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Learn to make your work compelling with the most important skill any writer can possess. Successful writers make readers feel and intuit precisely what they want them to by using […]
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Tonee Mae Moll to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, You Cannot […]
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 […]
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 Nur Turkmani to discuss her debut collection, […]
Even a well-crafted story can fail to resonate with readers if it lacks emotional impact. The key is...
This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas […]
One of the most challenging fiction techniques is perspective. A wandering Point of View confuses re...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Capitol Hill Poetry-Group for a reading from the new poetry anthology The Other Side of the Hill: 1975 - 2025. This launch will include readings from […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes author, and Executive Director of The Writer's Center, Zach Powers, to our monthly Fiction Book Club for a discussion of his most recent novel collection, The […]
As writers, it’s vital that we nurture our creativity through self-care so we can work with our natu...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of science writing! We’re joined by acclaimed author and professor of physics and astronomy Chanda Prescod-Weinstein for a discussion […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Jumpstart your fiction or literary nonfiction with a focus on important parts and objects of your li...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by novelist Ramona Ausubel to discuss her new writer's guide, Unstuck: 101 Doorways Leading from […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes Randall Amster, Colonel Roger Chang, Lisa Couturier and Linda Dove for a reading from the new poetry anthology Convergence: Poetry on the Environmental Impacts of War (Scarlet […]
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Adam Tavel for a reading from his new collection, The Ghost-Star King. Adam is joined by Melissa Reddish for the reading and conversation. FREE & […]
Make the rhythm of your poetry run, skip, and dance! We'll learn the fundamentals of repeating rhyth...
Inspired by Jehanne Dubrow's craft book, The Wounded Line: A Guide to Writing Poems of Trauma, this ...
Meet Lacey N. Dunham, instructor for our Novel Overhauler workshop, and have all your questions about the program answered! The Writer’s Center staff will be on hand, too, to address any […]
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 […]
In this workshop you’ll discover over 30 practical, budget-friendly book marketing strategies, from ...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Chet’la Sebree for a discussion of her new essay collection, Turn (W)here. Chet’la […]
This workshop invites poets to excavate the foundations of English-language poetry — from Old Englis...
Discover how a single moment can hold an entire world: write bold, luminous flash fiction in this fl...
Whether you are an organized planner or a writer who flies by the seat of their pants, a novel still...
You may think you don't have the time, energy, or inspiration to write because of your hectic lifest...
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 […]
Find your creativity with fun exercises in poetry, memoir, and fiction. You’ll take home two origina...
In this multi-week writing workshop, writers will be immersed in a safe space to experiment, fail, a...
In this generative workshop, we’ll explore very short prose forms, focusing on flash fiction, prose ...
Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the pro...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual book launch! We’re joined by writer Claire Fuller to discuss her latest publication, Hunger and Thirst. Claire is in conversation with writer Melissa […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
This course is designed to help young adult writers shape those pages into an unputdownable introduc...
Memory is rarely objective truth, but it tells an important story that affects our identities and th...
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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
This generative poetry workshop begins with a grounding exercise that prepares participants to begin...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer's Center welcomes novelist Caroline Bock for a reading and a wide-ranging discussion of the writing life and publishing journeys, as she celebrates the publication of her first novel […]
Take your dialogue to the next level with this online three-week intensive course. Good dialogue doe...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Spend an evening learning about and practicing the art of public speaking. This in-person coaching s...
Personal essays are perhaps the genre that has the largest array of publication possibilities—litera...
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
This workshop introduces the writing salon as both a format and a practice, offering writers the liv...
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Brittany Rogers to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, Good Dress. Brittany is joined […]
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 will offer a practical plan that takes you from the mere germ of an idea all the way t...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by novelist and poet Paige Lewis for a discussion of their debut novel, Canon. Paige […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Join Francisco Aragón and a constellation of DC-area poets to celebrate Handbook of Foams/Manual de espumas by Gerardo Diego, translated by Francisco Aragón. Gerardo Diego was arguably the least known […]
Ready to write that novel or memoir? Or have you started a large writing project and need some sound...
Write about mental health with intention. Along with general guidelines, examples from popular media...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Abby Reid for a reading from her new book, How to Write Like a Human: Writing for Work, School, and Life—Without AI. FREE & open […]
In this generative poetry course, we will immerse ourselves in the landscape of contemporary poetry ...
