At StoryStudio Chicago, our goal is to build a writing community where writers, readers, and all literary-minded people can come together to learn, share, and grow in the creative arts. Writing can be a solitary art, but we know how much more pleasant it is when you have a supportive community to keep you focused and motivated.
StoryStudio Chicago is not just for awesome, inspiring classes (if you’re looking for classes, you can find them here). It’s also a place to build your own writing community.
Join us for Open Houses, Write-ins & Write-Outs, classes and workshops, panels, book events, parties, and more! These are great opportunities to expand your writing community, meet up with old friends, and do some writing. Check out our current list of free and community events below. You can also subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media to stay up to date.
We hope to see you at an event soon. Happy writing!
Join StoryStudio for our periodic Write-Ins and Write-Outs. These are free, and we encourage you to join us as often as you’d like. Just register for the date below.
We’re taking Write-Ins outside of the studio! Join us for Write-Outs during the summer and fall at local breweries, coffee shops, and more. During the winter and spring, Write-Ins generally happen on Saturdays at the studio. Please make sure to register below!
UPCOMING
Write-Out Social
Monday, September 14th
5:30pm – 7:30pm
*IN-PERSON
at Begyle Brewing
(1800 W Cuyler Ave)
New to our community and want to know what we’re all about?
Join StoryStudio for an Open House!
An Open House at StoryStudio is exactly what it sounds like: a chance for you to come by our space, get a feel for the Studio, and ask questions about our classes and programming. Sometimes we’ll host these virtually on Zoom so we can reach our audiences far and wide.
UPCOMING
Free Virtual Open House
Thursday, September 17
7:00pm – 8:00 pm
Join Artistic Director Rebecca Makkai for a preview of upcoming classes, workshops, and events.
*ON ZOOM*
UPCOMING
Welcome to the Party: Intro to Creative Writing
Wednesday, September 30
6:30pm – 8:30pm
*ON ZOOM*
This class is Pay What You Can: $1, $25, $65 — whatever works for your budget.
We love to celebrate writers and readers in our community!
Next Reading: October 2026
Details coming soon.
