Join with other writers to learn new skills and practice your writing!

Each session features a new approach to writing or editing. After brief instruction, writers will be encouraged to pen experimental texts to share with the group. Get real-time feedback in a supportive, friendly environment.

More Information: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/copy-writers-workshop-530944

Join us for an unforgettable evening with acclaimed author Kendra Allen in conversation with Joy Woods Bennett as they discuss Allen's electrifying debut novel, Good Morning Means I Love You.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-kendra-allen-tickets-1994472701540?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

One hour of silent reading followed by thirty minutes of conversation.

 No assigned reading. Bring a paperback, hardback, e-book, audiobook, children’s book, textbook or comic book. Show your book at the front desk for free admission.

More Information: https://www.dallasliterarysociety.org/byob

In partnership with the UT Dallas Center for Asian Studies for its 14th annual Anlin Ku Lecture, we present New York Times bestselling author Lisa See as she discusses her work, including her newest book, Daughters of the Sun and Moon.

More Information: https://www.dallasliterarysociety.org/lisasee

This month we will be reading The Seven Daughters of Dupree by Nikesha Elise Williams. Feel free to come even if you did not complete the book. This is a fluid book club🤗 So even if you did not finish the book still come. 

More Information: https://booksandbrownsugarco.com/pages/events?srsltid=AfmBOor9VRdTTE11HeMNT822HwijXxvvuX_eR3o4hyQskHhSYzwh5Xzc#eca-event=july-book-club-meet-up-8

Join with other writers to learn new skills and practice your writing!

Each session features a new approach to writing or editing. After brief instruction, writers will be encouraged to pen experimental texts to share with the group. Get real-time feedback in a supportive, friendly environment.

More Information: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/copy-writers-workshop-530944

For September we played spin the bottle to determine our Theme of the Month & it came to be Hispanic Heritage Month which takes place from September 15th- October 15th.
So to celebrate, let’s read Hispanic literature. There are so many great stories out there, & these on the post are just a few ideas. The book you pick doesn’t HAVE to be sapphic, but bonus points if it is. The genre is totally up to you as well.
If you're in the Dallas, Texas area, are sapphic, and you like reading, writing, journaling, or even planning, our monthly meeting has  a spot for you. our book club is a way for those who identify as lesbian or sapphic to come together and bond over our love for literature, no matter the genre.

More Information: https://apprenticeoakcliff.spaces.nexudus.com/events/1415790429/dallas-sapphic-book-club

Join us for our monthly open mic series featuring poetry, spoken word, music, networking, and unforgettable vibes at The B. Lounge.

This month, we invite you to explore love in all its forms—romantic love, self-love, family, friendship, loss, forgiveness, resilience, and everything in between. Whether you’re performing or simply enjoying the evening, your voice and your presence are welcome.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/verses-vibes-open-mic-poetry-night-tickets-1996421493429?aff=erelpanelorg

Our fall Writer's Bloc returns just in time for DFWCon. Join lifetime Workshop member Rosemary Clement-Moore for her class on pitching to literary agents. Free to attend, open to the public. 

More Information: https://www.dfwwritersworkshop.org/writers_bloc_sept_2026

Come out and meet your favorite romance writer Danielle Allen.

It's exactly what you've been waiting for—your favorite author, Danielle Allen, is coming to Dallas!

That's right! USA Today bestselling author and creator of the beloved Curve series, Danielle Allen, will be here soon. Fans of Curvy Girl Summer, Plus Size Player, and Big Girl Blitz won't want to miss this special event.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-danielle-allen-tickets-1991784150010?aff=odcleoeventsincollection#location

The Speculative Literary team invites the community to join us for a September salon on adaptations from print, books and scripts, to the big screen. From works like "Is God Is" to "The Color Purple", we'll discuss favorite and least favorite movie/TV adaptations, why they're effective or not, and the utility of each medium as we build our media literacy together! Free and open to the public

More Information: https://apprenticeoakcliff.spaces.nexudus.com/events/1415790428/literary-salon-book-to-screen-adaptations

Weekly Read & Critique meetings.

More Information: https://www.dfwwritersworkshop.org/dfwww_read_critique_20260923

Plots are fun, but compelling characters keep readers interested in your stories. If readers identify with your characters, they will follow them into any situation. 

Join the editors of The First Line as we explore character development. You will learn the first steps in creating complex and believable characters that will drive your stories. 

More Information: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/creative-writing-club-482985

Miriam Horn joins us for the launch of Homesick for a World Unknown: The Life of George B. Schaller, her new biography of the pioneering field biologist and conservationist. Horn will be in conversation with Riley Rennhack.

More Information: https://thewilddetectives.com/events/homesick-for-a-world-unknown-with-miriam-horn/

Join us for a power conversation and exploration of the power of conflict.

Join us for an evening with Priya Parker, author of acclaimed The Art of Gathering, as she discusses her new book, The Art of Fighting.

