Proof of Write

This online gathering is a safe place for writers to share up to 5 minutes of raw, rough, or polished work written the previous week. Every participant must give – and then sit still and receive – positive feedback.

In keeping with the spirit and intention of providing a safe space for writers from all walks of life writing about all kinds of life experiences, through imagine fiction and recounted reality, two modifications have been made to the original Proof of Write protocols:

1. Content warnings are expected from every single writer in attendance, regardless of whether they are considered necessary. This practice has the benefit of inviting the writer to consider message, theme, and presentation of even the most benign ideas and story lines to the potential reader. The more the writer knows about their work, the more readily they can tempt others to read it.
2. If a writer is uncomfortable sharing deeply personal or provocative work in mixed company, an arrangement can be made ahead of time to move them and members they are comfortable sharing with into a breakout room for their reading, with understanding and acceptance from everyone present.

FREE – RSVP required for Zoom room ID