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Funding for Events
Since its inception in 1970, Poets & Writers has provided fees to writers who give readings or conduct writing workshops. Each year, our Readings/Workshops program supports hundreds of writers participating in events in large cities and small towns throughout New York and California, as well as in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Seattle, New Orleans, Tucson, and Washington D.C.
Recent Events
Here is a sample of some of the writers and events we funded this year.
Kim Addonizio reads at the LouderARTS Project, Inc. reading at Bar 13, in New York City, October 12, 2009.
Events Calendar
Each year, through its Readings/Workshops Program, Poets & Writers supports hundreds of writers participating in literary events. If you're interested in attending any of the readings or workshops listed in the calendar, please be sure to get in touch with the contact person to confirm time and place.
Intergenerational Reading
Each year, Poets & Writers holds an Intergenerational Reading, "Connecting Generations," where seniors and teens from P&W-supported writing workshops in New York City come together to read their work. In June 2009, P&W held our 8th Annual Intergenerational Reading at the Barnes & Noble Bookstore near Lincoln Center.
Guidelines and Application
To apply for funds to support your event, download our application.
FAQ
If you're a writer or an organization interested in learning more about the Readings/Workshops program, please check out our FAQ.
Guide to Presenting
Learn how to host a successful reading or event, step by step, by downloading our helpful Poets & Writers Guide to Presenting Readings and Workshops.
Special Projects
Poets & Writers is committed to making literature available to the widest possible public, including audiences that rarely have access to literary events. Learn more about the special projects we support that bring readings and workshops to prisons, clinics, homeless shelters, settlement homes, and more.
What They're Saying
Bob Cowser gave a reading and several workshops to the Young Writer's Workshop/Upstate Institute Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. Forty-seven sixth to tenth graders from eight different school districts attended. Cowser was particularly effective in introducing young people to the personal essay, a joyous departure from the expository writing taught in school. One participant wrote, "I always find it interesting to ponder deep in the mind and find the beauty of simple moments, through writing." Another student wrote, "I don't groan anymore when I hear the word essay." Cowser also gave a reading at the Colgate Bookstore in "downtown" Hamilton, drawing an audience of young people, teachers, parents, and local clergy. Bob Cowser was outstanding!
– Georgia Frank, Project Director, August 13, 2009.
