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  • December 2025

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  • Virtual Craft Chat w/ Novelist Marisa Kashino

    01.08.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Free 250 spots left
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    Creating Novel Characters

    01.09.2026 - 01.30.2026
    Tammy Greenwood
    Wet Ink

    When writing a novel, we must know our primary characters inside and out. We need to understand thei...

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    $215.00 19 tickets left
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    Intro to the Novel

    01.09.2026 - 02.27.2026
    Tammy Greenwood
    Wet Ink

    This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting...

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    $395.00 19 tickets left
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    How to Plot Like a Pro

    01.10.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Kathryn Johnson
    Zoom

    You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing, or start by drafting an ou...

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    $60.00 23 tickets left
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    How to Get Your Work Accepted at Literary Conferences

    01.10.2026 @ 10:30 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Lyzette Wanzer
    Zoom

    Being invited to read your creative work at a conference is a huge feather in your literary cap. Thi...

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    $60.00 20 tickets left
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    On Duende and Surrealism

    01.10.2026 @ 12:30 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST
    María Fernanda
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Participants will be prompted to create literary works inspired by Federico García Lorca’s concept o...

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    $60.00 10 tickets left
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    End of Season Celebration Reading!

    01.11.2026 @ 2:00 PM EST - 4:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
    Google Map

    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 […]

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    Free 65 spots left
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    Writing about Family

    01.11.2026 @ 3:00 PM EST - 6:00 PM EST
    GG Renee Hill
    Zoom

    In this workshop, participants will receive guidance on writing about family relationships, dynamics...

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    $60.00 16 tickets left
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    Fast Drafting: The Art of Speed and Imperfection

    01.12.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 02.02.2026 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Afabwaje Kurian
    Zoom

    John Boyne wrote The Boy in the Striped Pajamas in less than three days. Kazuo Ishigurodrafted The R...

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    $215.00 12 tickets left
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    Writing from Deep Emotion

    01.12.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 02.02.2026 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Jade Song
    Zoom

    When asked about her creative process, the writer Can Xue said: "Emotions are completely unleashed. ...

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    $215.00 19 tickets left
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    $40 POP UP: QueryTracker 101

    01.13.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
    Michael Chorost
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    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 […]

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    $40.00 13 tickets left
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    Writing Poetry Like a Movie

    01.13.2026 @ 8:00 PM EST - 02.17.2026 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Al Basile
    Zoom

    Imagine your poem as though you held a camera and planned a sequence, choosing what to include “in t...

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    $295.00 10 tickets left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    01.14.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
    Google Map

    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 […]

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    Free 89 spots left
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    Let’s Write! A Generative Workshop

    01.15.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 02.12.2026 @ 12:00 PM EST
    Melissa Webster
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    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 […]

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    $250.00 8 tickets left
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    Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Ally Ang

    01.15.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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. […]

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    Free 269 tickets left
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    Creating & Writing Your First TV Pilot

    01.15.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 03.05.2026 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Bo Kaprall
    Zoom

    You'll not only learn how to write your own television pilot, but the ins and outs of the entire tel...

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    $395.00 11 tickets left
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    How to Discover Your Voice

    01.17.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
    Laura J. Oliver
    Zoom

    Agents say it all the time. What sells a manuscript? A standout voice. Acquire the tools you need fo...

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    $60.00 33 tickets left
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    Memoir? Maybe?

    01.17.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
    Melanie Figg
    Zoom

    This class is for writers who are exploring the idea of writing a memoir. Maybe you have an idea, or...

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    $60.00 48 tickets left
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    Fiction II: From Draft to Debut

    01.17.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 03.14.2026 @ 12:30 PM EDT
    Marija Stajic
    Zoom

    Transform your draft into a polished, publishable work and learn how to confidently navigate the pat...

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    $415.00 14 tickets left
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    Novelist Nancy Garruba in Conversation w/ Katherine Gekker

    01.17.2026 @ 2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 & […]

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    Poetry Vs. Trauma

    01.18.2026 @ 11:00 AM EST - 02.01.2026 @ 1:30 PM EST
    Claudia Gary
    Zoom

    Trauma can shut us down; writing poems can help free us to open up again. This workshop will present...

