What we’re about
This group is for every type of writer: whether you're brand new to the craft or a seasoned professional. The purpose of this group is to create a space for people to write whatever, and however, they want. At each meeting, writers are welcome to share their writing and ask for feedback. This is also a space to meet other international and local community members interested in writing.
All forms of writing are welcome, and there is no language requirement. Please send me a message if you have questions.
Be sure to JOIN OUR DISCORD GROUP: Just Write Porto
DON'T FORGET to visit our website at www.JustWritePorto.org for more information, resources, and blog articles.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Monday Morning WritersSuribachi, Porto
Start your week right! Join us for some dedicated writing time at the beginning of each week to get you into the flow and hopefully keep your writing on track for the rest of the week. Writers of all types and genres are welcome! Be sure to bring a pen/paper, laptop, tablet, or anything else you need to write with.
The meeting's format will be 90 minutes of writing (10:00–11:30), followed by 30 minutes of chatting (11:30–12:00) about what we are writing and how it's going. You are welcome to stay longer if you want to continue writing afterward. Your Host will be JUDY, so say hi when you arrive.
Our venue is the macrobiotic restaurant and food store Suribachi at Rua do Bonfim 134, 4300-096 Porto. We will be upstairs on the 1st floor (go through the shop to the restaurant beyond and the stairs are to your left). This is a short walk from the Campo 24 Agosto metro station. There is very little parking in the vicinity so better to use the metro.Please support the business in return for the use of their premises by buying refreshments, staying for lunch or buying from their shop which stocks all sorts of yummy, healthy food.
Don't forget to join our Facebook Page, Instagram, Discord Group, and visit our Just Write Porto Website!
GROUP GUIDELINE (Reminder):
This is a supportive writers' group, and our focus is on writing. We ask that you respect others during the dedicated writing time by keeping conversations and other noise to a minimum. Also, during the sharing portion, please either share what you wrote or have been working on (always voluntary.)We are here to provide writing inspiration, skills, and resources; therefore, please stay on topic and be respectful of our writing time and conversation.
NOTE: We also have a similar event called Write Night, so be sure to check that out as well.
- Wednesday Write Night!Capela incomum, Porto
Please don’t show up before 6pm!WE MEET UPSTAIRS. THE SPACE DOES NOT OPEN UNTIL 6pm FOR US.
Join us for some dedicated writing time at the legendary Capela Incomum, a 15th Century chapel turned wine bar. They have a wide selection of drinks and food! We have limited spots, so reserve your place. We have reserved the upstairs room.
As usual, the first hour and a half (6:00pm-7:30pm) will be spent writing. Afterwards, group members are welcome to share what they wrote and hangout (7:30pm-8:00pm.)
Please write in any genre you prefer. There are no language requirements, so feel free to write and share in whichever language is best for you! Writers need to bring something to write with: pen and paper, laptop, tree bark--whatever!
This bar serves great food at affordable prices so feel free to come with your appetite and creativity! Please order as you come in at the bar to make it easier for the staff.
NOTE: The bar could get noisy from downstairs so feel free to bring some music headphones or earbuds so you can relax to your favorite tunes.
BE SURE TO JOIN OUR DISCORD GROUP: Just Write Porto
DON'T FORGET to visit our new website at https://justwriteporto.org/.
GROUP GUIDELINE (Reminder) This is a supportive writers' group, and our focus is on writing. We ask that you respect others during the dedicated writing time by keeping conversations and other noise to a minimum. Also, during the sharing portion of the evening, please either share what you wrote or have been working on (always voluntary.)
We are here to support writing inspiration, skills, and resources, therefore please stay on topic and respectful of our writing time and conversation. - Sunday Scribbles & Sips (Share Your Work!)Rota Do Chá, Porto
Stuck on a writing project? Join us every first Sunday to get your creativity flowing in this laid-back workshop.
Though we start out with guided writing time using prompts, this is is primarily a feedback workshop. We will be discussing our works-in-progress and getting/receiving feedback on our pieces. In order to participate, please join our What's App chat and submit your piece by December 1: https://chat.whatsapp.com/EBV6qBFQomSCaNZ5iyOSH3
We will start with a short writing session guided by a prompt. Then we will dedicate an hour to providing feedback. The goal is to encourage giving and receiving feedback as well as inspiration from others.
We meet in the upstairs “Sala dos Livros” at Rota do Chá. Please head to the courtyard then up the exterior stairs to find us.
*How to submit your work for feedback: The link for the draft folder will be sent to those who RSVP for this event via Meetup. Upload a draft in the folder for the group to review before the event. Additional guidelines in the chat description above.*
Please reserve your spot, seating is limited.
Host Bios
Lú Chixaro is a Brazilian-born writer and the author of Cells (Burrow Press 2023), a poetry collection that explores the connections between language, the law, and institutions. She is the founder of WriteFlow Workshops, an online generative and feedback group for writers of all genres and levels. For more information see luchixaro.com.Hiten Chojer is a writer born and raised in Punjab, India. He draws inspiration from his observations of society and his own struggles with anxiety. He published his first poetry book titled 'Gods of Anxiety Be Damned' in January 2023. He writes poetry and prose, often exploring themes of identity, displacement, and mental health. See website for further information.
- Monday Morning WritersSuribachi, Porto
Start your week right! Join us for some dedicated writing time at the beginning of each week to get you into the flow and hopefully keep your writing on track for the rest of the week. Writers of all types and genres are welcome! Be sure to bring a pen/paper, laptop, tablet, or anything else you need to write with.
The meeting's format will be 90 minutes of writing (10:00–11:30), followed by 30 minutes of chatting (11:30–12:00) about what we are writing and how it's going. You are welcome to stay longer if you want to continue writing afterward. Your Host will be JUDY, so say hi when you arrive.
Our venue is the macrobiotic restaurant and food store Suribachi at Rua do Bonfim 134, 4300-096 Porto. We will be upstairs on the 1st floor (go through the shop to the restaurant beyond and the stairs are to your left). This is a short walk from the Campo 24 Agosto metro station. There is very little parking in the vicinity so better to use the metro.Please support the business in return for the use of their premises by buying refreshments, staying for lunch or buying from their shop which stocks all sorts of yummy, healthy food.
Don't forget to join our Facebook Page, Instagram, Discord Group, and visit our Just Write Porto Website!
GROUP GUIDELINE (Reminder):
This is a supportive writers' group, and our focus is on writing. We ask that you respect others during the dedicated writing time by keeping conversations and other noise to a minimum. Also, during the sharing portion, please either share what you wrote or have been working on (always voluntary.)We are here to provide writing inspiration, skills, and resources; therefore, please stay on topic and be respectful of our writing time and conversation.
NOTE: We also have a similar event called Write Night, so be sure to check that out as well.
