Presented by Permission to Write in residence at Sip & Sonder
Join Permission to Write in residence at Sip & Sonder for a series that combines writing instruction and dedicated creation time. Each session begins with a 30-minute craft talk—sometimes featuring invited guests—followed by a full hour of focused writing time.
Whether you're developing an existing project or starting fresh, this series provides both structure and inspiration. Weekly prompts will be available for those seeking direction, but you're welcome to bring your own works-in-progress.
We'll journey from silencing your inner critic to finding your authentic voice, exploring effective structure, developing revision strategies, and preparing your work for readers. The series culminates in a supportive community reading where writers share their progress.
Bring your laptop, notebook, or just yourself—all you need is permission to write.
When: Sundays, 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: Sip & Sonder Inglewood, 108 S Market St, Inglewood, CA 90301
Cost: FREE (We do ask that you consider patronizing the business and/or making a donation to help PTW continue our work)
Week 5: "Preparing for Readers" with Greg Mania, author of Born to Be Public
Refining work with audience in mind
Exercises: Reading aloud, practicing delivery, selecting excerpts
Discussion: How to present your work effectively and handle feedback
Greg Mania is an award-winning writer whose words have been published in The New York Times, The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, Vanity Fair, HuffPost, and elsewhere. He is the author of the celebrated debut memoir, Born to Be Public, which was named a Best Book of 2020 by NPR, O, The Oprah Magazine, Electric Literature, among others. He lives in Los Angeles and is currently working on his debut novel.