The Writers Room – New York

THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY WRITING SPACE IN NYC
The Writers Room – New York City’s and the nation’s first nonprofit, shared writing work space – open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year – is an essential resource for writers living in and visiting NYC. Located in a full-service, cast-iron building on Astor Place, this is a silent sanctuary for writers of all genres.
BENEFIT FROM A PROFESSIONAL WRITING SPACE
There’s good reason why members have written more than 1,000 books since the doors of The Writers Room opened in 1978. There is simply no better or more affordable writing work space in New York.
WRITE. HERE. NOW.
The Writers Room is here to support New York’s writing community and has member openings available now. Submit your application today for prompt consideration.
PHOTO TOUR OF THE WRITERS ROOM
Imagine writing in the nexus of creativity that is The Writers Room. You’ll be among published authors and serious professional writers, supported by other writers as committed to their craft as you are.
Take a closer look at this very special place.
MEMBER WORK
In the past year, members of The Writers Room have published close to 20 books, including Alan Cumming’s best-selling memoir, Not My Father’s Son, as well as major pieces in magazines and journals and for the theater. See more.
FOUNDED BY WRITERS FOR WRITERS
Founded in 1978 by four writers who met in the New York Public Library on 42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, The Writers Room is New York City’s first and most acclaimed professional writers’ colony – as well as the nation’s original writers’ shared writing workspace.
While it has had four previous homes, The Writers Room is now located at the crossroads of the East and West Village in an historic loft building on Astor Place. The large, airy penthouse space also enjoys inspiring views of the Empire State Building.
Although The Writers Room has some 200 members, their varying schedules assure that one of the room’s 45 partitioned desks is always available.
The Writers Room staff oversees a strict no talking/no phone/no noise policy in the communal work area, ensuring a productive environment. With nearly four decades of experience catering to the needs of professional writers, your Writers Room membership includes benefits that make us unique: high-speed internet access, a LexisNexis account, storage for computers and research materials, napping areas, a separate kitchen/dining room, engaging writers’ workshops, and more.
ABOUT OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Writers Room trustees are professional writers themselves. They understand the needs of writers and work closely with the executive director and support staff to keep the Room accessible, affordable, comfortable and conducive to creating excellent writing. The WR advisory board also comprises leading members of the writing community and creative disciplines.
We Know What Writers Need.
Members of The Writers Room enjoy more than a quiet, affordable place in which to write 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In addition to the communal workspace – where creativity flourishes in an atmosphere of mutual support – the WR offers:
• Free access to the powerful online research tool, LexisNexis – the world’s largest electronic database for legal and public-records related information
• Reference and research books for use by members
• Storage room with private lockers for computers, files, books, research materials and more
• Complimentary snacks in our bright, cheery kitchen/dining area with refrigerator, microwave, hot water dispenser, toaster and more
• A secluded napping area, as well as comfortable armchairs and chaise lounges, for resting during your writing sessions
• A separate telephone alcove
• An administrative staff onsite to assist you
• Featured placement and listings of your published titles on The Writers Room website with links to your author website
• Invitations throughout the year to seminars, readings, panels and programs of interest to members – often given by members
• An opportunity to commune and dialogue through casual conversation with other writers working in your genre
• As much privacy or community as you desire
Apply to The Writers Room.
The Writers Room is a non-profit organization serving a community of writers and supports established, serious and emerging writers who apply to become members.
The Writers Room is the premier writing space in New York City and hosts a community of writers working in the language arts – in prose, poetry, theater, film, television, and other fields.
Whether you are a developing or established writer, our mission is to provide our members with the best environment and support available for the development, refinement, and success of their craft.
If you have any questions about membership, email djbb@writersroom.org or call 212-254-6995.
Rate Card:
• Full-Time Membership : $209
• Part-Time Membership : $199
• Weekends Only Membership : $159
• One month membership, out-of-towners only : $309
• Day Rate : $25