Our Events

Paths to Publication: Workshop with Writer Ellen Birkett Morris August 11, 6-7:30pm St. Matthews Public Library, 3940 Grandview Ave, 40207 You’ve written that novel, short story, poem, essay or play and the last thing you want to do is to stow it in a drawer. We’ll talk about finding the courage to send your work out, targeting potential markets, writing ...

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June 27, 2026 9:00 am – 5:00 pm   Join us for a peaceful day of writing among friends at the Valaterra Retreat Center in La Grange, Kentucky.   There will be time and space for writing, conversation, walking the trails, and peer critique. Bring a work-in-progress or write something new! We’ll provide a prompt for inspiration. Space is limited. If ...

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Do you love books? Do you find comfort in bookish community? Treat yourself to an updated version of an old-school book fair at a magical place: Jubilee Field in Louisville’s Meriwether neighborhood! This year’s Mini Book Fair will be bigger and better than ever, featuring local and regional poets and writers, zines, writing groups, literary journals, presses, and more! The ...

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Investigating the Modes of Narrative with Kathleen Driskell, Kentucky Poet Laureate 2025-26   February 10, 2026 6-7:45pm Fante’s Coffee House 2501 Grinstead Drive, 40206   In this interactive talk, we’ll explore the modes of narrative, some of the most fundamental tools in our creative writing tool box—next to words, I suppose. Our discussion will focus on the all-important qualities needed ...

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  Women Who Write Annual Holiday Celebration and Book Exchange December 9th from 6:30-8:30 Bristol Bar & Grille at 1321 Bardstown Road (across from Mid-City Mall) Plan to join us for our holiday party at The Bristol Bar and Grill at 1321 Bardstown Road across from Mid-City Mall. We’ll gather on Tuesday, December 9 beginning at 6:30 PM. We’ll enjoy ...

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    Our November 11, 2025 member meeting will also take place at the Middletown Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. We will begin at 6:00pm and conclude at 7:30pm. At this meeting, we are excited to welcome Louisville author, Sarah Landenwich, to lead a workshop on writing body language entitled “Beyond Raised Eyebrows and Racing Hearts: Building Better Body Language.” Workshop participants should ...

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Two Rivers Writing Retreat Women Who Write Fall Overnight Writing Retreat October 25-26, 2025 General Butler State Park 1608 KY-227, Carrollton, KY Two full days at Kentucky state park where the Ohio and Kentucky rivers meet (45 minutes from Louisville) Member-led activities (writing prompts, craft chats, nature walks) Reserved conference room for our group; other public spaces available Beverages and ...

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Open Mic Literary Reading Women Who Write’s Give For Good Louisville Day of Giving Event Fante’s Coffee House, 2501 Grinstead Dr. September 18 6:00-8:00 with the reading at 6:15-7:15 Appetizers provided, beverages available for purchase from the coffee house. Members and their guests only. $10 suggested donation. Space is limited. The first 8 people who sign up online to read are guaranteed ...

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  Join us for a peaceful day of writing among friends at the Valaterra Retreat Center in La Grange, Kentucky. There will be time and space for writing, conversation, walking the trails, and peer critique. Bring a work-in-progress or write something new! We’ll provide a prompt for inspiration. Registration opens on the WWW website on May 12 at 10:00 am. ...

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  Join us for our monthly meeting—beginning 6:30 PM and ending at 8:30 PM. We meet in-person at a Louisville Free Public Library. More information is sent in the monthly newsletter. We enjoy lively conversation about the writing life, including peer critiques of short manuscripts—poetry or prose. The strength-based peer critiques affirm each woman’s unique writing style while providing helpful revision suggestions.  On May 13, we’re back at the St. Matthews library branch with a special poetry ...

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