Hey Katie! I submitted an event and have the potential to reach a wide range of Substackers, but I have yet to hear from you guys! Could really use your help with spreading the word to the greater Seattle area!!
I'm interested, but I'm also a little apprehensive. I've hosted Meetups before, but it was difficult to get people to attend. Having a committed group would be important for me, because I have a disability that makes this extra-tiring for me. I'd want to know that if I use up spoons planning, getting ready, and driving to a location, that I won't be wasting my time.
Definitely interested to host a meet up in the NYC area. Other commenters have raised questions about whether the location needs to be approved BEFORE applying to be a host. Is this correct?
We've pinned December 6 for a first meetup -- please sign up here https://lu.ma/l08hen0k -- location remains TBD for the moment, based on where people are coming from...
I've been thinking about this for quite some time. I submitted to offer to (co)host in San Francisco. Alyssa -- so interesting to see your focus on Jung -- also a strong interest of mine!
Looks like there is interest in the east bay, I'm sure there could be multiple options for SF and closer to Oakland/Berkeley. Love to see the shared interest in Jung!
Hi Alyssa and Bowen - would love to meet. Just begun my journey on writing + exploring a product idea and want to sepak to fellow writers for validation. If we can connect in person or virtually!
We've pinned December 6 for a first meetup -- please sign up here https://lu.ma/l08hen0k -- location remains TBD for the moment, based on where people are coming from...
We've pinned December 6 for a first meetup -- please sign up here https://lu.ma/l08hen0k -- location remains TBD for the moment, based on where people are coming from...
I’d love to host a half day retreat by the coast in Northumberland, UK. I’ve already got the perfect venue! Our nearest town is on the east coast mainline by rail it’s really easy to get here. ✨✍️
This is so exciting! I've been telling friends in Lisbon about how much I love Substack. I will definitely give this some thought! The only thing better than a vibrant and kind online writing community is a real life one :)
Interesting. I doubt there'd be enough Substack writers in my area (Dumfries, Scotland) to be viable. I run a local creative writing group and am involved in other events (e.g. I have a meeting next week to discuss a regular spoken word event in a pub, with live musical accompaniment, and another meeting with a reader development librarian about how I can fit in with their programme). We're not short of great venues in Dumfries - I've even just started a part-time job as a cinema projectionist at the Robert Burns Centre, which is brilliant, and the venue is regularly used for private finctions (apparently Dirty Dancing is popular at hen parties, along with Magic Mike and Grease!). But we'd need more Substackers in south Scotland to make such a specialist a meet-up viable.
Oh, I'm fairly new here, but I was surprised at how many posts I'd done, and how much fun it was!
I'm in the TC area, too! If nobody gets around to getting TC writers together, maybe I'll do it; I'm currently prepping to teach my first writing class in November in Lakeville.
It's something that I'm putting on independently; my friends actually own an escape room called Labyrinth Puzzle Rooms in downtown Lakeville (they sell my books in their lobby), and they offered me a room to teach the class!
I'm in! I guess the big questions are when and where. I'm in the south metro, about 15 minutes from Minneapolis, so in or around the city works for me.
Definitely not in June. Any idea how many other people are in MN/the metro? We could use a cafe with a community room or if it's a bigger group a library community room.
I, too, was thinking either end of Summer or Fall. I honestly have no idea how many MN writers are on Substack! Is there an easy way to find out? And how do we get their attention?
Will anyone be in the Veneto area of Northern Italy the first three weeks of November? After that, I'm traveling and will be back in Veneto February 1, so we could meet up then, if that works better.
We are in Treviso, about 20 km NE of Venice. I write about mental health in support of neurodiverse couples in which one partner is autistic.
I live in New York City and would love to host a local group. I love controversy and respect honest debate. I have a deep understanding of political issues, and as a retired social worker, I have excellent people skills.
We recently had a substack writers meet up in Dublin, and it was a great occasion: https://substack.com/@shaneomara/note/c-41074437?r=k1bn
I would highly recommend holding one.
We were so excited to see that! Please let us know when you do the next one.
Definitely. The next time we'll take pix! Spring sounds like a nice time to do one.
Hey Katie! I submitted an event and have the potential to reach a wide range of Substackers, but I have yet to hear from you guys! Could really use your help with spreading the word to the greater Seattle area!!
Sounds great!
I'm interested, but I'm also a little apprehensive. I've hosted Meetups before, but it was difficult to get people to attend. Having a committed group would be important for me, because I have a disability that makes this extra-tiring for me. I'd want to know that if I use up spoons planning, getting ready, and driving to a location, that I won't be wasting my time.
That's where we hope we can help by pointing the writers on Substack to meetups!
It's a great idea! I'll think a about filling out an application! (For anyone else who might be reading, I'm in NW Massachusetts.)
Yes, being punctual and committed is very important. Time is precious.
I'd love to find a Denver/Boulder group to host or meet up with! :)
I’m in the Denver area! Don’t think I have what they’re looking for in a lead host, but if there’s a critical mass of us, happy to support!
I live about 4 hours south of you, in the San Luis Valley, depending on the frequency I could come to you and/or you could come to me?
I'm based in LA, but will be spending November and December in Denver and would love to join in!
I live between Denver & Boulder and might apply to host a group if there's not one for us already.
I'm in Denver and would love to help host :)
Definitely interested to host a meet up in the NYC area. Other commenters have raised questions about whether the location needs to be approved BEFORE applying to be a host. Is this correct?
Nyc substackers unite
There has to be more of us! Nice work, BTW. Looks like we circle around the same topics.
