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BIPOC CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS
MONTHLY • YEAR ROUND • FREE
Safe, supportive spaces for self-identified writers of color to explore race, class, culture, gender and identity. We welcome all ages and all levels of writing, from beginning to seasoned professionals, working in any genre.
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WRITE NOW! 3RD SATURDAYS Creative Writing Workshop
Usually meets every 3rd Saturday of the month, 10am-noon unless there's a conflict.
2026 dates: May 9 (2nd Sat), June 20, July 18, Aug 8 (2nd Sat), Sep 12 (2nd Sat), Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 19.
Discover and develop your unique voice, strengthen your writing practice and build community by workshopping your prose, poetry and other works for warm supportive feedback. Open to any genre, lev el of experience.
This long-running workshop has served 300+ writers of color since 2015. It draws a wonderful and unpredictable mix of prose writers, poets and other artists from beginning writers to published prizewinners—from the Bay Area and beyond.
Time is divided equally among those who want to share. Reserve a spot for 15+ minutes each to read aloud (up to1500 words) and specify the kind of feedback you want. Even if you have nothing to share this month, come listen and build community with other BIPOC writers.
On hold: THE BIPOC HATCHERY Creative Writing Workshop
Every 2nd TUESDAY of the month on Zoom, 6-8pm.
Discover your voice and style, build skills, and create community with a diverse group of BIPOC writers. Expect a wonderful and unpredictable mix of prose writers, poets and other artists — from beginning writers to published prizewinners from around the Bay Area and beyond. If you have nothing to share, come listen and get acquainted with other BIPOC writers.