Ready to Get Involved?
Our community members come from all walks of life, all ages, and all kinds of writing experience, and we want you to be a part of our community. If you’re interested in writing or the literary world, StoryStudio has something for you.
Take a Class
Check out our in-person and online classes and register online today. Need help picking out a class? Email us or give us a call at 773-477-7710, we’re always happy to help!
Join the Team
Associate Board and Volunteers
Interested in volunteering with Stories Matter Foundation? Join our Associate Board! The The Associate Board meets quarterly to support Stories Matter Foundation through fundraising and community outreach. To learn more, click here or email Angie: events@storystudiochicago.org.
Work/Study
StoryStudio offers a work/study program for writers who wish to staff the front desk during classes in exchange for StoryStudio credits. While we collect applications year-round, work/study slots are filled each term. Interested? Send an email to: info@storystudiochicago.org
Full- and Part-Time Positions
When we have job openings, you can find information right here.
No openings at this time.
Apply to Teach
Are you a writer who is looking for teaching opportunities? We provide creative writing classes to both adults and youth writers, and are always open to hearing from new instructors who want to join the crew. Please fill out this application form and pitch us some of your ideas. If it’s a good fit, our Programs team will be in touch.
Connect with Us
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Partner with Us
Interested in joining forces with StoryStudio to help organize or promote an event? Would you like help setting up a reading or literary event? Please fill out this form and we’ll get back to you with how StoryStudio can best assist.
We also want to partner with organizations around the city via our community engagement arm, the Chicago Stories Project. Reach out to Sara at sara@storystudiochicago.org if you’d like to learn more.
Engage with the Community
We offer more than just writing classes –– StoryStudio is dedicated to creating community of writers and readers alike. We have book clubs and podcasts, write-ins and retreats. There’s something for everyone. Take a look at our Community page to learn more, and join us. We also have the best place to get started, if you want to browse our free offerings.
Your Story Matters
We build communities of storytellers trained to question, explore, celebrate, and change their worlds using the power of story.
In 2019, we became a not-for-profit organization called Stories Matter Foundation to perpetuate storytelling beyond our own four walls in new ways and to new audiences. Our vision is to help people first see value in their stories, then acquire the skills and confidence to document and share them. Through a love of writing and storytelling, we also foster respect and appreciation for the lives and experiences of everyone.