Free co-working club and writing session at Barnaby's Lounge, with two hours of quiet work followed by a drink, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
The Writers' Café runs every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at Barnaby's Lounge in Hastings, and it's a bit of a different beast from your usual social club. It's a co-working club and a writing snug rolled into one, and the whole thing is free to join. If you've been struggling to find a quiet spot to actually get some work done during the week, this is exactly the kind of thing that makes a difference.
The session settles into two quiet hours of working, and that's the main event. It's a dedicated window where you can just put your head down and focus, without the usual distractions that come with working from home or a busy café. Once the two hours are up, the mood shifts: you can head downstairs for a drink and a chat with the other people who've been working alongside you. It's a nice way to get a proper stretch of productivity in and then wind down with some company afterwards.
Because it's a co-working setup, it works for whatever you're currently tackling. If you're in the middle of a novel, a collection of essays, or just some life admin that's been piling up, you'll find plenty of people in the same boat. The quiet part is the point, so you don't have to worry about being the only one not chatting.
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It runs every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Barnaby's Lounge, and entry is free. Space is limited, though, so you'll need to register in advance at lu.ma/WritersCafe to save your spot.
