The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Marisa Kashino for a discussion of her new novel, Best Offer Wins. Marisa […]
When writing a novel, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand thei...
This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting...
You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing, or start by drafting an ou...
Being invited to read your creative work at a conference is a huge feather in your literary cap. Thi...
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Participants will be prompted to create literary works inspired by Federico García Lorca’s concept o...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Ever wonder who else is taking classes at The Writer’s Center? Want the chance to hear the work being made in other classes? Meet with Instructors of the coming season’s […]
In this workshop, participants will receive guidance on writing about family relationships, dynamics...
John Boyne wrote The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in less than three days. Kazuo Ishigurodrafted The R...
When asked about her creative process, the writer Can Xue said: "Emotions are completely unleashed. ...
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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 […]
Imagine your poem as though you held a camera and planned a sequence, choosing what to include “in t...
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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 […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
What is this next story, and how shall I tell it? Using various writing prompts will invite ourselves into new stories, and explore new ways to tell familiar ones. Each […]
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Ally Ang to discuss their debut collection, Let the Moon Wobble. […]
You'll not only learn how to write your own television pilot, but the ins and outs of the entire tel...
Agents say it all the time. What sells a manuscript? A standout voice. Acquire the tools you need fo...
This class is for writers who are exploring the idea of writing a memoir. Maybe you have an idea, or...
Transform your draft into a polished, publishable work and learn how to confidently navigate the pat...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes novelist Nancy Garruba for a reading and discussion of her debut novel, The Vanishing of Rose B. Nancy is in conversation with Katherine Gekker. FREE & […]
Trauma can shut us down; writing poems can help free us to open up again. This workshop will present...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes author Eric Lichtblau for a reading from his new novel, American Reich: A Murder in Orange County, Neo-Nazis, and a New Age of Hate. FREE & […]
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 […]
Meet Lisa Ko, instructor for our Novel Club workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand, too, to address any logistical […]
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The Writer’s Center welcomes Kim Roberts, David Nicholson, and David Taylor for a conversation and practical creative exercises on how to research in your writing. This event will also include […]
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Mai Serhan for a discussion of her new memoir, I Can Imagine It […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
When Mary Oliver tells us to let the soft animal of love what love, we know exac...
Now’s your chance to find out! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics and comedy ti...
Strengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp, ordinary f...
How do we turn the fragments of memory into writing that resonates? In this workshop guided by award...
In this generative fiction writing workshop, we'll confront the blank page head-on. Our emphasis wil...
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Prompts will spark memories, characters, and places, turning them into poems, scenes, dialogues, and...
Revising can be very intimidating territory for all of us, but in this workshop we will take a diffe...
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 […]
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Tayyba Kanwal for a discussion of her new story collection, Talking with Boys. […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center is pleased to present SUTRA, an exhibition of drawings and paintings by artist Deborah Tomlin, on display in the Center’s Joram Piatigorsky Gallery, January 29–March 23, 2026. […]
Scenes are the building blocks of fiction. They convey the vision of the story in the author’s head ...
Think now of poetry as a school for emotions, and the lyric has had a revelatory power evoked throug...
Write about mental health with intention. Along with general guidelines, examples from popular media...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes Sarah Keisler who will introduce authors to the process of publishing an audiobook-version of their story using ACX, the most popular and accessible audiobook creation platform. Why Create […]
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 […]
If you’re not a poet, or even a writer, no worries. This workshop jump-starts your creativity with f...
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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 […]
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 […]
This workshop will help you transform your brilliant opinions into "ink on the pages" of some of the...
Each session of Boot Camp for Writers will begin with a prompt followed by writing time. Participant...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of advocacy! We’re joined by former Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi and author/attorney Mark A. Cymrot for a […]
Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for childre...
Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants, a novel still...
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Have you been working and reworking the beginning of your manuscript but can’t seem to push past a c...
Guided by an award-winning and internationally published author of sonnets, villanelles, and other m...
Food carries the stories of who we are and where we come from. In this workshop, we’ll explore how t...
The autobiographical impulse has always been a strong one in American poetry, but it wasn’t until th...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes Poet Bonnie Naradzay for a reading and discussion of her new collection, Invited to the Feast. Bonnie is in conversation with Poet David Keplinger who will […]
Writing can be both a creative act and a path toward healing. In this workshop, we’ll explore the pr...
In this one-session workshop we'll dive into the creative writing workshop buzzword "interiority" so...
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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 […]
By studying basic craft elements of fiction, participants will build a strong foundation for their w...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Chelsea Sutton for a discussion of her debut novella, Krackle’s Last Movie. Chelsea […]
Learn how to differentiate the unique mystery tropes while gaining a better understanding of the exp...
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Learn to Captivate a Reader in a Romance Novel USA Today Bestselling Author Golden Angel presents her tricks and tips on writing steamy scenes that stick with readers long after […]
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Keep the Valentine's Day spirit going by spending an afternoon hearing Steamy Scenes written with the guidance of USA Today Bestselling Author Golden Angel. This reading will be followed by […]
What makes a scene stay in your mind, is it rhythmic language, a character’s gesture, or that line o...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes novelist Virginia Pye for a reading from her new novel, Marriage and Other Monuments. Virginia is joined by award winning writer, Mary Kay Zuravleff. FREE & […]
“Make it New” is a writer’s taunt and requirement as they return to the page, and oftentimes the har...
