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SUMMARY:Ploughshares Master Class 2/20
DESCRIPTION:The Ploughshares Master Class Series at the Writer’s Room of Boston is a five-week evening series for emerging and established writers alike. Each generative workshop riffs off an archival Ploughshares literary piece\, inviting participants to engage directly with the journal’s rich history while creating new work of their own. \nLed by editors\, poets\, designers\, and marketers from the Ploughshares community\, sessions combine close reading\, guided prompts\, discussion\, and optional sharing in a supportive space. Writers across genres will leave with fresh drafts and practical craft tools. Excellent work generated by attendees in these sessions will be considered for publication on the Ploughshares blog. \nMatt Albren\, Ploughshares Editorial Associate of Readers\, leads a workshop on Voice\, guiding writers to bring the self onto the page through memoir\, autofiction\, or poetry. Participants will explore personal experiences as creative material and leave with practical strategies for using the self across genres. \n$12\, $5 for low income/students. Free for members/fellows of the Room.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/ploughshares-master-class-2-20/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop 2/19/26 @ noon
DESCRIPTION:Join our online writing workshop on February19th at noon to hone your skills and unleash your creativity!\nWorkshop leader: WROB board member\, Evelyn Krieger. \nThis workshop will develop both your creativity and your craft. All genres welcome. Join us! This month will explore nurturing our writing through tough times.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/writing-workshop-2-19-26-noon/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T183000
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SUMMARY:Ploughshares Master Class 2/13
DESCRIPTION:The Ploughshares Master Class Series at the Writer’s Room of Boston is a five-week evening series for emerging and established writers alike. Each generative workshop riffs off an archival Ploughshares literary piece\, inviting participants to engage directly with the journal’s rich history while creating new work of their own. \nLed by editors\, poets\, designers\, and marketers from the Ploughshares community\, sessions combine close reading\, guided prompts\, discussion\, and optional sharing in a supportive space. Writers across genres will leave with fresh drafts and practical craft tools. Excellent work generated by attendees in these sessions will be considered for publication on the Ploughshares blog. \nUsing Ploughshares’ nonfiction-only Fall 2012 issue as inspiration\, Ploughshares reader Ciera Miller leads a generative workshop\nexploring personal\, visual\, and fragmented nonfiction forms. Participants will experiment with nontraditional structures and leave\nwith fresh approaches to writing nonfiction. \n$12\, $5 for low income/students. Free for members/fellows of the Room.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/ploughshares-master-class-2-13/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T183709Z
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SUMMARY:Readings from the Room - February 12\, 2026 @ 7:30
DESCRIPTION:In the next presentation of our ever-popular reading series\, Readings from the Room\, join the Writers’ Room of Boston to welcome Gabriela Valencia & Tiara Dinevska-McGuire on Thursday\, February 12th at 7:30 PM online. Hosted by Lilly Milman.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/readings-from-the-room-february-12-2026-730/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T203000
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CREATED:20260120T001810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T001810Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Room After Hours
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Room After Hours – everything you wanted to know about the writing life\, but were afraid to ask. This month Amy Shea will be interviewed by Margery Gans. \nAmy 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. \nAmy Shea
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/writers-room-after-hours/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20260108T235012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T235012Z
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SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested).
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group-8/
CATEGORIES:On-line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20260108T113255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T113255Z
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SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested).
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group-7/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20260108T150034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T000001Z
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SUMMARY:Community Days - for members/fellows
DESCRIPTION: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\, followed by an optional lunch. Registration is required to ensure everyone gets a desk. Join us for: \n● A 2-hour block of time to focus on writing.\n● Voluntary readings.\n● Takeout lunch from Al’s Café. (Optional; if you join\, we ask for $10 per person to cover expenses.) \nOpen to members and fellows only. Make sure to register early!
