh for my writing projects.