Winter 2017 Launch Reading

Celebrate LPR’s latest print issue by attending our Winter 2017 launch reading. On Sunday January 22, 2017, from 2 to 4 p.m. writers from the issue and members of the LPR staff will read their work and discuss current projects. Readers will address the issue’s theme, Prison. Editor Ann Bracken will talk of her writing workshops in the Patuxent […]

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Holiday Book Fair & Birthday Celebration

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM   On this day 40 years ago, The Writer’s Center first opened its doors, and has been inspiring and supporting an extraordinary community of writers ever since. Help us celebrate our 40 years with a day of holiday book shopping, readings, and even a champagne toast! […]

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December Events

As New Year’s arrives, there are still quite a few events to celebrate the end of the year. From an art gallery to open mic nights and book readings, take the family to different sites across the area. Below is a listing of arts-related events in Maryland and DC. Wilde Reading Series – December 13, […]

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National Book Awards

As the year draws to a close, the inevitable tide of award ceremonies is underway. Many have already taken place, from the Pulitzer Prize to the Emmys, but probably one of the most important award ceremonies for this year was The National Book Awards. As many such as NPR have mentioned, the 67th National Book […]

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The Deaf Poets Society

  While literary journals abound, few take the time to focus on the experience of people with disabilities, both in content and the accessibility of the medium. The Deaf Poets Society, is an online literary and arts journal created by and about people with disabilities. The journal’s website offers audio readings of all text, including […]

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