I’m in NYC and would also be game for a meetup.
I believe Substack let's you host a meet up with another writer, so it could be a joint effort.
Also in NYC would love to attend or help co-host!
A co-host would make things much easier for all involved. Also, 👍 fellow RedLetterMedia fan.
Oh hell yeah! 🫶🏻
I am in NYC and I am interested in helping host or attend.
Anyone in the SF Bay Area interested in a meetup?
yes! i'm in East Bay so meeting around the Berkeley area would be great if possible!
We've pinned December 6 for a first meetup -- please sign up here https://lu.ma/l08hen0k -- location remains TBD for the moment, based on where people are coming from...
I'm in the east bay as well, that'd be my preference.
Hey there, I am in the east bay too. Happy to help coordinate :)
yes, how do we pull this off without formally applying to be hosts and going thru training?
turns out that's not necessary (see lower down in this thread)
I've been thinking about this for quite some time. I submitted to offer to (co)host in San Francisco. Alyssa -- so interesting to see your focus on Jung -- also a strong interest of mine!
Looks like there is interest in the east bay, I'm sure there could be multiple options for SF and closer to Oakland/Berkeley. Love to see the shared interest in Jung!
Hi Alyssa and Bowen - would love to meet. Just begun my journey on writing + exploring a product idea and want to sepak to fellow writers for validation. If we can connect in person or virtually!
HI Alyssa/Bowden - following up to see if we can connect for 10-15 minutes. Your feedback will be invaluable for my idea! Its a tool for writers :)
Anyone on the peninsula?
I'm based in Berkeley, would love to meet other writers!
We've pinned December 6 for a first meetup -- please sign up here https://lu.ma/l08hen0k -- location remains TBD for the moment, based on where people are coming from...
Great, I'm in the easy bay as well.
We've pinned December 6 for a first meetup -- please sign up here https://lu.ma/l08hen0k -- location remains TBD for the moment, based on where people are coming from...
I’d love to host a half day retreat by the coast in Northumberland, UK. I’ve already got the perfect venue! Our nearest town is on the east coast mainline by rail it’s really easy to get here. ✨✍️
this sounds amazing!
It’s booked in! 17 Feb I think - search alnwick story fest online
This is so exciting! I've been telling friends in Lisbon about how much I love Substack. I will definitely give this some thought! The only thing better than a vibrant and kind online writing community is a real life one :)
Are you in Lisbon, Summer? I live across the river.
Hi Rosemary! I am!
Oh wow, it would be fun to meet up sometime - our very first Lisbon substack meeting?
I'd like to host one in S.W. London
Please keep us posted on when, we would love to join.
If anyone lives in Austin, I'd love to meet! Always looking for more creatives in my area - would also help to get to know the city more.
In New York.
NYC?
Is there another part?
LOL, you're a city-boy too, then.
Yes!
Are meet-ups even still a thing? I looked through your work and I think we could find some interesting common ground for a discussion
Hi, Devin. Happy to explore. I'll come back to you with some ideas by the end of this week.
Interesting. I doubt there'd be enough Substack writers in my area (Dumfries, Scotland) to be viable. I run a local creative writing group and am involved in other events (e.g. I have a meeting next week to discuss a regular spoken word event in a pub, with live musical accompaniment, and another meeting with a reader development librarian about how I can fit in with their programme). We're not short of great venues in Dumfries - I've even just started a part-time job as a cinema projectionist at the Robert Burns Centre, which is brilliant, and the venue is regularly used for private finctions (apparently Dirty Dancing is popular at hen parties, along with Magic Mike and Grease!). But we'd need more Substackers in south Scotland to make such a specialist a meet-up viable.
Oh, I'm fairly new here, but I was surprised at how many posts I'd done, and how much fun it was!
I'm located in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) and would love to meet up with other substackers!
I'm in the Twin Cities as well. Any other Minneapolis/St. Paul folks around?
I'm in the TC area, too! If nobody gets around to getting TC writers together, maybe I'll do it; I'm currently prepping to teach my first writing class in November in Lakeville.
Fun! Is your class through a local library or a different avenue?
It's something that I'm putting on independently; my friends actually own an escape room called Labyrinth Puzzle Rooms in downtown Lakeville (they sell my books in their lobby), and they offered me a room to teach the class!
What a great opportunity!
I poked around your posts, Dennis. Really enjoyed what I saw. Let's get this meet up going!
I'm in! I guess the big questions are when and where. I'm in the south metro, about 15 minutes from Minneapolis, so in or around the city works for me.
Definitely not in June. Any idea how many other people are in MN/the metro? We could use a cafe with a community room or if it's a bigger group a library community room.
I, too, was thinking either end of Summer or Fall. I honestly have no idea how many MN writers are on Substack! Is there an easy way to find out? And how do we get their attention?
I would love to host one, I love being people together. Would there be Substack people around Córdoba/Malaga in the south of Spain?
Will anyone be in the Veneto area of Northern Italy the first three weeks of November? After that, I'm traveling and will be back in Veneto February 1, so we could meet up then, if that works better.
We are in Treviso, about 20 km NE of Venice. I write about mental health in support of neurodiverse couples in which one partner is autistic.
How about Toronto Canada?
Hey Miriam I'm between Toronto & Montreal, would be very interested in attending! :)
Great! Thanks for letting me know.
I live in New York City and would love to host a local group. I love controversy and respect honest debate. I have a deep understanding of political issues, and as a retired social worker, I have excellent people skills.