Community Writing gatherings are led by PVWW Founder Joy Baglio and always feature several (optional) writing prompts that are applicable across genres, though you are always free to bring in-progress writing projects and use the writing time however you're most inspired. After a quick warmup, we spend approximately 40 minutes quietly writing together and the last 30 minutes meeting each other, sharing, and discussing our work and various craft/process questions. Because this is a drop-in friendly event, the size of the gathering changes every time, though the group is usually larger than our other workshops (though we break into smaller breakout rooms to share and discuss). Please note that Community Writing is generative in nature and does not offer craft instruction or feedback on writers' work. If you are interested in instruction, feedback, weekly assignments / accountability, and/or a smaller group of writers that meets weekly, we suggest you visit our Courses.

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Community Reading gatherings are also led by PVWW Founder Joy Baglio and feature readers and attendees who would like to sign up for 2 - 3 minute reading / sharing spots. Readers can share either their own work or excerpts from a favorite text in any genre. Sign up happens within the first five minutes of the session, so come on time if you'd like to read! Many join us just to listen as well. Some Community Reading sessions will feature a guest author who will read at the end of the lineup. Following the reading, the floor is open to discussion on craft, process, and other writing-relate topics.