In Conversation: Allison Adair & Eileen Cleary

Join us for an afternoon of conversation, curiosity, and community. Poets Allison Adair and Eileen Cleary will read from their new books, and chat with each other about the making of poetry. Get unique insights on craft and revision and all things creative. About Allison Adair Allison Adair’s first collection, The Clearing, was selected by […]

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June 11 Write-Together

Writing is a solitary exercise—and, for so many of us, it’s a solitary exercise that’s changed remarkably in this past year. Born from our own personal need to infuse community into the solitary practice of writing, The Notebooks Collective invites you to come together to write. Bring a work in progress, the edits you want […]

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June 21 Write-Together

Writing is a solitary exercise—and, for so many of us, it’s a solitary exercise that’s changed remarkably in this past year. Born from our own personal need to infuse community into the solitary practice of writing, The Notebooks Collective invites you to come together to write. Bring a work in progress, the edits you want […]

In Conversation: Marcia Karp & George Kalogeris

Join the Notebooks Collective for an In Conversation with poets Marcia Karp & George Kalogeris. These two poets have known each other and each other's work for 25 years. They will read from their new books, talk translation, and other aspects of the writing life. About the Authors Marcia Karp Marcia Karp's book, If By […]

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July 16 Write-Together

Writing is a solitary exercise—and, for so many of us, it’s a solitary exercise that’s changed remarkably in this past year. Born from our own personal need to infuse community into the solitary practice of writing, The Notebooks Collective invites you to come together to write. Bring a work in progress, the edits you want […]

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In Conversation: Jessica Cuello & Jan Beatty

Join us for an In Conversation with poets Jessica Cuello & Jan Beatty. Jessica will read from her new book, Liar, and Jan will be reading from her book The Body Wars and a conversation will ensue about writing, community, and more! Jessica Cuello Jessica Cuello’s Liar was selected by Dorianne Laux for the 2020 Barrow […]

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July 27 Write-Together

Writing is a solitary exercise—and, for so many of us, it’s a solitary exercise that’s changed remarkably in this past year. Born from our own personal need to infuse community into the solitary practice of writing, The Notebooks Collective invites you to come together to write. Bring a work in progress, the edits you want […]

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The Sealey Challenge: A Mid-Month Jump-Start

The Sealey Challenge, started by poet Nicole Sealey, challenges readers to read one collection of poetry every day through the month of August. If you’re anything like us, you’ve started this challenge before, fully convinced that you would finish the month without missing a day. But, like us, you may have hit a wall mid-month […]

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September Write-Together

Writing is a solitary exercise—and, for so many of us, it’s a solitary exercise that’s changed remarkably in this past year. Born from our own personal need to infuse community into the solitary practice of writing, The Notebooks Collective invites you to come together to write. Bring a work in progress, the edits you want […]

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In Conversation: Anne-Marie Oomen & Patricia Ann McNair

Join us for the virtual book launch of Anne-Marie Oomen's new book, As Long as I Know You: The Mom Book. Published by University of Georgia Press, this book was selected by Aimee Nezhukumatathil for the Sue William Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction. Anne-Marie will be in conversation with Patricia Ann McNair. This event will […]

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October Write-Together

Writing is a solitary exercise—and, for so many of us, it’s a solitary exercise that’s changed remarkably in this past year. Born from our own personal need to infuse community into the solitary practice of writing, The Notebooks Collective invites you to come together to write. Bring a work in progress, the edits you want […]

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In Conversation: Amy Hoffman & Meg Kearney

Amy Hoffman's new book Dot & Ralfie is about a lesbian couple facing the physical, emotional, and relationship challenges of aging. "Amy Hoffman creates unforgettable characters, and her scintillating wit keeps things lively even in the face of the decline that awaits us all" writes Alison Bechdel, author of The Secret to Superhuman Strength. Join […]

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