Welcome to Ink Well Collective

hosted by Sumayyah A.
kaatiba.com

Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis' literary group Inklings, this collective is an endeavour to make writing less of a lonely art, to encourage consistency, to inspire creativity, and to create an opportunity for Muslim writers to meet each other and their goals. 

Next Session* 🖋 Friday Nov. 21 at 7:30 pm
*Sessions take place every other Friday evening.

Location* 🖋 Studio.89 - 2520 Eglinton Ave W Unit 1, Mississauga, ON L5M 0Y4

*Session locations will rotate between Mississauga, Scarborough, Downtown Toronto, and Vaughan. Specific locations to be listed with each session date. 
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Registration 🖋 Drop ins are welcome, but registering is free and makes you an official member of Ink Well Co. ​ Membership will also grant you a monthly memento, emailed updates on meeting times & locations, and the opportunity for your work to be celebrated on this page and SLSoA's socials!​ 
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Attendance is never mandatory - we know life doesn't always align with our plans.

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FAQ

Who can participate in and/or become a member of Ink Well Co.?

Anyone who wants to write with us! While Sakina Literary Society of the Arts is aimed primarily at serving Muslim women and girls, Ink Well Co. was established to meet the needs of all Muslim creatives. Non-Muslims are welcome to attend and join, so long as all attendees conduct themselves respectfully.

What does a session look like?

At the start of our session, we'll greet each other and introduce ourselves. Then, we'll do a 30 minute writing sprint. Once the timer runs out, you're invited to discuss your craft, plans, struggles, and successes, or share your work.

Do you offer virtual sessions?

Not yet! Ink Well Co.'s goal is to offer writers a way to socialize as well as write in a communal environment. Still, we understand that virtual sessions might sometimes be more accessible for you, so we have plans in the works! Watch this space!

Are sessions structured around writing prompts?

Nope! The idea behind Ink Well Co. is to create a space for writers of all types and genres to gather together to work on their individual projects and tasks...and prompts wouldn't suit every type of writer/writing. But for those who want prompts, we're happy to provide them!

I don't consider myself a writer/I just have homework to work on/I just want to check out Ink Well Co. Can I still come?

Absolutely! As long as you're respectful and join us in writing something, whether it be homework, a journal entry, or a to-do list, you're welcome!

I have a suggestion regarding Ink Well Co. Where can I share it?

We're happy to take suggestions, comments, and ideas. Please submit them to Sakina Literary Society's contact page ​and we'll get back to you. Alternatively, you can discuss directly with Sumayyah at one of the meetups or reach out to her at her site.