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Jakarta Writers

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We are Jakarta Writers.
Join the community! It doesn't matter if you just pick up pen and paper or if you are writing since years; it doesn't matter what and how often you write.

This group is perfect for all those interested in storytelling, and in exploring and developing their craft.

We are the biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta... and we invite you to join us! Everyone is welcome.

Jakarta Writers (former Jakarta Creatives) is the community to explore, practice, or enjoy all forms of writing and creativity in Jakarta. Other than regular writing events and workshops we do book clubs, book swaps, comedy events as well as occasionally attend museums and poetry open mics, watch movies, and much more!

Together with the group Jakarta Friends (which mostly focus on social activities) we are all about authentic connections in an uncomplicated and informal setting.

Together, we are creating an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome. This community is a convergence of people and cultures.

Over the past 3,5 years, with Jakarta Writers & Jakarta Friends we have had over 250 events with about 2,000 attendees! Everyone should always feel welcome to join disregarding from their ethnicity, nationality, religion, creed, age, language skills, gender identification, sexual orientation, background, ability, income, social status, or any other arbitrary trait.

We have a yearly membership fee to join our events. This is explained in detail in every event description. The membership fee is not expensive and gives access to all events, while guaranteeing that hosting events remains sustainable for the organisers. There's much more value to members in a yearly fee than in an event fee.

We guarantee to keep organising plenty of events and the fee is refundable if the group closes down or if there are no events for more than three months. You can attend the first event for a sneak peek price!

You can also connect via chat and social media:

You are invited to **join the group Jakarta Friends, too 👉🏼 https://www.meetup.com/jakarta-friends/** With Jakarta Friends we eat and drink together, play board games, talk business, socialize, do language exchanges, explore the city by walking and culinary tours, and much more!

We look forward to meet you at a next event!
Corrado & the team of co-organisers

An important note about this community: This group welcomes everyone who genuinely wants to connect. The organisers won't tolerate any of the following behaviours:

  • marketing promotions without checking with the admin first (including aggressive marketing strategies, pet trading, self-centered offers, non-relevant posts)
  • negativity and blaming (including spreading false information, criticizing without offering a honest feedback or alternative solutions)
  • harrassement, discrimination, intolerance, disrespectful behaviour
  • it's important that people respect RSVP at event, and are respectful of everyone's time and efforts in organising events
  • anyone who feels unsafe or unwelcome at an event is encouraged to report this to the organisers or to the Meetup help center
BOOK CLUB: The Picture of Dorian Gray 📖 with Jak Writers

BOOK CLUB: The Picture of Dorian Gray 📖 with Jak Writers

Mall Taman Anggrek, Jl. Letjen S. Parman, RT.12/RW.1, Tj. Duren Sel., Kec. Grogol petamburan, Kota Jakarta Barat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 1147, Kecamatan Grogol petamburan, ID

➡️ TL;DR: A book club for all readers | Get the PDF for free (educational purposes only - no sharing) and read beforehand to have fun discussing this with fellow lovers of literature | We have a membership fee for attendees, but you can join at the sneak peek price | Full description below!

Full description ⬇️ Ask in the comments anything not answered here...

We are the biggest, first, most active, and most inclusive MeetUp community in Jakarta… and we invite you to join us for this BOOK CLUB: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde!

Everyone is always welcome to join our events. Our community is all about creating authentic in-person connections in this urban jungle. Come as you are... It’s the best version of yourself.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The idea is very simple: we will meet and discuss the book. Everyone will receive a copy of the book as a PDF beforehand for free (which we kindly ask not to share with others, as this book discussion is for educational purposes). Reach out to the host to receive the PDF, and feel free to ask any questions in the discussion section of the event page.
Everyone is encouraged to read the book beforehand, but coming without having read it is also possible. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. You may love the book, dislike it, or have mixed feelings. There is no right or wrong opinion here. We are here to share our thoughts and perspectives.

