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Write PittsburghWrite Pittsburgh is a literary arts nonprofit that provides writing workshops, youth programs, and community collaborations that amplify voices and make creative writing accessible to all.Write Pittsburgh 0 Skip to Content Home About About WP Team FAQs Programs Adults Teens Community Collaboration Publications Get Involved Support Work With Us Team Portal Resources Events Gallery Contact Us DONATE Open Menu Close Menu Home About About WP Team FAQs Programs Adults Teens Community Collaboration Publications Get Involved Support Work With Us Team Portal Resources Events Gallery Contact Us DONATE Open Menu Close Menu Home Folder: About Back About WP Team FAQs Folder: Programs Back Adults Teens Community Collaboration Publications Folder: Get Involved Back Support Work With Us Team Portal Resources Events Gallery Contact Us DONATE Writing Builds Voice, Power, & Connection. Who will tell YOUR story? Find your writing community. GET STARTED Who We Are Write Pittsburgh is a nonprofit literary arts organization that uses writing as a tool for transformation, liberation, and community-building. Through accessible workshops, publications, and partnerships, we center voices that have been historically silenced or excluded—especially those impacted by racism, incarceration, addiction, poverty, and other systemic barriers. MEET OUR TEAM What We Do Community Collaboration Workshops Writing workshops in jails, recovery programs, transitional housing, and community spaces—centering healing, self-expression, and dignity for justice-impacted and marginalized writers. Public Workshops & Education Accessible in-person and virtual workshops for adults and youth focused on personal storytelling, reflection, and craft—designed for people outside traditional academic or literary pipelines. Corporate & Organizational Workshops Writing-based workshops for organizations seeking opportunities for creative expression, deeper communication, reflection, and connection—grounded in trauma-informed, equity-centered facilitation. See What Writers Are Saying… "I have acquired the confidence to express my words through writing & journaling...It gave me the chance to connect emotionally through thought." -Community Collaboration Participant, Passages to Recovery "Write Pittsburgh puts together great workshops that connect writers of all levels throughout the city." —Adult Workshop Participant "I was finally able to express & put words to feelings that are often difficult to talk about." -Community Collaboration Participant, Allegheny County Jail "The writing exercises were especially fun and it was helpful getting the chance to play with the ideas talked about in the lecture." -Adult Workshop Participant "Write Pittsburgh was one of my best writing-based experiences in high school- I got to publish [my work], work with bright-minded writers, and co-lead unique writing workshops. Teens and adults in the Pittsburgh area should certainly check it out." —Teen Workshop Participant "I learned to write my feelings down instead of keeping them in thought or in my heart." —Community Collaboration Participant, Passages to Recovery "This class is the best thing that happened to me while in jail. It gave me hope and something to look forward to every week." -Community Collaboration Participant, Allegheny County Jail "I enjoyed being able to meet other writers and actually discuss our works amongst a group of peers." -Adult Workshop Participant "I wish that this could be a permanent year-round class because it does so much for our morale and sense of purpose." -Community Collaboration Participant, Allegheny County Jail "I really liked the people, the supportive vibes, and the prompts." -Teen Workshop Participant "I would love to keep writing because it helps me recognize feelings & speak about them." -Community Collaboration Participant, Passages to Recovery "The instructors were so wonderful and made us feel human and valuable, and taught us so much. Thank you for bringing this class to us!" -Community Collaboration Participant, Allegheny County Jail "I loved that it brought me out of my comfort zone. I don't think I've written so many poems." -Adult Workshop Participant "In this workshop I was able to write a meaningful piece about my kids, because they are the most important thing to me." -Community Collaboration Participant, Sojourner House "I'm a sucker for workshopping/feedback and the comments the group gave were helpful and insightful." -Adult Workshop Participant "I really liked the people, the supportive vibes, and the prompts." -Teen Workshop Participant "Writing has helped me learn to put my anger to paper." -Community Collaboration Participant, Passages to Recovery "I liked getting to read the work of other writers, work on prompts, explore different genres, and use other mediums (e.g. pictures) in our writing." -Teen Workshop Participant "After this workshop I am able to express myself through writing and be more vulnerable." -Community Collaboration Participant, Sojourner House "I wrote an ode to my daughter and it brought me a lot of emotions." Community Collaboration Participant, Sojourner House “Write Pittsburgh provides a space for young emerging literary scholars to come together and share their latest and greatest works." -Teen Workshop Participant "I enjoyed the prompts and the format of the workshop. The prompts helped my creativity while the format kept me engaged without feeling overwhelmed with work." -Adult Workshop Participant "Writing can be a very isolated experience. I really valued hearing people's reactions to my work and getting to read/react to other people's work. " -Adult Workshop Participant "It was so informative, inspiring, gave a safe space to explore, and appreciated the reflections." -Adult Workshop Participant "I liked that I was able to incorporate other writing projects, but also use the prompts for creative inspiration!" -Teen Workshop Participant Who We Serve Write Pittsburgh centers writers who have historically been excluded from traditional literary spaces, including Black and Brown writers, LGBTQ+ communities, youth, seniors, veterans, incarcerated individuals, people in recovery, and others whose voices are often overlooked.Our programs are for people seeking opportunities for creative expression, transformation, and connection. LEARN MORE 675+ writers engaged in 2025Workshops delivered across justice-involved settings, schools, community spaces, and onlinePublications amplifying voices shaped by lived experience and community storytelling Our Impact How We Measure Success We measure impact through participant feedback, skill-building outcomes, completion and retention rates, publication opportunities, and long-term community partnerships. SUPPORT OUR MISSION “Write Pittsburgh was founded on the belief that writing is not just about craft and form, or spelling and grammar. It’s a tool for transformation, imagination, liberation, celebration, and elevation. The work that we do focuses on community-building through storytelling, especially for people navigating systemic barriers, trauma, or marginalization. We prioritize access and view lived experience as a form of expertise.We operate under the premise that everyone has a story and deserves to tell it. Whether through poetry, personal essay, speculative fiction, or a form that doesn’t fit neatly inside a genre or even involve the written word at all, we KNOW that stories change lives. And this is why I am honored to lead this organization and work alongside compassionate, talented, amazing, facilitators and volunteers who help make all of this possible.” - Dr. Amber Epps, Executive Director Why Write Pittsburgh? JOIN US! Work With UsWhether you’re an individual writer, a community organization, or a funder looking to support meaningful cultural work, there’s a place for you at Write Pittsburgh! LEARN MORE Write PittsburghP.O. Box 90168 Pittsburgh, PA 15224info@writepittsburgh.com412-353-9748Write Pittsburgh is a 501c3 nonprofit organizationWrite Pittsburgh is a proud member of Dave Eggers International Alliance of Youth Writing Centers   Newsletter Block This newsletter signup form needs a storage option. Edit the block and enter a storage location via the Storage tab. 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