Fiction Writing New York

New York Story Night #89

New York Story Night is a literary community event based in Manhattan founded to provide creative writers, amateur and professional alike, a stage on which to share their stories and an audience with which to road test their works. Consider an open mic for stand-up tragedy, stand-up horror, stand-up drama if you will. A night of bedtime stories for adults. **For those who wish to share a story, please arrive before 6:50pm and sign-up for a reading slot.** (Find Aïss at the front of the second floor event space.) For those who wish to be an audience, get a drink, find a favored spot, chit-chat with fellow story lovers if you like! At 7pm story night begins. **Each writer gets 20 minutes in front of the microphone. (15 minutes for the story + 5 minutes for workshop/Q&A with the audience)** We have a 10 minute intermission at the end of every hour. **Rules for stories:** * Stories must be under 15 mins (around 2,300 words) * All stories must be written pieces * Stories can be fiction or non-fiction but must contain a narrative arc * No poetry, no essays We encourage you to email us at newyorkstorynight@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns on if your story is a good fit for our event. If you cannot attend this particular event but would like to be in tune with our next ones join our MeetUp group or email us at newyorkstorynight@gmail.com to be added to our e-mailing list! New York Story Night is a free event. *\*By attending, you acknowledge that you may appear in photos and videos used for social media or promotional purposes.*in

Shut Up & Write!® Saturdays at Brooklyn Art Haus, WILLIAMSBURG

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:** This event is listed on the Shut Up & Write! website. To RSVP your spot for connect with other group members, please join the group here: [https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xJ31pS0t7](https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xJ31pS0t7) \-\-\- Welcome welcome, come out and join me and fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page. We gather, grab a beverage or a snack, run intros for the first 15 mins or so then we do as the group name states, we shut up and write for a timed 1-hour block. We may continue writing as time/space permits. No matter what you're writing you are welcome. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. After the session, you're welcome to stick around to chat, connect, and build your writing community. Wherever you are in your project, you're not doing it alone—this is your space to write. This group meets weekly - Wednesdays 6-8pm and Saturdays 11am-1pm. \*Please note in my absence the bar/cafe staff act as host and can get you started. So always feel free to show up and write. \*\*\*HOW to find me - We are usually stationed in the back of the cafe (The Mouth) or the front entry lounge of the theater space. When in doubt always ask the barista/bartender they're always amazing. ABOUT THE SPACE: Bring your headphones, earplugs whatever you need to make your atmosphere cosy. It is a theater space cafe/bar they serve food and drinks all day and also have happy hour specials. Brooklyn Art Haus is an art space dedicated to creatives in Brooklyn so do inquire within about how you can stage your works or host events or just come in on a regular basis and get writing done. Hope to see you there! ABOUT US: **Shut Up & Write** hosts free in-person and online writing events for writers all over the world. Our goal is to ensure that every writer, regardless of genre or skill level, has access to the community, accountability, and resources they need to be successful in their personal writing goals. Our events use our proven formula: a few minutes of introductions, an hour of focused writing, and a final check-in to share the hour's progress. For more information about our events, visit [https://shutupwrite.com.](https://shutupwrite.com)

Writers Meetup & Critique @OUTRO NYC - Bring pages from your screenplay

Bring pages from your novel, screenplay, short story, poetry or non-fiction - read out loud and get immediate feedback on your project. Get together with your fellow authors, screenwriters and filmmakers and talk through any hurdles or roadblocks. ***This meetup is free and open to everyone. Outro NYC asks that everyone buy at least one drink.*** UPLOAD YOUR SCREENPLAY OR STAGE PLAY TO https://scriptca.mp/feedback and check the box for "NYC Table Reads" UPLOAD YOUR NOVEL, SHORT STORY OR POETRY TO https://wordca.mp/feedback and check the box for "NYC Live Readings" Ideally 2000 words / 10 script pages or less. It may be possible to read through longer projects depending on the number of submissions. Also ok to just listen in if you don't have anything to submit. Look for Holloway, Peter or Ace on the patio - Holloway will be in a ScriptCamp t-shirt.

