Welcome! Pioneer Valley Writers' Workshop hosts frequent author readings, events, and panels - free and open to the public. At this time, most of our readings and events are virtual and will be for the foreseeable future, with the occasional in-person event (in Northampton MA). To attend an event, please RSVP to the individual event, and you'll receive a confirmation email with the option to add the event to your calendar. You will also receive a reminder for all events you RSVP for as they approach; if the event is virtual, the reminder will include the Zoom link to the event as well. New events are scheduled on a rolling basis.
All events are FREE to attend and open to all!
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Sunday, October 1 | 7 - 9 pm EST
The MoonLit Walk: Reading & Literary/Art Walk in the Orchard In Person / Park Hill Orchard, Easthampton MA Join us for a night of poetry, stories, and literary magic under the full-ish moon, featuring a lineup of local writers! PVWW Founder / Director Joy Baglio will host this nighttime literary/art walk at Park Hill Orchard in Easthampton MA, where we will journey together (with flashlights and lanterns) through the orchard with its array of art installations, stopping at select sculptures where our featured local authors will read! Featuring: Joy Baglio, Chris Boucher, Sarah Jane Cody, Alejandro Cuellar, Carolyn Cushing, Melenie Freedom Flynn, Tzynya Pinchback, Rachel Teferet, and Carolyn Zaikowski. |
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Thursday, October 12 | 7 - 8 pm EST
Anders Carlson Wee: Reading and in Conversation with Joy Baglio Zoom / Hosted by PVWW Founder Joy Baglio Poet Anders Carlson-Wee, author of the poetry collections The Low Passions and the forthcoming Disease of Kings, will read from his new book and join PVWW Founder / Director Joy Baglio in conversation about the book, his process, craft, and other writing-related topics. Lots of time for Q&A. Virtual Zoom Event. |
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Sunday, November 19 | 1 - 2 pm EST
10-Month Manuscript Program Open House, with the Program Instructors Zoom / Hosted by PVWW Founder Joy Baglio Are you working on a book-length manuscript that would benefit from a supportive group, feedback, craft study, and community? Our Manuscript Program offers structure and support for writers (all genres) over a 10-month period. The open house is a chance to meet the program instructors and learn more about PVWW's Manuscript Program! Virtual Zoom Event. |
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Tuesday, November 28 | 6 - 7 pm EST
Kim Coleman Foote: Reading and in Conversation with Joy Baglio Zoom / Hosted by PVWW Founder Joy Baglio Novelist Kim Coleman Foote will read from her debut novel Coleman Hill, inspired by her family’s experience of the Great Migration from Alabama and Florida to Vauxhall, New Jersey, c. 1916–80s. Following the reading, PVWW Founder Joy Baglio will join her in conversation about the book, her process, and the publishing experience. Lots of time for Q&A. Virtual Zoom Event. |