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    $150.00 15 tickets left
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    Eric Lichtblau Book Launch

    01.20.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 & […]

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    Free 88 spots left
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    The Novel Year w/ Susan Coll

    01.20.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 12.01.2026 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Susan Coll
    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 […]

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    $5,400.00 9 tickets left
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    Virtual Info Session for Novel Club w/ Lisa Ko

    01.21.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Lisa Ko
    Zoom

    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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    Free 80 spots left
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    Researching for Creativity: Practical tips of DC-Area writers, from the1930s and Now

    01.21.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 72 tickets left
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    Virtual Craft Chat w/ Memoirist Mai Serhan

    01.22.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Free 289 tickets left
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    Let the Soft Animals Speak: Writing the Wild with Craft and Care

    01.22.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:30 PM EST
    Courtney Sexton
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    When Mary Oliver tells us to let the soft animal of love what love, we know exac...

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    $60.00 10 tickets left
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    Writing for Laughs: Crafting Great Sketch Comedy!

    01.22.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 02.19.2026 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Sheila Wenz
    Zoom

    Now’s your chance to find out! In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the basics and comedy ti...

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    $250.00 12 tickets left
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    Creating Conflict & Tension

    01.24.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Kathryn Johnson
    Zoom

    Strengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp, ordinary f...

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    $60.00 29 tickets left
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    Lyrical Memoir Writing

    01.24.2026 @ 2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST
    Chioma Urama
    Zoom

    How do we turn the fragments of memory into writing that resonates? In this workshop guided by award...

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    $60.00 30 tickets left
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    Defeat the Blank Page! Generative Fiction Workshop

    01.26.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 03.16.2026 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Ariel Katz
    Zoom

    In this generative fiction writing workshop, we'll confront the blank page head-on. Our emphasis wil...

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    $395.00 13 tickets left
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    UnClogging Your Brain

    01.27.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
    Lisa Jan Sherman
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Prompts will spark memories, characters, and places, turning them into poems, scenes, dialogues, and...

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    $60.00 10 tickets left
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    Revising Your Poems

    01.27.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    Natasha Oladokun
    Zoom

    Revising can be very intimidating territory for all of us, but in this workshop we will take a diffe...

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    $60.00 25 tickets left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    01.28.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
    Google Map

    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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Virtual Craft Chat w/ Author Tayyba Kanwal

    01.29.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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. […]

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    Opening Art Reception for Deborah Tomlin’s SUTRA

    01.29.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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. […]

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    Free 150 spots left
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    Focus on Scene Building

    01.31.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Kathryn Johnson
    Zoom

    Scenes are the building blocks of fiction. They convey the vision of the story in the author’s head ...

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    $60.00 29 tickets left
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    The Survival Power of the Lyric Poem

    01.31.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 02.28.2026 @ 12:30 PM EST
    Judith Harris
    Zoom

    Think now of poetry as a school for emotions, and the lyric has had a revelatory power evoked throug...

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    $250.00 12 tickets left
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    Writing About Mental Health Topics in Fiction

    01.31.2026 @ 11:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
    Chris Gamble
    Zoom

    Write about mental health with intention. Along with general guidelines, examples from popular media...

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    $60.00 14 tickets left
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    Audiobook Creation: Tips on Publishing Accessible Audiobook Stories

    01.31.2026 @ 2:00 PM EST - 3:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 85 spots left
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  • February 2026

  • The Artist’s Way: A Year of Creative Reawakening w/ Lindsey Van Wagner

    02.01.2026 @ 12:00 AM EST - 12.31.2026 @ 12:00 AM EST
    Lindsey Van Wagner
    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 […]

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    $2,000.00 20 tickets left
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    Write a Love Poem

    02.01.2026 @ 1:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
    Patricia Gray
    Zoom

    If you’re not a poet, or even a writer, no worries. This workshop jump-starts your creativity with f...

