Sometimes there isn't time for a workshop, and that's okay! Try one of our free writing sessions—get inspired, meet other writers, and get a few sentences on the page.

Virtual  

Love to write but don't have anywhere to get feedback on your work? Want to meet fellow writers and work under the guidance of published authors? GrubStreet is here to help!

Virtual

On Thursday, August 18th from 5:30pm-6:30pm, we will be hosting a Virtual Open House to talk about upcoming Fall 2022 classes, GrubStreet's membership program, GrubStreet's Boston Writers of Color Group, and more!

In this webinar-style session, a panel of our staff members will give you an overview of GrubStreet and who we are, and we'll dive into everything coming up at GrubStreet next term. At the …

This summer, we're excited to host a mix of online and in-person classes so you can write with fellow teens virtually, in-person at our Center for Creative Writing, or both! Take a look below to see all of our summer classes. As always, scholarships are available for every single class below and are super easy to apply for.

August 8th through August 12th, 10:30am-3:30pm ET

• A Week of Short Stories (Immersive) with Olivia Kate Cerrone (In-Person: Seaport)
• A Week of Horror! with Peter Medeiros (In-Person: Seaport)
• A Week of Poetry …

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition, located on the first floor of GrubStreet's Center for Creative Writing, is open and ready to fulfill all of your book-browsing desires! Staff Picks are 20% off, so you can add to your TBR pile guilt-free. Whether you want to read a whirlpool of a story about love and home, a retelling of "The Fall of the House of Usher," or a strong sibling dynamic, PSB has a pick for you. We're located on the southeast side of 50 Liberty, facing the Marina and the ICA. Come visit!

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Essay Incubator 

Application Deadline: Monday, August 1st at 11:59 PM (ET)

GrubStreet's Essay Incubator Program is designed for essay writers interested in drafting, revising, and publishing their work