OutWrite is Washington, D.C.’s annual LGBTQ literary festival. #OutWrite2021 will be August 6-8, 2021.
OUTWRITE 2021
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is likely that the 2021 festival will be virtual. We will release updates as the situation develops.
We’re currently putting together the schedule for the 2021 festival. We had a great turnout of submissions for readings and panels, and can’t wait to share the schedule with you soon!
OUTWRITE ALL YEAR ROUND
OutWrite holds events throughout the year. You can learn more about them below under “Upcoming OutWrite Events” and on our Facebook page.
FOLLOW OUTWRITE ON SOCIAL
Follow OutWrite on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!
EXHIBITING
Due to the pandemic, virtual exhibiting is limited at this time.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
OutWrite is only possible with the dedication and support of our Planning Committee and a team of festival volunteers. Learn more about our team. Email outwritedc@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer with our festival.
CONTRIBUTE TO OUR JOURNALS
Check out the submission guidelines for our Ten Year Retrospective and We Got This: Black Writers on Imagination, Joy and Liberation.
OUTWRITE 2020
OutWrite 2020 was held July 31 to August 2, 2020. View panels and readings from the virtual festival.
RESULTS OF THE THE 2020 OUTWRITE CHAPBOOK COMPETITION
View the winners of our second annual chapbook competition!
Learn more about past OutWrite events.
Upcoming Outwrite Events
Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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OutWrite 2021
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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Queer Book Club – Via Skype
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