Writing Events
The WordFam meets up regularly to write and stay connected. Not sure what all the events on our calendar are about? You’re in the right place!
For our in-person meet-ups, we have a set of standard guidelines that everyone must follow:
WordFam In-Person Event Guidelines
We aim to hold in-person events only when we can do so responsibly and reasonably. We also run online options for most of our in-person events, so you can jump into our Events channels on Discord to join in from home or wherever you are! Your comfort, health, and safety matter to us.
Here are our current in-person event guidelines:
- If you are sick at all, please stay home.
- It’s fine if you wish to wear a face mask during the event except when eating or drinking if you wish to. We support anyone who wants to wear a mask for their own and others' safety.
- Please come prepared to order something from the venue, where appropriate. It does not have to be a lot! They are supporting us, so let's support them in turn.
Please note that these requirements apply only to events organised and run by the WordFam. We take no responsibility for the other events we include in our list for your information and ask that you check with them for more information.
For online events, check the FAQ for guidance about conventions and requirements.
If we have to change or cancel an event due to changing requirements, guidelines, weather events, or other circumstances, we endeavour to let everyone know. Keep an eye on the Events list for any updates!
Here is the guide to what we do at each of our regular events, what to expect, and how to get involved.
Words With the Fam
Type: in-person with an online option
We run writing get-togethers regularly and you're welcome to join us! Words With the Fam (WWTF) involves sitting, writing, chatting, eating, caffeinating, and generally trying to get some writing done before it's time to go. Whenever possible, these are in-person events with online involvement on the Discord server. If in-person is not possible, these events are wholly online.
At WWTF, you work on your own projects at your own pace. All you need to bring is your writing implement of choice and money for food and drink. You're welcome to bring headphones if you want to focus or have some quiet time to yourself.
There are different editions of WWTF to help you locate the ones convenient for you to get to. We currently have on our list as regular events:
- Brisbane Edition - monthly, held in the central area of Brisbane, QLD
- Ipswich Edition - monthly, held in Ipswich, QLD
- Southside Edition - this Brisbane Southside event is under construction, keep an eye on our events list!
Check-in & Write Night
Type: online
It can be tough balancing writing with all the other demands of our lives: family, work, school, pets, bills, etc. We all have our struggles and stress, and it's easy to feel isolated and overwhelmed as a result. So, we get together regularly to check in with each other, talk about what's going on in our lives, and remember that we are not alone.
Check-ins happen roughly twice a month. They start with some questions about how we're all doing. Later, we move on to some writing sprints for anyone who is interested.
This is an online event. Join us in the Events channels on our Discord server.
Write Night
Type: online
Write Night is an evening writing catch-up to help us stay motivated and productive in the writing part of our lives. There may be a prompt provided if you want to write something fresh, or you can bring along an existing project to work on.
Write Night happens on an ad-hoc basis and usually runs for a couple of hours or until everyone is done for the evening!
This is an online event. Join us in the Events channels on our Discord server.
Got a question not covered here? Check the FAQ for an answer, or ask one of the WordFam Leaders on the Discord server.
Check the events calendar for the latest dates and times to join us! All times are in AEST (Brisbane, Australia time zone).