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 […]
Even the most disciplined writers encounter creative stalls, moments when the page feels resistant a...
These days, writers increasingly are expected to be their own best publicists, which can be a challe...
Stuck on where to take your short story or novel? Bored of the typical workshop critique format? In ...
Learn how to recognize a premise, extract the humor, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story....
An introduction to narrative writing and experimentation through historical research. Learn how to w...
Washington, 20002 United States
Join us for cocktails and writerly conversation at metrobar! Come connect with the local writing community! Hang with staff, board, and friends of The Inner Loop, The Writer's Center, DC […]
Through focused discussion and practical examples, participants will learn how to assess readiness, ...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
This generative workshop invites writers to explore what becomes visible when we write toward the li...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes author Lauren D. Woods, to our monthly Fiction Book Club for a discussion of her most recent novel, The Great Grown-Up Game of Make-Believe, at The […]
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 […]
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Kay E. Bancroft to discuss their debut collection, Bloodroom. Kay is […]
Writing a novel takes commitment, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handfu...
Some of your favorite poems may be villanelles, whether or not you know the form. Guided by an inter...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes writers Melanie McCabe and Brad Barkley for a reading from their respective novels, Road Longer Than Memory and The Reel Life of Zara Kegg. FREE & […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Join us at The Washington Writers' Publishing House's Capital Love LitFest! The Capital Love LitFest is an 8-hour literary salon of writing workshops, deep-dive literary discussions, and poetry and prose readings from […]
Whether you are crafting an essay or writing a memoir, the tools of fiction can bring depth and susp...
Writing poems is discovery on paper, and good poems surprise and delight the poet as much as anyone....
This six-week interactive class is designed to give you the skills to write rich descriptive sentenc...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Greg Luce and Burgi Zenhaeusern. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live 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
This workshop studies how poems can respond to paintings, photographs, monuments, advertisements, fi...
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Jake Rose to discuss their debut collection, JOAN. Jake is in […]
In this 10-week intermediate to advanced workshop, writers will complete a feature-length screenplay...
Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eigh...
Where do you begin your life story and how do you guarantee it is interesting to others? With ten cr...
Strengthening the conflict in any type of fiction will bump up the tension and turn limp, ordinary f...
This workshop will cover how to research prospective funders, the elements of a good proposal, and h...
We will read and then write poems and stories starting from close observation of our day, from wakin...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prompts will spark memories, characters, and places, turning them into poems, scenes, dialogues, and...
In this workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a winning podcast pitch, get booked on the right shows, ...
What if the most powerful story you ever write is also the shortest? In this workshop, we'll explore...
Revise your novel in 6 months! Have you written a novel but don’t know where to begin revising? Or maybe you’re feeling stuck in the middle of drafting your novel […]
Writing can be both a creative act and a path toward healing. In this workshop, we’ll explore the pr...
Become the next David Lynch -- apply dream logic to your fiction, poetry, and hybrid work. Participa...
Deep reading and insightful questions are the hallmarks of this course. If you have previous worksho...
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 […]
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Arielle Hebert to discuss her debut poetry collection, Bottom Feeders. Arielle […]
You have a great idea for a story. Do you dive in and just begin writing, or start by drafting an ou...
Discover the core steps of self-publishing from a 40-time bestselling author. Explore editing, writi...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Haili Blassingame for a discussion of her new publication, They All Fall in […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
When Mary Oliver tells us to let the soft animal of love what love, we know exac...
Do you ever think to yourself: “Why is it so hard to get my ideas out of my head and onto the page?”...
This class offers the key concepts of plotting and pacing while delving into different genres. Begin...
This one-day, generative workshop will help you brainstorm a heist story, explore how heists immerse...
Build your literary muscles by practicing a mix of five contemporary and traditional forms: sonnets,...
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...
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 […]
Writers will explore how honesty and vulnerability can strengthen personal narrative. Through guided...
When the first draft is complete, the real work begins. You should not be your only editor, but you ...
What does it mean to write from a wound? What does it mean to write from a scar? There are readers o...
Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most imp...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Our poetic inspirations are a kind of chosen family. In this workshop, we will explore the ways we c...
Your query letter is your first introduction to a potential agent--which is to say, your first intro...
To explore some of the fine points of meter, we will examine how metrical patterns can vary between ...
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 craft talk and generative workshop examines how absence, memory, and longing operate in fiction...
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]