StoryStudio and Community Partners

Writing may be a solitary act, but we know how much more pleasant it is when you have a network of people and groups to keep you focused. StoryStudio Chicago is building a network of writing and storytelling community partners to help you along.

  • The Book Cellar is a writer's dream! An independent bookstore in Lincoln Square with a wine bar/cafe right inside. StoryStudio students receive discounts on books and very now and then, a free cup of coffee. Support your independent bookstore!
  • Come to our Write-a-thons for some incredibly productive writing time and community. But if you need quiet office space during the week to get your work done, consider Writers Workspace, a beautiful facility designed to help you meet your writing deadlines, conduct interviews and focus. It's located in Edgewater on Broadway. Ask about the StoryStudio discount.
  • Open Books is a unique nonprofit social venture that operates an great used bookstore, provides community programs, and mobilizes passionate volunteers to promote literacy in Chicago and beyond. If you're interested in volunteering for a great cause, definitely contact Open Books.
  • Yelp Chicago is a long-time partner and it's a great match. Yelp is "a fun and engaging place for passionate and opinionated influencers to share the experiences they've had with local businesses and services." That means that you can post your own reviews and mini-blogs about pretty much any experience you have in Chicago. Great for writers! Check out the StoryStudio page too.

Chicago Literary Alliance

Chicago is an amazing city for working writers. There are so many organizations, readings and very clever literary minded folks who put together wonderful programs and resources.

StoryStudio decided to get these folks together and form the Chicago Literary Alliance. The group is still new and sorting out how best to support our organizations and the writers in this town. But stay tuned as we collaborate on projects and inject even more energy into the writing community.

If you run a literary focused organization and wish to be part of this growing group, send us an email (infoatstorystudiochicago.com) and we'll add you to the list.