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,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 and Asako Yuzuki with translators Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag
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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,Betsy Packard Art Reception
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center is pleased to host an exhibition works by artist Betsy Packard, on display in the Center’s Joram Piatigorsky Gallery, October 1–November 4, 2026. Opening reception is FREE […]
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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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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 Lola Haskins and Mary Sesso. The evening begins at 7 PM with Michael Davis live on […] |
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1 event,Inner Loop Author’s Corner w/ Lenna Jawdat!
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Zoom
70,000 is The Inner Loop’s Author’s Corner spotlight. The Inner Loop cultivates and promotes the distinctive literary culture of Washington, DC. Author’s Corner supports local authors’ independently published books by spotlighting them in community programming and collaborations. RSVP […]
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2 events,BIPOC Writers Mixer
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The Writer’s Center
Calling all BIPOC writers in the DMV! Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center to meet new writers, make new […]
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Venezuelan Poetry for Healing
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Zoom
The Writer’s Center welcomes DC-ALT, Vocales Verticales, and Tintas DC to celebrate Venezuelan Poetry. Poetry is a force for healing. We’ll be joined by Venezuelan, Latine and U.S. based poets, […]
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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/ Taylor Byas!
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Zoom
Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal and The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Taylor Byas to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, Resting Bitch Face. […]
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Poet Kirsten Kaschock
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Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by author Kirsten Kaschock for a discussion of her poetry collection, AutoPortrait (as flotsam). Kirsten […]
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1 event,Washington Sculptors Group Annual Members’ Image Show
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes the Washington Sculptors Group (WSG) for a discussion of their artwork while images and videos are being presented. The Annual Image Show is a great opportunity […]
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1 event,Fiction Book Club w/ Hasan Dudar!
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes author Hasan Dudar to our monthly Fiction Book Club for a discussion of his debut novel, Carryout, at The Writer's Center! Hasan is joined by Book […]
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1 event,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Lauren Francis-Sharma & Jennifer Grotz, Editors of Welcome to the Mountain
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Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of writing! We’re joined by editors Lauren Francis-Sharma and Jennifer Grotz for a discussion of their new anthology, Welcome […]
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1 event,An Evening of Tributes to Tobias Wolff
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The Writer’s Center
A Free Fitzgerald Festival Event Co-sponsored with The Writer’s Center The F. Scott Fitzgerald Festival and The Writer’s Center present a reading in tribute to legendary author Tobias Wolff. Featuring multiple […]
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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,Daniel Nayeri Book Release
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center and Politics and Prose welcomes writer Daniel Nayeri for a reading from his new book, This Is a Door. Daniel is in conversation with poet and Events Director at […] |
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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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2 events,Virtual Craft Chat w/ Author Amber Blaeser-Wardzala
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Zoom
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Amber Blaeser-Wardzala for a discussion of her debut novel, Another Name for Red […]
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Richard Hoffman Book Release
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The Writer’s Center
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Richard Hoffman for a reading from two New and Selected collection, Each Child a Disappearance and Mundus et Infans. Richard is joined in conversation by […]
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