Writers' Night Out is an opportunity for prose writers of all experience levels to read their work in front of a supportive audience.

2nd Tuesday Every Month. Mac's at 19 Broadway, Fairfax. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Featured author, Molly Giles, reads to an appreciative audience.

Open Mic Readings

Share your work in a supportive environment. Connect with writers and literature enthusiasts. Grow your creativity and confidence.  Be inspired by our featured local presenters each month.

Join us on the patio at Mac's! 

 

Featured author, Simona Carini, center, with the WNO steering committee

Networking Opportunities

Expand your professional network. Foster relationships with fellow writers. Share insights and opportunities.

We host a featured local author to read each month and they come ready to mix and mingle!

Go to our Event Schedule page for more information about our featured authors.

 

Mac's at 19 Broadway street sign over the patio.

Mac's at 19 Broadway, join us on the patio!

A Lively Evening

Mac’s at 19 Broadway, Fairfax, is Marin County’s most happening music and event venue.  Drinks, music, fun people, writers sharing short pieces of prose—the recipe for a grand evening.

Our Contact page has the complete address and map of our venue. 

 

Our Purpose

Founded in the vibrant and creative community of Marin County, CA, Writers' Night Out provides a venue to share each other's writing---and yours!---with a supportive and inspiring community.  

Stories from the heart, an appreciative audience, drinks in hand, things will go wrong. Come join the fun.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I participate in the open mic readings?

Open mic reading is open to all, but prose is preferred. Slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups start at 5:30 p.m. Readings start at 6:00 p.m. You will have a five-minute slot, which equates to about 750 words. Please practice. Long-winded readers will be be asked to buy a round of drinks!

Who can attend?

Writers' Night Out is for anyone over the age of 21, due to our venue being a bar. Experienced writers, newbies, supportive friends, like-minded individuals, and anyone interested in expanding their literary circle are all welcome. If you know how to appreciate a well written story, and you are 21 & over, you are welcome here! 

N.B. We are working on ways to include younger writers in our events and will post updates here!

What can I expect?

This is an evening of open mic readings, which begins with a reading by a featured local author, in a bar in Fairfax! This is the recipe for a fun night out! If you want to engage in the lively scene of creative writing in Northern California, this is a great place to start.

Do I need to pay for a ticket?

No! There is no charge nor ticket needed for participating in WNO. We ask that you patronize the bar or order a pizza from Ghiringhelli's to be delivered straight to you on the patio. But there is no requirement to spend any money at all. Just bring yourself, your attention, and hopefully a story to share! 

"A group of rowdy writers, drinks in hand, in a bar, sharing stories--sounds like fun!"

-California Writers Club, Marin Chapter

Contact us

Reach out to us with any inquiries or feedback. We'd love to hear from you! (However, this site is maintained by sleep-deprived volunteers, so it may take a day or two before you hear back. Thanks for your patience.)

Location

Writers' Night Out at

Mac's at 19 Broadway
 19 Broadway, Fairfax, CA 94930