with Erin Dionne and Nancy Werlin Take control of your writing life. Traditional publishing is in crisis. Corporate consolidation, tariffs that raise printing costs, the…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
Percy Jackson is mighty with his sword; his creator, Rick Riordan, is mighty with his pen. Experiment with the writing techniques Riordan uses to weave…
with Erin Dionne and Nancy Werlin Take control of your writing life. This class provides a deep dive into the prep and layout of a…
Calling all quest seekers! Newcomers and experts alike are welcome to participate in this dynamic, immersive group. Collaboration, imagination, and storytelling are key components in…
Do you have an idea for a juicy plot, an intriguing setting, or a fascinating character? Maybe you already have a story in progress! You’ll…
Highland Bowl, 1137 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 Rain Venue: Third Presbyterian Church: 4 Meigs St, Rochester, NY 14607 ASL interpreted; accessible venue Gift Economy…
Highland Bowl, 1137 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620 Rain Venue: Third Presbyterian Church: 4 Meigs St, Rochester, NY 14607 ASL interpreted; accessible venue Leonora Simonovis…
A personal, impactful, one-of-a-kind creative aging experience Led by Ren VanMeenen Irondequoit Public Library – 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 | Room #113 FREE |…
with Amanda Eke The Poet Speaks presents an immersive, intergenerational poetry workshop inviting participants of all ages to explore the stories that shape who they…
52 Truerealisms: A Pocketbook Companion for Women of Color in the Workplace This is an in-person event held at Writers & Books: 740 University Avenue,…
Just Saying: Selected Poems from My 60s and 70s This is an in-person event held at Writers & Books, 740 University Avenue. Just Saying is a…
with Rob Costello, Emrys Donaldson, Liza Flum, and Leia Penina Wilson Discussion and Q&A moderated by Michael Solis, Executive Director of Writers & Books Time: Doors…
Hosted by Carol Roberts and Friends Writers & Books, 740 University Ave, Rochester NY Doors: 6:30 | Open Mic: 7:00 This event recurs on the…
Calling all quest seekers! What do collaborative role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and writing have in common? Quite a lot, as you’ll discover in…
Transform into cast and crew to make your own short film based on a Newbery Medal-winning book! With access to St John Fisher University’s state-of-the-art…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
Transform into cast and crew to make your own short film based on a Newbery Medal-winning book! With access to St John Fisher University’s state-of-the-art…
Percy Jackson is mighty with his sword; his creator, Rick Riordan, is mighty with his pen. Experiment with the writing techniques Riordan uses to weave…
A personal, impactful, one-of-a-kind creative aging experience Led by Ren VanMeenen FREE | Register on the Library’s website for the July workshop HERE. No prior…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
Have you ever wondered what it’s like living in magical worlds like those in The Chronicles of Narnia or The Borrowers? How do readers leave…
Do you ever feel the urge to write, but when you open your notebook, you aren’t sure where to start? Luckily, you don’t have to…
So you want to write a book—but you need a plan. Join our community of writers to learn how to plot your story chapter by…
Characters with superpowers are cool, but how do we make them feel like real people you actually care about? With guidance from a published YA…
Do you love imagining richly detailed fantasy and sci-fi worlds? Are you curious about how writers create systems of magic, invent new cultures and languages,…
Do you have a favorite animal, superhero, or sport? Maybe you have a hope or dream you’re ready to share? Turn your unique view of…
with Charles Cote, LCSW and Kathy Pottetti Writing Your Way Forward is a reflective writing workshop designed for adults who want to explore their life…
Deficient at Writers & Books (740 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607) and available in a virtual livestream Michael Solis will be joined by sci-fi author…
Plot twists, parody, and satire…oh my! Welcome to the wonderful world of fractured fairy tales. Through classic and contemporary tales, participants will explore plot, characterization,…
We’re excited to announce this camp has been expanded into a full day experience! Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) has long been a hub…
