Supporting Writers and Everyone Who Wants to Write
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
Events
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15 events,
Venue :
Zoom
Bring your novel to life with best-selling author Susan Coll! Whether you have been thinking about writing a novel for years but are not sure how to get started, or are already published but embarking on a new project, this year-long workshop is intended to help get the next book off the ground. Watch the Virtual Info Session Meet Susan Coll, instructor for our Novel Year workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! WATCH NOW >>> Over the course of twenty sessions, we will: create a fun, warm, and supportive writing community discuss and engage in exercises focused […]
Venue :
Wet Ink
Through reflection, community, and practice, you’ll awaken the artist within and build a creative life that feels aligned and alive. This year-long journey through The Artist’s Way offers a sustained path for creative reawakening and artistic growth. Writers, artists, and creative seekers will move chapter by chapter through Julia Cameron’s classic text, reconnecting with their sense of purpose and play. The course offers the freedom to move at your own pace on Wet Ink, while regular virtual gatherings provide structure, engagement, and a sense of shared creative energy. Participants will receive guidance, accountability, and community support as you nurture your creative […]
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$2,000.00
Venue :
Zoom
Work on your memoir with bestselling author Nicole Chung! This intensive workshop is open to writers working on a memoir or memoir-in-essays. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in lively craft discussions, generative exercises, and in-depth workshops designed to help you identify and hone your strengths as a writer. If you have an idea for a memoir and are looking to jumpstart it—or are already underway, but want some help to maintain your momentum—this class will help you take concrete next steps and deepen your craft in a supportive community. Watch the Virtual Info Session Meet Nicole Chung, instructor for our […]
Venue :
Zoom
Jumpstart your novel and writing practice in this ten-month intensive! If you're wondering how to write a novel and sustain a writing practice in the midst of everything, Novel Club is for you. Together, with the guidance of an experienced mentor and author and the camaraderie of your Novel Club cohort, this is the year we will write and revise our novels. Through craft talks, workshops, and generative exercises, you'll experiment, look at your blocks, and define your creative process, building a regular writing practice that works for your project and busy life. You'll find a clear path forward for your […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions
This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer.
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$395.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
The workshop is designed for beginning writers looking to gain a footing in non-fiction writing of different length and format, from first-person essays to long-form magazine writing and even book-length projects. You'll learn both by reading and by writing.
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 5 Sessions 
An introduction to archival research through narrative writing and experimentation. Learn how to work with and historical resources, interpret gaps, and reconstruct your own story as a public history tool. The workshop will include a presentation of examples from the instructor's current research process, featuring archival imagery, documents and story iterations. Participants will engage in exercises to think and write through their own narrative projects, whether meant for personal memoir or public scholarship. Designed for emerging scholars, writers, and community members interested in recovering underrepresented histories.
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$250.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
Discover how creative constraints can unlock surprising new possibilities in your writing. In this four-week generative workshop, we will explore how playing with time, form, and omission can change stories and move them beyond the familiar. Through close reading, discussion, and in-class exercises, participants will experiment with techniques to play with their stories. By the end of the workshop, participants will have several new drafts as well as a toolkit of exercises and strategies for future work. Participants should come prepared to write and to read a small selection of flash fiction between sessions; no advance preparation is required for the first class.
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$215.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions 
Look beyond your inner critic and limiting beliefs to tap into the flow of your boundless creativity, as you discover the powerful impact of your authentic voice. Over eight weeks, we'll be identifying unhelpful thoughts, deconstructing doubt, and building a sustained creative recovery practice that lets you write compelling pieces and foster a special connection with your readers. In a safe and supportive space, reintroduce your childlike wonder around creativity so you can write freely, reclaim your power, and uncover your true gifts. Unleash your brilliance and honor the impact of your stories, lessons, and innermost thoughts. Walk away feeling empowered with fresh awareness, confidence in your writing, and practical tools to stay inspired and let your art flow freely—long after the workshop ends. While the core workshop runs asynchronously on Wet Ink, it includes two optional live Zoom sessions, one at the start to meet as a group and set intentions, and one at the midpoint to check in, share progress, and troubleshoot together. Dates and times will be pre-set and shared upon registration; attendance is optional and encouraged, not required.
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$395.00
Venue :
Zoom
Write your YA novel over the course of a school year with bestselling author Betsy Cornwell! In this intensive ten-month course, you'll take your young adult novel from concept to complete manuscript with guidance from New York Times bestselling author Betsy Cornwell, as well as mutual support from fellow participants. Watch the Virtual Info Session Meet Betsy Cornwell, instructor for our yearlong YA novel workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! https://youtu.be/4NLB6r0iyIw What to expect: Live classes every two weeks will focus on craft talks, close reading, and the development of a practical "tool box" of writing […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions 
This workshop deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring writers. We'll go all the way from getting the nub of an idea to getting your book into the hands of expectant fans. Along the way, you'll learn how to stay organized, write in the voice of other genders, the art of rewriting, and how to overcome your writing and marketing fears. By the end of our time together, you'll be prepared to begin work on a novel and will be equipped with the skills to perfect it. The sessions will include time for writing and for being critiqued.
