Hello writers! I’m so happy to welcome you to The W.R.I.T.E. Society Cafe—your FREE, thoughtful, supportive space for writers who value depth over speed and connection over competition. This isn’t just another writing group—The Cafe is for writers of all backgrounds, genres, and experience levels. We’re here to cheer each other on, share real progress (and struggles), and make writing a little more joyful and a lot less lonely. I created The W.R.I.T.E. Society Cafe because we do our best work when we’re surrounded by encouragement, not pressure. Whether you’re writing your first poem or finishing your fifth novel, you are 100% welcome here. Come as you are. A little about me: I’m Tracy, your host and fellow wordsmith. I’ve helped writers find and share their stories, discover their writing voices, and build sustainable creative practices. The W.R.I.T.E. Society Cafe is my invitation for you to do the same, in good company. ☕ What you’ll find in The Cafe • Regular writing encouragement and open community chat • Peer support, accountability partners if you’d like one, and friendly “coffee and cake conversations” • Access to inspiring prompts and practical resources • Monthly Q&A session with me • Good company, thoughtful feedback on questions, and just the right amount of gentle accountability No pressure, no commitment—just supportive conversations and space to grow. ✍️ Before you dive in... 1. Introduce yourself in the pinned Hello - Introduction post! 2. Check the pinned resources for helpful guides, events, and announcements. 3. Be a great community member. Encourage, cheer, share what’s worked for you, ask questions, and give and receive equally. 💛 Community Guidelines - Be kind, generous, and respectful. We’re here to reflect, not to self-promote. - No pitching or private DMs about services/offers. We love authentic connection, not spam. - If you need help or want to report a problem, DM me or email tracy@freshlypress.com