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Paragraph, the physical space, is closed, but we are still a virtual community.

When you join Paragraph, you become a part of a supportive community of like-minded writers, and connect with established editors, literary agents and publishing professionals, including free access to monthly craft talks, agent roundtables, Pitch Wars, literary salons, and more.

 
Testimonials

Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciated participating in Pitch Wars. No other place gives new writers like me one minute of time with those heavy hitters in the publishing world. It was great feedback.  

[Pitch Wars] was such a great experience! Thank you for organizing, facilitating and creating a community such as Paragraph. 

RAYMOND TODD
RAYMOND TODD

“This place is paradise for writers!”

RAYMOND TODD
REBECCA HART
REBECCA HART

“I love Paragraph. It’s helped me finish two plays before presentations and I have a one woman show commission coming up first week of May. All things being equal I would just be a member all the time! Looking forward to that day.”

REBECCA HART
JOSHUA MAX FELDMAN
JOSHUA MAX FELDMAN

“Paragraph has meant so much to me, and has been a true home for me as a writer. Thank you for creating it and maintaining it through all these ups and downs. It is a wonderful place where wonderful things have been created.”

JOSHUA MAX FELDMAN
GEOFF RODKEY
GEOFF RODKEY

“I’ve written over a dozen books and several screenplays at Paragraph, have forged several friendships there, and I don’t know what I would’ve done without your space this past decade-plus.”

GEOFF RODKEY
WENDY LU
WENDY LU

“Paragraph is such a sacred, beautiful space for all of us.”

WENDY LU
CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN
CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN

“My work is as it is because of Paragraph. A space for writers - it changed my life.”

CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN
WILL MCKINLEY
WILL MCKINLEY

“Without getting maudlin, there has never been a single place on this earth where I have been more productive, so thank you.”

WILL MCKINLEY
JOSIE GLAUSIUSZ
JOSIE GLAUSIUSZ

“Paragraph is a marvelous resource for the writing community.”

JOSIE GLAUSIUSZ
GARRETT GARNOS
GARRETT GARNOS

“Writing is a lonely activity, which makes having a sense of community extremely valuable.”

GARRETT GARNOS
SYDNEY MACINNIS
SYDNEY MACINNIS

“Paragraph feeds me in many ways.”

SYDNEY MACINNIS
LINDA LOMBROSO
LINDA LOMBROSO

“Thank you for creating this incredible community- you’ve sustained me and so many other writers through these weird and dark times.”

LINDA LOMBROSO
 

Featured Events

Featured
Lunch Hour Write-In with Diana Goetsch
Nov 20
Lunch Hour Write-In with Diana Goetsch
Paragraph (Close) Reading Club
Dec 9
Paragraph (Close) Reading Club

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Paragraph is a gateway to connecting you with agents, the publishing industry, and other like-minded writers.

 
Tonight! Dare I say our most fun event? It's all about book ideas, and what works and does not work when marketing those book ideas to an agent and publisher. Come out to give a one-minute elevator pitch to our very experienced, hilariously funny pan
Plot! So important, so hard. On May 20th, Steve Almond is giving away the keys to this confounding and essential element of storytelling. We're talking chain of associations leading to a chain of consequence, rising action, and pushing your character
Excited for Monday! Temim is a former Jane Hoppen resident who recently published a dazzling debut novel, and I can't wait to hear how it all happened. This event attempts to demystify the publication process, perhaps make it a little less intimidati
The secret to great writing? Editing. This Sunday, Julie Kliegman takes a deep dive into the editing process and how to apply it to your own work (or others). Looking for clarity and precision in your paragraphs? Look no further. Register: paragrap
Tonight! The event that puts the fun into book pitches. If you have an idea for a book, a manuscript ready to go, this is your chance to try your hand at selling it, shark-tank style. Writers give a one-minute elevator pitch to a panel of seasoned NY
Spring! Renewal! Possibility! How do we apply that energy and feeling to our writing practice? In this class, taught by the incredible and inspiring Lara Wilson, we look at ways to refresh our work, and become refreshed overall by the process. Just i