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$295.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 5 Sessions 
More and more, popular culture has been fascinated by narratives that depict coming of age from the perspective of the child in the form of memoir, often demonstrating cultural diversity. This workshop will focus stories drawn from participants’ own life experiences that have certain fictional elements and are structured like fiction. During each week of the course, we will write short pieces of memoir, based on the following: certain places and individuals you remember, certain traditions and even collective traumas that predate the first-person narrator, certain positive events as well as troubling events, with the liberty to fictionalize and embellish the autobiographical story. We will develop a foundation for the elements of fiction: plot, character, internal monologue, and dialogue while studying published works in the genre.
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$250.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 8 Sessions 
Can't find the time/energy/inspiration to get your novel written? This popular course, developed by the author of the book by the same name, will help you complete a rough draft in record time. During the 8 weeks of the course, students will receive encouraging guidance from professional writing coach Kathryn Johnson. Each author will commit to an aggressive writing schedule and learn the tricks pros use to create a productive working environment and meet their deadlines, despite life’s distractions. Each class will include accountability and progress reports from each student, live troubleshooting discussions, a brief lecture on a key skill of fiction writing, and the opportunity to submit a portion of the students’ works-in-progress to the instructor for individual feedback and guidance. (Note: This is not a work-shopping course. Further information will be sent to registered students, in advance of the first class.)
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$395.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 2 Sessions 
You’ve written, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll discover over 25 practical, budget-friendly book marketing strategies, from building a book launch to leveraging social media, blogs, podcasts, Amazon tools, press releases, and more. Each session will be fast-paced, idea-heavy, and packed with real-world tactics you can apply immediately. By the end of the program, you’ll walk away with a personalized, actionable marketing plan, and the confidence to promote your book like a pro.
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$100.00
Latine Heritage Through a Literary Lens
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center and Tintas DC presents a FREE, informative, and inspiring symposium exploring Latine heritage in literature and popular culture. The event will feature free creative writing workshops followed by a panel discussion with featured writers Dahlia Aguilar, Raffi "DJ Raffi" Umanzo, and María Amelia Viteri. The symposium concludes with a reception for all attendees. All events are FREE and open to the public. Limited space, registration required. The workshops are simultaneous, so please only sign up for ONE. Scroll down to register! Check In | 1:00pm Workshops | 1:30-3:00pm Please register for ONE workshop using the form below. Workshop registration includes […]
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Free
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16 events,Finish Your Poetry Book
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 10 Sessions
Whether you have just started your manuscript, or have made significant progress, this course will help you get over the finish line. We'll learn how to structure the book in a way that adds layers of meaning to the poems within, generate new work to fill in the structure, and hone poems until they are book-ready. To finish, students will revise the book as a whole and make a publication plan.
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$415.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 10 Sessions
Whether you have just started your manuscript, or have made significant progress, this course will help you get over the finish line. We'll learn how to structure the book in a way that adds layers of meaning to the poems within, generate new work to fill in the structure, and hone poems until they are book-ready. To finish, students will revise the book as a whole and make a publication plan.
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$415.00
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Author Rebecca Lee
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Rebecca Lee for a discussion of her new publication, Rogues, Widows and Orphans: Mischief and Misadventures in the World of Books. Rebecca is in conversation with Amy Freeman, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher>> Rebecca Lee is a senior editorial manager at Penguin Random House, […]
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Free
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17 events,Fundamentals of Persuasive Writing
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the processes involved in writing persuasively and with confidence, whether it is crafting newspaper op-eds and speeches or official emails, memos, letters and proposals. Everything starts with a core message. Think. Plan. Write. Participants will learn the techniques of audience analysis, message development, targeted research, organization, using persuasive language and effective use of "AI" in planning/strategizing. This class features hands-on writing instruction, engaging discussion and an extensive reading list.
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions
Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the processes involved in writing persuasively and with confidence, whether it is crafting newspaper op-eds and speeches or official emails, memos, letters and proposals. Everything starts with a core message. Think. Plan. Write. Participants will learn the techniques of audience analysis, message development, targeted research, organization, using persuasive language and effective use of "AI" in planning/strategizing. This class features hands-on writing instruction, engaging discussion and an extensive reading list.
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$215.00
Bill Wilburn Book Release
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Bill Wilburn for a reading from his debut novel, First Comes Winter. Bill is joined by Emily Barrosse for a discussion of his novel. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. The son of a Navy pilot, throughout his dad’s career, Bill Wilburn grew up in seven locations in the U.S. and Europe. After college, he worked as a news reporter, eventually leaving the Associated Press to begin law school. In his career as a lawyer, he published numerous professional articles in prominent law reviews and journals. His literary and op-ed works have appeared in The […]
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Free
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16 events,Virtual International Translation Day Celebration: Nao-Cola Yamazaki and Asako Yuzuki with translators Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center welcomes Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag for a FREE virtual chat to celebrate International Translation Day. Charlotte and Ecre will discuss the joys and challenges of translating Fiction with Charlotte Goff's translation of Nao-Cola Yamazaki's Beautiful Distance and Ecre Karadag’s translation of Asako Yuzuki’s Mari the Unwonderful Witch (Puffin UK). RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to order a copy of the books from your local, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher Beautiful Distance>> and Mari the Unwonderful Witch>> Charlotte Goff (trans. Beautiful […]
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Free
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18 events,Creating & Writing Your Own TV Pilot
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 8 Sessions 
This workshop is an example of a mini-writers room. Lots of give & take and positive feedback. A true collaborative environment.