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    $60.00 18 tickets left
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    BIPOC Writers Mixer

    02.01.2026 @ 3:00 PM EST - 4:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Memoir Year w/ Nicole Chung

    02.03.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 11.17.2026 @ 9:00 PM EST
    Nicole Chung
    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 […]

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    $5,400.00 10 tickets left
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    Writing and Publishing Your Oped

    02.04.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 02.25.2026 @ 9:30 PM EST
    James Alexander
    Zoom

    This workshop will help you transform your brilliant opinions into "ink on the pages" of some of the...

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    $215.00 11 tickets left
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    Boot Camp for Writers

    02.05.2026 @ 10:30 AM EST - 03.26.2026 @ 1:00 PM EDT
    Beth Kanter
    Zoom

    Each session of Boot Camp for Writers will begin with a prompt followed by writing time. Participant...

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    $350.00 18 tickets left
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    Virtual Craft Chat on Advocacy with Pedro R. Pierluisi & Mark A. Cymrot

    02.05.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Free 296 spots left
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    Writing Picture Books

    02.05.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 02.19.2026 @ 9:30 PM EST
    Mary Quattlebaum
    Zoom

    Learn how to write a picture book from a successful author of thirty award-winning books for childre...

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    $150.00 14 tickets left
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    Plotting Your Novel

    02.06.2026 - 02.27.2026
    Tammy Greenwood
    Wet Ink

    Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants, a novel still...

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    $215.00 20 tickets left
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    Finish Writing Your Book!

    02.07.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
    Eva Langston
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Have you been working and reworking the beginning of your manuscript but can’t seem to push past a c...

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    $60.00 9 tickets left
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    Sonnet Crash Course

    02.07.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Claudia Gary
    Zoom

    Guided by an award-winning and internationally published author of sonnets, villanelles, and other m...

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    $60.00 17 tickets left
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    Writing Food & Memories

    02.07.2026 @ 11:00 AM EST - 02.21.2026 @ 1:00 PM EST
    Ofelia Montelongo
    Zoom

    Food carries the stories of who we are and where we come from. In this workshop, we’ll explore how t...

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    $150.00 14 tickets left
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    Poetry as Autobiography

    02.08.2026 @ 1:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
    Sue Ellen Thompson
    Zoom

    The autobiographical impulse has always been a strong one in American poetry, but it wasn’t until th...

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    $60.00 50 tickets left
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    Poet Bonnie Naradzay Book Launch

    02.08.2026 @ 2:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 77 spots left
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    Words that Heal: An Expressive Writing Workshop

    02.08.2026 @ 2:00 PM EST - 02.15.2026 @ 4:30 PM EST
    GG Renee Hill
    Zoom

    Writing can be both a creative act and a path toward healing. In this workshop, we’ll explore the pr...

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    $115.00 19 tickets left
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    Interiority: What Is It and How Do I Do It?

    02.09.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    Aaron Hamburger
    Zoom

    In this one-session workshop we'll dive into the creative writing workshop buzzword "interiority" so...

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    $60.00 18 tickets left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    02.11.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
    Google Map

    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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Crafting Fiction, Element by Element

    02.11.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 03.25.2026 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Elizabeth Poliner
    Zoom

    By studying basic craft elements of fiction, participants will build a strong foundation for their w...

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    $350.00 18 tickets left
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    Virtual Craft Chat on Fiction w/ Chelsea Sutton

    02.12.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Free 298 spots left
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    Mystery Novel for the Novice

    02.14.2026 @ 11:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
    Camille Cabrera
    Zoom

    Learn how to differentiate the unique mystery tropes while gaining a better understanding of the exp...

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    $60.00 13 tickets left
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    Writing Steamy Scenes that Stick with Golden Angel

    02.15.2026 @ 2:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST
    Golden Angel
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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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    $75.00 13 tickets left
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    A Steamy Reading and Q&A with Romance Writer Golden Angel

    02.15.2026 @ 4:00 PM EST - 5:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 88 spots left
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    Scene Stealers: Details and Dialogue

    02.17.2026 @ 6:00 PM EST - 03.03.2026 @ 8:00 PM EST
    Kelly Sather
    Zoom

    What makes a scene stay in your mind, is it rhythmic language, a character’s gesture, or that line o...

