The Inner Loop and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Amanda Shaw to discuss her debut collection, It Will Have […]
The Writer’s Center presents an informative and inspiring symposium addressing the subject of American identity in literature and popular culture, offering free creative writing workshops followed by a panel discussion. […]
Plume, Poet Lore, and The Writer's Center welcome poets/editors Danny Lawless and Amanda Newell for a book launch celebration of their brand new collections, plus guest poets Leeya Mehta, Gloria Mindock, and Nancy Mitchell. Book signing and refreshments to follow. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Daniel Lawless is the author of The Gun […]
The Writer's Center welcomes novelists—and spouses—Susan Coll and Paul Goldberg for a book release celebrating their new books, featuring a reading and discussion on their shared writing life. FREE & open to the public. Register below. Real Life and Other Fictions is Susan Coll’s seventh novel. Her previous books include Bookish People; The Stager, a […]
Are you a writer who identifies as LGBTQ+? Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center. Please bring a drink or an appetizer that serves six. You’re welcome to bring a friend, too. FREE & open to all DMV writers who identify as LGBTQ+. RSVP required […]
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by S. Fey to discuss their debut collection, decompose. S. Fey is in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE […]
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. […]
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of the essay! We’re joined by Heather Bartel to discuss her new essay collection, Exit the Body. Heather is in conversation with Zach Powers, author and Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE […]
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Lauren Camp to discuss her new collection, In Old Sky. Lauren is in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and Editor of Poet Lore, America's oldest poetry journal. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE […]
ek•phra•sis (noun) ˈɛkfrəsəs. A literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art A free two-day, generative, in-person workshop 2 Sessions Saturdays, June 22 & 29 10:00am – 11:30am ET With so many resources for visual art in the DMV, including galleries, libraries, museums, and monuments, ekphrastic writing can awaken a recalcitrant muse. […]
ek•phra•sis (noun) ˈɛkfrəsəs. A literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art A free two-day, generative, in-person workshop 2 Sessions Saturdays, June 22 & 29 10:00am – 11:30am ET With so many resources for visual art in the DMV, including galleries, libraries, museums, and monuments, ekphrastic writing can awaken a recalcitrant muse. […]
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. […]
The Writer's Center presents a FREE virtual panel on the making of the new anthology Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire. We're joined by contributors to the anthology Ashna Ali, Gracen Brilmeyer, and Travis Chi Wing Lau. They are in conversation with fellow contributor Claude Olson, Office Manager at The Writer's Center. RSVP […]