JANUARY 2022
January 6 – Joint NYPL-NWU Open Mic (Virtual Event)
Registration Link: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2021/01/06/national-writers-union-virtual-open-mic
Each writer can read up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined by first come, first serve.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below:
To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1
January 20, 27 – VIRTUAL OPEN MIC THURSDAYS
***NOTE: January 13th Open Mic was CANCELLED***
EVERY THURSDAY at 6:30 PM – 8 PM ET
The National Writers Union has resumed its open mic series that was held monthly at the NYPL Muhlenberg branch for over a decade. As always, writers from all genres are welcome. You can join with or without video and read for up to seven minutes. No advance registration is needed. This virtual stage allows for more interaction, so you can add video or music to your reading as well as share your Amazon, website, and social media links. As we’ve done at the library event, we’ll dedicate some time for announcements about upcoming book launches or other events of interest to writers.
NEW LINK: Just click on this link from any computer or mobile device — https://zoom.us/j/93874264039. Don’t have one of those handy? Then use your phone and dial (929) 205-6099 and enter Meeting ID: 938 7426 4039. As a security measure, you will need to log into Zoom first to join us. Zoom accounts for meeting participants are free. You can sign up at https://zoom.us/signup. If you have any problems joining, call/text NWU Open Mic organizer Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497. Interested in being our guest host? Let us know.
Looking forward to welcoming you this Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. This will be our regular time slot. Come even to just listen to others’ inspired words.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
We’re very eager to help our members and fellow writers’ organizations whenever we can. Do you have an upcoming virtual event for or about writers? Reach out to the National Writers Union to see if we can collaborate with you.
Featured NWU Member – Peter Benjaminson
Peter Benjaminson was born in Washington, D.C., and was a reporter and City-County Bureau Chief for the Detroit Free Press from 1970-76. While at the Free Press, he wrote the book INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, with Dave Anderson (Indiana University Press, 1976 and Iowa State University Press, 1990), the first how-to book in that field. It was in print for 20 years. In 1979 he wrote THE STORY OF MOTOWN (New York: Grove Press), the first U.S. book ever written about the Motown Record Company.
He now lives in New York City. Click here to learn about his many books. Click here to contact Peter.
Would you like to be our next featured writer? New York Chapter members of the NWU can have their own Author’s Page on the National Writers Union’s main website. Join Peter! Contact us to learn more.
FEBRUARY 2022
February 3 – Joint NYPL-NWU Virtual Open Mic
Come to read or listen to others’ inspired words. The Muhlenberg Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union (https://nwu.org/) is hosting a virtual open mic every first Thursday of the month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited.
Advance registration required by Wednesday (2/2) at 2 pm ET.
Registration Link: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2022/02/03/national-writers-union-virtual-open-mic
Each writer can read up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined by first come, first serve. If you have any problems joining the open mic, text/call the host Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below:
To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1
February 10, 17, 24 – VIRTUAL OPEN MIC THURSDAYS
EVERY THURSDAY at 6:30 PM – 8 PM ET
The National Writers Union has resumed its open mic series that was held monthly at the NYPL Muhlenberg branch for over a decade. As always, writers from all genres are welcome. You can join with or without video and read for up to seven minutes. No advance registration is needed. This virtual stage allows for more interaction, so you can add video or music to your reading as well as share your Amazon, website, and social media links. As we’ve done at the library event, we’ll dedicate some time for announcements about upcoming book launches or other events of interest to writers.
NEW LINK: Just click on this link from any computer or mobile device — https://zoom.us/j/93874264039. Don’t have one of those handy? Then use your phone and dial (929) 205-6099 and enter Meeting ID: 938 7426 4039. As a security measure, you will need to log into Zoom first to join us. Zoom accounts for meeting participants are free. You can sign up at https://zoom.us/signup. If you have any problems joining, call/text NWU Open Mic organizer Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497. Interested in being our guest host? Let us know.
Looking forward to welcoming you this Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. This will be our regular time slot. Come even to just listen to others’ inspired words.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
We’re very eager to help our members and fellow writers’ organizations whenever we can. Do you have an upcoming virtual event for or about writers? Reach out to the National Writers Union to see if we can collaborate with you.
Featured NWU Member – Peter Benjaminson
Peter Benjaminson was born in Washington, D.C., and was a reporter and City-County Bureau Chief for the Detroit Free Press from 1970-76. While at the Free Press, he wrote the book INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING, with Dave Anderson (Indiana University Press, 1976 and Iowa State University Press, 1990), the first how-to book in that field. It was in print for 20 years. In 1979 he wrote THE STORY OF MOTOWN (New York: Grove Press), the first U.S. book ever written about the Motown Record Company.
He now lives in New York City. Click here to learn about his many books. Click here to contact Peter.
Would you like to be our next featured writer? New York Chapter members of the NWU can have their own Author’s Page on the National Writers Union’s main website. Join Peter! Contact us to learn more.
MARCH 2022
March 3 – Joint NYPL-NWU Virtual Open Mic
Come to read or listen to others’ inspired words. The Muhlenberg Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union (https://nwu.org/) is hosting a virtual open mic every first Thursday of the month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited.
Advance registration required by Wednesday (2/2) at 2 pm ET.
Registration Link: https://www.meetup.com/NationalWritersUnionNYC/events/284326718/
Each writer can read up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined by first come, first serve. If you have any problems joining the open mic, text/call the host Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below:
To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1
March 10, 17, 24, 31 – VIRTUAL OPEN MIC THURSDAYS
EVERY THURSDAY at 6:30 PM – 8 PM ET
The National Writers Union has resumed its open mic series that was held monthly at the NYPL Muhlenberg branch for over a decade. As always, writers from all genres are welcome. You can join with or without video and read for up to seven minutes. No advance registration is needed. This virtual stage allows for more interaction, so you can add video or music to your reading as well as share your Amazon, website, and social media links. As we’ve done at the library event, we’ll dedicate some time for announcements about upcoming book launches or other events of interest to writers.
