Special Events

Join us for at the intersection where creative passion meets profession.

Join Westport Writers’ Workshop instructors and writers for an immersive retreat at the Highlights Foundation campus, tucked away in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. This transformative experience will offer dedicated time to dive deep into your manuscript, discover new genres and strategies to establish a more regular writing routine, or simply provide the accountability and community that is missing in your regular life.

Winter Student Reading Featuring Outreach Students

March 18, 2026

Wednesday

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Pour yourself a warm cup of tea, glass of wine, or your favorite spirit and join us for a virtual reading with writers in our winter workshops. This season's reading also features students from our outreach workshops with Bigelow Senior Center and moms of children with disabilities. Support your fellow student writers, get a sneak peek into different workshops, and be inspired by the overall talent we have here at WWW! OPTIONAL DONATIONS WILL SUPPORT OUR FUTURE COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

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Pitch & Publish 2026

March 21, 2026

Saturday

9:00 am - 5:30 pm EDT

Join Westport Writers' Workshop for a full day of dynamic talks and industry panels, the rare opportunity to pitch your book—including submitting five pages of your work to two literary agents and one-on-one pitches, a keynote address from acclaimed author Helen Simonson and other creative speakers and panelists. Connect with fellow writers, deepen your understanding of the publishing world, and end the day in celebration at our Saturday evening wrap party.

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This Moment in Time: A Workshop for Jewish Writers

March 25, 2026

Wednesday

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

What does it mean to be a Jewish writer in 2026? What will you write to mark this moment in time—for yourself and for others? Inspired by prompts, readings, and in-class discussion, you’ll have the chance to explore your thoughts and feelings creatively, as you begin new pieces you can work on after the workshop is completed.

Barbara Josselsohn

Read Like a Writer Book Club: Free Community Event

March 31, 2026

Tuesday

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EDT

Advanced Fiction instructor Chris Belden leads a dynamic discussion of Ian McEwan’s latest novel, What We Can Know. Together, we’ll explore the craft, technique, and narrative choices that pull readers forward—or push them away. Start reading now and join us for a lively, thought-provoking conversation.

Chris Belden

Spring Social: Storytelling in the Barn

April 28, 2026

Tuesday

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

Celebrate spring, community, and the power of storytelling with us. Enjoy light bites, drinks, and conversation as we mingle with fellow writers and friends. The evening will also feature select readings from instructors and advanced students—a showcase of the voices that make our community so vibrant. Complimentary event. Suggested donations will go to support our Community Outreach Program.

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