Writing is often thought of as a solitary, even lonely pursuit, but local scribes find practical support and community at this nonprofit creative writing center. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, GrubStreet offers more than 500 workshops, courses and seminars annually on topics ranging from character development to travel writing to the art of the query letter. It also offers more intensive programs like its yearlong Novel Incubator; 20 percent of graduates find a publisher for their books, and recent success stories include pastry chef Louise Miller’s sweet debut The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living and Kelly J. Ford’s modern Southern Gothic Cottonmouths. There are even programs for teens to help inspire the next generation of wordsmiths. Write on.
GrubStreet
162 Boylston St., Boston • (617) 695-0075
grubstreet.org
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2016 Winner: The Workout at Laugh Boston
Since it opened in the Seaport in 2013, Laugh Boston has become a destination for local and nationally touring comedy acts...
- 425 Summer St., Boston
- (617) 725-2844
- laughboston.com
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2018 Winner: SpeakEasy Stage Company's Boston Project
- 539 Tremont St., Boston
- (617) 482-3279
- speakeasystage.com/boston-project-2018
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