Shut Up & Write!® Wednesdays at Brooklyn Art Haus, WILLIAMSBURG

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:** This event is listed on the Shut Up & Write! website. To RSVP your spot for connect with other group members, please join the group here: [https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xJ0NOMOW0](https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xJ0NOMOW0) \-\-\- About Our Writing Group Welcome welcome, come out and join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page. We gather, grab a beverage or a snack, run intros for the first 15 mins or so then we do as the group name states, we shut up and write for a timed 1-hour block. We may continue writing as time/space permits. No matter what you're writing you are welcome. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. After the session, you're welcome to stick around to chat, connect, and build your writing community. Wherever you are in your project, you're not doing it alone—this is your space to write. This group meets weekly - Wednesdays 6-8pm and Saturdays 11am-1pm. \*Please note in my absence the bar/cafe staff act as host and can get you started. So always feel free to show up and write. \*\*\*HOW to find me - We are usually stationed in the back of the cafe (The Mouth) or the front entry lounge of the theater space. When in doubt always ask the barista/bartender they're always amazing. ABOUT THE SPACE: Bring your headphones, earplugs whatever you need to make your atmosphere cosy. It is a theater space cafe/bar they serve food and drinks all day and also have happy hour specials. Brooklyn Art Haus is an art space dedicated to creatives in Brooklyn so do inquire within about how you can stage your works or host events or just come in on a regular basis and get writing done. Hope to see you there!

Comics Chat and Critique

Writing group meeting in Washington Heights

Wanna know what makes me happy? When a longtime member of this group moves to a new apartment and the first thing they tell me is that it'll be a great spot to have a meeting, that puts a big-ass smile on my face -- and that's the situation here. Ryan hosted multiple times at his place in East Harlem, and now he's welcoming us to Washington Heights. The night before we meet, I'll send all the details to people on the RSVP list. For now, just know that the place is wheelchair accessible, and also, if you plan to bring snacks, DO NOT bring anything with nuts because our host is very allergic. That's it for now. See you there! -Zack

Writers Meetup & Critique @OUTRO NYC - Bring pages from your screenplay

Bring pages from your novel, screenplay, short story, poetry or non-fiction - read out loud and get immediate feedback on your project. Get together with your fellow authors, screenwriters and filmmakers and talk through any hurdles or roadblocks. ***This meetup is free and open to everyone. Outro NYC asks that everyone buy at least one drink.*** UPLOAD YOUR SCREENPLAY OR STAGE PLAY TO https://scriptca.mp/feedback and check the box for "NYC Table Reads" UPLOAD YOUR NOVEL, SHORT STORY OR POETRY TO https://wordca.mp/feedback and check the box for "NYC Live Readings" Ideally 2000 words / 10 script pages or less. It may be possible to read through longer projects depending on the number of submissions. Also ok to just listen in if you don't have anything to submit. Look for Holloway, Peter or Ace on the patio - Holloway will be in a ScriptCamp t-shirt.