NEW LINK: Just click on this link from any computer or mobile device — https://zoom.us/j/93874264039. Don’t have one of those handy? Then use your phone and dial (929) 205-6099 and enter Meeting ID: 938 7426 4039. As a security measure, you will need to log into Zoom first to join us. Zoom accounts for meeting participants are free. You can sign up at https://zoom.us/signup. If you have any problems joining, call/text NWU Open Mic organizer Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497. Interested in being our guest host? Let us know.
Looking forward to welcoming you this Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. This will be our regular time slot. Come even to just listen to others’ inspired words.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
We’re very eager to help our members and fellow writers’ organizations whenever we can. Do you have an upcoming virtual event for or about writers? Reach out to the National Writers Union to see if we can collaborate with you.
Would you like to be our next featured writer? New York Chapter members of the NWU can have their own Author’s Page on the National Writers Union’s main website. Join Peter! Contact us to learn more.
APRIL 2022
April 7 – Joint NYPL-NWU Virtual Open Mic
Come to read or listen to others’ inspired words. The Muhlenberg Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union (https://nwu.org/) is hosting a virtual open mic every first Thursday of the month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited.
Advance registration is required by Wednesday (4/6) at 2 pm ET.
Registration Link: https://www.nypl.org/events/programs/2022/04/07/national-writers-union-virtual-open-mic
Each writer can read up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined by first come, first serve. If you have any problems joining the open mic, text/call the host Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below:
To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1
April 14, 28 – VIRTUAL OPEN MIC THURSDAYS
NOTE: April 21 event was cancelled
EVERY THURSDAY at 6:30 PM – 8 PM ET
The National Writers Union has resumed its open mic series that was held monthly at the NYPL Muhlenberg branch for over a decade. As always, writers from all genres are welcome. You can join with or without video and read for up to seven minutes. No advance registration is needed. This virtual stage allows for more interaction, so you can add video or music to your reading as well as share your Amazon, website, and social media links. As we’ve done at the library event, we’ll dedicate some time for announcements about upcoming book launches or other events of interest to writers.
NEW LINK: Just click on this link from any computer or mobile device — https://zoom.us/j/93874264039. Don’t have one of those handy? Then use your phone and dial (929) 205-6099 and enter Meeting ID: 938 7426 4039. As a security measure, you will need to log into Zoom first to join us. Zoom accounts for meeting participants are free. You can sign up at https://zoom.us/signup. If you have any problems joining, call/text NWU Open Mic organizer Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497. Interested in being our guest host? Let us know.
Looking forward to welcoming you this Thursday from 6:30 pm to 8 pm. This will be our regular time slot. Come even to just listen to others’ inspired words.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
We’re very eager to help our members and fellow writers’ organizations whenever we can. Do you have an upcoming virtual event for or about writers? Reach out to the National Writers Union to see if we can collaborate with you.
Would you like to be our next featured writer? New York Chapter members of the NWU can have their own Author’s Page on the National Writers Union’s main website. Join Peter! Contact us to learn more.
MAY 2022
May 12 – Joint NYPL-NWU Virtual Open Mic
NOTE:
Dear friends,
With the approach of summer and a number of outdoor arts events, we want you to enjoy time without your computer! So, we will continue the virtual NWU open mic series in partnership with the NYPL on a monthly basis but will suspend the weekly events for the time being.
Fewer events online doesn’t mean less activity. The NWU is gearing up for an in-person event in NYC. If anyone has an idea for a local event (local meaning NY, NJ or CT), reach out to me. Besides email, you can call or text me at (203) 947-2497.
Keep writing!
Alex Faiz, Co-Chair
Come to read or listen to others’ inspired words. The Muhlenberg Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union (https://nwu.org/) is hosting a virtual open mic every first Thursday of the month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited.
Advance registration is required by Wednesday (5/11) at 2 pm ET.
Each writer can read up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined by first come, first serve. If you have any problems joining the open mic, text/call the host Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below:
To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1
JUNE 2022
June 2 – Joint NYPL-NWU Monthly Virtual First Thursday Open Mic Nights
Come to read or listen to others’ inspired words. The Muhlenberg Library in collaboration with the National Writers Union (https://nwu.org/) is hosting a virtual open mic every first Thursday of the month. It is time to gather together and share our original works. Writers from all genres are welcome. This virtual stage allows you to add video or music to your reading as long as you have permission from the copyright owner. Participants cannot sell their works during the event but can show the book covers during their readings. Content should be for a general audience and readings including language or descriptions inappropriate for children must begin with a warning. Recording of this event is strictly prohibited.
Advance registration is required by Wednesday (6/1) at 2 pm ET.
Each writer can read up to seven minutes. Reading order will be determined by first come, first serve. If you have any problems joining the open mic, text/call the host Alex Faiz at (203) 947-2497.
The NWU enjoys bringing communities of writers together. Events like this one become conduits for sharing our individual works more widely. However, any invitation from an editor or a publisher that is extended during our gatherings does not have the NWU’s endorsement unless specifically stated otherwise. Please always protect your work by doing your own due diligence and tapping into the NWU’s resources.
Sign up for NWU newsletters or updates with the links below:
To receive regular updates about NWU events in New York City: https://nwu.org/civicrm/?page=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/profile/create&gid=36&reset=1
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