BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
Since 1982, Just Buffalo Literary Center has led the way for literary arts education in Western New York. The Just Buffalo Writing Center (JBWC) has long been a gathering place designed to aid young and emerging writers ages 12–18 in the cultivation of their writing skills, as well as adult writers of all ages and skill levels. But the JBWC is also a great resource for encouraging and supporting the teachers and schools in our community.
March 2023
April 2023
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
Open Mic (in-person)
Just Buffalo Writing Center invites all young writers & artists (ages 12-18) to join us for the JBWC Open Mic! Held every other month, this open mic is especially for wordy creators: poets/spoken word artists, storytellers, playwrights, comic artists, orators, and songwriters. All artforms are welcome. Come to perform or to simply be inspired by your talented peers. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
Let’s Make a Zine Together w/ Rachel Shelton of Mirabo Press (in-person)
During this workshop, Rachel Shelton of Mirabo Press will teach us zine & print-making techniques that we’ll use to make a zine together! This zine will pay homage to our concepts of home, the plants that surround us, and will draw inspiration from the poet Emily Dickinson’s process of writing on envelope scraps. BYOLAE! (Bring Your Own Leaves And Envelopes!) If you want. Or we’ll have some on hand for you to use. ...
Lit Mag Round Table (in-person)
A round table discussion on the production, design, and systems involved in publishing a literary magazine. Participants will learn tips and tricks from local and national publishers and editors on how to create a beautifully designed and sustainable lit mag based on any funding stream. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
BABEL Student Reading Group: Isabel Wilkerson’s “The Warm of Other Suns”
Join us for a reading group centered around BABEL author Isabell Wilkerson’s book The Warmth of Other Suns, facilitated by retired English teacher Kerry Reynolds. ...
May 2023
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
JBWC Youth Fellowship Workshop w/ 2022 Fellows Angelina Tang & Liam Cobb (hybrid)
Curious about the JBWC Youth Fellowship? During this workshop, we’ll meet with last year’s fellows, Angelina & Liam, to hear about their projects and fellowship experiences. We’ll write inspired by prompts the Fellows provide, and invite you to start brainstorming your own imagined fellowship project! ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
Open Hours
Come be a part of our community of writers & artists at Open Hours! Write, read, share your creations, or receive feedback and support in a cozy & welcoming space. Whether you want to curl up with a book from our new lending library or try your hand at one of our featured writing prompts—JBWC Open Hours are here for you. ...
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Adult Writing Workshops
Our programs are designed for any level of writer, from beginner to advanced. Taught by established writers, hone your craft in a relaxed, nonjudgmental atmosphere.
Youth Writing Workshops
All youth writing workshops are FREE, aimed at young writers aged 12–18, currently virtual, and limited to 8 participants.
About the Writing Center
The Just Buffalo Writing Center provides access to writing workshops, literary events, and one-on-one assistance with all kinds of writing.
In-School Programming & Field Trips
One of Just Buffalo’s greatest strengths is our ability to reach students of all ages and abilities—gifted and talented, at-risk, or special needs—and we’re proud to work with public, private, Catholic, and charter schools, as well as community centers throughout Western New York.
Teacher Workshops
We believe that teachers are the most passionate, dedicated, and creative people on the planet, and we want to support their creativity. That’s why we created Teachers Are Writers: Writing Without The Curriculum—a happy hour-style writing workshop for teachers that meets monthly at the JBWC.
Wordplay: Student Anthology
Check out the best works written by Just Buffalo Writing Center students from over the years in our annual anthology of student writing.
Made-to-Order Poems
Order a poem on a topic of your choosing and support Buffalo’s next generation of literary voices. All poems are written by students of the Just Buffalo Writing Center.
Our Teaching Artists
Just Buffalo’s teaching artists represent the best of Western New York’s literary presence, from poetry and fiction to playwriting, non-fiction and beyond.
Become a Teaching Artist
Are you interested in becoming a Just Buffalo teaching artist? Find out what it takes to get involved in our creative writing workshops.
Volunteer
Want to help guide young writers? Sign up to work with teens 12–18 on writing and more during open hours at the JBWC.
Donate
We believe in the power of the literary arts to change individual lives and communities. Help us put that vision into action.
Where?
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
When?
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 3:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Youth Writing Workshops begin at 4:30 p.m.
Who?
All workshops are FREE, aimed at young writers aged 12–18, and limited to 12 participants.