Upcoming Events
The Write With Community calendar is the central source for literary events on the South Coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Events listed include poetry readings, book launches, writing workshops, grant-writing sessions, author talks, open mics, anthology celebrations, and virtual drop-in writing sessions. Venues span the region — the New Bedford Whaling Museum, Mattapoisett Free Public Library, Fall River Public Library, Davoll's General Store, Moby Dick Brewing Co., and online via Zoom. Anyone in the regional literary community can submit an event to the calendar.
Creative Catalysts Exhibition 2026
Creative Catalysts: The Lens of Literature
Creative Catalysts is a Midori Creativity exhibition exploring the unexpected possibilities that emerge when artists collaborate across disciplines. This year's exhibition, The Lens of Literature, brings together artist pairs who have chosen a work of literature as a source of inspiration for new creative work.
We’re highlighting the exhibition on the Write With Community website because several writers from the WWC community are participating this year. Through conversation and collaboration, these writers and their artistic partners are exploring literature through different creative perspectives and mediums.
We’re proud to showcase the writers in our community who are taking part and to celebrate the connections, ideas, and creative work that grow from collaboration.
Cross-Pollinate with Us!
On View: October 3 – November 29, 2026
Location: GroundWork Gallery, 1213 Purchase St., New Bedford, MA 02740
Opening Reception: Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 4–6 PM
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Dartmouth, New Bedford, and Westport Cultural Councils, local agencies which are supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Inkwell Circle Groups at UMass Dartmouth
Level up your work. Move your writing forward.
The Inkwell Circle Groups are small, facilitated writing circles where your work gets real, generous attention from fellow writers.
Designed for writers who want to grow their practice, these intimate gatherings create space to share your work, exchange thoughtful feedback, connect with other writers, and support one another’s creative and professional growth.
Upcoming Gathering:
📅 Wednesday, October 21 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Claire T. Carney Library (Room Lib 135)
🔗 Reserve your spot, register here: inkwell-circle-groups-umass-dartmouth-oct-2026.eventbrite.com
* This gathering is exclusively for Write With Community members.
Not a member yet? Learn more about Write With Community membership and join the Inkwell Circle through Zeffy.
WWC Writing Drop-In: Millicent Library Auditorium
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, October 28, for a free Writing Drop-In at Millicent Library Auditorium in Fairhaven, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our fall Writing Drop-In series continues with this gathering in Westport. Join us as we visit different locations across the South Coast and bring writers together in community. All writers are welcome!
Celebrate National Authors Day with Write With Community!
Celebrate National Authors Day with Write With Community at the New Bedford Whaling Museum!
Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Join us for a special two-part gathering featuring local authors Gail Braccidiferro MacDonald, Elizabeth Sylvia, and Melinda Green, Marjory O’Toole & Linda Coombs. Part One offers an opportunity to hear from local authors about their writing practices and connect through conversation. Part Two invites participants to explore writing through place, play, and creative discovery in a New Bedford Place-Based Experiential Workshop.
Open to the public; all skill levels are welcome.
Fall Writing Community at UMass Dartmouth
Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, November 04, from 5:30–7:30 PM for a welcoming, in-person writing gathering at UMass Dartmouth’s Claire T. Carney Library. Drop in, write to prompts or work on your own projects, and connect with fellow writers in a supportive community.
Our Fall Writing Community brings WWC’s welcoming writing space to UMass Dartmouth. Whether you're working on a new idea, developing a project, or simply looking for time and space to write, all writers are welcome!
Inkwell Circle Groups - Rhode Island Satellite
WWC's collaborative writing circle is coming to Rhode Island! Join us for the Rhode Island satellite of Inkwell Circle at Barrington Public.
Level up your work. Move your writing forward.
Not a member yet? Come try us out for free!
Join Write With Community, Inc. for the Rhode Island satellite of Inkwell Circle at Barrington Public Library (Trustee Room), where writers can connect, share their work, and support one another’s creative growth.
Whether you're developing a creative project, looking for feedback on your work, or simply seeking dedicated time to move your writing forward, this gathering offers a welcoming space to grow your writing practice and connect with a community of writers.
🔗 Reserve your spot, register here: https://inkwell-circle-rhode-island-satellite-barrington-library.eventbrite.com
Interested in becoming a Write With Community member? Learn more about membership and how to get involved through Zeffy.
WWC Writing Drop-In: Borealis Coffee Company
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Saturday, October 17, for a free Writing Drop-In at Borealis Coffee Company, Bristol, RI. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our fall Writing Drop-In series continues with this gathering in Bristol. Join us as we visit different locations across the South Coast and bring writers together in community.
All writers are welcome!
WWC Writing Drop-In: Somerset Public Library
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, October 28, for a free Writing Drop-In at Somerset Public Library in Somerset, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our fall Writing Drop-In series continues with this gathering in Somerset. Join us as we visit different locations across the South Coast and bring writers together in community. All writers are welcome!
Fall Writing Community at UMass Dartmouth
Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30–7:30 PM for a welcoming, in-person writing gathering at UMass Dartmouth’s Claire T. Carney Library. Drop in, write to prompts or work on your own projects, and connect with fellow writers in a supportive community.
