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February 17 @ 6:00 PM EST - March 3 @ 8:00 PM EST
What makes a scene stay in your mind, is it rhythmic language, a character’s gesture, or that line o...
February 17 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:30 PM EST
“Make it New” is a writer’s taunt and requirement as they return to the page, and oftentimes the har...
February 18 @ 7:00 PM EST - April 8 @ 9:30 PM EDT
If you struggle to get your novel written, you aren't alone. Most novelists never complete the story...
February 18 @ 7:00 PM EST - April 22 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Write your first (or newest) play, break that writers’ block, and unlock your theatrical voice! Duri...
February 19 @ 9:00 AM EST - February 26 @ 10:30 AM EST
You’ve written, or are writing your book; now it’s time to fight for it! In this workshop you’ll dis...
February 19 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author for a discussion of her new collection of stories, But Where's Home? Toni Ann is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events […]
February 21 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
You may think you don't have the time, energy, or inspiration to write because of your hectic lifest...
February 21 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
Here’s an opportunity to shed any misconception that poetic forms are only constricting. Inspired by...
February 23 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Literary agents play a crucial role in the publishing world, yet authors are often in the dark about...
February 24 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by Pulitzer Prize Winning author Jonathan Eig for a special Black History Month discussion of his Pulitzer Prize Winning biography, King: A life. Jonathan is in conversation with David O. Stewart, historian and board member at The Writer’s Center. RSVP […]
February 24 @ 7:00 PM EST - March 24 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Journeys, relationships, hardships, love, and loss—these are just a few of the subjects personal essays explore. In this workshop we’ll examine essays from magazines, literary journals, and newspapers to illuminate the ways imagery, dialogue, scene, and crafting an “I” narrator transform a personal experience into a compelling story. You’ll generate new material each week through […]
February 24 @ 7:30 PM EST - March 31 @ 9:30 PM EDT
This class aims to teach students how to write poems that surprise with imagery and ingenuity. Sever...
February 26 @ 7:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM EST
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 Dora Malech to discuss her latest collection, Trying x Trying. Dora is in conversation with Brandon Johnson, poet and Events Manager of The Writer's Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual […]
February 26 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Fictional characters are the entry point for readers to engage with the worlds that writers create. ...
February 26 @ 7:00 PM EST - April 16 @ 9:00 PM EDT
You'll not only learn how to write your own television pilot, but the ins and outs of the entire tel...
February 28 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:00 PM EST
With ten crucial tips and in-class writing prompts, learn how to capture your life on the page scene...
February 28 @ 10:00 AM EST - 12:30 PM EST
There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for story structure. Let’s discuss a plan that works for you....
February 28 @ 10:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
What makes a good title? How can a title expand a poem’s meaning and impact? How can a weak one hold...
March 1 @ 11:00 AM EST - March 29 @ 1:30 PM EDT
“Whole-Brain Poetry” is an opportunity to explore some of the many ways poetry interacts with the br...
March 3 @ 7:00 PM EST - 9:00 PM EST
Revising can be very intimidating territory for all of us, but in this workshop we will take a diffe...
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 is for you. Together, with the guidance of an experienced mentor and author and the camaraderie of your Novel Club cohort, this is the year […]
March 7 @ 10:00 AM EST - March 21 @ 11:30 AM EDT
Drawing from the textures of newspaper headlines and the tenderness of novel pages, we’ll explore ho...
March 7 @ 11:00 AM EST - 1:00 PM EST
You will transform your day into poetry and fiction. You will make poems and stories from everyday details of your life. We will read and then write poems and stories starting from close observation of our day, from waking to preparing coffee and bread, to recalling a dream, to answering a nagging question from the […]
March 10 @ 7:00 PM EDT - March 31 @ 9:30 PM EDT
Learn how to pack a powerful punch when writing persuasively! This four-week workshop covers the pro...
March 11 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Brittany Rogers to our monthly Virtual Poetry Book Club for a discussion of her collection, Good Dress. Brittany is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller or online » FREE & open to the public. […]
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 @ 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 poets Asa Drake to discuss her debut poetry collection, Maybe The Body and Laura Cresté, author of In the Good Years. These poets are in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. […]
March 15 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
Although we associate the term "volta" with the traditional sonnet form, it has been used with great...
March 18 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Once your book is out in the world, how do you ensure it works for you? This session demystifies pub...
March 19 @ 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 Luke Kennard for a discussion of his new novel, Black Bag. Luke is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held […]
March 19 @ 7:00 PM EDT - March 26 @ 9:00 PM EDT
Journal techniques are like tools in a writer’s toolbox. Just as a hammer is the right choice for placing a nail in the wall, so a particular journal method can be exactly the right tool to use to advance the dialogue in a story, to help craft the end of a novel, or to create […]
March 22 @ 2:00 PM EDT - March 29 @ 4:30 PM EDT
We will explore the complexities of writing about sensitive topics with vulnerability and creative c...
March 24 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
Show, Don’t Tell is a hands-on writing workshop designed to help participants transform plain prose ...
March 26 @ 7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Aaron Fountain for a discussion of his new publication, High School Students Unite! Aaron is in conversation with Amy Freeman, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via […]
March 28 @ 10:00 AM EDT - 12:30 PM EDT
Writing a novel takes commitment, but it doesn’t need to be daunting. Learn how to generate a handfu...
March 28 @ 1:00 PM EDT - 3:00 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 will: Explore the tensions inherent in being author, narrator, and subject all at once; Unpack the subjectivity of truth; Commit to treat all characters fairly; […]
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 Remember. Cortney is in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual […]
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 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 Hold. Elizabeth is joined by Book Club Host, Hannah Grieco. We encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local, independent bookseller […]
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 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 - 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 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 is in conversation with Brandon Johnson, poet and Events Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via […]
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 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 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 hands-on workshop encourages creative inquiry, experimentation and expression through the art of collaging. Source, sort, and assemble with generative prompt questions in mind. Live video […]
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, These Spaceships Weren't Built For Us. Alanis in conversation with Brandon Johnson, poet and Events Manager of The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login […]
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 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 will: Explore the tensions inherent in being author, narrator, and subject all at once; Unpack the subjectivity of truth; Commit to treat all characters fairly; […]
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 in conversation with Emily Holland, poet and editor of Poet Lore, America’s oldest poetry journal. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are […]
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 of her new book, The Edge of Space-Time: Particles, Poetry, and the Cosmic Dream Boogie. Chanda is in conversation with Zach Powers, author and Executive […]
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 Faliveno. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public, all times Eastern We encourage you to […]
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 is in conversation with Zach Powers, novelist and Executive & Artistic Director at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are […]