Louis
Place
Frequently Asked Questions
Some of our writers love daily writing; others join it rarely. There are plenty of other reasons to connect with our community: for example, if you're interested in joining a group for exchanging or generating ideas; if you're interested in our guest workshops; or if you're interested in inspiring and being inspired by a network of like-minded writers.
I'm really more of a [songwriter / lawyer / administrator / journaler] than a writer. Is this for me? Or: I already make a living from writing. Is this for me?
The community of writers at Louis Place currently includes all of the above. Some of us write (or make things) professionally (or want to), and need strategies for staying connected to the magic of our creative work. Others work in industries that are connected to writing (editors, literary agents, translators, grant writers, technical writers) and need practical support. at Louis Place is a space where you can refresh, clarify, or reconnect with your writing practice, whatever that looks like for you. It's also a place for experimentation and play. That said, if you don't currently have or want a relationship to writing or creative practice, at Louis Place is not a good fit.
Who else isn't a good fit / hasn't benefited from at Louis Place in the past?
- People who don't have or don't want to have an independent, self-motivated relationship with writing or creative work.
- People who are more interested in using the community to extract something specific than participating reciprocally in conversation.
- People who don't have time to make connections with other writers.
- People who bring a "get rich quick" attitude to the community ... it's a slow burn.
- People who only want to be around other writers of "x" level or "y" demographic group...we're a seriously diverse bunch.
- People who are totally Zoomed out. We get it. But this is mostly a virtual community, and if you're not able to connect periodically online, this isn't a good fit.
How does the sliding scale contribution model work? What if I can't afford it?
Keeping the community afloat costs time, resources, and money. When you check out, we offer guidance regarding finding a contribution that aligns with the actual cost of providing the services you need.
The choose-your-price model honors our labor while supporting the most diverse possible group of participants. We came up participating in (mostly oppressive) academic and institutional structures, (excessively bureaucratic and government-involved) non-profit organizations and (often exploitative) commercial businesses that do not align with our values.
Our extended community is committed to finding new ways to support each other, and this project is one step toward that goal. You can change your contribution amount at any time; folks often reduce their contributions when times are tough and increase when things are going well. Our community liaison positions and barter opportunities are creative ways for us to support writers with a wide range of gifts. If you have a barter proposal or non-financial offering you'd like to suggest, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to welcoming every single person who wants to be a part.
Is your online hub compatible with screen readers?
The online hub is screen reader compatible—currently best on iPhone, okay on Android, and so-so on the web. The iOS app works well with VoiceOver. Android devices typically have a built-in Text-to-speech (TTS) engine that reads the text that it can find on the screen. Although we do not currently offer a native web screen reader, it’s on the product roadmap to add in the future, and we’re also working to improve compatibility with 3rd-party web screen readers and enhance overall keyboard navigability.
Auto-generated captions are available for zoom sessions organized through the community, including one-on-one meetings and workshops.
Detailed access notes about our offerings are shared in the registration form (if you have access needs that aren't met by the form, send us an email).
We welcome your feedback about accessibility needs and look forward to working with you to solve any challenges.
I applied in the past and never joined. Or, I joined in the past but couldn't continue. Am I still welcome?
Yes, you are still welcome! If you applied but didn't join, please reach out to quincy@atlouisplace.com for a checkout link.
If you joined and would like to re-join, you can use your old checkout link to reactivate your plan (or email us for help).
I'm not ready yet. When will you accept new writers again?
We expect to accept new writers in January 2025 (or thereabouts).
I have another question.
Email us! Or join our upcoming information session. We look forward to hearing from you.