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/community-days-for-members-fellows/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251030T094109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T094203Z
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SUMMARY:TBR Writing & Publishing Conference
DESCRIPTION:✨ Something big is coming to Cambridge this winter! 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. Featured speakers include Celeste Ng\, Ilyon Woo\, Ken Liu\, Marjan Kamali\, Caleb Gayle\, and many more. With over 35 sessions spanning craft\, publishing\, and the book ecosystem\, there’s something for every writer—whether you’re finishing your first manuscript or deep into your career. Tickets are $389 and selling fast. Cap off your day at the delightfully quirky closing bash\, “One For the Books” a lively closing celebration at La Fabrica in Central Square\, featuring inventive literary programming\, music\, and opportunities to mingle and maybe even dance. Learn more and register at TBR.boston.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/tbr-writers-conference/
LOCATION:Lesley University\, 29 Everett Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / off-site
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251129T155940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T235106Z
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SUMMARY:WROB Board meeting - January 14\, 2026 @ 7:00
DESCRIPTION:Please note new time: 7 – 8 pm. \nMeeting of the Writers’ Room Board. All meetings are on line (Zoom)\, open to members\, fellows and by invitation to the public. Those wishing to attend should contact the Program Director\, Leslie Ostrow at info@writersroomofboston.org
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/wrob-board-meeting-january-14-2026-730/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20260108T113021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T113021Z
UID:22695-1768244400-1768249800@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested).
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group-6/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251210T151836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T151836Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Room program facilitators meeting
DESCRIPTION:A meeting of those people who are planning and organizing January – June 2026 events and programs. Leslie will be distributing the Zoom invitation.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/writers-room-program-facilitators-meeting/
CATEGORIES:On-line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251017T235633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T235633Z
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SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested). \nThis is a members only opportunity.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group-4/
CATEGORIES:On-line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251017T235841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T235841Z
UID:22554-1765094400-1765126800@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested). \nThis is a members only opportunity.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group-5/
CATEGORIES:On-line
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251021T171715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T171715Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party 12/6 @ 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Members\, fellows\, board\, alumni and their guests – join us for our annual holiday party.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/holiday-party-12-6-7pm/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251110T010121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T145139Z
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SUMMARY:Write-In December 4th @ 6:15 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In — a fun\, pressure-free space to shake off perfectionism and get your words flowing. This week we will be working on conflict & drama. Through a series of playful\, time-limited writing prompts\, you’ll stretch your imagination\, invent eccentric characters\, and rediscover the joy of writing for its own sake. Then\, settle in for a peaceful 45-minute silent writing session surrounded by fellow writers\, followed by optional readings (applause only — no critique\, ever!). Whether you’re a seasoned novelist or write as a hobby\, this is your midweek creative recharge. Supportive\, low-stakes\, yet inspirational. Bring your notebook\, your favorite pen\, and your wildest ideas!\nNon-members $12/student & low-income $5\nThis week the focus is conflict & drama.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/write-in-december-4th-615-pm/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251017T234946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T235515Z
UID:22547-1764615600-1764621000@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested). \nThis is a members only opportunity.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group/
CATEGORIES:On-line
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20250829T221118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T212935Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Room After Hours - November 20\, 2025 @ 7:30
