Hey Writers, it’s Brie! This month, we’re sparking up and writing with Mennlay Golokeh Aggrey, hanging out at our favorite house, Mi Casita BK, and visiting the L.A. Times Festival of Books.
Oh, and don’t miss the solar eclipse on April 8th. If you're in the New York area, here's where you can watch it.
Happy 420! Join us for an unforgettable workshop.
Inviting all professional stoners and social canna-users to our 4/20 writing event. Learn how to incorporate cannabis into your writing and creative practice. Don't miss a special writing session and conversation with our host, Mennlay.
📅 Date: Saturday, April 13th via Zoom
🕕 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EST
Local Hangouts
Our NYC club meetings happen the last week of every month. Come for dedicated writing time to work on your newsletter, novel, short story, job application, or something else. We’ll bring a prompt if you want to write something new! Sign up here.
LA!! We had a blast at Slam Night at Da Poetry Lounge! This month, we’re writing together and visiting the Festival of Books. Sign up here.
Classifieds:
Apply to the First Pages Prize
First Pages Prize invites all un-agented writers worldwide to enter their first five pages (1250 words) of a longer work of fiction or creative nonfiction for the chance to receive a cash award, developmental mentorship, and an agent consultation. This year’s judge is none other than Edwidge Danticat!
Deadline: April 24, 2024 (extended fee is $35 per entry)
Learn how to create content with NYFA
In this free workshop, we’ll explore how artists can professionally and creatively develop content to build their audience online, led by expert Molaundo Jones, who runs the marketing initiatives for Art21.
When: April 4 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Having trouble focusing on your writing? Try the Pomodoro method. Use it in your writing and other projects!
Have any feedback for us or hosting your own creative event? Drop us a line, and we'll spread the word to all our members!
xoxo,
the writers club team 🧡
P.S. We’re still fundraising and need your help! Please consider donating to our GoFundMe.