⭐️ Top Shelf Pour: Worth the Trip to Boston

🏠️ Brew-It at Home: No Sleeping Bag Necessary at this Summer Camp for Writers

What makes it special is how it combines daily writing sessions with mindset boosts and community support, creating an environment that nurtures both your creative practice and your connection to fellow writers.

Each day of the camp includes:

📝 Daily mindset boosts and writing prompts to keep your creativity flowing

⏰ Flexible writing sessions that accommodate various schedules

💡 Live workshops and community chats for collaborative growth

As someone who knows firsthand how challenging it can be to maintain a consistent writing practice, I know the combination of accountability, inspiration, and community that Camp Write Start offers is incredibly valuable. This is exactly the kind of resource you need to keep your creative cup filled!

I really appreciate how they’ve designed this experience to be accessible and supportive for writers at any stage of their journey. Whether you're just beginning to explore poetry or you're working on refining your craft, Camp Write Start provides the structure and community to help you make meaningful progress.

🗳️ Spill the Tea: Who, What, When & Where

I’m really tryna see somethin’ & I need your feedback to gather data on the systems currently in place for our community. So if you haven’t yet (which you probably haven’t), please take a sec to respond to this poll…

📤️ Pour Your Heart Out: Become the Poe of Prophylactics

🏘️ Pour-trait of a Neighbor: Poet Friends till the End

📆 On Tap This Week

Disclaimer: *All events are subject to change without notice. Please check event pages and social media for the most up to date information.

Wednesday, 6/4

• Words On Fire Open Mic

• S.W.A.P. Meet Open Mic featuring Ariel Tavares

Thursday, 6/5

• Poetry Workshop w/ Justice Ameer

• ProvSlam Open Mic featuring Julie River

• Drinks with Artists hosted by Michael Rose

Friday, 6/6

• Open Mic Night at Riffraff Bookstore + Bar

Saturday, 6/7

• Outspoken Saturdays w/ Amanda Shea

• LitArtsRI Member Mingle

• Drop-in Writing Group at Mount Pleasant Library

Sunday, 6/8

• No local in-person events (that I'm aware of!)

Monday, 6/9

• No local in-person events (that I'm aware of!)

If you're hosting something soon, connect with me on IG or via email to let me know so I can help you spread the word!

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Wishing you an inspirational week,

Salena J.D ~ your resident pourtender & fellow poet

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