DESCRIPTION:The Writers’ Room After Hours focuses on the writing life. Everything you wanted to know – but were afraid to ask. This month with Gish Jen. \nGish Jen is the author of six novels\, two books of stories\, and two works of nonfiction. Her honors include fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation\, the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study\, and the Fulbright Foundation\, as well as the Lannan Literary Award for Fiction and the Mildred and Harold Strauss Living Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Her stories have been chosen for The Best American Short Stories five times\, including The Best American Short Stories of the Century. She lives with her husband in Cambridge\, Massachusetts. Bad Bad Girl is her latest novel. \nGish Jen will be interviewed by Mable Chan.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/writers-room-after-hours-november-19-2025-730/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251110T005626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T010742Z
UID:22606-1763662500-1763668800@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Write-In November 20th @ 6:15 PM
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In — a fun\, pressure-free space to shake off perfectionism and get your words flowing. This week we will be working on setting & world building. Through a series of playful\, time-limited writing prompts\, you’ll stretch your imagination\, invent eccentric characters\, and rediscover the joy of writing for its own sake. Then\, settle in for a peaceful 45-minute silent writing session surrounded by fellow writers\, followed by optional readings (applause only — no critique\, ever!). Whether you’re a seasoned novelist or write as a hobby\, this is your midweek creative recharge. Supportive\, low-stakes\, yet inspirational. Bring your notebook\, your favorite pen\, and your wildest ideas! \nNon-members $12/student & low-income $5 \nThis week the focus is setting & world building.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/write-in-november-20th-615-pm/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20250829T190215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T190215Z
UID:22486-1763467200-1763470800@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop - November 18\, 2025 @ Noon
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will develop both your creativity and your craft. All genres welcome. Join us!\nWorkshop leader: WROB board member\, Evelyn Krieger.\nWe are the Writers’ Room of Boston – a workspace and a community of writers in downtown Boston. Serving the writing community since 1992.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/writing-workshop-november-18-2025-noon/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251017T235310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T235310Z
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SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested). \nThis is a members only opportunity.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group-3/
CATEGORIES:On-line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251107T175356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T010827Z
UID:22589-1763057700-1763064000@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Write-In 6/13/25 @ 6:15 pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creative camaraderie at the Write-In — a fun\, pressure-free space to shake off perfectionism and get your words flowing. This week we will be working on dialogue. Through a series of playful\, time-limited writing prompts\, you’ll stretch your imagination\, invent eccentric characters\, and rediscover the joy of writing for its own sake. Then\, settle in for a peaceful 45-minute silent writing session surrounded by fellow writers\, followed by optional readings (applause only — no critique\, ever!). Whether you’re a seasoned novelist or writeThas a hobby\, this is your midweek creative recharge. Supportive\, low-stakes\, yet inspirational. Bring your notebook\, your favorite pen\, and your wildest ideas! \n$12 non-member/$5 student & low-income/free to members
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/write-in-6-15-25-615-pm/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251021T163132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T163132Z
UID:22558-1762614000-1762621200@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Open House 11-8-25 @ 3pm
DESCRIPTION:Join us! The Fall Open House @ the Writers’ Room of Boston.111 State Street\, Boston. All are welcome.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/open-house-11-8-25-3pm/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251104T015010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T015139Z
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SUMMARY:Write-In 6:15pm 11-6-25
DESCRIPTION:November 6 @6:15 till 8\nThe Write-In! \nNovember 6 @ 6:15pm – 8pm \nCome and meet fellow writers for conversation and refreshments\, followed by writing exercises with prompts. This week we are working on plot. Come and be inspired at our cosy space in the heart of Boston. (In this friendly atmosphere you can share your work or not.)\nFree to members\, $12 nonmembers\, $5 students / low-income \nIn-person. Thursdays 6:15 – 8pm. Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/write-in-615pm-11-6-25/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251017T235134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T235134Z
UID:22550-1762196400-1762201800@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Fiction Feedback Group
