Free events for writers!
The Writer’s Center offers dozens of free events every year. We invite writers to have fun, explore the craft of writing, and connect with the literary community. Join us in-person and online.
Events
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Diana Cao
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Zoom
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 […]
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2 events,Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
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The Writer’s Center
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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Poetry Book Club w/ Chet’la Sebree!
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Zoom
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Chet’la Sebree to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, Blue Opening. Chet'la […]
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1 event,Inner Loop Author’s Corner w/ Hasan Dudar!
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Zoom
The Inner Loop and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by Hasan Dudar, author of the short story collection Carryout. Hasan is […]
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1 event,Hunger Action Month Reading
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Submit-O-Thon!
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Cafe Muse Literary Salon
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The Writer’s Center
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 […] |
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat on Fiction w/ Bret Anthony Johnston
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Zoom
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 […]
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2 events,Recent Grad Writers Mixer
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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Mark Farrington Book Release
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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2 events,Writerly Happy Hour
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No Kisses Bar
Join us for cocktails and writerly conversation at No Kisses! Come connect with the local writing community! Hang with staff, board, and friends of The Inner Loop, The Writer's Center, […] Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center
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The Writer’s Center
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
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2 events,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Aldo Amparán
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Zoom
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. […]
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Reading and Open Mic for Amsterdam Quarterly
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Writer James Kleiger Book Release
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Latine Heritage Through a Literary Lens
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Author Rebecca Lee
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Rebecca Lee for a discussion of her new publication, Rogues, Widows and Orphans: Mischief […]
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1 event,Bill Wilburn Book Release
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The Writer’s Center
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 & […]
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1 event,Virtual International Translation Day Celebration: Nao-Cola Yamazaki
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Zoom
The Writer’s Center welcomes Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag for a FREE virtual chat to celebrate International Translation Day. Charlotte and Ecre will discuss the joys and challenges of translating […]
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1 event,1455’s Women’s Writers Anthology Reading
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes 1455 to celebrate the launch of their Women Writers Anthology for a Q&A between 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy and local author Hannah Grieco, followed by […]
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