Creative Writing New York

The Writing Group – West Village Session

**Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

New York Story Night #86

New York Story Night is a literary community event based in Manhattan founded to provide creative writers, amateur and professional alike, a stage on which to share their stories and an audience with which to road test their works. Consider an open mic for stand-up tragedy, stand-up horror, stand-up drama if you will. A night of bedtime stories for adults. **For those who wish to share a story, please arrive before 6:50pm and sign-up for a reading slot.** (Find Aïss at the front of the second floor event space.) For those who wish to be an audience, get a drink, find a favored spot, chit-chat with fellow story lovers if you like! At 7pm story night begins. **Each writer gets 20 minutes in front of the microphone. (15 minutes for the story + 5 minutes for workshop/Q&A with the audience)** We have a 10 minute intermission at the end of every hour. **Rules for stories:** * Stories must be under 15 mins (around 2,300 words) * All stories must be written pieces * Stories can be fiction or non-fiction but must contain a narrative arc * No poetry, no essays We encourage you to email us at newyorkstorynight@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns on if your story is a good fit for our event. If you cannot attend this particular event but would like to be in tune with our next ones join our MeetUp group or email us at newyorkstorynight@gmail.com to be added to our e-mailing list! New York Story Night is a free event. *\*By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos and videos used for social media or promotional purposes.*in

New York Story Night #87

New York Story Night is a literary community event based in Manhattan founded to provide creative writers, amateur and professional alike, a stage on which to share their stories and an audience with which to road test their works. Consider an open mic for stand-up tragedy, stand-up horror, stand-up drama if you will. A night of bedtime stories for adults. **For those who wish to share a story, please arrive before 6:50pm and sign-up for a reading slot.** (Find Aïss at the front of the second floor event space.) For those who wish to be an audience, get a drink, find a favored spot, chit-chat with fellow story lovers if you like! At 7pm story night begins. **Each writer gets 20 minutes in front of the microphone. (15 minutes for the story + 5 minutes for workshop/Q&A with the audience)** We have a 10 minute intermission at the end of every hour. **Rules for stories:** * Stories must be under 15 mins (around 2,300 words) * All stories must be written pieces * Stories can be fiction or non-fiction but must contain a narrative arc * No poetry, no essays We encourage you to email us at newyorkstorynight@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns on if your story is a good fit for our event. If you cannot attend this particular event but would like to be in tune with our next ones join our MeetUp group or email us at newyorkstorynight@gmail.com to be added to our e-mailing list! New York Story Night is a free event. *\*By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos and videos used for social media or promotional purposes.*in

The Writing Group – First Ever Session in Greenpoint

The Writing Group is at Lovebirds for the first time ever – join us! Craft is in session. **Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, get a drink, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

The Writing Group – West Village Session

**Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

Back-to-School Writers' Social

Come meet other writers. Everyone welcome. No writing, just socializing with other writers.

Writers Meetup & Critique @OUTRO NYC - Bring pages from your screenplay

Bring pages from your novel, screenplay, short story, poetry or non-fiction - read out loud and get immediate feedback on your project. Get together with your fellow authors, screenwriters and filmmakers and talk through any hurdles or roadblocks. ***This meetup is free and open to everyone. Outro NYC asks that everyone buy at least one drink.*** UPLOAD YOUR SCREENPLAY OR STAGE PLAY TO https://scriptca.mp/feedback and check the box for "NYC Table Reads" UPLOAD YOUR NOVEL, SHORT STORY OR POETRY TO https://wordca.mp/feedback and check the box for "NYC Live Readings" Ideally 2000 words / 10 script pages or less. It may be possible to read through longer projects depending on the number of submissions. Also ok to just listen in if you don't have anything to submit. Look for Holloway, Peter or Ace on the patio - Holloway will be in a ScriptCamp t-shirt.

Wednesday Writing

Come relax after your day job by hanging out with some fellow Bushwick writers for some coffee and a group writing session. \*\*NOTE: Tipsy bean opens just for us on Wednesday night. Google says it's closed but it's not!! May not be open until 7pm though, so if it looks closed don't panic\*\*\* We'll write in three highly-focused 25-minute sprints. In between all that, we'll also talk about what we're working on and trade thoughts and tips on writing. It's a great way to shake off some procrastination and find the creative push needed for that writing project you've been putting off. All writers are welcome, as well as first-time members. Come prepared to write with paper & pen or a laptop...and at least an idea of what you'll be writing about.