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    $150.00 15 tickets left
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    Novelist Virginia Pye Book Release in Conversation with Mary Kay Zuravleff

    02.17.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 & […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    $40 Pop Up: Radically Writing Inside the Box

    02.17.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:30 PM EST
    Zoom

    “Make it New” is a writer’s taunt and requirement as they return to the page, and oftentimes the har...

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    $40.00 30 tickets left
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    The Extreme Novelist

    02.18.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 04.08.2026 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Kathryn Johnson
    Zoom

    If you struggle to get your novel written, you aren't alone. Most novelists never complete the story...

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    $395.00 17 tickets left
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    Playwriting I: The Playwright’s Toolbox

    02.18.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 04.22.2026 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Jesse Jae Hoon
    Zoom

    Write your first (or newest) play, break that writers’ block, and unlock your theatrical voice! Duri...

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    $450.00 13 tickets left
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    30 Ways to Market Your Book on a Budget

    02.19.2026 @ 9:00 AM EST - 02.26.2026 @ 10:30 AM EST
    Rob Jolles
    Zoom

    You’ve written, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll dis...

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    $115.00 11 tickets left
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    Virtual Craft Chat with Writer Toni Ann Johnson

    02.19.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Free 296 tickets left
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    How to Write a Lot

    02.21.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Kathryn Johnson
    Zoom

    You may think you don't have the time, energy, or inspiration to write because of your hectic lifest...

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    $60.00 29 tickets left
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    Freedom With Forms

    02.21.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Claudia Gary
    Zoom

    Here’s an opportunity to shed any misconception that poetic forms are only constricting. Inspired by...

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    $60.00 16 tickets left
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    So, You Want to Write a Book?

    02.21.2026 @ 11:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
    Lindsey Van Wagner
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Do you feel called to write a book? Is there something important that you have always wanted to say ...

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    $60.00 9 tickets left
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    It’s All in the Details: Description in Fiction

    02.21.2026 @ 1:00 PM EST - 4:00 PM EST
    Melanie S. Hatter
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Description is an important element in fiction to orient the reader to setting and characters. But h...

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    $60.00 9 tickets left
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    Literary Agents: What Do They Do?

    02.23.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    Aaron Hamburger
    Zoom

    Literary agents play a crucial role in the publishing world, yet authors are often in the dark about...

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    $60.00 20 tickets left
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    Virtual Craft Chat w/ Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Jonathan Eig

    02.24.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Poem Fundamentals

    02.24.2026 @ 7:30 PM EST - 03.31.2026 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Donald Illich
    Zoom

    This class aims to teach students how to write poems that surprise with imagery and ingenuity. Sever...

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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    02.25.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Dora Malech

    02.26.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
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    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, […]

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    Crafting Compelling Characters

    02.26.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    Katherine Pickett
    Zoom

    Fictional characters are the entry point for readers to engage with the worlds that writers create. ...

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    Ten Pro Tips for Writing Life Stories

    02.28.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
    Laura J. Oliver
    Zoom

    With ten crucial tips and in-class writing prompts, learn how to capture your life on the page scene...

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    Mapping Strategies for Story Structure

    02.28.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
    Lynn Auld Schwartz
    Zoom

    There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for story structure. Let’s discuss a plan that works for you....

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    Titles as Portals to Revision

    02.28.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
    Melanie Figg
    Zoom

    What makes a good title? How can a title expand a poem’s meaning and impact? How can a weak one hold...

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  • March 2026

  • Whole-Brain Poetry

    03.01.2026 @ 11:00 AM EST - 03.29.2026 @ 1:30 PM EDT
    Claudia Gary
    Zoom

    “Whole-Brain Poetry” is an opportunity to explore some of the many ways poetry interacts with the br...

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    Writing Personal Essays

    03.04.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 04.01.2026 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Christine Koubek Flynn
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Novel Club w/ Lisa Ko

    03.04.2026 @ 8:00 PM EST - 12.30.2026 @ 10:00 PM EST
    Lisa Ko
    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 […]

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    $5,400.00 15 tickets left
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    Writing Picture Books II

    03.05.2026 @ 6:30 PM EST - 9:30 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    You’ve drafted your picture book, what’s the next step? Learn to revise and polish your picture boo...

