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.

Calling all aspiring journalists ages 11-14: there's still time to register for The Dallas Beat Rail Writer Youth Writin...
06/05/2026

Calling all aspiring journalists ages 11-14: there's still time to register for The Dallas Beat Rail Writer Youth Writing Camp! Come make new friends and get the scoop on a great story while exploring Dallas and beyond via the DART light rail. The Dallas Beat runs Monday, June 22nd through Friday, June 26th, 9am-3:30pm; lunch included. Find out more and sign your young writer up now https://writersgarret.org/event/rail-writers-the-dallas-beat/
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New month, new Lyceum Series ahead! We're looking forward to welcoming Samantha Strong Murphey to The Garret this month ...
06/03/2026

New month, new Lyceum Series ahead! We're looking forward to welcoming Samantha Strong Murphey to The Garret this month for her workshop on reading to improve your writing. Held every third Saturday of the month at 10am, the Lyceum Series is always free, but an RSVP is required, so sign up now https://writersgarret.org/event/june-lyceum-series-samantha-strong-murphey/
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It's almost time! We're ready to see you tonight at Trinity Cider for Tap The Mic open mic. Doors at 7pm, open mic start...
06/02/2026

It's almost time! We're ready to see you tonight at Trinity Cider for Tap The Mic open mic. Doors at 7pm, open mic starts at 7:30, so come out, have a beverage, hear some poetry and enjoy the good vibes. Hosted, as always, by Lyrik Hunter, this month we're spotlighting Ressy! Tap The Mic is FREE, so RSVP and join us tonight https://writersgarret.org/event/jun26-tap-the-mic/
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🎤 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT! Tap The Mic returns this evening, June 2, at Trinity Cider! Join us for a night of poetry, storyt...
06/02/2026

🎤 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT!

Tap The Mic returns this evening, June 2, at Trinity Cider! Join us for a night of poetry, storytelling, creativity, and community hosted by Lyrik Hunter.

Have something to share? We’d love to hear your new or classic written pieces. Arrive early to get your name on the performance list!

✨ Featuring our host Lyrik Hunter
🕢 Starts at 7:30 PM
📍 Trinity Cider
🎟️ FREE to attend

Come grab a drink, support local artists, and tap into the magic of the mic. See you tonight!

05/28/2026

Calling all young writers: there's still time to sign up for Rail Writers summer camps! Join us for one of three unique, week long camps, explore the city and develop your writing skills. Click the link to see dates, times and themes!

It's almost time for Tap The Mic! Join us next Tuesday at 7:30pm for our monthly open mic hosted by Lyrik Hunter at Trin...
05/27/2026

It's almost time for Tap The Mic! Join us next Tuesday at 7:30pm for our monthly open mic hosted by Lyrik Hunter at Trinity Cider. Come for a beverage, stay for the poetry and community. This month, we welcome spotlight poet Ressy! Tap The Mic is FREE, so RSVP to join us now https://writersgarret.org/event/jun26-tap-the-mic/
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05/22/2026

All aboard for creativity! 🚆✍️
This summer, young writers will explore Dallas by DART, discover new stories, and turn their adventures into poetry, journalism, and art-inspired writing at The Writer’s Garret Rail Writers Summer Camps!

📣 Spots are filling fast—register today and let your child’s imagination take the ride of a lifetime!
Deadline: May 29

✏️ https://writersgarret.org/rail-writers/

This weekend, join us along the banks of the Trinity for Poetry In Place for a morning spent reflecting on the river and...
05/19/2026

This weekend, join us along the banks of the Trinity for Poetry In Place for a morning spent reflecting on the river and writing. Facilitated by Lisa Huffaker and Joe Milazzo, this free community writing workshop documents the relationship between residents of Dallas and the river responsible for its founding. This month, we welcome guest contributor April Sojourner Truth Walker! RSVP for this free workshop now https://writersgarret.org/event/may-poetry-in-place/
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Poetry In Place is made possible by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.

Prose writers, it's almost time! Don't miss First Draughts, our monthly meetup for prose writers of all kinds at The Wil...
05/18/2026

Prose writers, it's almost time! Don't miss First Draughts, our monthly meetup for prose writers of all kinds at The Wild Detectives, tomorrow at 6pm. Grab a special cocktail, get entered to win a book or a gift card, network with other writers and share your response to this month's postcard fiction prompt. To see the prompt and RSVP that you're coming, visit https://writersgarret.org/event/may-first-draughts/
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Last call for this month's Lyceum Series with L. A. Johnson on time & poetic structure in poetry! Join us tomorrow for a...
05/15/2026

Last call for this month's Lyceum Series with L. A. Johnson on time & poetic structure in poetry! Join us tomorrow for a morning of reading and writing poetry shaped by time. The Lyceum Series is always FREE but an RSVP is required so sign up now https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-l-a-johnson/
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