Have you struggled with traditional writing advice? Do you hate feedback and revision of any kind? Do you find it difficult to call yourself a writer because of these things? I have some good news: there’s nothing wrong with you, and you’re more of a writer than you’ve been led to believe. How do I […]
In a distant country, recently imprisoned filmmaker Vasant Rai is offered a chance at freedom. But the choice, he learns, comes at a very steep price. Ravi Mangla’s The Observant is a sharp-eyed literary thriller about freedom of expression under tyrannical regimes, authority and its adherents, and the demands of survival. "Short and powerful, Ravi […]
Seventeen-year-old Minerva Gutiérrez plans revenge on her predatory boss in this poignant and thrilling contemporary Young Adult novel about grief, anger, and fighting for what you deserve. Perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson and Erika L. Sánchez. In the seaside town of Nautilus, Minerva Gutiérrez absolutely hates her job at the local ice cream […]
Nadia Owusu’s Whiting Award-winning debut memoir, Aftershocks, serves as the foundation for understanding the rich array of tools memoirists have to create complex narratives. We’ll explore such tools as metaphor, symbolism, and structure as we navigate the seismic upheavals of a life lived across several countries. Most recently chosen as one of Barack Obama’s favorite […]
In May 2021 over 50 people from around the country shared with Tate DeCaro decisions and deeds they were proud of accomplishing during the first year of the pandemic. From huge life changes to the day-to-day tasks of simple survival, they did not just get by. They all found incredibly creative ways to cope. Taken together, […]
Many of the books we have come to regard as "classics" were banned at various times and in various places in the United States. Now, contemporary books, such as The Hate U Give, Gender Queer, and All Boys Aren't Blue, are facing the same challenges. Delivered in partnership with 540WMain, this virtual panel-with-Q &A discusses […]
Two Performances: 7 pm and 9 pm | ASL Interpretation at the 7 pm show Tickets: $20 See what happens when you take a group of actors, directors, writers, and producers and give them only 24 hours in which to create, rehearse, and “tech” five short, original plays! Writers & Books 740 University Avenue Rochester, […]
Two Performances: 7 pm and 9 pm | ASL Interpretation at the 7 pm show Tickets: $20 See what happens when you take a group of actors, directors, writers, and producers and give them only 24 hours in which to create, rehearse, and “tech” five short, original plays! Writers & Books 740 University Avenue Rochester, […]
Bring your rough (or polished!) draft in any genre to a free-flowing discussion inspired by Angelique Stevens’ master class on Aftershocks by Nadia Owusu. Writing prompts to consider as you create: Writing prompts Owusu structures the “Liminal” chapter using the Blue Chair as the inciting incident and notes the time away from it; one day […]
In his debut Soft-Boiled: An Investigation Of Masculinity and the Writer's Life, Stephen J. West seamlessly weaves together personal experiences, studies of detective thrillers, and critical texts on masculinity to offer an honest and moving journey towards self-discovery. Thought-provoking and lyrical, Soft-Boiled poses essential questions: What are the implications of creating art based on another […]