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    Intermediate Novel Writing: The 8 Cs

    03.06.2026 - 04.24.2026
    Tammy Greenwood
    Wet Ink

    Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eigh...

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    People Places and Things that Make Us Verbs (Blackout Poetry)

    03.07.2026 @ 10:00 AM EST - 03.21.2026 @ 11:30 AM EDT
    Mariah Barber
    Zoom

    Drawing from the textures of newspaper headlines and the tenderness of novel pages, we’ll explore ho...

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    Write the Day

    03.07.2026 @ 11:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
    Indran Amirthanayagam
    Zoom

    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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    Introduction to Art Journaling

    03.09.2026 @ 6:30 PM EDT - 03.23.2026 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    Joan Waites
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Using quotes, poems and/or personal reflections, students will combine words with easy to follow art...

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    Fundamentals of Persuasive Writing

    03.10.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 03.31.2026 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    James Alexander
    Zoom

    Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the pro...

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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    03.11.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    From Novice to Novelist

    03.11.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 04.15.2026 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    John DeDakis
    Zoom

    This workshop deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring ...

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    Let’s Write! A Generative Workshop

    03.12.2026 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 04.09.2026 @ 12:30 PM EDT
    Melissa Webster
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Using various writing prompts will invite ourselves into new stories, and explore new ways to tell f...

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    Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poets Asa Drake and Laura Cresté

    03.12.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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    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 […]

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    Turning Points: The Role of the Volta in Poetry

    03.15.2026 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
    Sue Ellen Thompson
    Zoom

    Although we associate the term "volta" with the traditional sonnet form, it has been used with great...

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    Artist Talk for Deborah Tomlin’s SUTRA

    03.15.2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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. […]

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    Women Writers Mixer

    03.15.2026 @ 5:00 PM EDT - 6:30 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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    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 […]

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    Crafting Swoonworthy Romance

    03.16.2026 - 04.06.2026
    Sam Cameron
    Wet Ink

    Romance is a booming market. Although maligned as “fluff,” writing a compelling romance requires ser...

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    Verses and Codas: Investigations in Form and Music in Poetry

    03.17.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 04.28.2026 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    Music in poetry can be difficult; insist on it too much and the music can overtake meaning, too litt...

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    The Business of Being an Author

    03.18.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    Emily Barrosse
    Zoom

    Once your book is out in the world, how do you ensure it works for you? This session demystifies pub...

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    Virtual Craft Chat on Fiction w/ Luke Kennard

    03.19.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Getting Unstuck

    03.19.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 03.26.2026 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Sarah Birnbach
    Zoom

    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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    Awakening Through Words: A Spring Equinox Workshop

    03.21.2026 @ 10:30 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
    Lindsey Van Wagner
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    As the world tilts toward renewal, this workshop invites writers to align with the energy of the Spr...

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    Vulnerability in Personal Storytelling

    03.22.2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 03.29.2026 @ 4:30 PM EDT
    GG Renee Hill
    Zoom

    We will explore the complexities of writing about sensitive topics with vulnerability and creative c...

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    Show, Don’t Tell

    03.24.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    Nikki Frias
    Zoom

    Show, Don’t Tell is a hands-on writing workshop designed to help participants transform plain prose ...

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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    01.14.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Your First (or Next) Novel

    03.28.2026 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
    Kathryn Johnson
    Zoom

    Writing a novel takes commitment, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handfu...

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    Novelist Maria Karametou Book Launch

    03.28.2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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. […]

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  • April 2026

  • Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Cortney Lamar Charleston

    04.02.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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    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 […]

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    Free 296 spots left
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    DIY Novel Revisions

    04.03.2026 - 04.24.2026
    Tammy Greenwood
    Wet Ink

    Do you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you ...

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    $215.00 20 tickets left
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    Persona Poem Crash Course

    04.04.2026 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
    Claudia Gary
    Zoom

    In the Persona Poem, or Dramatic Monologue, the poet writes in the voice of another real or imagined...

