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Community Writing Group

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Join us for a free, collaborative, supportive writing community every Saturday. Facilitated by Jessica L. Pavia, our writing group is focused on encouragement, guidance, generosity, and accountability. Drop in weekly, […]

On Writing Illness: Craft and Prompts with Sarah Cedeno

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

“There is, let us confess it (and illness is the great confessional) a childish outspokenness in illness; things are said, truths blurted out, which the cautious respectability of health conceals.” […]

Robin L. Flanigan: 100 Things to Do in Rochester before You Die

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Rochester is known as the cultural capital of Western New York because of its world class museums, music, and more. 100 Things to Do in Rochester before You Die is […]

Free – $20

Open House at Gell | Saturday, June 10

Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat 6581 W Hollow Rd., Naples, United States

Stop by for tea and pastries, bucolic vistas, and a chance to view extensive renovations at Gell Cottage, Gleason Lodge, and our tree house. Hear about opportunities for writing residencies, enrichment […]

Adebe DeRango-Adem: Vox Humana

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

In and through literary experiments with word and sound, utterance and song, Vox Humana considers the different ways a body can assert, recount, and proclaim. Born from the polyphonic phenomenon […]

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Sara Zavacki-Moore: Tiny House of God

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Sara Zavacki-Moore’s debut novel Choosing Charity was released in 2022, followed by Tiny House of God (Wild Rose Press, June 21, 2023). Tiny House of God teaser: When an abandoned […]

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Write a Short Play | Ages: 10-13

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Do you love theater? Do you have a big imagination? Have you always wished you could see the characters and stories in your head come to life in front of […]

Becoming a Storyteller | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Do you love telling stories? Are you entertained by listening to a good story? Then you probably already are a natural storyteller! In this camp you will practice voice, body […]

Start Your Story | Ages: 7-9

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Are stories constantly running through your imagination? Get your ideas out of your head and onto paper! In this camp we will learn what makes a story interesting by exploring […]

Dragons, Dice, & Roleplaying | Teen

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Calling all quest seekers! What do collaborative role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and writing have to do with each other? Quite a lot, as you’ll discover. In this camp, […]

Percy Jackson | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Percy Jackson is mighty with his sword; his creator, Rick Riordan, is mighty with his pen. Experiment with the writing methods Riordan uses to weave a siren spell. You will […]

Building Fantastical Worlds | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Have you ever wondered what it’s like living in magical worlds, such as those described in the Harry Potter series, Chronicles of Narnia, and The Borrowers? How do we leave […]

Musical Theater Book Club | Ages: Teen

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Think of this as a book club where, instead of discussing novels, we discuss musicals. From Sondheim to Six, musical theater can be more than just jazz hands and smiles; […]

Gell Retreat Bus Transportation

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat, Writers & Books’ retreat center in Naples, NY. Busing will be provided for an additional charge of $250 from 740 University Avenue, departing at […]

Arts Alive: Exploring the Neighborhood | Ages: 10-13

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Rochester’s Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA) has long been home to expression and creativity. Businesses and organizations that engage with art through painting, photography, food, and language abound. There are […]

My Name in Print | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Write, write, write! We will spend the first part of this camp producing poems, stories, journal entries, and creative essays through imaginative writing prompts. You will be encouraged to try […]

I Survived | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Attention time travelers! Do you want to learn more about significant events, such as the sinking of the Titanic, Hurricane Katrina, or 9/11?  We'll spend the week exploring what makes […]

Writers and Sleuths | Ages: 7-9

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Join us as we read mysteries and detective stories and get to know problem -solvers from a variety of backgrounds. Over the course of the week, we will learn about […]

Outdoor Writers | Ages: 9-16

Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat 6581 W Hollow Rd., Naples, United States

Summertime, sunshine, green rolling hills, nature, and you! Spend five days communing with the writer within you at our retreat in the Bristol Hills. Explore with professional writers and naturalists […]

Writers & Illustrators | Ages: 10-13

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

In this exciting collaboration between Writers & Books and the Creative Workshop at the Memorial Art Gallery, you’ll create your own fantastically illustrated and imaginatively written story. You’ll learn how […]

Supernatural Shakespeare | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Calling young thespians! We’ll spend the week walking into the world of William Shakespeare, with a special focus on his use of the supernatural in his plays. We’ll explore his […]

Mystery 101 | Ages: 10-13

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Do you enjoy a good mystery? Do you enjoy the creative writing process?  Do you want to know whodunnit? If your answer is “yes,” join us for Mystery Writing 101. […]

Adventures in Journaling | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Journaling is a way to organize, record and reflect on your personal experiences, thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Campers will design and keep a journal that is uniquely  their own as […]

The Wide World of Picture Books | Ages: 7-9

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Calling all young authors and illustrators with a love for reading and writing! Do you enjoy telling your own stories through pictures or words?  We’ll take a journey together through […]

Hogwarts Academy | Ages: 8-14

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Immerse yourself in the world of Harry Potter when Writers & Books’ three-story building is transformed  into Hogwarts! Throughout the week, students will attend Herbology, Transfiguration, Divination, History of Magic, […]

Story Writing Boot Camp | Ages: Teen

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Learn the essentials of voice, character, conflict, and dialogue to build a story and keep it going. Whatever kind of fiction you write, we’ll hone in on the elements of […]

Poetry, Pottery, & Paper Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

This collaboration between Writers & Books and the Flower City Arts Center provides a unique opportunity merging visual arts with creative writing. You will work with artists to handbuild a […]

Build a Book | Ages: 10-13

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

So you want to write a book, but you need a plan. Join our community of writers to learn how to plot a book chapter by chapter, taking your great […]

Write What Matters | Ages: Teen

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Why do we write? Because as writers, we have to. This upper-level teen workshop dives into the questions authors ask themselves during the drafting process. Why does this matter? Why […]

Novel Tools | Ages: 12-15

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Whether you aspire to write fantasy, science fiction, historical, or contemporary realist novels, you’ll want to develop the skills and discover the tools that successful fiction writers use to bring […]

Flash Your Fiction | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Flash fiction is a very short form of story writing. Every word is essential. These stories have all the elements of a longer story: character, setting, and plot– but in […]

World Building | Ages: Teen

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Do you know how to build a satisfying system of magic in a fantasy world? Do you love books that include dictionaries of their own fictional languages? Do you daydream […]

Writing with Light | Ages: 12-14

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

The word photography means “writing with light.” Using a 35mm film camera (provided) and a pen and notebook, we will explore the uniqueness of the Neighborhood of the Arts (NOTA). […]

Writing for the Screen | Ages: Teen

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Have you ever wondered how your favorite TV show got to the screen? Want to try your hand at writing a script made for TV? In this camp you will […]

Comedy Improv | Ages: 12-14

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Have you ever seen a comedy improv show or the television show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and thought, “That looks like fun!” It is fun, and here is your […]

Drama! With a Beat! | Ages: 8-11

Writers & Books 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States

Do you ever think about where music comes from? In this skit-building camp we will explore a variety of sources that influence and inspire music from different cultures and time […]

If you would like to make a request for any accommodation, please email us at accommodation@wab.org at least 10 days prior to the event or workshop.
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