11/13/2025
Hello, everyone,
This is a notice that Writespace Houston will be closing its doors permanently at the end of 2025.
Writespace began in 2014, founded by local writer Elizabeth White-Olsen with a mission of providing affordable workshops for writers in Houston. From the beginning, Writespace was a place where writers of any genre or background could meet and find community. Writespace has been a home for many writers in Houston and beyond who wanted a space of their own.
However, the writing landscape has changed dramatically since then. During the pandemic, Writespace was forced to close its doors, and it looked like that might be the end. But a group of dedicated volunteers came together to try and bring Writespace back from the brink. Every single person who has volunteered for Writespace has done so out of their love of writing and this organization. But sometimes, even the best efforts don’t succeed.
Among a shifting larger worldview, Writespace faces unprecedented struggles. Like many nonprofits, we are making the difficult decision to close. We want Writespace’s end to be a positive one, and so, Writespace will be closing.
We still have several workshops planned for November and December that we hope you will check out.
We also invite you to say goodbye at Writespace’s final closing, December 13th at 7pm at our studio in Sabine Street.
We leave you in good hands. Houston is rich in literary opportunities, and we will be out in the world contributing to those and will continue to support your writing journey
Thank you for ten outstanding years,
The Writespace Board
