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Inclusive, low-cost creative writing classes, workshops, events, and resources for adults of all educational backgrounds and experience levels. Open to writers in the greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Explore poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid genres with a diverse, LGBTQ+ friendly communit
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In-person events
7/7/26 — Creative Coworking @ Writers Room
7/7/26 — Creative Coworking @ Writers Room
Join Blue Stoop for an in-person Creative Coworking session at Writers Room, on Tuesday, 7/7, from 6-8 pm. We'll open with a quick round of goal-setting and close with another quick check-in — expect about 90 minutes of actual writing time. Creative Coworking is an opportunity for writers and read
7/9/26 – blue stoop x lmk summer school reading in the park
7/9/26 – blue stoop x lmk summer school reading in the park
spend some time reading in the summer sun with blue stoop and let me know club at rittenhoue square! bring a blanket, a book to read, and a book to swap. light…
7/11/26 — Novels in Progress, ft. Katie Testa and Owen Lyman-Schmidt
7/11/26 — Novels in Progress, ft. Katie Testa and Owen Lyman-Schmidt
Novels in Progress is a showcase for local working novelists. Free and open to the public, each event will offer a salon-style reading and conversation featuring two writers deep in the process of a long project. Light refreshments will be provided. The event will take place in the Heim Room (131),
Virtual events
Summer Masterclasses
Summer Masterclasses
Inclusive, low-cost creative writing classes and workshops for adults of all backgrounds and experience levels. Open to writers in the greater Philadelphia area and beyond. Explore poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and hybrid genres with a community of supportive peers and instructors.
Instant Book Club: Summer 2026
Instant Book Club: Summer 2026
Whether you're a literature lover, a chronic procrastinator, or all of the above, we've got your back! Join this summer's Instant Book Club for low-stakes, homework-free discussions about short-form texts, all thoughtfully curated by Blue Stoop instructors. No prep or experience required — just show up and dig in! These FREE, virtual sessions take place from 6-7pm (ET). • June 9th (Fiction, with Kale Choo Hanson) • July 14th (Poetry, with Alison Lubar) • August 11th (Nonfiction, with Andrea Firth). Learn more at bluestoop.org/events --- All guests are expected to follow our code of conduct: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oEot9Qr4i0jqI-a8Yiacsma81kCv6hx0iH5E10VT4Ok/edit?usp=sharing --- If you'd like to sustain Blue Stoop's free public programs, consider making a donation at bluestoop.org/donate
More free public programs for writers
More free public programs for writers
Free virtual, hybrid, and in-person writing workshops, creative co-working sessions, literary events, and more. For writers and readers in the greater Philadelphia area and beyond.
Literary Philly
Local resource for writers
Local resource for writers
Looking for a Philadelphia reading series, open mic, writing group, event venue, book club, or community organization? We've got your back! Check out this list of local resources and find the writing community you've been looking for.
Community calendar
Community calendar
Inspired by Literary Philly, this free community calendar includes upcoming literary events (poetry readings, book releases, author events, and writing workshops) in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties. Submissions welcome.
Media Mentions
Blue Stoop on Positively Philly - PHL17.com
Blue Stoop on Positively Philly - PHL17.com
Taylor Townes, Co-Director at Blue Stoop, and student/volunteer Nia Pettis join Rachel & Abby for an overview on classes and programming for their literary community. Nia even shares a heartfel…
Co-Directors on the Evening WURDs - 2.20.25
Co-Directors on the Evening WURDs - 2.20.25
Julian Shendelman and Taylor Townes are the directors of Blue Stoop, which is a home for Philly writers. They joined Dr. Peterson on Evening WURDs to talk about the “Power to the Pen: Writing for Revo
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