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 and author Michelle Brafman. FREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
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 Animals. Bret is in conversation with Varun Gauri, novelist and Board member at The Writer’s Center. RSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held...
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 classical guitar. The readings begin at 7:30 PM with opening remarks by a Café Muse co-host. FREE & open to the public. RSVP on the Cafe Muse Website.
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 a slog, so let’s get it done, together! The Writer’s Center is hosting our first ever Submit-o-thon, a marathon-like afternoon where you commit to...
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 in conversation with author Madeleine Moss. Carryout 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...
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 millions to raise awareness and provide nutritious food to neighbors facing hunger. Join us at The Writer’s Center on September 12th, 2026 at 2pm for a reading of writers...
Two rival magicians battle it out — you choose the challenges and the winner!
Two rival magicians battle it out — you choose the challenges and the winner!
This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering...
The Capital Love LitFest is an 8-hour literary salon of writing workshops, deep-dive literary discussions, and poetry and prose readings from the new WWPH pocket-sized anthology, Capital Love. The Capital Love LitFest, and our anthology, are dedicated to all those who believe love is the antidote to hate, and that love is action, intent, healing, and hope. This...
The Writer’s Center welcomes writers Melanie McCabe and Brad Barkley for a reading from their respective novels, Road Longer Than Memory and The Reel Life of Zara Kegg. FREE & open to the...
This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering...
