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August 2 @ 3:00 PM EDT - August 16 @ 5:00 PM EDT
Do you ever think to yourself: “Why is it so hard to get my ideas out of my head and onto the page?”...
August 3 @ 6:30 PM EDT - August 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT
This class offers the key concepts of plotting and pacing while delving into different genres. Begin...
August 3 @ 7:00 PM EDT - August 10 @ 8:30 PM EDT
This one-day, generative workshop will help you brainstorm a heist story, explore how heists immerse...
August 5 @ 1:00 PM EDT - September 9 @ 3:00 PM EDT
Inspired by Jehanne Dubrow's craft book, The Wounded Line: A Guide to Writing Poems of Trauma, this ...
August 5 @ 7:00 PM EDT - August 19 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Build your literary muscles by practicing a mix of five contemporary and traditional forms: sonnets,...
August 7 - August 28
Do you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you ...
August 9 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT
In the Persona Poem, or Dramatic Monologue, the poet writes in the voice of another real or imagined...
August 9 @ 4:00 PM EDT - 5:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Women 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 […]
August 10 @ 6:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
A broadside is an art print with text and drawings. Participants will receive printmaking paper, ste...
August 11 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
Meet Betsy Cornwell, instructor for our yearlong YA novel workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand, too, to address any […]
August 12 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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 […]
August 12 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
August 13 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Kindness of Terrible People and Other Stories 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 […]
August 15 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
Writers will explore how honesty and vulnerability can strengthen personal narrative. Through guided...
August 15 @ 10:30 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
What exactly is a tiered rejection? How does Submittable work? How do I learn about different literary journals? This pop-up is for writers who are new to submitting, as well as more […]
August 15 @ 3:00 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT
When the first draft is complete, the real work begins. You should not be your only editor, but you ...
August 16 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
What does it mean to write from a wound? What does it mean to write from a scar? There are readers o...
August 20 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most imp...
August 20 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 10:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Our poetic inspirations are a kind of chosen family. In this workshop, we will explore the ways we c...
August 22 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDT
Your query letter is your first introduction to a potential agent--which is to say, your first intro...
August 23 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 1:30 PM EDT
To explore some of the fine points of meter, we will examine how metrical patterns can vary between ...
August 23 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Robert Tobias for a reading from his newest collection, What Lives in Me. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Robert M. Tobias, a […]
August 25 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Meet Edgar Gomez, instructor for our yearlong memoir workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand, too, to address any logistical […]
August 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
August 29 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
This craft talk and generative workshop examines how absence, memory, and longing operate in fiction...
September 3 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by author Diana Cao for a discussion of her debut poetry collection, Slipstream. Diana is […]
September 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Chet’la Sebree to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, Blue Opening. Chet'la […]
September 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
September 10 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Carryout 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 […]
September 10 @ 7:00 PM EDT - October 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
This course is designed to help young adult writers shape those pages into an unputdownable introduc...
September 12 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
EC Poetry and Prose, The Writer's Center, Poet Lore, and Poetry x Hunger are partnering to raise funds in honor of Hunger Action Month! Each September, Hunger Action Month unites […]
September 13 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Submit your Work for a Cause! Each autumn, thousands of lit mags and journals open their portals/queues/websites to read your work. We know that submitting on your own can be […]
September 14 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Luther Jett and Julia Kolchinsky. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on […]
09.15.2026 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 06.22.2027 @ 1:00 PM EDT
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 […]
September 16 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Meet Rita Bullwinkel, instructor for our yearlong short story workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand, too, to address any […]
September 17 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Bret Anthony Johnston for a discussion of his new collection, Encounters with Unexpected […]
September 19 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Are you a writer who recently graduated? Join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center to hang out and talk writing! Please bring a drink or an appetizer […]
September 23 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
September 24 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Aldo Amparán to discuss their new collection, THE HOUSE HAS TEETH. […]
September 26 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes writer James Kleiger for a reading from his new book, Pareidolia. Illusions, Deceptions, and Murder. James is joined by writers Francene M. D. Hill and Gary Rosen […]
September 26 @ 4:30 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 & […]
September 27 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
September 28 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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 […]
October 5 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
10.06.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 07.27.2027 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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 […]
October 8 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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 […]
October 11 @ 3:00 PM EDT - 4:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
October 14 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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. […]
October 14 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
October 15 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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 […]
October 19 @ 6:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
10.21.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 07.28.2027 @ 9:00 PM EDT
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 […]
October 23 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
October 28 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
November 5 @ 5:30 PM EST - 7:30 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
November 11 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
November 12 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
A History of Existing Life 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 […]
November 14 @ 6:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Ole’ Blue Claw Maryland Anthology for a reading a celebration of a new anthology featuring twenty-three distinctive works, a mix of flash and short fiction, by […]
November 19 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Mathangi Subramanian for a discussion of her new publication, Our Periods, Ourselves: An […]
December 7 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers from Washington Writer's Publishing House reading from the America’s Future Anthology. The evening begins at 7 […]
December 9 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]