Writing by Ear: Incorporating the Poetic, with Michael Mercurio

Online Event

Every writer—no matter how accomplished they may be—feels the pressure of finding the right words to invigorate their manuscripts, to tell stories that resonate with readers and that linger for a long time. In this half-day workshop, writers will explore how the origins of words we use and the sounds of them can enhance their […]

$75

31st Annual Literacy for All Conference

Online Event

This year's annual Literacy for All Conference will feature Lesley alumni, faculty and bestselling author Jason Reynolds (WFYP, MFA Writing Faculty), as well as many other leading literacy educators. Register for three days of real-time professional development. The recorded sessions will be available on-demand for participants to reference at their convenience through the end of the year. […]

$99.00 – $369.00

Blacksmith House Poetry Series: Listen by Steven Cramer

Online Zoom Event

Founded in 1973, the award-winning Blacksmith House Poetry Series brings established and emerging writers of poetry and fiction to Harvard Square. Come listen to Poetry mentor Steven Cramer read from his latest poetry collection, Listen (limited spaces).

$3

Goat Hill Writing Workshops with Ann Hood and Hester Kaplan

Online Zoom Event

Join Ann and Hester (Fiction, MFA Writing Faculty) for an hour of writing prompts, critiques, and community! Writers of all stages in their writing lives welcome. A new workshop begins every Monday weeks of November 2, 9, and 16. Sessions are held 12:00 - 1:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Zoom. Space is limited.

$100

Cary Library Poetry Series: Listen by Steven Cramer

Cary Memorial Library 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Massachusetts, United States

Steven Cramer (Poetry, MFA Writing Faculty) reads from his latest poetry collection, Listen, at the Cary Library along with Jeffrey Harrison and Joyce Peseroff.

Free

Goat Hill Writing Workshops with Ann Hood and Hester Kaplan

Online Zoom Event

Join Ann and Hester (Fiction, MFA Writing Faculty) for an hour of writing prompts, critiques, and community! Writers of all stages in their writing lives welcome. A new workshop begins every Monday weeks of November 2, 9, and 16. Sessions are held 12:00 - 1:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Zoom. Space is limited.

$100

Listen: A Reading with Steven Cramer

Online Event

Steven Cramer (Poetry, MFA Writing Faculty) reads from his new poetry collection, Listen, alongside Joyce Peseroff’s reading from Petition, her sixth book of poems.

Free

Chapter and Verse: Adair, Gamble, Kittredge

Online Zoom Event

Join the Jamaica Pond Poets for their second virtual reading in the Chapter and Verse Reading series! Featuring Robbie Gamble (Poetry, January 2017).

Free

An Interactive Livestream Reading Series with Steven Cramer

Online Zoom Event

LIT BALM is a new weekly interactive livestream reading series from Marc Vincenz of MadHat and New American Writing (Magazine), Jonathan Penton of Unlikely Stories Mark V and Unlikely Books, and Larissa Shmailo of Scribes Media. This event features Steven Cramer (Poetry, MFA Writing Faculty) reading from his new poetry collection, Listen.

Free

Goat Hill Writing Workshops with Ann Hood and Hester Kaplan

Online Zoom Event

Join Ann and Hester (Fiction, MFA Writing Faculty) for an hour of writing prompts, critiques, and community! Writers of all stages in their writing lives welcome. A new workshop begins every Monday weeks of November 2, 9, and 16. Sessions are held 12:00 - 1:00pm Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Zoom. Space is limited.

$100