About This Event

Writing Sprint: First Project Designed for writers who want focused and consistent accountability partners to build momentum on their science fiction project. Unlike our weekly open sessions, the Writing Sprint runs as a closed eight-week cohort with the same group of writers meeting consistently. The emphasis is on creating a close-knit writership with writers in a similar place, fostering better trust, feedback and progress. **What to expect each session** * Check in: weekly recap * 1 hour 15 mins of focused writing * 15 minutes reset * 1 hour of focused discussion i.e. feedback, critique, idea bouncing * Check-in: weekly goals There is no need to share your work, but for those that would like to, there will be private google doc folder for you to load your pieces to. How the sprints work * Cohort size: Six writers * Who is it for: Writers working on their first project * Same time, same location Each writer sets: * One personal milestone for the eight weeks * A weekly writing goal Progress is visualised through simple weekly updates. This structure is designed to help you commit and stay consistent. Dates & location Location: Barbican Centre Address: Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS Day: Every Wednesday [for eight weeks] First Session: Wednesday 7th October 2026 [Oct 7,14,21,28 + Nov 4,11,18,25] Timings: Arrival: 6: 30 - 7:00pm [Weekly Recap] Sprint #1: 7:00 - 8:15pm Reset: 15 min Sprint#2: 8:30pm - 9:30pm Discussions: 9:30pm onwards [weekly plan /social] Commitment & sign-up * You should be available to attend all eight Wednesdays * Your project should be your first main project Sign-ups via Meetup. A separate group chat will be created for the cohort for daily motivation. If you’re looking for structure, momentum, and a smaller, consistent writing network, this is for you.

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