In conversation with Claudia Vega, Parker will explore why healthy conflict is not something to avoid, but an essential part of building stronger relationships, deeper communities, and more resilient teams. In The Art of Fighting, Priya Parker explains that we can't form and grow effective relationships without a fight.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-art-of-fighting-with-author-priya-parker-tickets-1992316340807?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Come meet fantasy author Jessica Cage!

Join us for an exciting Meet the Author & Book Signing with International Award-Winning and USA Today Best-Selling Author Jessica Cage! Accidents happen! Read a spell and summon a demon? Totally! Go to a party and hook up with a vampire? Well... yeah! Things happen... It's how you handle those things that matter! These MCs are mature women in their 30s, and their doing things a little differently!

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-signing-jessica-cage-tickets-1990200369881?aff=odcleoeventsincollection#location

Daniyal Mueenuddin’s collection In Other Rooms, Other Wonders was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award. His debut novel, This Is Where the Serpent Lives is a tour de force destined to become a classic of contemporary literature. Join us on Zoom for an hour of conversation and Q&A.

More Information: https://www.dallasliterarysociety.org/daniyalm

First Rodeo is back! Join poets francine j. harris, Adam Clay, Karisma Price, and Greg Brownderville as they read new work.

First Rodeo is a seasonal poetry series hosted by Hannah Smith & L. A. Johnson and sponsored by SMU’s Project Poëtica.

More Information: https://thewilddetectives.com/events/first-rodeo-poetry-reading-series/

Weekly Read & Critique meetings.

More Information: https://www.dfwwritersworkshop.org/dfwww_read_critique_20260909

Join us for an evening with Dr. Sarah L. Webb as we discuss her new book, Colorism: The Politics of Skin Tone and How We Get Free. In conversation with Dr. Jay Guillory, Dr. Webb explores how colorism often goes unrecognized even as it shapes our everyday lives. Drawing on cultural myths, client experiences, and her own personal story, she examines colorism's lasting impact on communities of color and white communities alike, while offering a path toward healing and liberation.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-dr-sarah-webb-on-colorism-tickets-1994247132858?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

A one day festival with workshops and side events culminating in a grand slam with 15 competitors battling for $1,600 total in prize money.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-right-2-write-poetry-slam-festival-tickets-1990707678254?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#location

This month we will be reading Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. Feel free to come even if you did not complete the book. This is a fluid bookclub🤗 So even if you did not finish the book still come. 

More Information: https://booksandbrownsugarco.com/pages/events?srsltid=AfmBOor9VRdTTE11HeMNT822HwijXxvvuX_eR3o4hyQskHhSYzwh5Xzc#eca-event=july-book-club-meet-up-9

Yaga joins author Sanderia Faye for a conversation about her debut fiction collection, as well as her approach to the short story form and the ways place, language, and memory shape her writing. Faye is the award-winning author of Mourner’s Bench, a professor at Southern Methodist University, co-founder of the Kimbilio Center for Fiction, and co-director of PEN America Dallas.

More Information: https://thewilddetectives.com/events/the-vanishings-with-kavi-yaga/

Right on Time Publishing Cordially invites you to our Book Launch Event celebrating Chef Andrea’s new cookbook release. Pre-order the new cookbook, chef demos and food tastings.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cookbook-launch-event-tickets-1995397592915?aff=oddtdtcreator

Some of North Texas Finest Cowboy Poets Vetted By The Fort Worth Poetry Society gather to share a little of the pasture passion.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mansfield-cowboy-poetry-open-mic-showcase-tickets-1993153408499?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

We're back and better than ever! Reignite your love for book fairs—this time with a grown-up twist! 

Think retro nostalgia meets local lit culture: curated reads, quirky journals, swoon-worthy posters, and your favorite indie vendors all in one spot. Sip on specialty cocktail drinks, discover local authors, and treat yourself to a little bookish joy.

More Information: https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/get-lit-adult-book-fair-528908

The biggest free monthly outdoor open mic in the country. fan friendly atmosphere. Good food and drinks and a great opportunity Network with other artist and fans. Come chill with us in person for an evening filled with heartfelt verses and good vibes.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-on-the-patio-free-tickets-1989945700157?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse

Join us for a provocative evening with local poet Tony Robinson as he reads from his newest volume of lyric poetry: EMERGENT.

More Information: https://www.macmillaninstitute.org/fall-2026-tony-robinson-1

Join us for an evening with Leslie Priscilla as we discuss her new book, CHANCLA. In conversation with Claudia Vega, Leslie will share the inspiration behind the book and explore how La Chancla, often remembered as a humorous cultural icon, can also represent cycles of violence in our familias.

Pre- Order your book here. Remember pre-orders help to show support for the author and their work.

More Information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-leslie-priscilla-tickets-1994387919956?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Step into the creative heart of the community at The Dock Bookshop’s Open Mic Night, hosted by our Artist in Residency. Every Tuesday, the stage opens for poets, singers, musicians, storytellers, comedians, and creatives of all kinds to share their gifts.

More Information: https://thedockbookshop.com/event/2026-08-25/dock-open-mic-weekly