Thursday, September 4, 2025
5 p.m. - 6 p.m. ET
Virtual
We want to collaborate with you, your schools, and your communities for the October National Day on Writing, held October 20th! An info session will be held virtually, on September 4th from 5pm-6pm. We will discuss opportunities and project mini-grants for interested schools and spaces.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. ET
Virtual
Join the WPWP for our first big gathering of the season: the September 9th Network Meeting from 6:00–7:30 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, learn more about our fall offerings, and discover ways to get involved.
Whether you pop in for a few minutes or stay for the entire evening, your presence matters. Share this invitation with fellow WPWP members and friends. Everyone is welcome, and we’d be delighted to see you there. No RSVP is necessary. The Zoom link is included below for your convenience.
https://us06web.zoom.us/s/89281114982
Saturday, September 13, 2025
10am-2pm
Pittsburgh Botanical Garden
Join us for a rejuvenating day of writing at the beautiful Pittsburgh Botanic Garden. Our retreat begins at 10am with gentle writing invitations designed to be explored individually or in small groups, followed by lunch and a writing workshop from 12:30–2:00 PM led by 2011 WPWP Fellow Jill Khoury. We will be meeting in the Pierce Room.
Our theme for the day is momentum—the quiet force that carries us through seasons of growth, change, and creativity. Whether in writing, life, or career, momentum helps us move forward, reflect deeply, and stay connected to what matters most.
Come for the full experience or drop in as your schedule allows. Lunch is on us; garden admission is covered by guests. Friends, family, and colleagues are warmly welcome. Bring a notebook and an openness to possibility.
We are excited to share that we are partnering with Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures, PAL, this fall! In collaboration with PAL, we invite the WPWP community to attend Words and Pictures and the Ten Evenings series. During two Words and Pictures events, WPWP fellows will have a chance to facilitate tabling activities for youth, as well as interact with the speaker. During the Ten Evenings series, PAL will reserve a select amount of in-person tickets for WPWP to attend!
Use this form to indicate what event(s) you are interested in attending! Please note, availability is limited. Filling out the interest form does not confirm the request. We will contact you directly with confirmation!
Saturday, October 18, 2025
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Settlers Cabin Park
Join us for our October Write Out at Settlers Cabin Park, located at 608 Ridge Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15205! The Write Out will be held Saturday, October 18, from 10am - 1pm.
This offering is a part of the National Writing Project’s annual Write Out initiative.
This year’s theme, Awaken the Senses, invites us to engage deeply with the world around us by tuning in to sound, sight, smell, taste, and touch. As we write in nature, we’ll explore how sensory experiences spark creativity, deepen our storytelling, and help us notice what we often overlook.
What to Expect
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Writing Invitations for solo or small group exploration
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A Writing Marathon, encouraging you to write in different spaces across the park
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Sharing and connection with fellow writers
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Bring-your-own lunch and enjoy time in community
Whether you’re an educator, student, artist, or someone looking to slow down and reconnect, this retreat is open to all. Come for the full experience or drop in when you can. Admission is free; please bring your own lunch. Friends, family, and colleagues are welcome.
Let’s pause, notice, and write—together in place.
Learn more about Write Out: https://writeout.nwp.org