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    Novel 101: How to Write the Story

    04.06.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 04.27.2026 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Camille Cabrera
    Zoom

    If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you. The class ...

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    $215.00 16 tickets left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    04.08.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Travel Storytelling in Words and Pictures

    04.09.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    Peter Mandel
    Zoom

    Travel isn’t about mileage. It’s about the personal experiences and stories that bring a journey ali...

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    $60.00 39 tickets left
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    Publishing Your Writing: Choosing the Right Path

    04.09.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    Emily Barrosse
    Zoom

    Writers today have more options than ever, but the choices can be overwhelming. Should you try to fi...

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    $60.00 25 tickets left
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    Your Writing Journey Begins

    04.09.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    D. M. Cross
    Zoom

    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 Honest Truth about the Publishing Industry: One Survivor’s Perspective

    04.10.2026 @ 6:30 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Writing Micro Memoir

    04.11.2026 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
    Laura J. Oliver
    Zoom

    Write your life story as you lived it, one moment at a time. This interactive workshop teaches write...

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    $60.00 40 tickets left
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    Creating Backstory & Flashbacks

    04.11.2026 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
    Kathryn Johnson
    Zoom

    Every character in your story has a past. The events that occurred in a character’s life before they...

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    Writing Memorable Characters

    04.11.2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
    Carol Mitchell
    Zoom

    Whether you’re in the midst of your manuscript or just starting out, in this workshop you will devel...

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    All About Tone

    04.12.2026 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
    Sue Ellen Thompson
    Zoom

    Robert Frost said, "It's tone I'm in love with; that's what poetry is, tone." The ability to control...

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    Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Preeti Vangani

    04.16.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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    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 […]

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    Publishing Your Book for Children

    04.16.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    Peter Mandel
    Zoom

    Having a children's book published in today's tough market may seem like an impossible dream. But, i...

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    $60.00 40 tickets left
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    The Practice of Nonfiction Revision

    04.16.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 04.30.2026 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    Beth Kanter and Anna Kahoe
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States

    This class is designed for writers of all levels of experience to help them find the story tapping t...

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    Natural Meter Crash Course

    04.18.2026 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
    Claudia Gary
    Zoom

    Have you ever wondered how scanning the lines of your first draft can make for a better poem? Here’s...

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    Collage Poetry: Telling Your Story in Pieces

    04.19.2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
    Saaret E. Yoseph
    Zoom

    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 […]

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    Journaling Techniques for Writing Memories

    04.19.2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 04.26.2026 @ 4:30 PM EDT
    GG Renee Hill
    Zoom

    This workshop is about the pursuit of insight through writing personal memories. Whether you current...

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    Setting in Fiction: Beyond Time and Place

    04.23.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    Lacey N. Dunham
    Zoom

    Setting is the foundation for any story. Whether you’re thinking about character, motivation, obstac...

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    Life Stories Intensive

    04.25.2026 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
    Lynn Auld Schwartz
    Zoom

    Whether you want to write a memoir, blog, letter to your granddaughter, or use your life as the foun...

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    $60.00 29 tickets left
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    Book Launch for Poet Richard Smith

    04.25.2026 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Poetry for the End of the World (and other hard times)

    04.26.2026 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
    Zoom

    In this workshop, writers will consider end-times poems both ancient and contemporary in order to fi...

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    Write Like the News

    04.29.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    Hank Wallace
    Zoom

    Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most imp...

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  • May 2026

  • How Do You Pronounce That? A Panel on Non-English Words in English Language Poetry

    05.06.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    05.13.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    05.27.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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  • June 2026

  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    06.09.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    06.10.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    06.24.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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  • July 2026

  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    07.08.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    07.22.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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  • August 2026

  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    08.12.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    08.26.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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  • September 2026

  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    09.09.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    09.23.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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  • October 2026

  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    10.14.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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    Free 90 spots left
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    Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    10.28.2026 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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  • November 2026

  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    11.11.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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  • December 2026

  • Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center

    12.09.2026 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
    The Writer’s Center 4508 Walsh Street
    Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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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 […]

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