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Writers for Readers
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
11:30am
In Person
Everyone has a story. Sometimes it’s a chance encounter worthy of a mystery novel; sometimes it’s a simple moment of beauty that stops you in your...
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2:00pm
In Person
Finding hours to put pen to paper is often the biggest block to creativity. Carve out dedicated time to silence your inner critic and learn to writ...
Sunday, March 8, 2026
12:00pm
In Person
Octavia Butler, American science fiction author, wrote bestseller Kindred, as well as Parable of the Sower, and Wild Seed...
Saturday, March 7, 2026
12:00pm
In Person
Want to write your own fantasy story but struggling to figure out where to even begin? In this class, we will go over the foundational aspects of f...
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00pm
In Person
The 10th annual Writers for Readers fundraiser dinner features celebrated bestselling author Candice Millard and the announcement of this year's Maya...
Thursday, November 21, 2024
6:00pm
In Person
Writers for Readers, one of Kansas City’s top literary events, returns with an exciting lineup featuring #1 New York Times’ bestselling author Gillian...