We have an announcement. This was a big decision and not one we came to lightly, but we wanted to let you all know as early as we could.
We have decided to retire RWchat at the end of the month.
Running this chat and providing this space every Sunday evening for the past four years has truly been a joy.
However, our personal and career obligations have increased, and we can no longer continue the behind the scenes tasks that go into maintaining RWchat.
The last RWchat will be on January 27th, one week before the 4 year anniversary.
To everyone who has ever participated, you have our heartfelt thanks for helping to make this space and community so wonderful. We couldn’t have done it without you.
You all have our deepest gratitude.
With love,
Alexis, CL, Kim, and Robin
P.S. We still have three more chats this month! All are 7pmET/4pmPT.
- Sunday January 13th: Managing Your Creative Self
- Sunday January 20th: Writing Motivation
- Sunday January 27th: The Final Chat
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