Events

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 readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read. Sponsored by Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. […]

EC Poetry and Prose, The Writer's Center, Poet Lore, and Poetry x Hunger are partnering to raise funds in honor of Hunger Action Month! Each September, Hunger Action Month unites millions to raise awareness and provide nutritious food to neighbors facing hunger. Join us at The Writer's Center on September 12th, 2026 at 2pm for […]

Submit your Work for a Cause! Each autumn, thousands of lit mags and journals open their portals/queues/websites to read your work. We know that submitting on your own can be a slog, so let’s get it done, together! The Writer’s Center is hosting our first ever Submit-o-thon, a marathon-like afternoon where you commit to submitting […]

The Writer’s Center welcomes writer and longtime Johns Hopkins professor Mark Farrington for a reading from his new novel LOSS OF LIFE and discussion of fiction techniques with former student and author Michelle Brafman. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Mark Farrington recently retired after teaching thirty years in the Johns Hopkins University […]

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 that serves six. You’re welcome to bring a friend, too. FREE & open to all DMV writers who have recently graduated. RSVP required below. Attending? […]

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 readings begin promptly at 7pm. Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read. Sponsored by Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry magazine. […]

The Writer’s Center welcomes contributors to Amsterdam Quarterly for a reading and open mic in celebration of the latest issue. Readers include Claudia Gary, Bari Lynn Hein, and AQ editor Bryan R. Monte FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. About Amsterdam Quarterly Founded in April 2011, Amsterdam Quarterly's goal is to publish, promote, and […]

The Writer’s Center welcomes writer James Kleiger for a reading from his new book, Pareidolia. Illusions, Deceptions, and Murder. James is joined by writers Francene M. D. Hill and Gary Rosen, who will read excerpts from his new book. Audience discussion is welcome. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. Born and raised in […]

The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Bill Wilburn for a reading from his debut novel, First Comes Winter. Bill is joined by Emily Barrosse for a discussion of his novel. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below. The son of a Navy pilot, throughout his dad’s career, Bill Wilburn grew up in seven locations in the […]

The Writer’s Center and Tintas DC presents a FREE, informative, and inspiring symposium exploring Latine heritage in literature and popular culture. The event will feature free creative writing workshops followed by a panel discussion with featured writers Dahlia Aguilar, Raffi "DJ Raffi" Umanzo, and María Amelia Viteri. The symposium concludes with a reception for all […]