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Writers' Room of Boston - Readings from the Room. Thursday 2/12 @ 7:30. Readings by Gabriela Valencia & Tiara Dinevska-McGuire hosted by Lilly Milman. buff.ly/KOSRK9y
February 3, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Writers' Room of Boston - Readings from the Room. Thursday 2/12 @ 7:30. Readings by Gabriela Valencia & Tiara Dinevska-McGuire hosted by Lilly Milman. buff.ly/KOSRK9y
A writing workshop exploring inventive nonfiction forms, leaving writers with new tools, approaches, and confidence. Excellent work generated by attendees in these sessions will be considered for publication on the Ploughshares blog.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:38 PM
A writing workshop exploring inventive nonfiction forms, leaving writers with new tools, approaches, and confidence. Excellent work generated by attendees in these sessions will be considered for publication on the Ploughshares blog.
Register here: buff.ly/55V0wYF
@pshares.bsky.social
Register here: buff.ly/55V0wYF
@pshares.bsky.social
Amy Shea is the writing program director at Mt. Tamalpais College, a college for incarcerated people in San Quentin, California. Her essays have appeared in The Missouri Review, Portland Review, The Massachusetts Review, Sociology of Health and Illness and others.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Amy Shea is the writing program director at Mt. Tamalpais College, a college for incarcerated people in San Quentin, California. Her essays have appeared in The Missouri Review, Portland Review, The Massachusetts Review, Sociology of Health and Illness and others.
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Our popular Community Days are back! Join us on Saturday, January 24, for a day of writing and camaraderie—with an emphasis on writing. Get inspired by working in a packed room. We'll end our time together with an opportunity to listen to readings Lunch optional, $10.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Our popular Community Days are back! Join us on Saturday, January 24, for a day of writing and camaraderie—with an emphasis on writing. Get inspired by working in a packed room. We'll end our time together with an opportunity to listen to readings Lunch optional, $10.
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On January 17, 2026, the inaugural TBR Writing & Publishing Conference will light up Lesley University’s campus with more than 75 award-winning authors, editors, and publishing pros ready to inspire and connect.
Join and register here: tbr.boston
Join and register here: tbr.boston
January 3, 2026 at 1:49 PM
On January 17, 2026, the inaugural TBR Writing & Publishing Conference will light up Lesley University’s campus with more than 75 award-winning authors, editors, and publishing pros ready to inspire and connect.
Join and register here: tbr.boston
Join and register here: tbr.boston
Fiction Feedback Group - A new type of critique group where the writer answers questions about their work. Emphasis on lit fic. A new session begins in January 2026. Preference given to Writers' Room of Boston members and alumni.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Fiction Feedback Group - A new type of critique group where the writer answers questions about their work. Emphasis on lit fic. A new session begins in January 2026. Preference given to Writers' Room of Boston members and alumni.
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On January 17, 2026, the inaugural TBR Writing & Publishing Conference will light up Lesley University’s campus with more than 75 award-winning authors, editors, and publishing pros ready to inspire and connect.
Join and register here: tbr.boston
Join and register here: tbr.boston
December 20, 2025 at 1:17 AM
On January 17, 2026, the inaugural TBR Writing & Publishing Conference will light up Lesley University’s campus with more than 75 award-winning authors, editors, and publishing pros ready to inspire and connect.
Join and register here: tbr.boston
Join and register here: tbr.boston
Tonight - the last Write-In of 2025!
Come spark drama and conflict on the page with friendly chat, refreshments and fast-paced prompts.
12/4 @ 6:15 - 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street.
$10. $5 students/low-income, Members free.
Register: buff.ly/1S1V85a
Come spark drama and conflict on the page with friendly chat, refreshments and fast-paced prompts.
12/4 @ 6:15 - 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street.
$10. $5 students/low-income, Members free.
Register: buff.ly/1S1V85a
December 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Tonight - the last Write-In of 2025!
Come spark drama and conflict on the page with friendly chat, refreshments and fast-paced prompts.
12/4 @ 6:15 - 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street.
$10. $5 students/low-income, Members free.
Register: buff.ly/1S1V85a
Come spark drama and conflict on the page with friendly chat, refreshments and fast-paced prompts.
12/4 @ 6:15 - 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street.
$10. $5 students/low-income, Members free.
