
• Creating and promoting performance opportunities for writers—5 minutes and 650 words at a time. #writersread
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It was inspiring to meet journalist Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) last night & hear insights from his remarkable career. Thanks @SUNYNewPaltz! amzn.to/4c9FabN
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Sari Botton created a movement for everyone traveling through time in a human body. Read & subscribe to her excellent Substack.
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My friend and writing mentor, author Angela Davis-Gardner, died Monday. Angela was very dear to me, and I encourage you to pause for a few minutes to read about our fallen fellow writer and her remarkable legacy.
— Edward McCann, Founder, Writers Read
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Out of an abundance of caution and due to the worsening winter storm forecast, we've made the difficult decision to cancel and reschedule today’s “Body Language” performance at City Winery. ow.ly/PO1V50YjCAt
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Today’s show Body Language has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for an updated reschedule date.
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Sunday's show @CityWineryNYC with @BLReview has sold out, and we're excited that PBS News Hour is sending a crew to cover it! Thanks to our advance ticket holders. Please check writersread.org for upcoming deadlines and events.
Don't miss this special @WritersRead and @BLReview event @CityWineryNYC on 2/22!
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True stories about body language, read live by writers at City Winery.
📅 Feb 22
🎟 Advance tickets now available — link in bio.
What did you inherit? Beyond heirlooms like jewelry or china, we carry the invisible: a grandmother’s laugh, a father’s temper, or a family’s resilience. We want to hear the story of how yours shaped you, in 650 words, by 3/1. Event: 4/25 Kingston, NY • writersread.org
Following the tragic loss of his grandson Rory, poet Steve Lewis turned to language to bear witness to overwhelming grief. Peering Into Infinity is a starkly honest series of meditations, a love note written in the shadow of loss. Get your copy today.
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Why should you click this link to read on?
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Congrats to writer @ReynaMarderGentin, whose 4th book has arrived! Reyna's passion & craft inspires our #WritersRead community; help celebrate her #BookBirthday & pick up your copy now!
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👉 Get the book: bit.ly/JessicaHarmon
“Writers Read is where Dickens and Twain would be if they could pare themselves down to five minutes.” - Anthony Murphy
Real stories, real writers. All you need is 5 minutes. 🎙️
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Check out this James Baldwin AI installation in NYC • nytimes.com/2025/10/29/arts/…
Our October 25th Kingston event was a full house! Thank you to everyone who came out to share, listen, and celebrate your stories with us. Stay tuned for details on our next show! 🎙️📚
New episode out now! 🎙️
"The Apprentice" by Jack O' Connell is live now on the Writers Read podcast.
Listen on Spotify, link in bio.
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#MotivationMonday
A little motivation to remind everyone to keep going! Happy Monday.
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