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$395.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 8 Sessions
This workshop is an example of a mini-writers room. Lots of give & take and positive feedback. A true collaborative environment.
Register
$395.00
Novel 101: How to Craft the Story
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you. This class offers the key concepts of plotting and pacing while delving into different genres. Beginners have the opportunity to share their works with the class while also building confidence in their craft. Short homework assignments will encourage practice outside of assigned class hours. Students will leave with an evolved sense of fiction and the tools necessary to continue writing their own story. Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the […]
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you. This class offers the key concepts of plotting and pacing while delving into different genres. Beginners have the opportunity to share their works with the class while also building confidence in their craft. Short homework assignments will encourage practice outside of assigned class hours. Students will leave with an evolved sense of fiction and the tools necessary to continue writing their own story. Live video conference: This workshop will be held via our online video conferencing platform, Zoom. You can view brief tutorials on using the […]
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$215.00
Betsy Packard Art Reception
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center is pleased to host an exhibition works by artist Betsy Packard, on display in the Center’s Joram Piatigorsky Gallery, October 1–November 4, 2026. Opening reception is FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Artist's Statement I often respond to words on a page—words that I can see—more easily than I do the spoken word. The pieces exhibited here are a selection of works from 1978 to the present—where books, words, letters, and sometimes just the hint of a word or the shape of a letter, play a part. I have used books as material, to make new […]
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Free
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17 events,(Wet Ink) Plotting Your Novel
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot.
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$215.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions
Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants, a novel still needs structure. In this workshop, participants will study the architecture of a novel and devise plans for plotting their novels. Using the three-act structure as a map, we will explore the basic components of a novel’s plot.
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$215.00
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19 events,Creating Conflict and Tension
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Strengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp, ordinary fiction into an extraordinary tale that will keep readers turning pages. Whether you choose to write literary fiction, mysteries, family sagas, thrillers, historical fiction, sci-fi or fantasy—you can learn techniques for drawing readers into your tales through action, dialogue, setting details, and plot twists that make your work stand out from the crowd. Join us and leave with ideas to apply to your stories.
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$60.00
1455’s Women’s Writers Anthology Reading
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes 1455 to celebrate the launch of their Women Writers Anthology for a Q&A between 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy and local author Hannah Grieco, followed by readings from the anthology. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. About the Anthology 1455’s first Women Writers Anthology brings together original poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and hybrid work from women writers across the globe, each offering a unique perspective on identity, resilience, connection, and the complexities of modern life. As one of the inaugural titles from 1455 books, this collection reflects a commitment to accessibility, authenticity, and the enduring power of […]
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Free
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18 events,Lyrical Memoir Writing
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions 
How do we turn the fragments of memory into writing that resonates? In this workshop guided by award-winning poet Chioma Urama, you’ll learn the techniques of lyrical memoir writing—using image, rhythm, and voice to shape personal experience into powerful narratives. Through guided exercises and discussion, we’ll explore how to access subconscious thought and emotion, and how to find the deeper story hidden in everyday moments. With in-class prompts, shared readings, guided reflection, and a workshop, you’ll practice transforming raw memory into evocative writing that moves both you and your reader. You’ll leave with 2-3 new pieces of writing, a workshopped lyric essay, and inspiration to continue exploring your inner landscape.
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$295.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 6 Sessions
How do we turn the fragments of memory into writing that resonates? In this workshop guided by award-winning poet Chioma Urama, you’ll learn the techniques of lyrical memoir writing—using image, rhythm, and voice to shape personal experience into powerful narratives. Through guided exercises and discussion, we’ll explore how to access subconscious thought and emotion, and how to find the deeper story hidden in everyday moments. With in-class prompts, shared readings, guided reflection, and a workshop, you’ll practice transforming raw memory into evocative writing that moves both you and your reader. You’ll leave with 2-3 new pieces of writing, a workshopped lyric essay, and inspiration to continue exploring your inner landscape.
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$295.00
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20 events,(Wet Ink) The Art of the Pitch
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
In this class, we’ll learn how to write a well-crafted pitch that can land you publication in top newspapers and magazines. Whether you are writing newsy personal essays or reported articles, we’ll learn how to catch an editor’s attention by pegging our pitch to a current event, and and showing that we're the right person to tell this story. The teacher will share example pitches that have gotten her published, even with few credits to her name. You'll leave class having sent 3-4 pitches to editors.