Register: buff.ly/1S1V85a
Last Write-In of 2025! Come spark drama and conflict on the page with friendly chat, refreshments and fast-paced prompts. Welcome.
Thursday, December 4th @ 6:15 till 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street
$10. $5 students/low-income, Free to members
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
Thursday, December 4th @ 6:15 till 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street
$10. $5 students/low-income, Free to members
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
Write-In 12/4 @ 6:15pm
Writers – come write your novel, script, poem or short story in the company of others. All genres & levels welcome!
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December 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Last Write-In of 2025! Come spark drama and conflict on the page with friendly chat, refreshments and fast-paced prompts. Welcome.
Thursday, December 4th @ 6:15 till 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street
$10. $5 students/low-income, Free to members
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
Thursday, December 4th @ 6:15 till 8
The Write-In @ the Writers’ Room of Boston 111 State Street
$10. $5 students/low-income, Free to members
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
Come and join us in celebrating the festive season. All alumni, members, fellows, and their guests are invited. December 6th at 7 PM.
The Writers' Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston
The Writers' Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston
December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Come and join us in celebrating the festive season. All alumni, members, fellows, and their guests are invited. December 6th at 7 PM.
The Writers' Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston
The Writers' Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston
Join us this Thursday, 12/4, 6:15--8pm for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: conflict
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
This week's focus: conflict
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
November 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Join us this Thursday, 12/4, 6:15--8pm for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: conflict
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
This week's focus: conflict
Register: buff.ly/hNLd6Xq
Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: setting
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This week's focus: setting
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Write-In | 11/20 @ 6:15pm
Writers – come write your novel, script, poem or short story in the company of others. All genres & levels welcome!
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November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: setting
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This week's focus: setting
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The Writers' Room After Hours -
Discover everything about the writer's journey! Join Gish Jen on 11/20 at 7:30 PM. #WritingLife #WritersRoom
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Discover everything about the writer's journey! Join Gish Jen on 11/20 at 7:30 PM. #WritingLife #WritersRoom
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November 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The Writers' Room After Hours -
Discover everything about the writer's journey! Join Gish Jen on 11/20 at 7:30 PM. #WritingLife #WritersRoom
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Discover everything about the writer's journey! Join Gish Jen on 11/20 at 7:30 PM. #WritingLife #WritersRoom
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Join us Thursday night for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: setting
This week's focus: setting
Write-In | 11/20 @ 6:15pm
Writers – come write your novel, script, poem or short story in the company of others. All genres & levels welcome!
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November 16, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join us Thursday night for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: setting
This week's focus: setting
Join us Thursday night for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: setting
This week's focus: setting
Write-In | 11/20 @ 6:15pm
Writers – come write your novel, script, poem or short story in the company of others. All genres & levels welcome!
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November 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join us Thursday night for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In. Bring your notebook, your favorite pen, and your wildest ideas!
This week's focus: setting
This week's focus: setting
The Writers' Room After Hours - everything you wanted to know about the writing life, but were afraid to ask. 11/20 @ 7:30 with Gish Jen.
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November 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
The Writers' Room After Hours - everything you wanted to know about the writing life, but were afraid to ask. 11/20 @ 7:30 with Gish Jen.
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Tonight! Members/fellows - join us for the next in a series of Draft and Dialogue evenings, Thursday, November 13th, 5:30 - 7 with optional dinner or drinks to follow.
This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Tonight! Members/fellows - join us for the next in a series of Draft and Dialogue evenings, Thursday, November 13th, 5:30 - 7 with optional dinner or drinks to follow.
This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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TOMORROW NIGHT - join us for a special Write-In focused on Dialogue!
Whether you’re a novelist, playwright, or screenwriter, your characters have something to say. This is your midweek creative recharge.
Whether you’re a novelist, playwright, or screenwriter, your characters have something to say. This is your midweek creative recharge.
Write-In 11/13 @ 6:15pm
Writers – come write your novel, script, poem or short story in the company of others. All genres & levels welcome!
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November 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
TOMORROW NIGHT - join us for a special Write-In focused on Dialogue!
Whether you’re a novelist, playwright, or screenwriter, your characters have something to say. This is your midweek creative recharge.
Whether you’re a novelist, playwright, or screenwriter, your characters have something to say. This is your midweek creative recharge.