The host will give a short introduction about the book and guide us through a very informal and fun discussion. This event is introvert-friendly! No one will be put on the spot or forced to speak. Everyone is welcome to join and share their thoughts, no matter how much they read.
This is a dream event for anyone who wishes to take a deep dive into literature and have a fun, social coffee or tea time. Our book club will be in English, and everyone's English level is OK. It's a nice opportunity to practice English in an informal and welcoming setting.

We have had several Book Clubs before! Take a look below:

ABOUT THE BOOK

First published in 1890, The Picture of Dorian Gray is Oscar Wilde's only novel and one of the best-known works of Gothic literature. It follows Dorian Gray, a beautiful young man whose portrait is painted by the artist Basil Hallward. After being influenced by the charismatic Lord Henry Wotton, Dorian becomes obsessed with youth, beauty, and pleasure.
The novel explores beauty, youth, morality, influence, identity, art, desire, and the relationship between appearance and reality. It also raises an interesting question: What happens when we are free from the consequences of our choices?

🚨 Trigger Warning: This book contains themes of violence, death, suicide, drug use, and sexual themes.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Oddity Coffee at Mall Taman Anggrek is a convenient spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while having a relaxed conversation.

  • Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odditycoffeeid/?hl=en
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We highly recommend joining the event by public transport to avoid polluting the environment.

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?

To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

  • We kindly ask attendees who cannot manage to join to update their RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
  • You can arrive any time, but I'd recommend you arrive on time to feel the vibe of this event and not disrupt everyone who's already started reading
  • 3X no-shows = kicked from the community
  • Come alone or with a friend, partner, or family
  • No +1 can join for free at this event; members-only event.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT?
To register, just click “Attend”! There are a few simple rules

  • We kindly ask attendees who cannot make it to join to update their RSVP at least 24 h before the event as a courtesy to other attendees and event organisers.
  • Be on time! We need to start together.
  • People on the waitlist cannot attend and are encouraged to check a few hours before the event if they got a spot.
  • Repeated no-shows (3X) without updating RSVP will be removed from the group.
  • Cancellation at the last minute is unfriendly to other attendees, organisers, and the venue. Please cancel within 2 hours for exceptional circumstances only. Otherwise, it will count as a no-show!
  • No free +1 allowed for this event

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!

WE HAVE A MEMBERSHIP FEE. HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our community has a membership fee that makes sure we can keep organising hundreds of events as we did over the past 4 years.

Membership can be paid as a yearly membership of 340k IDR, valid for 365 days after payment. Pay online ahead of the event to get 10% off! Membership gives access to all events plus exclusive perks**(*)** available only to paying members.

As a first-timer, you have several options:

  • Option A: Join with a promo discount for first-timers for 250k IDR/year. Get 10% off if you pay online ahead of the event!
  • Option B: Not sure if you want to join for a year? Join with a 50k IDR sneak peek option & pay the remaining 290k IDR at the next event.
  • Option C: Bundle offer to join both Jakarta Writers and Jakarta Friends for 390k IDR instead of 680k IDR. First-timers only.

All three options can be redeemed with an additional 10% discount when paid online ahead of an event.

In the past 3,5 years, we have organised ~2-3 events per week (browse past events of JakFri here and of JakWri here). That is, with your membership you can attend up to 5-10 events/month!

**(*)**This is a non-exhaustive list of special events we have had for paying members only. A Give Away Birthday Celebrations with a lucky draw, a Free pasta cooking (and eating 😉) workshop, or museum visits with free guided tours.

We guarantee to keep organizing plenty of events. You will receive a full refund if the group closes down, or if there’s no event happening in three months.

Yearly membership can be paid beforehand (bank transfer/Gopay) or at an event (cash/bank transfer/Gopay). Text Corrado (+62 8211 489 3580) if you have any questions about membership. It's easy!

THE RULES OF OUR COMMUNITY

Our communities are:

Members often participate in events of both groups. Over the past two years, we held over 300 events with over 2,500 attendees.

Attendees rate our events very positively and give wonderful feedback, with an average of 4.8⭐ (out of 5⭐) from around 400 reviews (take a look at our reviews here!)

We value diversity, inclusivity, respect, and authenticity. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind.

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