Pencil In

A writers’ group intended for writers to practice their craft without the pressures of producing a final outcome, designed to provide a supportive environment for writers to write alone yet in a group. You’re invited to polish your writing skills while receiving valuable feedback from experienced peer reviewers in English and/or Arabic, having active conversations with other like-minded writers, and enjoying a safe space to share personal texts and works …

Your peer reviewers / group leaders this time are Alexa Mena, a marketing professional and writer covering culture and wellness; and Shahad Alsaqqaf, an Emirati writer, poet, and multidisciplinary artist who explores storytelling through poetry, music, acting, and spoken word.

These sessions are free, drop-ins are welcome, and you even get a free cup of coffee.