Maastricht Writers Workshop

05/10/2026

A few highlights from the literary festival we attended at De Groene Waterman in Antwerp, Belgium!

Very proud of our own (a previous winner of the short story contest). She presented a fun workshop on short story writing.✍️

05/10/2026

Join us on October 7th & 21st at 19:30 for free writing workshops. No previous experience required. 🖊️

16/07/2026

We had such a wonderful literary festival. Can't wait to do it again next year!

Special thanks to .official and many others who attended and made it all possible!

16/07/2026

03/07/2026

Join us at the first Maastricht International Literary festival this Sunday 5th July at de Rink in Caberg, Maastricht! 🎉

Enjoy story time for children (11:00 - 12:00) as well as readings for adults (15:30 - 16:30) by talented members of Maastricht Writers Workshop and friends.

Sew your own bookmark, join a poetry workshop, buy gifts at the book market and more! Entrance is free.

Check out the full programme here: https://paa.ge/whispersarts/en/events/Maastricht-International-Literary-and-Book-Festival-vZQrP3n

Froggy Cat De Tribune Junior Fly-by-Night Press Val M Karren

04/06/2026

A few photos from a recent event focused on Eastern European culture where two of our poets read their work as well as cultural stories.

So fun and interesting!

Well done, Vlada .writes and Andra !

19/05/2026

Tomorrow our Wednesday night workshop turns 1!

You are invited to join us tomorrow to celebrate, regardless of whether you have joined the workshops or not.

There will be drinks, poetry, prose, discussions, readings, and lots of nice, creative people!

Special thanks to for organizing a party for us.

01/05/2026

And...it's finally here!!!

Today is International Labor Day, a fitting moment to recommend a book about the existential questions surrounding work.

You can now download the short story, The Remarkable Liberation of Richard Jenkins by V M Karren, as an ebook, or order a paper copy.

“A Kafkaesque story with lasting impact!” --Josje Weusten, Author of Fake Fish

DESCRIPTION:

Richard Jenkins has done everything right; built the career, climbed the ladder, endured the flights, the meetings, and the expectations. He has curated his life to run smoothly, efficiently, effortlessly. So why won’t the itching stop?

At first, it’s nothing. A nuisance. But as the pressure mounts, his world begins to change- cracking, peeling, refusing to hold together under the weight of a life that has become meaningless.

In a world where everyone is replaceable, where self-sacrifice is the minimum contribution, and taking a break is punished, Richard is about to discover just how much of himself he’s willing to lose… and what it might take to finally break free.

The Remarkable Liberation of Richard Jenkins is a sharp, unsettling short story about burnout, identity, and the quiet urge to walk away.

More information at flybynightpress.com

kafkaesque ShortStory

01/05/2026

Join us this Sunday!

First time? DM or email us for details.

See you there.

02/04/2026

We do it monthly, usually on the first Sunday of the month.

This month we've bumped it to the second week because of the Easter holiday.

If you have a story, book, or poem in process and need some feedback, please join us!

DM us for more details or check out our website at the link in bio.