Writer's Marathon December 7, 2024, at RALEY'S FAIR OAKS MEETING ROOM

This is an in-person meeting at the Raley's Fair Oaks/Citrus Heights Community Meeting Room. Join other writers for three-plus hours of focused writing. It's amazing what you can accomplish with a controlled quiet environment and lots of good creative energy! Please note we also have on-line only marathons one Saturday each month. Check out our calendar to easily locate these and other Sacramento Area meetings.

Schedule:

10-10:30 Check in, and introductions. An opportunity to introduce yourself an say what you plan to work on during the marathon.

10:30: Writing Session 1: Write for 1 1/2 hours

12-1 Lunch either on your own or join other writers for lunch outside or at a local restaurant. There is a covered patio just outside the meeting room if you'd like to enjoy some time al fresco. You may also continue to write during the lunch hour if you wish.

1-1:30 Get settled for another productive session. We will begin the writing session early (perhaps 1:15) if we do not have new attendees for introductions

1:15 or 1:30 - 3 Writing Session 2 : Write for min. 1 1/2+ hours

3 PM Finish Writing, check in - report on progress.

Come and join us for a marathon session that promises 3+ hours of focused writing! If you haven't attended a marathon session before you will be amazed what you can accomplish in a longer session in an environment free of most distractions. If you cannot commit to the full time, feel free to join us for one of the two sessions. Either way, you will be pleased with the productivity achieved at this event.

A few guidelines for the in person marathon attendees:

1. If you arrive late or must leave early, please try not to disrupt the other writers. Quietly find a seat and start writing. You will have a chance to sign in and introduce yourself during the break.
2. Please silence your mobile phone. If you must take a call please step out of the room to avoid disrupting other writers. Try to limit non-essential calls to the break.
3. You are welcome make your own lunch arrangements or join us at a local restaurant. Only Raley's purchased Food and drink are allowed in the meeting room.
4. If you are bringing a laptop, please make sure it is fully charged. There are outlets on the periphery of the room, but we cannot guarantee enough for all.
5. Meeting rooms are temperature controlled from a centralized location and are usually fine, but if you tend to get cold bring a sweater or sweatshirt.
6. The attendance are limited to 15 due to room size. If you find you cannot make it, please change your RSVP so that others may attend in your stead.