September at Poets House

JCW: Poem Meets Monster: Exploring the Monstrous in Poetry with Sean Glatch

“Gee, I’ll bet monsters are interesting.” —Bugs Bunny Monsters reflect our personal and cultural fascinations with what’s Other. As such, poets Othered by society find metaphor and meaning in monstrosity. A monster is an identity that can be both victim and victor, something stitched or dissembled, a creature celebrated and detested—often at the same time. More than anybody, monsters need poetry. In this workshop, poets will study the monster as a cultural entity and think through their own experiences of monstrosity. We will study Othered poets, particularly queer, trans, disabled, and BIPOC poets who dig beneath the surface of identity. Poets we read include sam sax, Kenji C. Liu, Torrin A. Greathouse, Angela Veronica Wong, and other keepers of the monster. You will end this generative workshop with new poem drafts, prompts to inspire future work, and a community of outsiders to support you through your poetic journey. What to bring: Notebook, laptop and pen, and your imagination! **About Our Teacher:** **Sean Glatch** is a queer poet and educator in New York City. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in *The Rumpus, Foglifter, Ninth Letter, Strange Horizons, The Gay & Lesbian Review,* and elsewhere. Sean currently runs the creative writing school Writers.com and the forthcoming card game *Poemancer*. Learn more here: [seanglatch.com](http://seanglatch.com/) We're located at **157B First Street, Jersey City NJ. A keycard is required to get into the building, so we will look for people downstairs until 5:15pm at the latest, so please be on time!** If you know you're going to be later than 5:15pm, please comment below and I will make arrangements to meet you downstairs. Supported by public funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund.

JCW One-Mic Stand with SJ

**Step up. Speak out. Stand tall.** **Jersey City Writers** invites you to **One-Mic Stand with SJ**—an open mic experience like no other! This is where raw talent meets electrifying energy, and every voice has a chance to shine. On the 2nd Friday of every month, **two incredible featured poets** will take the stage alongside a lineup of fearless performers from our vibrant poetry community. **Open mic slots are 5 minutes each**, giving you the perfect space to share your truth—whether it’s poetry, spoken word, or a story waiting to be heard. Come for the poetry. Stay for the magic. Join the movement. **$10 Suggested Donation (Cash, Venmo, Paypal)** **Doors open at 6:30pm, Open Mic starts at 7pm -- first come, first served!** *Our Host **Steve Willett (SJ)** is a sound poet who is actively involved in the poetry community and has had several feature performances around New Jersey. His poem ‘Petulance’ was a shortlisted selection for the University of Grimsby’s Hammond House International Poetry Competition in 2019. Steve serves as moderator for the **Jersey City Writers (JC Plums)** poetry group, which meets online every week to discuss poetry and improve participants' works. He was also one of the producers for the **Jersey City Writers JC Poetry Festival in 2023** and is currently working on the 2025 festival. He is also a teaching artist at Newark School of the Arts. He lives with his wife, 2 daughters, and 5 cats in the Heights. He is excited to have his own Open Mic, (One-Mic Stand with SJ), and give back to a community that has given so much support to him.* This month's features: Alyssa Lian Bacay is a Filipino-American poet and memoirist from Jersey City, New Jersey. She works at New Jersey City University, her alma mater, at the Writing Center as a Lead Tutor, where she has organized and hosted community writing events, including monthly Open Mics and an annual Book Fair. Her work has been featured in the Jersey City Poetry Festival, the Jersey City Museum of History, redrosethorns journal, and The Gothic Times. You can find her at @alyssalianb on Instagram. Iggy Manzanero is a Jersey city poet whose work, just like him, is a product of its environment. When he isn’t having a way with words, the words are having their way with him. For the fans wondering where he's been lately, just know that metamorphosis has been really fun. Memoirs coming... eventually! SPECIAL GUEST: Sean Glatch Sean Glatch is a queer poet and educator in New York City. His work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Rumpus, Foglifter, Ninth Letter, Strange Horizons, The Gay & Lesbian Review, and elsewhere. Sean currently runs the creative writing school Writers.com and the forthcoming card game Poemancer. *Supported by public funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund*

The Writing Group – Central Park Session

This week we are back in Central Park! Bring a few refreshments, a blanket, and some writing to share. We will meet by Pilgrim Hill, and exact coordinates will be dropped at the beginning of the event. **Itinerary** People are welcome starting at **2 o'clock**, and you can come and meet your fellow members until 3 when we will start readings. At **3 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We will take a short break at **4 o'clock** . At **5 o'clock** we finish readings and start our formal social hour. Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.