Write Out runs for two weeks in October starting the second Monday with Indigenous People’s Day and running through the National Day on Writing (Oct 20th). Each year, local and national events are organized across the country to celebrate Write Out. Let us know if you are organizing something that is open or online for others to attend.
Write Out 2024—Featured Events
October 22, 2024
The Write Time with Write Out Poet Ambassador Jermaine Thompson and Educator Rich Novack
Born in Louisville, Mississippi, Jermaine Thompson learned language from big-armed women who greased their skillets with gossip and from full-bellied men who cursed and prayed with the same fervor. Jermaine earned his MFA in poetry from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2018, and he currently teaches 9th–12th grade Humanities at Build Up Community School in Birmingham, AL.
Jermaine was interviewed by Connecticut teacher and Writing Project teacher-leader, Rich Novack.
October 15, 2024
The Write Time with Write Out Author Ambassador Kate Messner and Educator Kim Douillard
The Write Time featured Kate Messner, Write Out Author Ambassador and author of award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow , Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, and The Brilliant Deep as well as books for older readers like Breakout and her forthcoming novel in verse The Trouble with Heroes.
Kate was interviewed by San Diego Area Writing Project Director and early elementary educator, Kim Douillard.
Write Out 2024 – Past Events
October 27, 2024
In-person event,
San Diego, CA
Creativity at Cabrillo—Write Out
Come visit us at Cabrillo National Monument to join us in Poetry For The Planet! For three weeks in October Ecologik and Cabrillo Apprentices will be holding engaging poetry events. Oct 27 is “Creepy Crawlies” and fall carnival themes with lots of booths, crafting, and fun facts.
October 24, 2024
4p PT/7p ET
Live Zoom event
Park and Write! with Write Out
Write Out invites you to take a moment to “park” yourself and celebrate where you live, work and play by writing poetry for the planet. Connect via Zoom with friends and colleagues to write and share.
October 20, 2024
11a-1p ET
In-person event,
Springfield, MA
Write Out Family Day at the Springfield Armory National Historic Park
The Springfield Armory National Historic Park is hosting a Family Day at its site for Write Out on the National Day on Writing. Come meet Park Ranger Wesley Kocurek and others; free and open to all.
October 20, 2024
In-person event,
San Diego, CA
Creativity at Cabrillo—Write Out
Come visit us at Cabrillo National Monument to join us in Poetry For The Planet! For three weeks in October Ecologik and Cabrillo Apprentices will be holding engaging poetry events. Oct 20 is “Connecting for Conservation” focused on poetry and nature in your backyard featuring conservation stories and a POET-TREE.
October 20, 2024
Write Out Celebrates the National Day on Writing
Share what inspires you to write using the hashtags #WhyIWrite and #writeout on social media.
October 19, 2024
10a-1p CT
In-person event,
St. Louis, MO
Write Out Writing Marathon @ Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Writing Project will be at Gateway Arch National Park on Saturday, October 19th from 10 AM – 1 PM handing out notebooks & prompts to get visitors outside writing and exploring the 91 acres of the park in the heart of downtown! We’ll also host interactive writing areas in the museum where participants can write a poem for the planet or celebrate the National Day on Writing.
October 17, 2024
5:15p-6:15p MT
In-person event,
Cañon City, CO
Write on the River
Join FAR as we support #writeout by meeting alongside the beautiful Arkansas River to sit, reflect, write, doodle, and compose. Get inspired by nature! Participants receive a journal and Write Out sticker. All ages are welcome but anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: Meet at the pavilion at Centennial park, 221 Griffin Avenue, Cañon City, Colorado
Cost: Suggested donation of $5
October 16 & 17, 2024
8a-5p ET
In-person event,
Kingston, RI
Write Out: Poetry for the Planet @ URI
This year we are joining the National Writing Project and the National Parks Service to host a local “Write Out: Poetry for the Planet” event on October 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the North Woods and the Medicinal Gardens of URI’s Kingston Campus. This is an opportunity to get outside, connect to places and ecosystems on the URI campus, and engage in both scientific and creative writing.
October 17, 2024
4p PT/7p ET
Live Zoom event
Park and Write! with Write Out
Write Out invites you to take a moment to “park” yourself and celebrate where you live, work and play by writing poetry for the planet. Connect via Zoom with friends and colleagues to write and share.
October 16, 2024
4p-6p ET
In-person event,
Peninsula, OH
Write Out: Fall into Writing with NWP at Kent State University
Gather around the new poetry installation at the Ledges Shelter, which was unveiled during US. Poet Laureate Ada Límon’s visit to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, and explore her poems and work as a model for your classroom.
October 15, 2024
9a-11:30a CT
In-person event,
New Iberia, LA
Bayou Teche Museum Writing Marathon
Bayou Teche Museum in downtown New Iberia, LA is hosting a writing marathon for students in grades 2-8. Students, teachers, and parents will take a walking tour of the Queen City of the Teche from the boat dock on Bayou Teche to the legends of Church Alley. We will gather back at the museum at for an Author’s Chair reading. Special thanks to ADK Sorority Classroom.
October 14, 2024
Indigenous Peoples Day #writeout
A day to learn, reflect, connect, and celebrate the cultural richness and contributions of Indigenous People. Be inspired by the writing of native peoples via contemporary poems curated by Poets.org for Native American Heritage Month. There is a set for adults and another for kids.
Share what you do and what inspired you via #writeout and in our online communities.
October 13, 2024
In-person event,
San Diego, CA
Creativity at Cabrillo—Write Out
Come visit us at Cabrillo National Monument to join us in Poetry For The Planet! For three weeks in October Ecologik and Cabrillo Apprentices will be holding engaging poetry events. Oct 13 is “Creativity at Cabrillo” with poetry and a photography and poetry exhibit.
October 13, 2024
October 12, 2024
2p-4p ET
In-person event,
East Lansing, MI
Poetry for the Planet: “Write Out” at the Beal Garden
Join us for poetry writing inspired by the garden, mindfulness activities, snacks, and a book giveaway, community-building, and family fun!
October 8, 2024
5p PT/8p ET, Online
Write Across America: Write Out Writing Marathon with WMWP and the Springfield Armory National Historic Site inspired by the Connecticut River Valley
Western Massachusetts Writing Project is excited to be the host of October’s Write Across America Writing Marathon in conjunction with the coming Write Out project, and its theme of “Poetry For The Planet.”
Park Ranger Wesley Kocurek (a former college creative writing teacher) will be co-hosting the online event with educators Kevin Hodgson and Harriet Kulig. Join us on October 8th!
October 5 & 6, 2024
9:30a-12:30p ET
In-person event, Dingmans Ferry, PA
Pocono Writing Project Write Out Kick-off: Poetry for the Planet
Are you interested in learning strategies to incorporate writing and nature in your classroom? This local Write Out kickoff event takes you on a scenic hike, all while exploring the world of short-form poetry.
August 7&15, 2024
5p-6p ET, Online
Write Out Information Sessions
Want to think ahead about Write Out 2024? This year’s event will take place between Oct 13-27 and the theme will be Poetry for the Planet. Come to this session to learn more about Write Out while brainstorming all the different ways to participate as an individual, a community and/or as a classroom. We look forward to meeting and imagining Write Out with you!
Recording and slides from session available via login to NWP’s Write Now Teacher Studio.