Join us for our 11/13 Write-In focused on dialogue. A fun, pressure-free evening designed to shake off perfectionism and get your words flowing. Supportive, low-stakes, and inspiring! Refreshments provided.
Write-In 11/13 @ 6:15pm
Writers – come write your novel, script, poem or short story in the company of others. All genres & levels welcome!
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November 9, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Join us for our 11/13 Write-In focused on dialogue. A fun, pressure-free evening designed to shake off perfectionism and get your words flowing. Supportive, low-stakes, and inspiring! Refreshments provided.
Members/fellows - join us for the next in a series of Draft and Dialogue evenings, Thursday, November 13th, 5:30 - 7 with optional dinner or drinks to follow.
This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Members/fellows - join us for the next in a series of Draft and Dialogue evenings, Thursday, November 13th, 5:30 - 7 with optional dinner or drinks to follow.
This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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This is an in-person, members only event. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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Come and meet fellow writers for conversation and refreshments, followed by writing exercises with prompts. This week we are working on plot. Share your work or not.)
November 6 @6:15 till 8
Register here: bit.ly/4qIjCJp
Free to members, $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
November 6 @6:15 till 8
Register here: bit.ly/4qIjCJp
Free to members, $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
November 6, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Come and meet fellow writers for conversation and refreshments, followed by writing exercises with prompts. This week we are working on plot. Share your work or not.)
November 6 @6:15 till 8
Register here: bit.ly/4qIjCJp
Free to members, $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
November 6 @6:15 till 8
Register here: bit.ly/4qIjCJp
Free to members, $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
Write-In 11/6 @ 6:15-8pm @ The Writers' Room of Boston, 111 State Street
The Write-In. Come and meet fellow writers for conversation and refreshments, followed by writing exercises . This week we are working on plot. Be inspired; $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
The Write-In. Come and meet fellow writers for conversation and refreshments, followed by writing exercises . This week we are working on plot. Be inspired; $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
Write-In 11/6 @ 6:15pm - 8pm
The Write-In! Come and meet fellow writers for writing & conversation. This week - plot. In a cozy space w/ refreshments. All welcome.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Write-In 11/6 @ 6:15-8pm @ The Writers' Room of Boston, 111 State Street
The Write-In. Come and meet fellow writers for conversation and refreshments, followed by writing exercises . This week we are working on plot. Be inspired; $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
The Write-In. Come and meet fellow writers for conversation and refreshments, followed by writing exercises . This week we are working on plot. Be inspired; $12 nonmembers, $5 students / low-income
Join us! 11/8 @ 3-5pm
The Fall Open House @ the Writers’ Room of Boston.111 State Street, Boston. 6 word shot story contest:
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The Fall Open House @ the Writers’ Room of Boston.111 State Street, Boston. 6 word shot story contest:
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November 1, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Join us! 11/8 @ 3-5pm
The Fall Open House @ the Writers’ Room of Boston.111 State Street, Boston. 6 word shot story contest:
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The Fall Open House @ the Writers’ Room of Boston.111 State Street, Boston. 6 word shot story contest:
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Join us for the Write-In, an in-person, low-pressure workshop for writers of all genres and levels. Snacks and refreshments provided!
First session this Thursday, 10/30, 6:15pm-8pm at 111 State Street.
Registration available. Walk-ins welcome.
General admission: $15,
Student/low income: $2.
First session this Thursday, 10/30, 6:15pm-8pm at 111 State Street.
Registration available. Walk-ins welcome.
General admission: $15,
Student/low income: $2.
Write-In 10/30 @ 6:15pm
Writers – come write your novel, script, poem or short story in the company of others, struggling with theirs. All genres & levels welcome!
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October 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Join us for the Write-In, an in-person, low-pressure workshop for writers of all genres and levels. Snacks and refreshments provided!
First session this Thursday, 10/30, 6:15pm-8pm at 111 State Street.
Registration available. Walk-ins welcome.
General admission: $15,
Student/low income: $2.
First session this Thursday, 10/30, 6:15pm-8pm at 111 State Street.
Registration available. Walk-ins welcome.
General admission: $15,
Student/low income: $2.
Making new friends at the Boston Book Festival 2025.
October 25, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Making new friends at the Boston Book Festival 2025.