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$215.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions
In this class, we’ll learn how to write a well-crafted pitch that can land you publication in top newspapers and magazines. Whether you are writing newsy personal essays or reported articles, we’ll learn how to catch an editor’s attention by pegging our pitch to a current event, and and showing that we're the right person to tell this story. The teacher will share example pitches that have gotten her published, even with few credits to her name. You'll leave class having sent 3-4 pitches to editors.
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$215.00
Cafe Muse Literary Salon
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Lola Haskins and Mary Sesso. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on classical guitar. The readings begin at 7:30 PM with opening remarks by a Café Muse co-host. FREE & open to the public. RSVP on the Cafe Muse Website. Enjoying our free events? Help us offer more programs to support writers with a $10 donation » |
20 events,Your Narrative, Your Year w/ Edgar Gomez
Venue :
Zoom
Write your memoir with award-winning author Edgar Gomez! In this intensive ten-month course, you will learn about the art of creative nonfiction and be given the tools to ready your […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Write your memoir with award-winning author Edgar Gomez! In this intensive ten-month course, you will learn about the art of creative nonfiction and be given the tools to ready your […]
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$5,400.00
Writing Poetry From Where You Live
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 5 Sessions 
Go beyond nature and love poetry to explore how you live and work in the suburb/city. Participants each week can expect to learn about basic poetry elements, such as line, image, point of view, and rhythm/music, as well as workshop poems each class as a group. Students will also learn how the themes of suburb/city can be used to create poetry that has relevance and purpose for readers and editors. By the end of the class, participants will learn how to go beyond their normal subjects for poems, as well as revise at least one poem.
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$250.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 5 Sessions
Go beyond nature and love poetry to explore how you live and work in the suburb/city. Participants each week can expect to learn about basic poetry elements, such as line, image, point of view, and rhythm/music, as well as workshop poems each class as a group. Students will also learn how the themes of suburb/city can be used to create poetry that has relevance and purpose for readers and editors. By the end of the class, participants will learn how to go beyond their normal subjects for poems, as well as revise at least one poem.
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$250.00
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22 events,From Idea to First Draft
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 3 Sessions 
This class is designed for writers of all levels to help them find the story tapping them on the shoulder right now so they can put it on the page and begin the process of getting it out in the world where it belongs. The first session will focus on germinating new ideas or further exploring existing ones through prompts and discussion. The second is finding joy and harnessing the power of revision. The third and final session focuses on next steps and sharing your work. Writers will leave the class with a start of a new piece of creative nonfiction, memoir, or hybrid work.
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$150.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 3 Sessions
This class is designed for writers of all levels to help them find the story tapping them on the shoulder right now so they can put it on the page and begin the process of getting it out in the world where it belongs. The first session will focus on germinating new ideas or further exploring existing ones through prompts and discussion. The second is finding joy and harnessing the power of revision. The third and final session focuses on next steps and sharing your work. Writers will leave the class with a start of a new piece of creative nonfiction, memoir, or hybrid work.
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$150.00
Writing Picture Books
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 3 Sessions 
Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for children. Each session will begin with a short discussion of an aspect of writing for children, including story openings and arcs, characterization, plot/pacing, rhythm/sound, and marketing. Suggested readings, prompts, and feedback on in-class writing will inspire and guide writers in the class. By the end of the workshop, participants should have written and/or revised part or all of a picture book and have a better sense of how to create one in the future. Feedback will be offered on in-class exercises only rather than workshopping writing done outside of class.
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$150.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 3 Sessions
Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for children. Each session will begin with a short discussion of an aspect of writing for children, including story openings and arcs, characterization, plot/pacing, rhythm/sound, and marketing. Suggested readings, prompts, and feedback on in-class writing will inspire and guide writers in the class. By the end of the workshop, participants should have written and/or revised part or all of a picture book and have a better sense of how to create one in the future. Feedback will be offered on in-class exercises only rather than workshopping writing done outside of class.
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$150.00
Inner Loop Author’s Corner w/ Lenna Jawdat!
Venue :
Zoom
70,000 is The Inner Loop’s Author’s Corner spotlight. The Inner Loop cultivates and promotes the distinctive literary culture of Washington, DC. Author’s Corner supports local authors’ independently published books by spotlighting them in community programming and collaborations. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org » Lenna Jawdat is a poet, writer, professor, and psychotherapist of Palestinian and Iraqi descent. Her writing, which explores trauma, identity and resilience, has appeared in journals such as Poet Lore, The Margins, Passenger’s Journal, […]
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Free
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23 events,Preparing Your Work for Submission
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 10 Sessions 
Each week, participants will focus on a different stage of the revision and publishing process, including structural and line-level revision strategies, identifying common problems in manuscripts, understanding the role of agents and editors, and exploring different paths to publication. The workshop will combine discussion of craft principles, practical publishing guidance, and analysis of participant work in a supportive, workshop-based setting. By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer, more polished manuscript excerpt, a realistic understanding of its readiness for submission, and a practical toolkit for querying agents and navigating publication options with greater confidence. Participants should submit a draft of a short story or novel excerpt up to 3000 words to the first class.