Our Fall Writing Community brings WWC’s welcoming writing space to UMass Dartmouth. Whether you're working on a new idea, developing a project, or simply looking for time and space to write, all writers are welcome!
WWC Writing Drop-In: Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Monday, September 28, for a free Writing Drop-In at Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library in Rochester, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our fall Writing Drop-In series continues with this gathering in Westport. Join us as we visit different locations across the South Coast and bring writers together in community. All writers are welcome!
WWC Writing Drop-In: Local Writer’s House
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Thursday, September 24, for a free Writing Drop-In at One of Our Local Writer’s Houses in Westport, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our fall Writing Drop-In series continues with this gathering in Westport. Join us as we visit different locations across the South Coast and bring writers together in community. All writers are welcome!
Grant Writing Workshop
Feeling like you have a great idea for a project or a grant but not quite sure how to go about writing that winning proposal? Join our in-person Grant Writing Workshop where you'll do hands-on training with skilled facilitators who have written, read, and evaluated hundreds of grants. Don’t miss out on this chance to sharpen your skills and get some great forward momentum!
Register here: nbgrantwritingworkshop.eventbrite.com
Inkwell Circle Groups
Inkwell Circle Groups
Level up your work. Move your writing forward.
The Inkwell Circle Groups are small, facilitated writing circles where your work gets real, generous attention from fellow writers.
Designed for writers who want to grow their practice, these intimate gatherings create space to share your work, exchange thoughtful feedback, connect with other writers, and support one another’s creative and professional growth.
Upcoming Gathering:
📅 Wednesday, September 16 | 5:30–7:30 PM
📍 Groundwork New Bedford
🔗 Reserve your spot, register here: inkwellcirclegroupsseptember2026.eventbrite.com
* This gathering is exclusively for Write With Community members.
Not a member yet? Learn more about Write With Community membership and join the Inkwell Circle through Zeffy.
WWC Writing Drop-In: Elizabeth Taber Library
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Thursday, September 3, for a free Writing Drop-In at Elizabeth Taber Library in Marion, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our summer series of Writing Drop-Ins continues with this gathering in Marion. Join us throughout the summer as we visit locations across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
Next Step Writers
Looking to take your writing to the next level?
Join us for Next Step Writers, a dynamic two-hour workshop led by Jenny Martin, author of two Penguin Random House novels and director of the Mattapoisett Library.
Whether you're an experienced writer or just beginning your creative journey, this interactive workshop will help you strengthen your craft, spark new ideas, and create writing that stays with readers long after the final page.
📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
🕐 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Groundwork New Bedford
💲 $35
Come ready to learn, connect with fellow writers, and leave inspired to draft and revise your strongest work yet.
🎟 Register here: nextstepwriters.eventbrite.com
WWC Writing Drop-In: Wild Heart Herb House
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Friday, August 21, for a free Writing Drop-In at Wild Heart Herb House in New Bedford, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our summer series of Writing Drop-Ins continues with this gathering in New Bedford. Join us throughout the summer as we visit locations across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
WWC Writing Drop-In: Davoll’s General Store
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, August 19, for a free Writing Drop-In at Davoll’s General Store in Dartmouth, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our summer series of Writing Drop-Ins continues with this gathering in Dartmouth. Join us throughout the summer as we visit locations across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
Grant Writing with Midori Evans
Learn more about grant writing with Midori Evans!
Looking to fund your next creative project or writing endeavor? Join Midori Evans for a special Artists Index Salon Series session exploring the essentials of grant writing, with a focus on opportunities through the Mass Cultural Council.
Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, you'll gain practical tips on identifying grant opportunities, understanding what reviewers look for, and crafting stronger proposals with confidence.
You'll also discover how Write With Community supports writers across Massachusetts' and Rhode Island's South Coast through workshops, events, storytelling, and a vibrant literary community.
Come connect with fellow writers, ask questions, and leave inspired with the knowledge and resources to take the next step in your writing journey.
WWC Writing Drop-In: Somerset Public Library
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, August 12, for a free Writing Drop-In at Somerset Public Library in Somerset, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our summer series of Writing Drop-Ins continues with this gathering in Somerset. Join us throughout the summer as we visit locations across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
Poetry Picnic
Poetry on the beach! Join us for a poetic adventure. Getting there is half the fun!
Come read a poem of your own creation OR a poem/excerpt of your favorite author (~5 minutes in length).
Bring your portable poetry & meet at the Westport Town Beach/Cherry & Webb parking lot. It is approximately a 1 mile walk each way along beautiful Horseneck Beach.
Don’t have a Westport Beach Sticker? Email us to be picked up at 10:45am at Lee’s Market (park in back by the gazebo).
Don't forget a towel or blanket to relax on, and a sun hat & sunscreen!
Alternatively, you may launch your paddleboard, kayak, or other small watercraft from a location of your choosing and meet us there! Shallow draft dinghies/motorboats can also be beached/anchored at the picnic site. The event is scheduled to begin with the outgoing tide & end with the incoming tide.
