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,Reading and Celebration of Sara M. Taber
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes students, colleagues, and friends for a celebration of former Writer's Center instructor, Sara M. Taber, with a reading and reception. In lieu of flowers, the Memoir […] |
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Cortney Lamar Charleston
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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 Cortney Lamar Charleston to discuss his new collection, It's Important I […]
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1 event,Poets Claudia Gary and Roderick Deacey Book Launch
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The Writer’s Center
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 & […]
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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 Holly Karapetkova and Steven Leyva. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on […] |
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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/ Elizabeth Hazen!
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Zoom
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 […]
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1 event,Opening Art Reception & Book Talk for The Green Heart of Italy
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,The Honest Truth about the Publishing Industry: One Survivor’s Perspective
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Writer Melanie McCabe in Conversation w/ Jennifer Keith
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Search Party: Find Your Writing Group
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Disabled Writers Mixer
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Preeti Vangani
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Zoom
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 […]
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1 event,Poet Elizabeth Hazen Book Launch
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Fiction Book Club w/ Megan Howell!
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,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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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Alan Chazaro
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Zoom
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, […]
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2 events,Book Launch for Poet Richard Smith
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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Book Launch for Herminia Gil Guerrero
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Herminia Gil Guerrero for a reading from her new publication, Lo Que No Te Pertence. This reading will be followed by a Q&A and signing. FREE & […]
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1 event,Writer Pauline Steinhorn Book Release
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The Writer’s Center
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 […]
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Novelist Zach Powers
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Zoom
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 […]
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