StoryStudio Writers Festival

Join us at the 7th Annual StoryStudio Writers Festival in-person at Center on Halsted. The two day Festival will offer classes, panels, and social events to help writers develop their craft and create a supportive community.

Schedule Of Event

9:00am- 9:40am: Coffee and Registration

9:40am - 9:50am: Welcome from Artistic Director, Rebecca Makkai

10:00am - 11:00am: Breakout Session 1

11:10am - 12:10pm: Breakout Session 2

12:20pm - 1:50pm: Lunch

Enjoy lunch on your own or join us for an informal lunch session from 12:45pm-1:30pm!

2:00pm - 3:00pm: Breakout Session 3

3:10pm - 4:10pm: Breakout Session 4

4:20pm - 5:20pm - Keynote Speech with Mona Awad
Down the Rabbit Hole: Writing and the Art of Not Knowing
Followed by QandA with Rebecca Makkai

5:30pm - 7:30pm - Book signing and Cocktail Party