Welcome to GrubStreet’s FREE Write-A-Thon Challenge! Over the course of six weeks, from May 14 - June 21, we invite you to dedicate 50 hours to your writing practice.

Community Writing Sessions

Please join us for one of our upcoming Community Writing Sessions on Wednesday, June 5th and Thursday June 13th. Taking place at GrubStreet’s Center for Creative Writing in Boston from 5:30-7:30 PM. Register by clicking here! Snacks will be provided.

Event Update!

We look forward to our Write-A-Thon Bash on June 21st from 6:30-8:00 PM. The evening will feature a fireside chat on Sustaining a Joyful Writing Practice with esteemed Grubbie instructors Theresa Okokon and Elizabeth Santiago, as well as a presentation highlighting our community's progress during the Write-A-Thon, and a lively reception. Come join the fun! Please make sure to pre-register at our event page here.

Scholarship Highlight

Your invaluable support from our community enables us to provide fully-funded, enriching creative writing programming to youth in Greater Boston. In 2023, 85% of teens participated in free programs or through scholarships. GrubStreet’s Young Adult Writers Program offers programming crafted for youth facing economic challenges, people of color, teens without housing, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and immigrants/new Americans, fostering a diverse and vibrant community. Through the lens of creative writing, these programs create a space for teens ages 13-18 to develop leadership skills, give and receive feedback, and communicate and advocate for themselves. GrubStreet’s Young Adult Writers Program reached 1,426 teens over the past year with programming designed to nurture creativity, care for their health and wellness, and create a foundation for lifelong success. Thank you for your generous support in making sure that all interested teens have access to GrubStreet’s programs!

Make a Gift to our Scholarship Fund

As a reminder, we invite you to join other Write-A-Thon participants in our dedicated Facebook group here.

Happy writing!