Girls Who Write
Fiction Challenge: Historical
This month, we’re traveling through time! Your challenge is to write an original piece of historical fiction that can be read in 10 minutes or less. Choose any time period, place, or historical event, then bring your story to share with the group. Whether it’s inspired by real people, imagined characters, or forgotten moments in history, we can’t wait to hear the past come alive through your words.
Bring a snack or appetizer to share and bring your own beverage.
First time guests are free and must rsvp to Nicole at 801 808 1294 to get the address.
Members RSVP in GroupMe.
Writer Work Day-The Oaks
Come see what we are all about.
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink from The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Workshop: Your Story, Your Art: How to illustrate your own book, even if you think you can’t draw
Your Story, Your Art:
How to Illustrate Your Own Book — Even If You Think You Can’t Draw
You don’t have to be an artist to illustrate your own story. Discover how to find your unique visual style and bring your words to life using simple, accessible techniques like line, shape, color, texture, collage, photography, and mixed media.
Explore the history of beloved author-illustrators, overcome the fear of “not being able to draw,” and discover creative ways to create original artwork that feels unmistakably yours.
Because it’s your story. It should be your art.
First time guests are free.
RSVP to Nicole @ 801 808 1294 to get the address.
Members RSVP in GroupMe.
Writer meetup- The Blue Door
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail from The Blue Door, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Wild Card Challenge: Show and Tell
Some stories begin with a single object. Join us for Show & Tell Challenge Night at the fire pit at Catalyst Ranch! Bring a meaningful, mysterious, or ordinary object and write a story inspired by it. Then, gather around the fire as each member shares both their object and the story it inspired. Whether your piece is true, fictional, heartfelt, or humorous, this evening is all about discovering the stories hidden in the things we hold onto.
Writer Work Day-The Oaks
Come see what we are all about.
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink from The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
ODE To OBjects: Everything but a book Exchange
Ode to Objects: Everything But a Book Exchange
What if your gift had a story to tell?
Join Girls Who Write for a playful literary gift exchange where the object is a mystery, but the ode gives us clues.
Bring a small gift inspired by books, reading, writing, or the literary life—but leave the book at home! You’ll write a short ode celebrating the object you brought without actually naming it. Then, we’ll read our odes aloud and let everyone try to guess: What is it?
But What Exactly Is an Ode?
An ode is a poem that celebrates or praises a person, place, idea, or object. It can be heartfelt, funny, dramatic, ridiculous, or all of the above.
For this event, your job is simple: fall dramatically in love with your object.
Tell us why it matters. Describe what it looks, feels, sounds, smells, or even tastes like. Tell us what memories it evokes, what it reminds you of, or why the world would be slightly less wonderful without it.
And there’s just one rule:
Don’t tell us what it is!
Use your words to paint a picture without giving away the answer. Think vivid descriptions, unexpected comparisons, exaggeration, humor, memories, and sensory details.
You might begin with:
Oh, beloved object…
You have been there when…
How could I live without you?
You are the…
You don’t have to consider yourself a poet. An ode is simply a love letter to something.
What to Bring
-A small literary, writing, or reading-themed gift — wrapped and ready for exchange
-A short ode about your object — but don’t reveal what it is!
-Your imagination — the more creative your clues, the better
We’ll read our odes aloud, guess the mystery objects, and then exchange the gifts.
Come ready to laugh, listen, guess, and celebrate the wonderfully ordinary things that inspire our stories.
First time guest are free.
RSVP to Nicole at 801 808 1294 to get the address.
Members RSVP in GroupMe.
Writer meetup- The Blue Door
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail from The Blue Door, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Workshop: The healing properties of writing with ashley melland
Whether you write in a journal, create poetry, tell stories, or jot thoughts down in the margins of a notebook, writing can help you express and understand your experiences.
In this interactive workshop, we will explore how creative expression facilitates healing through evidence-based insights, thoughtful discussion, and brief writing activities.
First time guests are free. RSVP to Nicole at 801 808 1294 to get the address.
Writer Work Day-The Oaks
Come see what we are all about.
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink from The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Writer Work Night- The Blue Door
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail from The Blue Door, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Writer Work Day-The Oaks
Come see what we are all about.
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink from The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Writer Work Night- The Blue Door
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab your favorite cocktail or mocktail from The Blue Door, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Writer Work Day-The Oaks
Come see what we are all about.
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink from The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Writer Work Night- The Blue Door
Come see what we are all about.
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab your favorite cocktail or cocktail from The Blue Door, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Writer Work Day-The Oaks
Come see what we are all about.
Informal, come and go meetup.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink from The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co, then spend time in community with fellow girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other, we offer feedback and we laugh.
Join us!
Workshop: The feminine growth framework with Nicole roberts
Join us for a reflective workshop—
From Force to Flow: Setting Goals from a Feminine Framework with Nicole Roberts.
We’ll explore how to move through the year with intention instead of pressure.
Through a guided journaling exercise, you’ll look back at what shaped you, gently name what you want to improve, and distill it all into one meaningful word for the year—a word to anchor your writing, creativity, and life.
