GrubStreet is the place where writers develop their craft – and themselves – through the power of writing and sharing their work. Friday night parties.
We offer hundreds of creative writing programs and events for writers from all backgrounds aged 13 to 113. GrubStreet was founded in 1997 by Eve Bridburg, who envisioned an arts center that welcomed writers of all genres and ambitions, and which cultivated a rigorous but supportive atmosphere that never involved tears or humiliation. Writing is about inspiration, but is also about craft, hard work
06/01/2026
Looking for your next great night out in Boston’s literary scene? June at GrubStreet is packed with events to hear new work, meet fellow writers, celebrate book launches, and get inspired. From open mic nights and debut author talks to info sessions and showcases, there’s something for every writer and reader. Explore the full calendar: https://bit.ly/3CLtKNE
05/30/2026
📣 Meet GrubStreet’s 2026 Teen Writing Fellows: 20 extraordinary young writers whose creativity, curiosity, and fearless storytelling remind us why writing matters. Through powerful language and deep care for community, this cohort is shaping bold new stories—and the future of literary culture.
Selected through a blind review process from more than 100 applicants, this year’s Teen Writing Fellows reflect an extraordinary range of talent and voice. Chosen by a panel of four judges, these 20 writers will take part in a three-week intensive program designed to support them as working writers—building craft, confidence, and community as they develop the skills and relationships to share their work with the world. 🎉
Read more about them here ➡ https://bit.ly/3S6FW2y
05/29/2026
📣 We're thrilled to announce the 2026-2027 Emerging Writer Fellows: Tiffany Kim, DeAnna Yvette, and Anthony Febo. Every year, GrubStreet awards the Emerging Writer Fellowship to three talented writers who demonstrate a passion and commitment to their writing. We could not be more excited to congratulate and welcome Tiffany, DeAnna, and Febo! 🎉
Visit https://bit.ly/3S3M6Av to learn more.
05/28/2026
Less than a week left to apply for GrubStreet’s Summer Advanced Workshops. ✍️ Step into a small, focused cohort (max 9 writers) and get the feedback, craft support, and momentum you need to push your work further—whether you’re revising a personal essay, fiction, novel, memoir, or poetry.
Applications close June 1 at 11:59pm ET. Learn more + apply: https://bit.ly/4bH70x3
05/27/2026
June multi-week workshops are almost here—join us for structured time, supportive community, and space to keep your writing moving. With classes in fiction, memoir, poetry, novels, screenwriting, personal essay, and more (online + in-person), there’s a place to start fresh or go deeper this summer. Register now—https://bit.ly/3zg1hxj
05/25/2026
📖 Looking for your next great night out in Boston’s literary scene? June at GrubStreet is full of chances to hear fresh work, meet fellow writers, celebrate new books, and get inspired.
From open mic nights and debut author conversations to info sessions and graduation showcases, there’s something for every kind of writer and reader ✨ See our full event calendar here: https://bit.ly/3CLtKNE
05/22/2026
🎤 Got a poem about the Boston Duck Boats? A flash fiction draft? The first page of your future bestseller? Bring it to Writers’ Open Mic!
Join us Thursday, June 4, for a night of stories, poems, and works-in-progress with Boston’s literary community. Featuring guest readers Yu-Mei Balasingamchow and Jess Rizkallah!
⏰ Doors: 6:30pm ET
📖 Open Mic: 7pm ET
⭐ Features: 8pm ET
Free to attend • 18+ • Drinks available for 21+ ➡ RSVP for free here: https://bit.ly/4tK8agL
✍️ Where does a memoir begin?
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In this video, instructor Cara Benson shares how experimenting with structure, timelines, and starting points helped her discover the right shape for her memoir — and how writers can do the same for their own stories.
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Join Cara on Saturday, January 6, for "How To Plan Your Memoir," a seminar designed to help you uncover the structure, voice, and approach that best fits your life on the page. 📚 Register via link in bio. As always, scholarships are available.
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☀️ Summer vacation is almost here… which means it’s the perfect time for teen writers to finally finish that story, start a new one, or discover what’s possible on the page.
GrubStreet’s Teen Summer Writing Sessions give teens the chance to write alongside fellow creatives, learn from published authors, get thoughtful feedback, and explore genres from fiction and poetry to fantasy, screenwriting, and more. Whether your teen already fills notebooks or is just getting started, these sessions are designed to spark confidence, creativity, and community all summer long.
Plus: scholarship opportunities are available! ✍️📚
Explore sessions before spots fill up: https://bit.ly/3O8d9JH
05/20/2026
A new June lineup of multi-week workshops is just a few weeks away, offering the time, structure, and community to help you stay with your writing. With classes in short fiction, memoir, poetry, novel, screenwriting, personal essay, and more, online or in-person, there’s a place to begin, return, or go deeper this summer. Learn more and register today: https://bit.ly/3zg1hxj
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