In Person Writing Session - October 23rd

Whether you're writing your first sentence or your fifteenth book—this space is for you.

This in-person writing session is a relaxed, come-as-you-are meetup for writers of all types and experience levels. Whether you're outlining a novel, journaling your thoughts, drafting a blog post, or just trying to make space for your creativity, this is your invitation to show up and write in community.

🆕 New Location Alert!
We’re now meeting at Lowes Foods of Greer – 850 E. Suber Rd. #200, Greer, SC 29650
📍 Located in Riverside Crossing at Suber & Hammett Bridge Roads
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Look for us at the community table, located on the far left side of the store and toward the back. We're by the deli and bakery.

📣 Bonus Tips Before You Arrive:
• The Boxcar Coffee Co. (inside Lowes Foods) is open until 7 PM—come a little early if you want to grab a coffee before we begin.
• Optional food, drinks, and snacks are available throughout the store—no purchase required, but great options if you get the munchies!

👉 We really do need your RSVP so we know how many spots to save. It helps us plan—and we’d love to have your chair waiting!

✍️ Who is this for?
Writers at any stage and in any genre or format, including:
• Fiction & nonfiction writers
• Poets, journalers & bloggers
• Memoirists, screenwriters & planners
• Self-published authors & first-time scribblers
• Anyone with a story, an idea, or even just a blank page

You don’t need to be “ready”—you just need to show up.

🧰 What to Bring:
• Your current project (or something to start)
• Notebook, laptop, tablet, sketchpad—your tools of choice
• Headphones if music helps you focus
• A light sweater (just in case the AC is enthusiastic)
• A willingness to show up for your creativity

🌟 What to Expect:
• Friendly check-in and light conversation to start
• Unstructured creative time to work on your own project
• Encouragement, gentle accountability, and creative energy
• No critiques, no expectations—just progress
• Optional food, drinks, and smoothies available for purchase (no purchase required)

📍 Location:
Lowes Foods of Greer
850 E. Suber Rd. #200, Greer, SC 29650
Located in Riverside Crossing at Suber & Hammett Bridge Roads
🅿️ Free parking

👀 Look for Mandy Jo in purple and a group of writers with notebooks, laptops, and creative sparks ready to fly.

🎟️ Grab your FREE ticket so we know to expect you!

Info: Mandy Jo is there at least 30 minutes before hand. If you want to come and chat ahead of time and/or grab something from the Boxcar Coffee Co. For more time to talk with Mandy Jo, please set up an appointment: https://calendly.com/csiwg/meeting-with-mandy-jo-in-person

Info: Tell us who you are and what you are working on for the evening.

Info: This is where we get down to writing.

Info: Tell us how much you got accomplished during this session. This is not a critique session, but we do have time to chat, as Lowes Foods of Greer is open until 11 pm.

Also check out other Arts events in Greer, Literary Art events in Greer, Meetups in Greer.