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$415.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 10 Sessions
Each week, participants will focus on a different stage of the revision and publishing process, including structural and line-level revision strategies, identifying common problems in manuscripts, understanding the role of agents and editors, and exploring different paths to publication. The workshop will combine discussion of craft principles, practical publishing guidance, and analysis of participant work in a supportive, workshop-based setting. By the end of the course, participants will have a clearer, more polished manuscript excerpt, a realistic understanding of its readiness for submission, and a practical toolkit for querying agents and navigating publication options with greater confidence. Participants should submit a draft of a short story or novel excerpt up to 3000 words to the first class.
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$415.00
Writing Beyond Genre
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
In this short workshop, we'll explore writing that doesn't care what you call it, work that resists easy attempts at categorization and chooses to wow us instead. We'll read samples from some contemporary writers who are doing this best, and consider why anyone would bother to categorize their work at all, then we'll get into prompts that lead us toward our own hard-to-classify texts. We'll work through a few prompts of our own and leave the workshop with some short pieces to polish or expand, along with a better understanding of resisting genre.
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$60.00
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24 events,BIPOC Writers Mixer
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Calling all BIPOC writers in the DMV! Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center to meet new writers, make new friends, and share your love of the written word. Please bring a drink or an appetizer that serves six. You’re welcome to bring a friend, too. FREE & open to the public. RSVP required below.
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Free
Venezuelan Poetry for Healing
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center welcomes DC-ALT, Vocales Verticales, and Tintas DC to celebrate Venezuelan Poetry. Poetry is a force for healing. We’ll be joined by Venezuelan, Latine and U.S. based poets, translators, and writers who will come together to read Venezuelan poetry in both Spanish and English—celebrating the power of poetry to connect us, hold memory, and help us heal. The event will also raise awareness about the earthquakes in Venezuela, ongoing relief efforts, and ways you can support communities affected by the disaster. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. About the Organizing Partners DC-ALT’s mission is to foster a community […]
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23 events,Building Your Author Platform
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session
In this hands-on workshop, discover three proven strategies to attract email subscribers, grow loyal social followers, and turn speaking opportunities into fans and clients. Walk away with clear calls-to-action and a platform strategy designed around your ideal reader audience.
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$60.00
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24 events,Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read. Sponsored by Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. FREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up. If you need an accommodation for this event, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. Enjoying […]
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Free
Poetry Book Club w/ Taylor Byas!
Venue :
Zoom
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Taylor Byas to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, Resting Bitch Face. Taylor is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online » directly from the publisher, Soft Skull Press. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Dr. Taylor Byas, Ph.D. is a Black Chicago native currently living in Cincinnati, Ohio, where she is a Features Editor for The Rumpus, an Editorial Advisor for Jackleg Press, a […]
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Free
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24 events,(Re)constructing Detailed Scenes
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session 
Whether you're a fiction or non-fiction writer, evoking scenes in sensory detail is critical for holding readers' attention. But knowing what to include and omit is difficult, especially when you're […]
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$60.00
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Kirsten Kaschock
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by author Kirsten Kaschock for a discussion of her poetry collection, AutoPortrait (as flotsam). Kirsten is in conversation with Brandon Johnson, poet and Events Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher Kirsten Kaschock is a poet and novelist who writes across several genres. Her background in dance has impacted her […]
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27 events,Writing Marvelous Micros
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 2 Sessions 
Draft and develop a series of micros (stories of 300 words or less) that are both standalone and/or link into a larger whole.
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$100.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 2 Sessions
Draft and develop a series of micros (stories of 300 words or less) that are both standalone and/or link into a larger whole.
Register
$100.00
A Beginner’s Guide to Food Writing
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 2 Sessions 
Everyone has a food history. Learn to write yours in this short, two-week beginner course. In week one, students will learn the basics about what food history is and the different ways that they can write about it. They will also delve into how to write and publish food history blogs and articles. In week two, learners will explore the ins and outs of writing and publishing books and memoirs on food history. Students will finish the class with the knowledge and confidence to write and publish these four types of prose online and in print.
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$100.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 2 Sessions
Everyone has a food history. Learn to write yours in this short, two-week beginner course. In week one, students will learn the basics about what food history is and the different ways that they can write about it. They will also delve into how to write and publish food history blogs and articles. In week two, learners will explore the ins and outs of writing and publishing books and memoirs on food history. Students will finish the class with the knowledge and confidence to write and publish these four types of prose online and in print.
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$100.00
Characters That Matter (Fiction and Memoir)
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session
At the core of every good tale is a character with whom the reader wants to spend time. Discover how to move beyond the superficial and cliché, crafting characters who invite the reader to explore the human condition. Illustrations and exercises will help you uncover your character's inner values (in memoir, that character is you), understand how flaws shape what a character wants and does, and recognize why a character must act—not just react—for a story to move forward. We'll examine techniques for depicting yearning, internal conflict, and transformation, and consider what's at stake if your character fails. This workshop will benefit those writing a novel, short story, or memoir.
