Free Community Programs

For over five years, we've offered free programming to writers everywhere. No cost, no catch — just community and craft.

Free

Wordsmiths' Weekly

Every Saturday • Online • Global Attendance

Our flagship free program. A weekly online writing workshop that has run continuously for over five years, drawing writers from around the world. Each session includes prompts, craft discussion, and supportive feedback. Open to all skill levels.

Register for Wordsmiths' Weekly

Free

Poetry Open Mike

Monthly • Online

A monthly gathering celebrating poets from our community and beyond. Read your work, listen to others, and connect with fellow poets in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Register for Poetry Open Mike

Free

One Mind Book Club

Ongoing • Online

A free book club exploring literature across genres. We read as writers — studying craft, structure, voice, and technique while enjoying great books together.

Join the Book Club

Free

Kitchen Table Talks

Ongoing • Online

Informal conversations about craft, publishing, the writing life, and everything in between. Pull up a chair and join us at the table.

Next topic: "In a World of Spin, What Can You Believe?"

Register for Kitchen Table Talks

Poet Laureate Program

Now in its fourth year, our Poet Laureate program recognizes and elevates a poet from our community annually. The Poet Laureate serves as an ambassador for poetry within Garden of Neuro and the broader literary community.

Chyrel J. Jackson

Poet Laureate, 2024–2025 (Years 3 & 4)

Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld

Poet Laureate, 2022–2023 (Years 1 & 2)

Fee-Based Courses & Services

Our teaching programs provide intensive craft development with professional editorial support. Full and partial scholarships are available for all fee-based programs.

Course

Writing Courses

Structured courses in commercial fiction, memoir, poetry, food writing, and portfolio building. Small cohorts, intensive feedback, and professional editorial guidance.

Course participants receive: editorial feedback, free developmental editing, free book cover design, two complimentary copies of any publication they appear in, and consideration for publication in our anthologies.

Service

Editorial Services

Developmental editing, line editing, and manuscript consultation for writers preparing work for publication or contest submission.

Service

Private Coaching

One-on-one coaching in commercial fiction, food writing, and portfolio building. Tailored to your goals, your timeline, and your voice.

Scholarships

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, accessibility is central to our mission. We offer full and partial scholarships for all fee-based programs. No writer should be prevented from participating due to financial constraints. Contact us to inquire.

View our full event calendar and register: Garden of Neuro Events Portal