Holiday Party 12/6 @ 7pm
2025-12-06 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
Members, fellows, board, alumni and their guests – join us for our annual holiday party.

Fiction Feedback Group
2025-12-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:30
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.
The group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room.
The 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.
The 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).
This is a members only opportunity.

Writers' Room program facilitators meeting
2026-01-07 19:00 - 20:00
A meeting of those people who are planning and organizing January – June 2026 events and programs. Leslie will be distributing the Zoom invitation.

Fiction Feedback Group
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-26 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-23 19:00 - 20:30
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.
The group will meet remotely (on Zoom) for 90 minutes monthly. There will also be opportunities to meet in-person at the Writers’ Room.
The 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.
The 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).

WROB Board meeting - January 14, 2026 @ 7:00
2026-01-14 19:30 - 20:30
Please note new time: 7 – 8 pm.
Meeting 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

TBR Writing & Publishing Conference
2026-01-17 | Lesley University, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
✨ 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.

Community Days - for members/fellows
2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
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:
● A 2-hour block of time to focus on writing.
● Voluntary readings.
● Takeout lunch from Al’s Café. (Optional; if you join, we ask for $10 per person to cover expenses.)
Open to members and fellows only. Make sure to register early!

Writers' Room After Hours
2026-02-10 19:30 - 20:30
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.
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.
Amy Shea

Readings from the Room - February 12, 2026 @ 7:30
2026-02-12 19:30 - 20:30 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
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.

Ploughshares Master Class 2/13
2026-02-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
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.
Led 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.
Using Ploughshares’ nonfiction-only Fall 2012 issue as inspiration, Ploughshares reader Ciera Miller leads a generative workshop
exploring personal, visual, and fragmented nonfiction forms. Participants will experiment with nontraditional structures and leave
with fresh approaches to writing nonfiction.
$12, $5 for low income/students. Free for members/fellows of the Room.

Writing Workshop 2/19/26 @ noon
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00
Join our online writing workshop on February19th at noon to hone your skills and unleash your creativity!
Workshop leader: WROB board member, Evelyn Krieger.
This workshop will develop both your creativity and your craft. All genres welcome. Join us! This month will explore nurturing our writing through tough times.

Ploughshares Master Class 2/20
2026-02-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
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.
Led 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.
Matt 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.
$12, $5 for low income/students. Free for members/fellows of the Room.

Ploughshares Master Class 3/13
2026-03-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
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.
Led 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.
Using Ploughshares’ social media and newsletters as case studies, Ploughshares former Marketing Associate Ciera Miller leads a
practical workshop on marketing and branding for writers. Participants will learn to build an online presence, write effective
copy, and create a personalized promotional plan.
$12, $5 for low income/students. Free for members/fellows of the Room.

Community Day March 14, 2026
2026-03-14 10:00 - 14:00
Our popular Community Days are back! Join us on Saturday, March 14, 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 by any participant who wishes to read, followed by an optional lunch.
Make sure to sign up early—to ensure everyone has a desk, we must limit this event to 11 registrants.
This event is free and open only to members and fellows. (Lunch $10; Venmo to Leslie)
Saturday, March 14 @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in-person in the workspace.

Ploughshares Master Class 3/20
2026-03-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
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.
Led 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.
Using examples from the Ploughshares archive, Editorial Associate Hayley Pisciotti leads a generative workshop on sensory writing. Through guided prompts and discussion, participants will explore how the five senses shape tone, mood, and meaning, leaving with a new draft and fresh perspective on sensory detail.
$12, $5 for low income/students. Free for members/fellows of the Room.

Readings from the Room - March 26, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
2026-03-26 19:30 - 20:30
Join us for an evening at the Writers’ Room of Boston, Readings from the Room on March 26th @ 7:30. This on-line event hosted by Lilly Milman will feature the work of Aishvarya Arora and Melinda Fakuade.

WROB Board meeting April 8, 2026 7:00 PM
2026-04-08 19:00 - 20:00

Write In April 23, 2026 @ 6:00
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:45 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
The Write In is back! Join us for timed exercises, positive feedback, and chat about craft.
Today: Beginnings. All genres welcome. Open to the public. $12. $5 for students. Free for members/fellows of WROB.

Community Day April 25, 2026 10AM - 2PM
2026-04-25 10:00 - 14:00
Members and fellows only.
Our popular Community Days are back! Join us on Saturday, April 25, 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 by any participant who wishes to read, followed by an optional lunch.
Make sure to sign up early—to ensure everyone has a desk, we must limit this event to 11 registrants.
This event is free and open only to members and fellows. (Lunch $10; Venmo to Leslie)
Saturday, April 25 @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in-person in the workspace.

Readings from the Room, April 30, 2026
2026-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Writers’ Room of Boston, 111 State Street, Boston, 02109, United States
Join us for an evening at the Writers’ Room of Boston, Readings from the Room on April 30th @ 6:30. This on-line event hosted by Lilly Milman will feature the work of Laura Marris and Lynne Lampe.

WROB Board meeting May 13, 2026 7PM
2026-05-13 19:00 - 20:00
Meeting 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.

Community Day June 6, 2026 10AM - 2PM
2026-06-06 10:00 - 14:00
Members and fellows only.
Our popular Community Days are back! Join us on Saturday, June 6, 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 by any participant who wishes to read, followed by an optional lunch.
Make sure to sign up early—to ensure everyone has a desk, we must limit this event to 11 registrants.
This event is free and open only to members and fellows. (Lunch $10; Venmo to Leslie)
Saturday, June 6 @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in-person in the workspace.

Community Day July 18, 2026 10AM - 2PM
2026-07-18 10:00 - 14:00
Members and fellows only. This is the last Community Day before the August recess.
Our popular Community Days are back! Join us on Saturday, July 18, 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 by any participant who wishes to read, followed by an optional lunch.
Make sure to sign up early—to ensure everyone has a desk, we must limit this event to 11 registrants.
This event is free and open only to members and fellows. (Lunch $10; Venmo to Leslie)
Saturday, July 18 @ 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., in-person in the workspace.