Shut Up & Write!® Wednesdays at Brooklyn Art Haus, WILLIAMSBURG

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:** This event is listed on the Shut Up & Write! website. To RSVP your spot for connect with other group members, please join the group here: [https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xJ0NOMOW0](https://www.shutupwrite.com/series/id2xJ0NOMOW0) \-\-\- About Our Writing Group Welcome welcome, come out and join fellow writers each week to show up, sit down, and get words on the page. We gather, grab a beverage or a snack, run intros for the first 15 mins or so then we do as the group name states, we shut up and write for a timed 1-hour block. We may continue writing as time/space permits. No matter what you're writing you are welcome. No critiques. No sharing. No pressure. Just focused writing time alongside others doing the same. After the session, you're welcome to stick around to chat, connect, and build your writing community. Wherever you are in your project, you're not doing it alone—this is your space to write. This group meets weekly - Wednesdays 6-8pm and Saturdays 11am-1pm. \*Please note in my absence the bar/cafe staff act as host and can get you started. So always feel free to show up and write. \*\*\*HOW to find me - We are usually stationed in the back of the cafe (The Mouth) or the front entry lounge of the theater space. When in doubt always ask the barista/bartender they're always amazing. ABOUT THE SPACE: Bring your headphones, earplugs whatever you need to make your atmosphere cosy. It is a theater space cafe/bar they serve food and drinks all day and also have happy hour specials. Brooklyn Art Haus is an art space dedicated to creatives in Brooklyn so do inquire within about how you can stage your works or host events or just come in on a regular basis and get writing done. Hope to see you there!

JCW: A Book Club for Writers

Join in the JCW Writers Loft on the 3rd Monday of every month for a discussion of literature from a writer's perspective. **October** - Identity and Isolation * Convenience Store Woman — Nayaka Murata \~176 pages * The Stranger — Albert Camus \~123 pages Both feature protagonists alienated from social expectations. Discussion: * Detached narration * Social norms vs individuality * Character psychology through voice ***Joshua Tedeschi*** *is a native Jersey City visual artist and writer working on his first novel. He writes literary fiction and urban-themed short poetry that probe everyday relationships and tensions for broader meaning. His writing appears on Substack and Instagram under his pseudonym Julius Germans (@juliusgermans).* ***John Schneider*** *is a teacher and writer from New Jersey. He reviews small and independent press fiction on Substack (@johnwschneider)*

The Writing Group – Halloween Horror Session

Join us for first ever genre-specific session! In honor of the holiday, come have a festive cocktail, snack on some candy, and bring your horror genre writing to share. Costumes optional but strongly encouraged. **Itinerary** Our social hour starts at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and scripts (be they for screen or stage). This week, we are reading **horror genre works only**! * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At 9 o'clock we finish readings, but you are welcome to stick around! Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.

Writing Under the Influence - the Keep

Drunk driving is not cool, but drunk writing is! This is a community event for writers, with drinks! Work on your own projects or use the creative writing prompts provided. Join us at the beautiful Keep bar, where we will have focused 20 minute writing sprints, with breaks in between. The Keep bar is at 205 Cypress Ave in Ridgewood. Please RSVP online! Bar is CASH ONLY. 21+ Bring photo ID. Keep in mind, there is also an online version of this group, which meets concurrently but has a separate event notice. The Keep version will be hosted by Jonathan, Nicole, and Cici, and the online version will be hosted by Meghan!! Be sure to RSVP to the correct event:)

The Writing Group – Williamsburg Session

**Itinerary** Our social hour starts at **6 o'clock**, and you can come and meet other writers, enjoy a happy hour, socialize and hang out as you like until 7 when we will start readings. At **7 o'clock** we formally get together as a group to listen to readings from those looking for feedback. * We do not select readers based on order of arrival or a sign-up sheet, so if you have work until late but still want to come and read, you can! * Each reader gets five (5) minutes to read, so please select a section of work which is appropriate for that time limit. * We welcome narrative prose (fiction and non-fiction), poetry, and scripts (be they for screen or stage), so long as it is writing that you're serious about. * We'll then spend another five (5) minutes in discussion. This is time for the listeners to provide feedback on the reading and discussing the craft in general. We welcome (and encourage) constructive criticism, so long as it is done with respect. This is just as important as the reading, and is done as an open conversation not lead by the reader or the host, so no hand raising required! * We try to get to as many people who want to read as we can, so if there are a lot of attendees we will be very strict on time. * We take a short break at **8 o'clock** . At **9 o'clock** we finish readings, but you are welcome to stick around! Meet new friends, connect with old ones, exchange longer works for review, or just let loose.