We are thrilled to bring you the latest in literary events that have caught our attention. These events encompass a range of free and ticketed registration and are not affiliated with AWP. All times are in ET.

Friday, October 13

2:00 p.m.— Get your work out there with OPEN MIC - Virtual Poetry & Storytelling Session, presented by ArtHut. This session is held bi-monthly with the goal of fostering community between poets, writers, authors, and storytellers. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Sunday, October 15

1:00 p.m.— Learn about the building blocks and basics of a solid story with NUTS & BOLTS OF WRITING FICTION. Open for writers of all backgrounds, refresh yourself on some basic elements of fiction or pivot into a completely new genre. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

9:00 a.m.— Gather to create with a community of writers for Allographic Write-In. Come together to think about, talk about, and most importantly act on your writing and creativity. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Monday, October 16

11:00 a.m.— London Writing School presents Writing Workshop: Superstition. Slide into the spooky season with this interactive workshop! Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

2:00 p.m.— Hear the virtual talk Promises of Gold: A Conversation with José Olivarez and David Ruano. Join poet José Olivarez as he discusses his book Promises of Gold with the poet-translator David Ruano. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Wednesday, October 18

4:00 p.m.— Learn about elements of prose poetry in Pros of Prose Poetry: Hybrid Workshop Series with instructor Mariam Ahmed. Bring a pen and implement or have your word document ready for this interactive series. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

7:00 p.m.— The PEN/Faulkner Foundation presents Literary Conversations: Leaving Home, Finding Home. Don't miss this Literary Conversation featuring Angie Cruz, Jonathan Escoffery, Sarah Thankam Mathews, and Jung Yun! Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

9:30 p.m.— The City of West Hollywood’s Art Council presents WeHo Reads: Creating Hope in Times of Trouble. This discussion will gather dystopian and speculative fiction authors to consider questions of narrative, society, and more. Host Kate Maruyama will lead a roundtable discussion with award-winning authors, including Cecil Castellucci, Matthew Kressel, PJ Manney, Nisi Shawl, and Sherri L. Smith. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Saturday, October 21

1:00 p.m.— Speak the Word: online poetry writing workshop takes place Every first and third Saturday of each month. Whether you’re a poetry-fanatic or new to this genre, come out to build community and boost creativity through writing. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.

Wednesday, October 25

8:00 p.m.— Come out for another installment of the Virtual Older Adult Book Club! This club is geared towards adults ages fifty and up. Participants should attend ready to discuss Mexican Gothic. Registration is free, and this event will take place online.