A private writing center in Reading, MA

Where writers
come to write.

A dedicated workspace, daily programming, courses, coaching, and a community of committed writers. Everything you need for a daily writing practice, in one place.

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the Writers' CLC

A place that values the craft the way you do

Located at 2 Haven Street, Suites 102 and 103, in Reading, MA, the Writers' CLC is a membership-based private writing center. Members have daily access to a dedicated writing workspace, a day built around focused writing and facilitated sessions, and a peer community of writers working on novels, memoirs, poetry, and nonfiction.

The center also offers multi-week courses and one-on-one coaching, open to both members and non-members.

This is a place you belong to.

The daily rhythm

What a day here looks like

The day has a rhythm here. Quiet morning hours for focused writing. A workshop or guided session at 10:30. The Writing Circle at 12:30. An open afternoon to write at your own pace. Evening programming on Monday and Thursday. The structure makes the writing life sustainable.

6:00 - 10:00 AM

Quiet Hours

Both suites. No conversation.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Workshop

New topic every day.

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Writing Circle

Every weekday. Same format.

2:00 - 6:00 PM

Independent Hours

Open. No facilitation.

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Evening

Monday and Thursday.

Open 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week.

Full daily rhythm

Membership

What membership includes

✓ Daily workspace access, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, seven days a week, both suites
✓ All daily programming: five morning sessions, five Writing Circles, Monday and Thursday evenings, Saturday sessions
✓ Thirteen facilitated touchpoints per week, all included
✓ Access to the Writers' CLC Member Platform
✓ Full access to our suite of proprietary writing tools
✓ Member rates on courses and coaching

Odyssey membership

A premium cohort experience. Placement in a group of 6-8 writers, biweekly cohort sessions, a monthly mentor check-in, and early access to everything. $299/month for founding members.

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Core Membership

$79

per month

Cancel anytime. No long-term commitment.

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Courses

Go deeper

Multi-week courses in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, and the business of writing. Every course has a clear outcome. Every session includes writing time. You leave with pages, not just ideas.

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Coaching

One on one

90-minute sessions covering craft development, manuscript feedback, and publishing strategy. Member rate $120. Standard rate $150.

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From our writers

The Writers' CLC is a supportive and motivating learning community. I came away with not only more knowledge, but also more confidence in my abilities as a writer.

Liz, member

The course took something overwhelming and made it completely digestible. If you feel intimidated by where to start, this is for you.

Amanda, course participant

This is the place I always needed as a writer. Camaraderie. Support. And skilled, knowledgeable instructors.

Writers' CLC member

The space