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$60.00
Writing About Mental Health Topics in Fiction
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Learn techniques to write about mental health with intention. Along with general guidelines, examples from popular media will be reviewed so you can learn how to avoid clichés and dig deeper into what shapes people’s various experiences with mental health. Participants will apply psychological concepts to plot and character development.
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$60.00
Washington Sculptors Group Annual Members’ Image Show
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Washington Sculptors Group (WSG) for a discussion of their artwork while images and videos are being presented. The Annual Image Show is a great opportunity to discover/rediscover the talent and highly diverse work of Washington area sculptors. DC area gallerists, curators, collectors, and art supporters are invited to attend. Twenty member artists will present their work, followed by Q&A. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. About The Washington Sculptors Group Founded in 1984, the WSG is a artist-run organization committed to promoting an awareness and understanding of sculpture and the exchange of ideas among […]
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27 events,Jumpstart Your Creativity: 3 Genres
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Jump-start your creativity with fun exercises in poetry, memoir and fiction. You’ll take home two original poems plus at least one short piece of fiction and a memoir scene or character. Opportunities to read your writing aloud and receive positive feedback can help you identify your specific writing talents. Please bring your favorite writing instruments to the workshop and check your email the night before to print out any handouts to bring with you the next day.
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$60.00
Writing Practices for Busy Minds
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Traditional writing advice doesn't work for every writer. Created with neurodivergent writers in mind, this workshop is also for anyone whose writing process is shaped by a busy mind, limited time or energy, or the competing demands of everyday life. If you think in loops and layers, struggle with focus, overwhelm, or organizing ideas, or find yourself caught between bursts of inspiration and periods of resistance, you're not alone. Drawing from lived experience and years of teaching writers, we'll explore writing practices that honor the way different minds create. You'll learn to recognize your unique attention patterns, work with rather than against your creative process, and develop strategies for navigating common challenges such as idea overwhelm, perfectionism, non-linear thinking, executive dysfunction, and wavering motivation. You'll leave with practical techniques to support each phase of the writing process—from prewriting and drafting to revisin —in ways that are flexible and sustainable. Whether you're navigating ADHD or another form of neurodivergence, living with chronic illness, balancing caregiving responsibilities, experiencing burnout, or simply finding that traditional writing advice doesn't fit your life, this workshop offers adaptable tools that help you build a writing practice that works with your mind and circumstances, not against them.
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$60.00
***CANCELLED*** Fiction Book Club w/ Hasan Dudar!
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes author Hasan Dudar to our monthly Fiction Book Club for a discussion of his debut novel, Carryout, at The Writer's Center! Hasan is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online » FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Hasan Dudar is the author of the short story collection Carryout (University of Iowa Press). He is originally from Toledo, Ohio, and currently lives with his wife and daughter in Washington, DC, where he works in broadcast media. His fiction has appeared in Gulf […]
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Free
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24 events,Reading Your Work Out Loud
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session 
Practice sharing your story and yourself Spend an evening practicing and learning about the art of public speaking. This in-person coaching session will give you the opportunity to bring your […]
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$60.00
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27 events,Boot Camp for Writers
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 7 Sessions
Each session of Boot Camp for Writers will begin with a prompt followed by writing time. Participants will have the opportunity to share and discuss their work as well as receive in-class feedback. The workshop is designed so that participants will have the start of six new pieces by the end of class. Former Boot Camp participants are always (and happily) welcome. Note: No meeting November 3 and 24.
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$350.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 7 Sessions
Each session of Boot Camp for Writers will begin with a prompt followed by writing time. Participants will have the opportunity to share and discuss their work as well as receive in-class feedback. The workshop is designed so that participants will have the start of six new pieces by the end of class. Former Boot Camp participants are always (and happily) welcome. Note: No meeting November 3 and 24.
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$350.00
Introduction to Art Journaling
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 2 Sessions
Using quotes, poems and/or personal reflections, students will combine words with easy to follow art techniques to create an art journal reflecting their own personal style. *Students should bring to all classes a blank watercolor journal, 8x8 or larger. All other art materials used in class will be provided by instructor.
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$100.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 2 Sessions
Using quotes, poems and/or personal reflections, students will combine words with easy to follow art techniques to create an art journal reflecting their own personal style. *Students should bring to all classes a blank watercolor journal, 8x8 or larger. All other art materials used in class will be provided by instructor.
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$100.00
Reading like a Writer: Imitation as Generative Writing
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 5 Sessions
We all read for pleasure, but a writer also reads to learn. It feeds a writer’s writing practice. In this generative workshop, each week we will become familiar with the work of an established poet as a means to examine elements of craft and draft their own poems. This course also includes an optional workshopping element to receive feedback from your peers and the instructor.
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$250.00
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 5 Sessions
We all read for pleasure, but a writer also reads to learn. It feeds a writer’s writing practice. In this generative workshop, each week we will become familiar with the work of an established poet as a means to examine elements of craft and draft their own poems. This course also includes an optional workshopping element to receive feedback from your peers and the instructor.