Rhythm, music, and rhyme are everywhere: in songs, on stages, stuck in our heads, even in the flow of everyday conversation. This camp will celebrate…
Summertime, sunshine, green rolling hills, and you! Explore the forest, climb to the tree house, and meander with the stream while honing your writing skills…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
A book is a container for ideas, stories, and poems. In this playful, hands-on camp, participants will explore different kinds of creative writing through imaginative…
Immerse yourself in a world of magic as Writers & Books’ three-story building transforms into the Academy for Young Magicals! You’ll be sorted into houses…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
with Anais Salibian In this workshop participants will explore how their relationship to nature informs their identity, worldview, and spiritual lives. What has nature taught…
Do you enjoy a good mystery? Do you enjoy the creative writing process? Do you want to know whodunnit? If your answer is “yes,” join…
A personal, impactful, one-of-a-kind creative aging experience Led by Tyler Barton Parma Public Library – Meeting Room FREE | Register on the Library’s website for…
Calling all quest seekers! Newcomers and experts alike are welcome to participate in this dynamic, immersive group. Collaboration, imagination, and storytelling are key components in…
Have you ever wondered how your favorite TV show got to the screen? Want to try your hand at writing a script made for TV?…
Did “Wicked” change your life… for good? Do you dream of joining Elphaba and Glinda at Shiz University? Join like-minded fans for a thrillifying week…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
A SummerWrite in the Branches Camp Families facing economic challenges are especially encouraged to register their young readers and writers in tuition-free camps held at…
Calling all quest seekers! Newcomers and experts alike are welcome to participate in this dynamic, immersive group. Collaboration, imagination, and storytelling are key components in…
Words and pictures work together to tell stories in celebrated graphic novels, comics, and manga like American Born Chinese, Black Panther, Demon Slayer, Razzle Dazzle…
We will spend the week learning the essentials of writing and storytelling in a supportive setting. As a group, we’ll go over plot, tension, voice, and…
Do you love theater? Do you have a big imagination? Have you always wished you could see the characters and stories in your head come…
The Art of Pacing at Writers & Books (740 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607) and available in a virtual livestream: livestream tickets here. Elizabeth Svoboda…
with Charles Cote, LCSW and Kathy Pottetti Writing Your Way Forward is a reflective writing workshop designed for adults who want to explore their life…
A personal, impactful, one-of-a-kind creative aging experience Led by Ren VanMeenen Irondequoit Public Library – 1290 Titus Ave, Rochester, NY 14617 | Room #113 FREE |…
with James Whorton Jr. (Skip Labor Day weekend; no class on September 5) Over six weeks you’ll write a short story, from blank pages to…
A Guide to Open Water Lifesaving at Writers & Books (740 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607) and available in a virtual livestream: livestream tickets here. …
Want to fall in love with writing? Want readers to fall in love with your characters? This four-week Romance Writing workshop is perfect for beginner-to-intermediate…
with Chen Chen Inspired by recent discourse on the complexities of friendship, this generative workshop will explore an eclectic range of approaches to writing about…
Pagan Sky (Poems 2000 – 2025) and Heartmoor The poets will read from their new releases and then be in conversation with one another. Pagan…
Doors: 6:30 PM | Reading: 7 PM This hybrid event takes place at Writers & Books (740 University Ave, Rochester NY) and on Zoom. For…
with Paula Marchese From Chekov to Mamet, the one-act play remains a challenging and powerful way to tell a story. Learn how to structure your…
with Alex Sanchez Having trouble completing your manuscript? Maybe you started with a spark, but the light has faded? Maybe you just started and need…
with Anais Salibian Wednesdays, 6 – 8 PM, November 4 – December 2 (Skip Thanksgiving week; no class on November 25) Guess what; your memoir…
Omar El Akkad & Sonja Livingston Doors open at ??? pm. Gift Economy tickets are available St. John Fisher University, Cleary Family Auditorium One…
