The Writers Grotto

? 30 Years of Writers Supporting Writers! ? In his interview with 48 Hills, board member Christopher D. Cook reflects on the Grotto’s rich history, legendary Grotto Nights, and why we need literary community now more than ever. Join us this Saturday, March 22, at the Verdi Club to celebrate three decades of storytelling, camaraderie, and creative resilience! Expect music, a historical slideshow, a taco bar, drinks, and dancing—plus, of course, an unforgettable night of literary magic. ?? Click to read the full interview below! https://lnkd.in/g3z6ukXG ??? And get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gWFgx-rV #WritersGrotto30 #LitCommunity #SFWriting #SupportWriters #VerdiClub #MissionDistrict #AnniversaryCelebration #RootedAndWritten #BayAreaLit #WritingLife

Come join us at this month’s Lyrics and Dirges featuring Rooted & Written alumni readers: Sabreen Ali, Sabina Khan-Ibarra, Chante Owens, Azucena Rasilla, Rowena Leong Singer, and Sara Yang! Date: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm Place: Pegasus Books, 2349 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley This event is hosted and curated by MK Chavez, Sharon Coleman, and Rooted & Written. Rooted & Written is the first tuition-free professional creative writing program offered for BIPOC writers in the USA. Lyrics & Dirges is a monthly reading series that features a mix of prominent, emerging and beginning writers. Its aim is to highlight various forms of writing in an effort to spotlight the diverse literary community that lives in the Bay Area. Every last Wednesday of the month at Pegasus Books Downtown. #bipocwriters #writers #writerscommunity #writer #writing #writingcommunity #bipoc? #writingworkshop #rootedwritten

In honor of Women’s History Month, March's Grotto Night at the Library features Grotto writers?Words for Wellness, Jenny Bitner, Ethel Rohan and Nina Schuyler discussing writing about mothers and daughters on March 25 at 6 pm. Register for the virtual event via the QR code.?

As part of the 2025 Rooted & Written Interim Programming, we’re excited to offer write-ins open only to Rooted & Written Alumni. This class is free, but alumni must register through an email link (if you're an alum, check your inbox). If you did not receive the email, please contact [email protected] Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you at the first write-in on March 19 with Writers Grotto member Nate Olivarez-Giles! #bipocwriters #writers #writerscommunity #writer #writing #writingcommunity #bipoc? #writingworkshop #rootedwritten

Wow - looking forward to the symposium and the write-ins!

Rooted & Written Alumni: Due to a small additional grant, we are thrilled to share the 2025 Rooted & Written Symposium and Interim Programming! These Rooted & Written events are only for Rooted & Written alumni and they are free to attend. Registration is required. The registration link will be sent directly to your email. Please make sure you include [email protected] in your contact list. For more details, go to rooted-written.org. #bipocwriters #writers #writerscommunity #writer #writing #writingcommunity #bipoc #writingworkshop #rootedwritten

We’re 30 and it’s time to party! Whether you’ve been with us from the start, just joined, or are part of our wider community, you’re invited to an unforgettable evening marking three decades of creativity and connection. Sip on drinks, snack on bites, mingle with fantastic people, and celebrate the moments that brought us here. Friends and family are welcome to this all-ages event. All donations will go towards our?$30k for 30 Years of The Writers Grotto campaign. Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gWFgx-rV Details: March 22 6 to 10pm Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa St San Francisco

CANCELLED (DUE TO WEATHER)- Join?Jennifer Christgau-Aquino, Janine Kovac and MC Audrey T. Williams, MFA??this Friday, March 14, for the latest in our Words & Stories Series at Salesforce Park in downtown San Francisco. Readings start at noon. Bring your lunch!

Did you know that it’s possible to sell a nonfiction book on the strength of a book proposal alone—even if you haven’t yet finished writing your book? In this workshop, students will learn the full spectrum of writing a first-draft proposal: what to include, what to leave out, faux pas to avoid, structuring your proposal in a professional format, and how to demonstrate to publishers that you’re a serious writer who understands the 21st century publishing landscape. With Lyzette Wanzer, MFA Tuesdays, March 11th - April 22nd (no class March 25th), from 5:30 - 7:30pm PST. Via Zoom. https://lnkd.in/gratbfyY #writing #writingcommunity #nonfiction #bookproposal #writingworkshop #writingclass

Join Nina Schuyler and host Terry Tierney at Salesforce Park at noon this Friday, March 7, for our Words & Stories reading series. It's the best way to spend your lunch hour in downtown SF!