Bring your journal. Leave with clarity, alignment, and a sense of flow to carry you through the year ahead.
Members- RSVP in our GroupMe.
First time guests are free!
RSVP to get the address.
Nicole 801 808 1294
December Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
November Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
Wild Card Challenge Night: Recipes & Their Stories
Join us for a cozy evening under the stars as we gather around the fire for a night of stories, flavors, and connection. For this challenge, each writer will create a story, poem, or short memoir inspired by a favorite recipe. Then, share your piece with the group as we listen, laugh, and celebrate the way both stories and food bring people together.
To make it even sweeter, bring along the recipe itself—and if you’d like, the dish too—so we can taste the memories behind your words. From passed-down family treasures to recipes you’ve made your own, we look forward to every bite and every story.
Where: Outside by the fire at Catalyst Ranch (Nicole’s house)
What to bring: Your written piece, the recipe and/or the food itself, a cozy sweater or blanket to stay warm
Let’s feed both our hearts and our appetites with stories that taste like home.
October Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
Collage a Character with Keriana Beck
Bring your character to life—literally!
In this interactive, crafty workshop, you’ll dive into the personality, style, and essence of one of your book characters.
Using collage materials, you’ll create a visual snapshot of their vibe, wardrobe, likes, and dislikes, helping you deepen your connection to their world.
Walk away with both a tangible piece of character art and fresh inspiration for your writing.
We will have small 11x14 posterboards, magazines, collage and crafting supplies, glue, etc.
If you would like a bigger poster, would like to do this in your journal or digitally, please bring what you might need to make it your own.
Please bring:
-Your character idea
-Old magazines
-Scissors
Keriana Beck is a homeschool mom, small business owner, and creative thinker. She spends her days balancing family life with storytelling.
As an aspiring writer with a growing passion for adult fiction and fantasy, she draws inspiration from everyday moments—and often, from the vivid worlds in her dreams.
Each story she creates blends imagination with real-life sparks, weaving together the magic of possibility and the truth of experience.
September Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
Planning & Plotting with Lacy Mayberry
Learn the difference between plot & purpose, how to articulate the major stakes in your story, and lay the tracks that will run your novel like a bullet train into your reader’s heart.
RSVP to Nicole at 801 808 1294 to reserve your spot. Your first event is free!
Lacy Arnett Mayberry won the Boulevard Magazine Short Fiction Contest for Emerging Writers and was awarded the AWP Kurt Brown Prize for fiction.
She has been a National Endowment for the Humanities Fellow and her work has appeared in swamp pink, Phoebe Journal, Washington Square Review, The Pinch, Literary Mama, and Ravishly, among other publications.
She received an MFA from Lesley University and is working on a novel.
August Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
Short Fiction Challenge & Sharing Cirlce
Ladies, grab your pens—and your boldest ideas—because it’s time to bring the heat! Join us for a Flash Fiction Challenge & Story Sharing Night, where creativity runs wild and no story is too outrageous.
The mission: write a short story under 1000 words and read it aloud in less than 10 minutes. Whether you’re spinning a juicy drama, a hilarious twist, or a little magic with a kick, this is your moment to shine. No overthinking, no perfection required—just you, your words, and a room full of women ready to cheer you on.
This isn’t your average writing night. It’s a vibe. Expect laughter, maybe a few chills, and definitely a whole lot of “You go, girl!” energy. So get creative, get brave, and let’s see what kind of stories you’ve been dying to tell.
Bring your voice. Bring your sass. Let’s light it up!
Remember, your first event is free. Make sure to become a member after that. Join us!
RSVP to Nicole 8018081294
July Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
June Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
May Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
Memoir challenge & Fireside Sharing Circle
Join us for an evening of courage, connection, and storytelling beneath the open sky. In this sacred circle around the fire, we’ll take on a memoir challenge designed to draw out the stories that live within us—the ones that shaped us, the ones we’ve carried, and the ones we’re ready to release.
This is a space where your voice is honored and your story is witnessed with compassion. As we share, listen, and hold space for one another, we invite healing through the simple, powerful act of being seen and heard. Together, we’ll explore how telling our truths can free us from the weight of our narratives and create deeper connection within ourselves and our community.
10 minute time limit per person.
Bring a snack to share and bring your own beverage.
Come as you are. Speak from the heart. Let the fire warm us and the stories transform us.
April Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!
Write to Ignite
Think speed dating—but for your ideas!
Write to Ignite is a high-energy, fast-paced writing event where you’ll move through a series of timed prompts designed to spark fresh ideas and ignite your creativity. In each round, you’ll have a few minutes to write your heart out before moving on to the next prompt. It’s quick, fun, and a great way to break through writer’s block while connecting with other women who love to write. Bring a pen and notebook and come ready to meet your next great idea!
March Writer Workday
Informal, come and go meetup at The Oaks Coffee & Creative Co.
Grab some breakfast or your favorite drink and spend time in community with other girls who write.
We bounce ideas around, we write, we encourage each other and we chat. Join us!