The Writer's Center

The Writer's Center The Writer’s Center supports writers and everyone who wants to write!

The Writer's Center is housed in a 12,200 square foot facility in the arts and entertainment district of Bethesda, Maryland, with workshops also offered in Annapolis, Arlington, Capitol Hill, Glen Echo,and online; and events in Leesburg. The Writer's Center is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) corporation, funded by member dues, workshop fees and other earned income, as well as grants from variou

s private foundations and donations from The National Endowment for the Arts, the Maryland Council for the Arts, and the Montgomery County Arts Council.

Through focused discussion and practical examples, participants will learn how to assess readiness, identify appropriate...
06/13/2026

Through focused discussion and practical examples, participants will learn how to assess readiness, identify appropriate literary journals and agents, and navigate the submission process step by step, from final revisions to tracking responses. The workshop will also include guided discussion of query letters, with time devoted to constructive, actionable feedback. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a clear submission plan, a stronger understanding of the literary marketplace, and concrete next steps for sending their work out with confidence. Participants are encouraged to bring a piece of writing they are considering submitting and a draft of a query letter for feedback.

Register at writer.org

This generative workshop invites writers to explore what becomes visible when we write toward the light. Through guided ...
06/12/2026

This generative workshop invites writers to explore what becomes visible when we write toward the light. Through guided prompts, reflection, and discussion, participants will explore how internal censorship and perfectionism can obscure authentic voice and limit creative expression. By the end of the workshop, writers will leave with new material and practical strategies for writing more freely, with greater clarity and confidence. No preparation required.

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Join us for cocktails and writerly conversation at metrobar!Come connect with the local writing community! Hang with sta...
06/11/2026

Join us for cocktails and writerly conversation at metrobar!

Come connect with the local writing community! Hang with staff, board, and friends of The Inner Loop, The Writer’s Center, DC Writer’s Room, and PEN/Faulkner, and tell us how your writing is going!

06/10/2026

Summer has arrived and so have a host of Workshops and Free Events at The Writer's Center. Take a break from the heat at writer.org
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Learn how to recognize a premise, extract the humor, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story. Join an engaging, w...
06/10/2026

Learn how to recognize a premise, extract the humor, and hone it into a stand-up act or funny story. Join an engaging, workshop class led by a professional writer and comedian who will guide you through the craft of comedy, from idea generation to polished performance. We’ll study comedians and styles and work on your unique voice in a fun and supportive class.

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These days, writers increasingly are expected to be their own best publicists, which can be a challenge for those of us ...
06/09/2026

These days, writers increasingly are expected to be their own best publicists, which can be a challenge for those of us introverts who enjoy playing with words in solitude. In this session, you’ll learn how to grow your author platform and publicize your book in smart, efficient, and cost-effective ways that go beyond social media posts and help you stay true to your authentic self. By the end of the class, you’ll feel energized and excited rather than daunted by the prospect of letting the world know who you are and what you create.

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Father's day is around the corner and this is the time to think of something better than a tie or grill supplies. We've ...
06/08/2026

Father's day is around the corner and this is the time to think of something better than a tie or grill supplies. We've all heard our Dad's 3 classic stories so why not help him craft another. Give a gift card this year at writer.org/gift-certificates.
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TWC held our second Teen Open Mic event. The room was set up like a coffee house. There were lots of snacks and good vib...
06/07/2026

TWC held our second Teen Open Mic event. The room was set up like a coffee house. There were lots of snacks and good vibes. and amazing work presented by these talented teenagers

Are you a writer who identifies as LGBTQ+? Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at Th...
06/07/2026

Are you a writer who identifies as LGBTQ+? Let’s hang out and talk writing! Come join us for an informal gathering at The Writer’s Center. Please bring a drink or an appetizer that serves six. You’re welcome to bring a friend, too.

FREE & open to all DMV writers who identify as LGBTQ+. RSVP at writer.org
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Bethesda, MD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3pm
Tuesday 10am - 9pm
Wednesday 10am - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

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+13016548664

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