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Aube Rey Lescure Aube Rey Lescure is the author of RIVER EAST, RIVER WEST and the instructor for the all-new Autofiction Immersive program.
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A Conversation with Colson Whitehead
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
Join GrubStreet at the Coolidge Corner Theatre for an unforgettable evening with two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead.
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September 21–27
Registration is Open for Fall Manuscript Mart
Secure your appointment and receive direct industry feedback on your novel from top literary agents.
Fall Readers' Room Classes
Join a six-week reading group this fall. We approach beloved books as works of art, combining the camaraderie of a book club with the rigor of a literature seminar.
September Multi-Week Classes
Our September lineup of multi-week workshops is here, offering the time, structure, and community to help you stay with your writing.
The Draft Feedback Program
Get personalized, craft-based feedback within two weeks from one of our expert creative writing instructors.
This Month's Featured Online & In-Person Classes
Class Spotlight — Don't Miss These
Online: Zoom | workshop
Novel in Progress
- Oct 01 – Dec 3, 2026
10 Thursdays, from 10:30am-1:30pm (ET)
First drafts of novels are often messy, expansive, and daunting. Too much critique too early can stall momentum, while writing in isolation can leave… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
6 Weeks, 6 Stories
- Oct 01 – Nov 5, 2026
6 Thursdays, from 10:30am-1:30pm (ET)
This class is a creative laboratory where you can experiment with new forms and share fresh work in a supportive environment. Whether you’re a… ...more
Online: Zoom | workshop
Jumpstart Your Romance Novel
- Oct 07 – Nov 18, 2026
6 Wednesdays, from 6:00pm-9:00pm (ET)
If you love stories that make you swoon and want to write your own romance novel, this course is for you. Whether you have the germ of an idea or are… ...more
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