
Brunch with us in person!
Photo Courtesy: La Fonda
Breaking Bread with The Writer's Hood
Writing The Truth From Your Personal Mythology
What is this?
On March 14th, please consider attending our first in-person writing workshop event in collaboration with La Fonda NYC, a Puerto Rican cuisine restaurant, and the Dominican Artist Collective. Yes, there will be lots of good food.
What's the occassion?
In celebration of Women's History Month and the ancestors who have brought us here thus far, The Writer's Hood is hosting a writing workshop that explores the translation of our origin stories (flavored with some NYC Afro-Latino-Caribbean cultural flair to represent!)
What kind of writing workshop is it?
Join our founding faculty member, Julissa Contreras, and founder of The Writer's Hood, Christin Eve Cato, for this exclusive writer's workshop-brunch at La Fonda NYC to:
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Unpack the truths writers are bringing to the page through guided prompts
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Learn techniques for crafting authentic narratives that reflect the complexities of our lived experiences
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Topics will also cover how to create nuanced, multi-dimensional characters
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Includes a special intro, facilitated by Christin Cato, on how to bring your personal mythology into your work
Ticket Prices:
$50 (+ tax)
$20 (+ tax)

Each $50 ticket includes:
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Full Access to the Writing Workshop (4 hrs)
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Pick 1 Brunch pp (Pollo Guisado, Avocado Toast-tones, Pancakes or Pernil).
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One Beer (Medalla Light) or One Soda or One Coffee.
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(2) Raffle Tickets for prizes (a designer bag giveaway & free dramaturgy session offered by The Writer's Hood
Each $20 ticket includes:
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Full Access to the workshop
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One complimentary drink (food is available for purchase)
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(1) Raffle Ticket
Date/Time: March 14th from 12pm-4pm ET
Where:
La Fonda NYC (Restaurant)
169 E. 106th St.
New York, NY 10029