If you struggle to get your novel written, you aren't alone. Most novelists never complete the story...
Write your first (or newest) play, break that writers’ block, and unlock your theatrical voice! Duri...
You’ve written, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll dis...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author for a discussion of her new collection of stories, But Where's Home? Toni […]
You may think you don't have the time, energy, or inspiration to write because of your hectic lifest...
Here’s an opportunity to shed any misconception that poetic forms are only constricting. Inspired by...
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Do you feel called to write a book? Is there something important that you have always wanted to say ...
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Description is an important element in fiction to orient the reader to setting and characters. But h...
Literary agents play a crucial role in the publishing world, yet authors are often in the dark about...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by Pulitzer Prize Winning author Jonathan Eig for a special Black History Month discussion of […]
This class aims to teach students how to write poems that surprise with imagery and ingenuity. Sever...
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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 […]
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Dora Malech to discuss her latest collection, […]
Fictional characters are the entry point for readers to engage with the worlds that writers create. ...
With ten crucial tips and in-class writing prompts, learn how to capture your life on the page scene...
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for story structure. Let’s discuss a plan that works for you....
What makes a good title? How can a title expand a poem’s meaning and impact? How can a weak one hold...
“Whole-Brain Poetry” is an opportunity to explore some of the many ways poetry interacts with the br...
Journeys, relationships, hardships, love, and loss—these are just a few of the subjects personal essays explore. In this workshop we’ll examine essays from magazines, literary journals, and newspapers to illuminate […]
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 […]
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You’ve drafted your picture book, what’s the next step? Learn to revise and polish your picture boo...
Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eigh...
Drawing from the textures of newspaper headlines and the tenderness of novel pages, we’ll explore ho...
You will transform your day into poetry and fiction. You will make poems and stories from everyday details of your life. We will read and then write poems and stories […]
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Using quotes, poems and/or personal reflections, students will combine words with easy to follow art...
Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the pro...
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 […]
This workshop deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring ...
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Using various writing prompts will invite ourselves into new stories, and explore new ways to tell f...
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by poets Asa Drake to discuss her debut poetry collection, Maybe The Body […]
Although we associate the term "volta" with the traditional sonnet form, it has been used with great...
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The Writer’s Center is pleased to present SUTRA, an exhibition of drawings and paintings by artist Deborah Tomlin, on display in the Center’s Joram Piatigorsky Gallery, January 29–March 23, 2026. […]
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 […]
Romance is a booming market. Although maligned as “fluff,” writing a compelling romance requires ser...
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Music in poetry can be difficult; insist on it too much and the music can overtake meaning, too litt...
Once your book is out in the world, how do you ensure it works for you? This session demystifies pub...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Luke Kennard for a discussion of his new novel, Black Bag. Luke is […]
Journal techniques are like tools in a writer’s toolbox. Just as a hammer is the right choice for placing a nail in the wall, so a particular journal method can […]
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As the world tilts toward renewal, this workshop invites writers to align with the energy of the Spr...
We will explore the complexities of writing about sensitive topics with vulnerability and creative c...
Show, Don’t Tell is a hands-on writing workshop designed to help participants transform plain prose ...
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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 […]
Writing a novel takes commitment, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handfu...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes Maria Karametou for a book launch celebration of her debut novel, The Amalgam. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. About the Book Athens, 1984. […]
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Cortney Lamar Charleston to discuss his new collection, It's Important I […]
Do you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you ...
In the Persona Poem, or Dramatic Monologue, the poet writes in the voice of another real or imagined...
If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you. The class ...
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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 […]
Travel isn’t about mileage. It’s about the personal experiences and stories that bring a journey ali...
Writers today have more options than ever, but the choices can be overwhelming. Should you try to fi...
You have a story inside you, but how do you even start to bring it out? With so many crazy things go...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes novelist and former instructor Amin Ahmad for a frank discussion of writing with an eye on the market, writing in genre, how agents work and different […]
Write your life story as you lived it, one moment at a time. This interactive workshop teaches write...
Every character in your story has a past. The events that occurred in a character’s life before they...
Whether you’re in the midst of your manuscript or just starting out, in this workshop you will devel...
Robert Frost said, "It's tone I'm in love with; that's what poetry is, tone." The ability to control...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Preeti Vangani for a discussion of her newest poetry collection, Fifty Mothers. Preeti […]
Having a children's book published in today's tough market may seem like an impossible dream. But, i...
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This class is designed for writers of all levels of experience to help them find the story tapping t...
Have you ever wondered how scanning the lines of your first draft can make for a better poem? Here’s...
How to tell your story in pieces Create physical / digital collage poems representing your personal journey(s), origin stories, and / or future aspirations using found imagery and text. This […]
This workshop is about the pursuit of insight through writing personal memories. Whether you current...
Setting is the foundation for any story. Whether you’re thinking about character, motivation, obstac...
Whether you want to write a memoir, blog, letter to your granddaughter, or use your life as the foun...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Richard Smith for a reading from his new collection, Beyond Where Words Can Go. This reading will be followed by a Q&A and signing. FREE […]
In this workshop, writers will consider end-times poems both ancient and contemporary in order to fi...
Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most imp...
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The Writer’s Center welcomes three poets to discuss their use of non-English words in their English language poetry. Do they italicize? Translate? Footnote? Endnote? Through a craft discussion focused on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]