Events
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Elizabeth Hazen to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, The Sky Will […]
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 Green Heart of Italy: Umbria and its Ancient Neighbors Photographs by Judith Goodman and Frank Van Riper Text by Frank Van Riper The Writer’s Center of Bethesda is proud […]
You have a story inside you, but how do you even start to bring it out? With so many crazy things go...
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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Melanie McCabe for a reading of her latest collection of poems, All The Signs Were There. Melanie is in conversation with poet Jennifer Keith. FREE […]
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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Looking for a writing group? We want to help you meet other interested writers! The Writer's Center and The Inner Loop invite you to Search Party, a social event connecting […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Are you a writer who identifies as disabled? Join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center to hang out and talk writing! Please bring a drink or an […]
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! 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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes Poet Elizabeth Hazen and Poet Rose Solari for a reading of their newest collections, The Sky Will Hold and The Last Girl, respectively. FREE & open to […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes author Megan Howell to our monthly Fiction Book Club for a discussion of her debut short story collection, Softie at The Writer's Center! Megan is joined by […]
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...
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 Alan Chazaro to discuss his latest collection, […]
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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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...
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Pauline Steinhorn for a reading from her new publication, Dreaming of the River. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Pauline Steinhorn enjoys telling […]
Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most imp...
This workshop is a two-hour seminar for those who want to better understand the genre of memoir and the craft elements required to write it well. In this course we […]
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by our own Zach Powers to discuss his new novel, The Migraine Diaries. Zach is […]
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 […]
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE Virtual Craft Chat on the craft of Nonfiction! We’re joined by author Lauren Westerfield for a discussion of her new collection of essays, Woman […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 Chet’la Sebree for a discussion of her new essay collection, Turn (W)here. Chet’la […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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
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
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]