DESCRIPTION:You’ve probably joined a critique group where others took turns dissecting your writing\, pointing out things that did and didn’t work\, and where you\, the writer\, took notes and said nothing. This is different. The emphasis will be on literary fiction as defined very broadly. This includes writing that blurs the boundary between genre fiction and ‘pure’ literary fiction\, between realism and surrealism and speculative fiction. \nThe group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room. \nThe Fiction Feedback Group is organized and led by Paul Farwell whose short stories have appeared in Chicago Quarterly Review\, The Antioch Review\, Salt Hill Journal\, Willow Springs\, and Catamaran Literary Reader. He also serves as a reader for Chicago Quarterly Review. He currently lives in Watertown with his wife and their dog\, Edgar Allan Pug. \nThe group will be limited to 10 people. Writing submissions can be a short story\, a novel excerpt or a fragment of either\, as long as they are less than 5000 words. We will use an online tool (Google Docs or an equivalent) to share our work and supply line edits (if requested). \nThis is a members only opportunity.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/fiction-feedback-group-2/
CATEGORIES:On-line
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T201500
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251015T144809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T222940Z
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SUMMARY:The Write-In 10/30 @ 6:15 PM
DESCRIPTION:Writers of all genres – come and be inspired at the Write-In!\n\nWhat\nThe Write-In is a get together for published and aspiring writers alike to feel community and work on your craft. We’ll do timed exercises with prompts\, and then 45 minutes of silent work on your own project. \nYou can share your work or not. And feedback will be limited to a round of applause. \nWhy\nWriting can be hard. Writing can be lonely. So on Thursdays we do it together at the Writers’ Room of Boston – home to NYT bestselling authors and aspiring writers alike. \nWhen & Where\nIn-person. Thursdays 6:15 – 8pm. Running Oct 30 – Dec 4 2025. Drop in welcome. No admittance after 6:30pm. \nLocation:\nWriters’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston. (in-person) \nCost:\n$15\, $2 students / low-income\, Free to members with a promo code
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/the-write-in-10-30-615-pm/
LOCATION:Writers’ Room of Boston\, 111 State Street\, Boston\, 02109\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / in the Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20250724T005525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T005642Z
UID:22436-1761678000-1761683400@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Too Poor to Die by Amy Shea - book launch and signing
DESCRIPTION:Porter Square Books: Boston Edition and GrubStreet are delighted to present the latest installment of the Grubbie\nDebut event series\, featuring Amy Shea\, a Writers’ Room Alumni. Amy notes that a portion of this book was written in the Room.\nJoin us for a celebration of her book Too Poor to Die: The Hidden Realities of Dying in the Margins on Tuesday\, October 28 at 7pm at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Dr. Boston\, Ma 02210). Author Ethan Gilsdorf will join Shea in conversation\, and the author talk will be followed by a signing line.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/too-poor-to-die-by-amy-shea-book-launch-and-signing/
LOCATION:Porter Square Books\, Boston\, 50 Liberty Drive\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20251014T223237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T223237Z
UID:22540-1761386400-1761411600@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Boston Book Festival - October 25\, 2025 10am - 5pm
DESCRIPTION:No one knows the Room – both the community and the workspace – better than our members\, fellows and alumni. If you’re headed to the Boston Book Festival\, please stop by our booth and help us promote the Room. This year the Room is sponsoring a contest\, the best 6 word short story\, the winner will win a month’s free membership. \nCome and join us.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/boston-book-festival-october-25-2025-10am-5pm/
LOCATION:Copley Square\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person / off-site
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20250829T185832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T185832Z
UID:22484-1761048000-1761051600@writersroomofboston.org
SUMMARY:Writing Workshop - October 21\, 2025 @ Noon
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will develop both your creativity and your craft. All genres welcome. Join us!\nWorkshop leader: WROB board member\, Evelyn Krieger.\nWe are the Writers’ Room of Boston – a workspace and a community of writers in downtown Boston. Serving the writing community since 1992.
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/writing-workshop-october-21-2025-noon/
CATEGORIES:On-line
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T070347
CREATED:20250914T213335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T213335Z
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SUMMARY:Writers' Room After Hours - October 8\, 2025 @ 7:30
DESCRIPTION:The Writers’ Room After Hours focuses on the writing life. Everything you wanted to know – but were afraid to ask. This month with Tuan Phan. \nTuan Phan is a Vietnamese American teacher of literature\, currently living and teaching in Taipei. He was born in Vietnam and left in 1986 with his family as part of a second wave of Boat People refugees. His memoir\, “Remembering Water”\, is about his family’s departure and return to Vietnam. It won the Panther Creek Book Award in Nonfiction and was published by Hidden River Press in 2023. His upcoming collection\, “Gills and other Stories”\, will be published by Texas Tech University Press in Spring 2026
URL:https://writersroomofboston.org/event/writers-room-after-hours-october-8-2025-730/
ORGANIZER;CN="Leslie Ostrow":MAILTO:info@writersroomofboston.org
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