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$250.00
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Lauren Francis-Sharma & Jennifer Grotz, Editors of Welcome to the Mountain
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing! We’re joined by editors Lauren Francis-Sharma and Jennifer Grotz for a discussion of their new anthology, Welcome to the Mountain: A Portable Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. They are in conversation with Zach Powers, author and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher » About the Book What […]
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Free
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26 events,The Art of the Short Story w/ Rita Bullwinkel
Venue :
Zoom
Write new short stories with award-winning author and editor Rita Bullwinkel! Writing is a unique art medium in that it is both made and, generally, consumed in isolation. Through the […]
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$5,400.00
Venue :
Zoom
Write new short stories with award-winning author and editor Rita Bullwinkel! Writing is a unique art medium in that it is both made and, generally, consumed in isolation. Through the […]
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$5,400.00
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26 events,Crafting Compelling Characters
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Fictional characters are the entry point for readers to engage with the worlds that writers create. In this class, we will explore three facets of character—tragic flaws, contradictory behavior, and backstory—and reveal how you can combine them to create characters readers will love. Come ready to write! This class includes hands-on writing exercises. Attendees will walk away with the tools they need to craft compelling characters.
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$60.00
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23 events,An Evening of Tributes to Tobias Wolff
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
A Free Fitzgerald Festival Event Co-sponsored with The Writer’s Center The F. Scott Fitzgerald Festival and The Writer’s Center present a reading in tribute to legendary author Tobias Wolff. Featuring multiple award-winning author Richard Bausch, award-winning novelist Varun Gauri, PEN/Faulkner winner Mahreen Sohail, plus concluding remarks by Wolff. FREE and open to the public. RSVP required below. Tobias Wolff is the author of the memoirs This Boy's Life (1989) and In Pharaoh's Army (1994), and he has also written novels and short story collections, including Our Story Begins: New and Selected Stories (2008). His novel The Barracks Thief (1984) won the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. He received a National Medal of […]
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Free
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20 events,Managing Queries with QueryTracker
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session
QueryTracker is a powerful tool for finding literary agents, sending them queries, and tracking their responses. In this course we’ll cover the basics: search tools, the who-represents-whom tool, and data view options. We’ll look at cool features that are a little harder to find: pasting in agency/agent notes, flagging agents by priority, and setting alerts for when closed agents become open. We'll also discuss other resources like Publisher's Marketplace. Coupons for a free year of premium QueryTracker membership will be provided for up to 10 attendees. Bring your laptop to follow along.
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$60.00
Search Party: Find Your Writing Group
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Looking for a writing group? We want to help you meet other interested writers! The Writer's Center and The Inner Loop invite you to Search Party, a social event connecting writers to other writers interested in forming/joining a writing group. Simply show up, fill out a nametag with your genres and other areas of interest, and mingle. You can: Visit themed tables for specific genres. Follow our guide to ask a few useful questions. Collect names and contact information on a handy form provided to all registrants. Enjoy complimentary refreshments! FREE and open to the public. RSVP below. Suggested donation of […]
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Free
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19 events,Daniel Nayeri Book Release
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center and Politics and Prose welcomes writer Daniel Nayeri for a reading from his new book, This Is a Door. Daniel is in conversation with poet and Events Director at The Writer’s Center, Brandon Johnson. This is a PAID event. Your ticket to this event includes a copy of This Is a Door. Buy your ticket using this link Daniel Nayeri is an award-winning author of children and teen fiction, including most recently, The Teacher of Nomad Land. After being born in Iran and immigrating to Oklahoma, Nayeri attended NYU. He currently lives with his family in New Jersey. A groundbreaking hero's journey […] |
19 events,Advanced Nonfiction
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions 
This advanced class will go beyond the basics of nonfiction writing to provide an extra focus on fleshing out characters, incorporating a narrative voice, and developing more sophisticated tools for narrative storytelling.
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions
This advanced class will go beyond the basics of nonfiction writing to provide an extra focus on fleshing out characters, incorporating a narrative voice, and developing more sophisticated tools for narrative storytelling.
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$215.00
A Conversation & Reading with Petra Hůlová and Alex Zucker
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Czech literature, Petra Hůlová, and her longtime translator Alex Zucker for a reading and conversation about her provocative new novel, The Long Version.Hůlová and Zucker will read from the novel and discuss the ideas behind the book, contemporary Czech literature, and the unique relationship between an author and her translator. The conversation will be moderated by poet and translator Katherine E. Young. FREE & open to the public. RSVP using this link>>> Petra Hůlová is the recipient of several of Czechia’s most important literary honors, including the Magnesia Litera, Josef […] |
20 events,Memoir Tools from Start to Finish
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions
Whether you are writing short pieces or are embarking on a full-length memoir, you need a roadmap. Over the course of four weeks, we will cover the tools you need to write a memoir from start to finish. We will discuss methods for starting a piece and getting content on the page. We’ll explore memoir structures and the relationship of form and content. We will learn editing techniques on both the sentence and big picture levels. Finally, we will talk about publishing options for memoir projects large and small. Participants will leave with the tools and confidence to start and complete a memoir project.
