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March 4 @ 8:00 PM EST - December 30 @ 10:00 PM EST
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 […]
March 6 - April 24
Are you serious about writing a novel but struggling? This intermediate course will examine the eigh...
March 11 @ 7:00 PM EDT - April 15 @ 9:00 PM EDT
This workshop deconstructs and demystifies the novel-writing process for struggling and/or aspiring ...
March 12 @ 10:00 AM EDT - April 9 @ 12:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Using various writing prompts will invite ourselves into new stories, and explore new ways to tell f...
March 16 - April 6
Romance is a booming market. Although maligned as “fluff,” writing a compelling romance requires ser...
March 17 @ 7:00 PM EDT - April 28 @ 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Music in poetry can be difficult; insist on it too much and the music can overtake meaning, too litt...
March 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT - April 2 @ 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Writers often hear about “the revision process” as if it’s a singular thing. It’s not. Revising your work entails several processes and sub-processes, from the “30,000 feet” view to macro-strategies […]
April 2 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Cortney Lamar Charleston to discuss his new collection, It's Important I […]
April 3 - April 24
Do you have a finished draft of a novel but don’t know what to do next? This workshop will take you ...
April 4 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
In the Persona Poem, or Dramatic Monologue, the poet writes in the voice of another real or imagined...
April 4 @ 1:30 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes Poets Claudia Gary and Roderick Deacey for a reading and discussion of their new collections, Time and Other Solvents, and Birds Flew In, respectively. FREE & […]
April 6 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Holly Karapetkova and Steven Leyva. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on […]
April 6 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Lola Haskins and Mary Sesso. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on […]
April 6 @ 7:00 PM EDT - April 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT
If you’ve always wanted to create your own exciting novel then this is the class for you. The class ...
April 8 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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 […]
April 8 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
April 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
You have a story inside you, but how do you even start to bring it out? With so many crazy things go...
April 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Travel isn’t about mileage. It’s about the personal experiences and stories that bring a journey ali...
April 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Writers today have more options than ever, but the choices can be overwhelming. Should you try to fi...
April 10 @ 6:30 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes 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 […]
April 11 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
Write your life story as you lived it, one moment at a time. This interactive workshop teaches write...
April 11 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
Every character in your story has a past. The events that occurred in a character’s life before they...
April 11 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes writer 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 […]
April 11 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
Whether you’re in the midst of your manuscript or just starting out, in this workshop you will devel...
April 12 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
Robert Frost said, "It's tone I'm in love with; that's what poetry is, tone." The ability to control...
April 12 @ 4:00 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
April 15 @ 5:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
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 […]
April 16 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Preeti Vangani for a discussion of her newest poetry collection, Fifty Mothers. Preeti […]
April 16 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Having a children's book published in today's tough market may seem like an impossible dream. But, i...
April 16 @ 7:00 PM EDT - April 30 @ 9:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
This class is designed for writers of all levels of experience to help them find the story tapping t...
April 18 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
Have you ever wondered how scanning the lines of your first draft can make for a better poem? Here’s...
April 18 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes Poet Elizabeth Hazen for a reading and discussion of her new collection, The Sky Will Hold. Elizabeth is in conversation with Poet Rose Solari. FREE & […]
April 19 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes 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 […]
April 19 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
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 […]
April 19 @ 2:00 PM EDT - April 26 @ 4:30 PM EDT
This workshop is about the pursuit of insight through writing personal memories. Whether you current...
April 23 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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, […]
April 23 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Setting is the foundation for any story. Whether you’re thinking about character, motivation, obstac...
April 25 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
Whether you want to write a memoir, blog, letter to your granddaughter, or use your life as the foun...
April 25 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet 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 […]
April 26 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
In this workshop, writers will consider end-times poems both ancient and contemporary in order to fi...
April 29 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Lead with the future — not background — for lead-ership, especially in a crisis. That’s the most imp...
April 29 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
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 […]
April 30 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by our own Zach Powers to discuss his new novel, The Migraine Diaries. Zach is […]
May 6 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes 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 […]
May 7 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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 […]
May 13 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
May 14 @ 6:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT
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, […]
May 18 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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 […]
May 27 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
May 30 @ 11:00 AM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Are you a writer who recently graduated? Join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center to hang out and talk writing! Please bring a drink or an appetizer […]
June 4 @ 6:00 PM EDT - 7:00 PM EDT
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 […]
June 7 @ 4:00 PM EDT - 6:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer's Center welcomes 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 […]
June 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
June 10 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
June 11 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by novelist and poet Paige Lewis for a discussion of their debut novel, Canon. Paige […]
June 16 @ 5:30 PM EDT - 7:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Are you a writer who identifies as LGBTQ+? Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center. Please bring a drink or […]
June 24 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
June 27 @ 2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes 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 & […]
July 6 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Greg Luce and Burgi Zenhaeusern. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on […]
July 8 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
July 22 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
August 12 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
August 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
September 9 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
September 14 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers Luther Jett and Julia Kolchinsky. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on […]
September 23 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
October 14 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
October 28 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
November 11 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]
December 7 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:30 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Café Muse Literary Salon for a reading featuring writers from Washington Writer's Publishing House reading from the America’s Future Anthology. The evening begins at 7 […]
December 9 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center
4508 Walsh Street
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Bethesda, MD 20815 United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and […]