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The Writer’s Center offers hundreds of writing workshops, hosts dozens of free events, and fosters a community of writers, virtually and in-person.
Workshops & Free Events Calendar
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7 events,
Application deadline extended to August 31! Finish your novel in just one year! Do you have a book-length work of fiction that can't seem to find the time to finish? […]
Tone up your writing muscles so you can go the distance. Classes begin with a short warm up exercise followed by a prompt for a longer piece. Participants will then […]
Writing good sentences is harder than you think! Each session will consist of an in-person lecture on a particular sentence-level technique, followed by a workshop component. Participants will apply the […]
Let's finish that novel you've started! Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you […]
Write new poems based on exciting new poetic voices! In this generative poetry course, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry and craft our own poems. Each […]
Learn how our brains are wired for poetry, and use that knowledge to enrich your writing. “Whole-Brain Poetry” is an opportunity to explore some of the ways poetry interacts with […]
In this workshop, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by […]
8 events,
Carmelinda Blagg Book Launch
The Writer’s Center welcomes author Carmelinda Blagg to celebrate her debut story collection, Geographies. With an introduction by Dana Cann, author of The Ghosts of Bergen County and instructor at The […]
7 events,
Book Promotion Through Podcasting
Podcasting is one of the easiest ways to get your book and your voice out there, and we’ll not only be looking at how to find good podcasts and get […]
Podcasting is one of the easiest ways to get your book and your voice out there, and we’ll not only be looking at how to find good podcasts and get […]
12 events,
How to Write a Lot
Create, track, and maximize your writing time to finish projects sooner and with less stress! You may think you don't have the time, energy, or inspiration to write because of […]
Finish Your Novel
Learn how to push through writer roadblocks so you can finally finish that novel! Have you been working and reworking the beginning of your novel but can’t seem to push […]
Creative Spirit: Infusing Your Writing with Energy
Use spirituality to strengthen and freshen your creativity. You will learn to facilitate a concentrated focus and tap into a higher source of inspiration, whether viewed as the highest self, […]
8 events,
Best Small Fictions 2023 Anthology Reading
The Writer’s Center welcomes contributors to Best Small Fictions 2023 for a reading from the anthology. Featured readers include Matt Goldberg, Malvika Jolly, Sandra Schmuhl Long, Fiona J. Mackintosh, Chloe […]
9 events,
TJ Butler Book Launch Celebration in Conversation with Tara Stillions Whitehead
The Writer’s Center welcomes author TJ Butler for a reading and discussion of her debut story collection, Dating Silky Maxwell. TJ is in conversation with author and filmmaker Tara Stillions […]
Write Like the News
Become concise as news, precise as law. Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most important of eight journalism skills that […]
8 events,
Latine Writers Mixer
Latine writers of DC! Join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center! It’ll be a chance to talk shop, network, and hang out with other writers. Please bring […]
7 events,
Show and Tell Intensive
Learn the single most important skill any writer, of any genre can possess. A dynamic workshop on the single most important skill any writer can have. Skilled writers make readers […]
5 events,
Humor in Poetry
Does a good poem have to take itself seriously? Many poets today suffer from “humor anxiety”—the fear that trying to be funny will damage their reputations. But the success of […]
5 events,
Second-Generation Immigrant Writers Mixer
Join us at The Writer’s Center for an informal gathering with other second-generation immigrant writers. It's the perfect opportunity to network and share stories. Please bring a drink or an […]
4 events,
Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic at The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Limited space. In-person signup starts […]
4 events,
Poet Michael Blumenthal Reading
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Michael Blumenthal for a reading from his new collection, Correcting the World, Poems Selected & New 1980-2024. Free and open to the public, limited space, […]
2 events,
Troubleshooting Your Fiction
Learn to spot the red flags in your fiction that may cause your story to be rejected by literary agents or publishers! Revision is a dirty word to some writers. […]
3 events,
Sonnet Crash Course
What’s special about the sonnet? Guided by a prize-winning and internationally published author of sonnets, villanelles, and other metrical poems, you’ll first read time-honored sonnets to see how and why […]
Fables for the Present Day
Learn how to incorporate techniques from past myth and fable storytelling traditions to create contemporary work that feels both timeless and fresh! Fables, myths, and tales! What is it about […]
2 events,
Curated Conversation(s): Monika Radojevic & Vickie Vértiz
UK poet Monika Radojevic and US poet Vickie Vértiz come together for a transatlantic discussion of their work. Curated Conversation(s): a Latinx Poetry Show is a virtual discussion series pairing […]
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Writing classes. Free events for writers. New friends and networking. Every year, The Writer’s Center delivers hundreds of ways to connect more deeply with the literary life. Our writers hone their writing craft, master editing and revision, share their work, and get published. Most importantly, we bring likeminded writers together into a fun and welcoming community.
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Curated Conversation(s):
a Latinx Poetry Show
Curated Conversation(s) is a virtual discussion series. Season 1 features debut Latinx poets, and Season 2 pairs Latinx poets from the United Kingdom and United States.
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ONE MORE WEEK to apply to the Compass Fellowship! 🧭✍
S️wipe to read what our former fellows @ofe23 and @crunchysoul have to say about it! ➡️➡️➡️
✨ Applications open until 11/1. For more info, visit writer.org/compass-fellowship ✨
ONE MORE WEEK to apply to the Compass Fellowship! 🧭✍
S️wipe to read what our former fellows @ofe23 and @crunchysoul have to say about it! ➡️➡️➡️
✨ Applications open until 11/1. For more info, visit writer.org/compass-fellowship ✨
🎤 Bilingual Open Mic for Latine writers!🎤
All Latine writers are welcome to come to The Writer`s Center on Saturday 10/14 and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work in English, Spanish, or Spanglish. Readings begin promptly at 7.
FREE and open to the public. Advance registration required to be a reader. Sign up here: https://writer.org/event/latine-open-mic-2023/
🎤 Bilingual Open Mic for Latine writers!🎤
All Latine writers are welcome to come to The Writer`s Center on Saturday 10/14 and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work in English, Spanish, or Spanglish. Readings begin promptly at 7.
FREE and open to the public. Advance registration required to be a reader. Sign up here: https://writer.org/event/latine-open-mic-2023/
TWC alum Angie Kim`s first novel, Miracle Creek, is one of Time`s best mysteries and thrillers of ALL TIME! https://time.com/collection/best-mystery-thriller-books/6309246/miracle-creek-angie-kim/
TWC alum Angie Kim`s first novel, Miracle Creek, is one of Time`s best mysteries and thrillers of ALL TIME! https://time.com/collection/best-mystery-thriller-books/6309246/miracle-creek-angie-kim/
❗❗ There is still time to apply to the Compass Fellowship!
If you are a writer or aspiring writer looking for where to go next, this is the opportunity for you!
📆 Application deadline is November 1st.
🧭 Visit writer.org/compass-fellowship for more information.
❗❗ There is still time to apply to the Compass Fellowship!
If you are a writer or aspiring writer looking for where to go next, this is the opportunity for you!
📆 Application deadline is November 1st.
🧭 Visit writer.org/compass-fellowship for more information.