1)  No creeping.  If you find yourself attracted to someone in our group, err on the side of caution with the way you interact with them.  

If you're autistic like me and need specific clarity with social stuff like this:

If you try to use this group as a way to hang out with attractive sex workers for free, we will see through you. You will be asked to leave.

2)  The Dommes who may be in the other rooms or hallway are paying rent.  We are not.  They are the priority.  We absolutely cannot disturb them in any way.

3)  Ask first.  There isn't likely to be any reason at all that someone would touch you or you might touch someone in our group, outside of maybe hugging someone goodbye or a high five.  But still ask first.

4)  Do not assume anyone's pronouns.  Politely ask what they are if you aren't sure.  Being sure means that they have told you their pronouns.  Again, it's a really queer group.  The majority of us don't use the pronouns we were assigned at birth.

5)  No bullying.  No Misogyny.  No Trans Misogyny.  No bigotry.  Be nice.

6)  Food and drinks are welcome but NO MESSES!  You also have to take all your "food trash" with you when you leave.  Throw it away in a can on the street, not in the trash can in the hall.  The dungeon trash doesn't go out until Monday.  We don't want to leave any crumbs or used drink cups that could attract ants or smell.

7)  Be quiet in the hallway before and after the group meets.  We don't want to disturb anyone who is in session.

8)  If you are sick and might even possibly be contagious do not come.  There are members who are immunocompromised.  

- The building has an elevator and it works about 95% of the time.  If it's not working, it's 3 flights of stairs to get up.

- The sidewalk is often very crowded with street vendors.

- The hallway in the dungeon is a little narrow in spots.  I haven't measured it, but it might be tight for a wheelchair.

- If you have accessibility needs and are concerned, please let me know.  I will do anything I can to accommodate, including meeting you early with another member to assist you.

- The building is super close to a lot of train stops.

We meet at 11:00 AM.  Please be at least a few minutes early to grab a seat, chit chat and settle in.  The elevator can be VERY slow and the trains tend to suck on Saturday mornings.  Plan a little time for that.  

We spend the first hour writing quietly.  You can come late (many do), but know that you are walking into a room of quiet and focused people.  Be polite.  If you don't see an open seat, just wait a sec.  Me or someone else will see you standing and get you a chair from the storage room. 

At noon we ask who would like to share something that they are working on for feedback.  There is no pressure to share.  We all give as much thoughtful and useful (respectful) feedback as we can.  This requires really listening to each other read.  The feedback is pretty much the whole point of the group.  It's what makes us better writers.

To keep this a safe space, there is some vetting required.  Answer the questions below.  You'll hear back with a location and time of the next group meeting if all goes well.  I need to feel confident that you can follow the rules above.

🖤

Lucy Hart