From Page To Voice
Your writing deserves to be heard — and so does your voice.
From Page to Voice
Do you love writing but get nervous when asked to read your work?
When it’s time to read your writing aloud – at an open mic, a book launch, or as part of a reading series – do you feel completely unprepared? Are you, like so many people, not at your best when in front of a live audience?
Successful writers are successful readers – and that means having a toolbox of public speaking skills that you can tap into.
This is a fun and interactive experiential learning opportunity. You’ll practice with your voice, your audience engagement, and your stage presence. Your words will be transformed!
Whether you've never read your work aloud or you've done it a dozen times and still feel like something's off, this workshop meets you where you are.
What you'll walk away with A concrete set of tools for reading your own work with confidence, clarity, and intention — so the next time you step up to a microphone, your writing sounds as good out loud as it does on the page.
What to bring An excerpt from any work in progress — any genre, any stage. We'll use it.
Midori Evans is a seasoned Toastmaster with more than thirty years of public speaking experience. She is the founder of Write With Community, Inc. and published and contributed to the books in the South Coast anthology series with the Westport Writers Group. Her creative approach to learning is engaging, unique, and thoroughly enjoyable.
WWC Writing Drop-In: Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, July 15, for a free Writing Drop-In at Millicent Library in Fairhaven, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our summer series of Writing Drop-Ins continues with this gathering in Fairhaven. Join us throughout the summer as we visit locations across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
WWC Writing Drop-In: Millicent Library
Location Update: Due to the temporary closure of Millicent Library (no A/C), this event will now be held at Starbucks, 29 Alden Road. All other event details remain the same.
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, July 15, for a free Writing Drop-In at Millicent Library in Fairhaven, MA. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our summer series of Writing Drop-Ins continues with this gathering in Fairhaven. Join us throughout the summer as we visit locations across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
WWC Writing Drop-In: Grafik Coffee Co.
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, July 8, for a free Writing Drop-In at Grafik Coffee Co. in Portsmouth, RI. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
Our summer series of Writing Drop-Ins continues with this gathering in Portsmouth. Join us throughout the summer as we visit locations across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
WWC Writing Drop-In: Borealis Coffee
We're branching out! Join Write With Community, Inc. on Wednesday, June 24, for a free Writing Drop-In at Borealis Coffee in Bristol, RI. Write to prompts or work on your own projects while connecting with fellow writers. Learn more about WWC's blog and membership opportunities—and discover the joy of writing in community.
This June gathering kicks off a summer series of Wednesday drop-ins across the South Coast. All writers are welcome!
Write With Community joins the Artists Index Salon Series!
We are thrilled to join the Artists Index Salon Series for a special evening!
Our own Midori Evans and Corey Nuffer will be there to share our vision for the South Coast's literary scene.
Whether you are a seasoned author or just beginning your writing journey, come discover your home for literary expression on the South Coast. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow writers across MA and RI, share stories, and learn more about the literary calendar, blogging, stories and workshops.
Grant Writing Workshop
Interested in getting funding for your project? Not quite sure how to present your incredible idea?
Come to a hands-on grant writing workshop to analyze what makes a great grant and start planning for success!
This two-hour workshop will help participants learn how to shape their project descriptions, what components to focus on, and how to read their own drafts like a grant reader. Come with a specific project idea or choose from sample ones provided in the workshop.
Register at https://nbgrantwriting.eventbrite.com
Facilitated by Midori Evans and Corey Nuffer of Write With Community, Inc.
She Maps the World: Poetry by Women
She Maps the World: Poetry by Women
A three-gallery “progressing poetry” experience in honor of Women’s History Month
Experience poetry in a new way as you move through three museum galleries, listening to six local women poets share original work inspired by the natural world, whales, history, family, and the sea. This welcoming, come-and-go experience encourages audiences to listen, reflect, and explore at their own pace.
Participating Poets:
Krista Allen • Corey Nuffer • Diana Cole • Deb Coderre • Midori Evans • Vivian Eyre
Writing at Night Drop-In: A Virtual Writing Session
Writing at Night Drop-In (Online) with Corey Nuffer of Write with Community, Inc.
Close out your week in the quiet company of writers. This virtual drop-in session offers dedicated, focused writing time in a supportive online community. Writers of all levels are welcome — bring a work-in-progress, a journal, or simply a desire to write.
Join us for one session or attend all three Friday evenings on Zoom.
Dates: March 6, March 20, April 3
Time: 9:00–10:45 PM
Location: Online via Zoom
Events FAQ:
What events are listed on the Write With Community calendar? Literary events across the South Coast of MA and RI — poetry readings, book launches, writing workshops, author talks, open mics, anthology celebrations, and virtual writing sessions.
Can I submit my own event? Yes. Use the Submit an Event form. Both individual writers and organizations — libraries, bookstores, writing groups, museums — can submit.
Is there a cost to submit an event? No. Event submissions to the Write With Community calendar are free.
Where can I find writing events near New Bedford / Mattapoisett / Fall River / Providence? All four locations are covered on this calendar. Filter by date and venue on the main events page.