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$215.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 4 Sessions
Whether you are writing short pieces or are embarking on a full-length memoir, you need a roadmap. Over the course of four weeks, we will cover the tools you need to write a memoir from start to finish. We will discuss methods for starting a piece and getting content on the page. We’ll explore memoir structures and the relationship of form and content. We will learn editing techniques on both the sentence and big picture levels. Finally, we will talk about publishing options for memoir projects large and small. Participants will leave with the tools and confidence to start and complete a memoir project.
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$215.00
Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read. Sponsored by Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. FREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up. If you need an accommodation for this event, please contact us at access@writer.org. We will attempt to fulfill all requests, but advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility services. Enjoying […]
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Free
Dialogue Master Class
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 1 Session 
Dialogue is essential to characterization storytelling, yet can be incredibly tricky to master. In this course, we’ll look at transcripts of conversations from life and published work to develop strategies to make your dialogue shine in your writing. Then we’ll do some targeted exercises to explore different types of dialogue strategies that go beyond direct quotation to create a symphony of distinct speaking voices for your characters. All genres welcome.
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$60.00
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21 events,Book Promotion Through Podcasting
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 2 Sessions
In this workshop we’ll focus on how to prepare your pitch materials, how to get booked on podcasts, how to be a great guest, and even how to create a professional podcasting environment.
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$100.00
Venue :
Zoom
Sessions: 2 Sessions
In this workshop we’ll focus on how to prepare your pitch materials, how to get booked on podcasts, how to be a great guest, and even how to create a professional podcasting environment.
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$100.00
Virtual Craft Chat w/ Author Amber Blaeser-Wardzala
Venue :
Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Amber Blaeser-Wardzala for a discussion of her debut novel, Another Name for Red at the End. Amber is in conversation with Amy Freeman, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org » Amber Blaeser-Wardzala is an Anishinaabe writer, beadwork artist, and jingle dress dancer. She […]
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Free
Richard Hoffman Book Release
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Richard Hoffman for a reading from two New and Selected collection, Each Child a Disappearance and Mundus et Infans. Richard is joined in conversation by poet Richard Smith. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Richard Hoffman is the author of seven books of poetry: Without Paradise; Gold Star Road, winner of The Barrow Street Press Poetry Prize and the Sheila Motton Book Award from The New England Poetry Club; Emblem; Noon until Night, which received the 2018 Massachusetts Book Award for Poetry; People Once Real; and his most recent, Each Child a Disappearance: New […]
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Free
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21 events,(Wet Ink) Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions 
Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion, we will study the key components of a novel, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons, curated online resources, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.)
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$395.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 8 Sessions
Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eight fundamental elements of the novel to help you find the strengths and weaknesses of your work-in-progress. From Concept to Conclusion, we will study the key components of a novel, with generative and evaluative exercises along the way. Written lessons, curated online resources, and targeted exercises (along with instructor and peer feedback) will help guide you as you continue to draft your novel. (Note: This course is a good follow-up to Tammy Greenwood’s Intro to the Novel workshop.)
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$395.00
(Wet Ink) Fiction POV Workshop
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions Do the multitude of Point of View options elude you? We will look at everything from the first person point of view to the editorial omniscient, as well as some of the less traditional points of view, to help you choose the best voice to tell your story.
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$215.00
Venue :
Wet Ink
Sessions: 4 Sessions Do the multitude of Point of View options elude you? We will look at everything from the first person point of view to the editorial omniscient, as well as some of the less traditional points of view, to help you choose the best voice to tell your story.
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$215.00
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22 events,Lessons and Inspiration from a Literary Life
Venue :
The Writer’s Center
Sessions: 1 Session
Reframe your understanding of the joys, purpose, struggles, and successes associated with being both a writer and a member of the wider literary community. In a presentation that spans my […]
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$70.00
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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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What does it mean to write from a wound? What does it mean to write from a scar? There are readers out there right now who need to see someone giving language to what they feel. But even with permission, it can be hard to find our way into a hard piece. In this gentle 2-hour class, we’ll explore five different hermit crab forms that work beautifully for grief writing and take inspiration from freeing, empowering examples. Each participant will leave with the starts of five pieces of writing and inviting ideas for how to continue. There is nothing you need to prepare in advance–come as you are.
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When the first draft is complete, the real work begins. You should not be your only editor, but you can be the first. Learn tips on how to tighten your prose, improve the immediacy and urgency of your work, identify plot holes, and more so that your work shines when you send it out wherever you decide to send it next. Note, this is not a class in grammar. You will learn the rules of developmental editing, so that you can follow or break them if you choose!
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Writers will explore how honesty and vulnerability can strengthen personal narrative. Through guided prompts, reflection, and discussion, participants will examine the internal barriers—such as fear, perfectionism, and self-censorship—that can prevent deeper truth from emerging on the page. By the end of the workshop, writers will leave with fresh insights for writing with greater authenticity and emotional clarity. No preparation required.
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Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Adam Gianforcaro to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of his collection, Poems to Stage Dive to. Adam is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. FREE & open to the public. RSVP at writer.org
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