The Writer's Garret

The Writer's Garret The longest continually operating literary nonprofit in Dallas, TX. We connect people through the power of language.

The Writer's Garret is a nonprofit in Dallas, TX that operates at the intersection of the literary and educational communities.

Every year, hundreds of writers, readers and literary enthusiasts like Ximena find community in The Garret's programs, b...
09/01/2026

Every year, hundreds of writers, readers and literary enthusiasts like Ximena find community in The Garret's programs, brought together by the imaginative power of language. Your support this North Texas Giving Day helps sustain our efforts, keeping our literary landscape illuminated all year long. Plus, thanks to our generous matching fund donors, your donation has DOUBLE the impact. Make your donation now through September 17th at https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/the-writers-garret
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🎤✨ One year of Tap The Mic!From familiar faces to new voices, we’re celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of poetry, community, and...
08/30/2026

🎤✨ One year of Tap The Mic!

From familiar faces to new voices, we’re celebrating ONE WHOLE YEAR of poetry, community, and Dallas talent! 🥳 Join us this Tuesday, September 1 at Trinity Cider for our 1st Anniversary Show, featuring Lady B Smoove and Kimberly Gibson-Tran.

Calling all past participants, new poets, and poetry lovers—come celebrate with us! ❤️

🎟️ RSVP today or let us know if you're coming below!
💙 Donate today to support another year of Tap The Mic!

Doors at 7PM | Open Mic at 7:30PM

In celebration of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re reading excerpts from some of the most fam...
08/30/2026

In celebration of the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’re reading excerpts from some of the most famous and important texts from the history of the United States. Join us TOMORROW at 7:30pm for this free online reading. Featuring Mikaela Baker, Brian Harden, Luke Longacre and Brett Warner. RSVP to join us at https://writersgarret.org/event/and-one-to-grow-on/
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This program is made possible by the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.

08/29/2026

✨ How does The Writer’s Garret light up your life?

Hear from Ximena as she shares what The Garret means to her—and why spaces that celebrate creativity, storytelling, and community matter. 💡📚

North Texas Giving Day early giving is NOW OPEN! 🎉 Make an impact and support The Writer’s Garret by donating today. Every gift helps keep Dallas lit through the power of words. ❤️

👉 Donate today and help us !
https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/the-writers-garret

08/27/2026

Who's ready for Tap The Mic?! 🎤

We are so excited to welcome you all next week for the 1st Anniversary Show! Let's fill up Trinity Cider and show support to our local poets!

Sign up today and donate to support our program! 😎

Can you believe we've been Tapping The Mic for ONE WHOLE YEAR?! Come out to celebrate next Tuesday September 1st, at Tri...
08/26/2026

Can you believe we've been Tapping The Mic for ONE WHOLE YEAR?! Come out to celebrate next Tuesday September 1st, at Trinity Cider for the first anniversary of Tap The Mic open mic! Hosted, as always by Lyrik Hunter, this month we'll spotlight not 1 but 2 poets, so come out to hear from Lady B Smoove and Kimberly Gibson-Tran. RSVP to join us next week; doors at 7pm, open mic starts at 7:30pm
https://writersgarret.org/event/september26-tap-the-mic/
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Come down to the the river this Saturday for Poetry In Place and join us for a morning of nature, reflection and writing...
08/19/2026

Come down to the the river this Saturday for Poetry In Place and join us for a morning of nature, reflection and writing. With teaching artists Lisa Huffaker and Joe Milazzo, and featuring writer David Marquis as this month's guest contributor, this free workshop brings together the environment, history and city. RSVP to join us now https://writersgarret.org/event/aug26-poetry-in-place/
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Poetry In Place is made possible by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture

It's almost time! Prose writers, we see you, and we can't wait to see you irl tomorrow at 6pm at The Wild Detectives fo...
08/17/2026

It's almost time! Prose writers, we see you, and we can't wait to see you irl tomorrow at 6pm at The Wild Detectives for First Draughts, our monthly meet up for writers of all things prose. Come grab a book, have a beverage, make some new friends and share your postcard fiction. Check out the prompt and RSVP to join us now https://writersgarret.org/event/august26-first-draughts/
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First Draughts returns next week, so Prose Writers, mark your calendars! Join us at The Wild Detectives on Tuesday, Augu...
08/11/2026

First Draughts returns next week, so Prose Writers, mark your calendars! Join us at The Wild Detectives on Tuesday, August 18th at 6pm to grab a beverage, meet other writers, and share your postcard fiction for the month. To see the postcard fiction prompt and RSVP to join us, go to https://writersgarret.org/event/august26-first-draughts/
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75208

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