NB Due to the renovations on the 7th floor, here's how to find us: from the elevators, turn left then turn right and pass the escalators; then follow the indications for the People's Potato KITCHEN (not line-up). We usually sit by the "Solidarity Art" corner. Also note that there are no washrooms on the 7th floor while the construction is underway so you must go to another floor or hold it until the fall of 2019, once construction is done. * This meeting uses the Pomodoro method, which is a fancy way of saying that we set a 25-minute timer and have a short (~5 minute) break between sets. It will also allow people to join and leave more easily between sessions. SUGGESTED DONATION: $2 (to help pay for the website fees and for the time organizing and running the group). PLEASE GIVE YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE KIND, POSSIBLY GENTLE, EVENT HOST! We will meet on the 7th floor of the Hall Building at the downtown Concordia campus. Text if you need to. Jacqueline's cell is:[masked]. If you're late, you'll have to wait till a break in the writing for her to reply. She doesn't reply while writing. Ambient noise warning: if you are sensitive to sounds, consider bringing earplugs or try the sessions at the library or elsewhere. (We cannot control the background chatter.) * RESPECT THE RSVP: If you arrive late, please join in without disturbing people writing. We can say hello during one of the breaks. NB. You can now only RSVP within 5 days of the meeting. * Please don't disturb the timed writing session BUT you are welcome to come or go BETWEEN the writing sessions. The SCHEDULE is roughly as follows: 17:45-18h: We arrive, say hello, make introductions and chat. 18h-19:30: We write in silence for 25 minute increments with short breaks of about 5 minutes (in the language of your choice with pen & paper or laptop, tablet etc.). As best as reasonable, the writing sessions start at 18h, 18h30, 19h and run for 25 minutes each. * Discussions about the group, format and suggestions, can be made here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shutupandwritemontreal Anybody who is interested in joining and respecting the above is more than welcome. Please spread the word! ===================================================== ABOUT THE ORGANIZER: I am a poet-essayist, working on a novel. To pay the bills, I work as a freelance editor and translator. For over 15 years, I've worked as a writing coach for literary and academic projects. My focus is in helping people express nuanced ideas clearly. Over the years, I have helped many people finish their books, articles, and academic theses. I also work with people to write conference abstracts and grant proposals. Please keep me in mind if you need commercial proofreading, copy writing, or copy editing services for any of the above, or for websites, or other promotional materials. As a native English speaker, I translate from French, Spanish, or German to standard North American English. If you are interested in hiring me, please contact me by phone [masked]) or email. You can also reach me by way of my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/andrewgordonmiddleton