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The Writers Studio at Five Years Old!
The Writers Studio is a space created by and for writers. Read this Q&A about how and why we got started—and why writers of all levels of experience can find a home here.
Writers, find the space and community you are looking for.
We offer:
- A second-floor studio space, open 7 days a week where you can write and meet with other writers.
- Writing sessions with craft lessons or prompt-driven writing time.
- Periodic author events and exhibitions.
- A public Facebook group FYACSwriters to connect with other writers and to find out about writing activities at FYA and in the community.
- The FYACS community blog, Palette, where you can submit your work for publication. See our submission guidelines here.
Learn more below!
Become part of our writing community:
Become a Writer in Residence (WIR) member
For writers at any stage of the writing journey, the Writers Studio offers the space and community to expand your creativity.
WIRs help sustain the historic Big Yellow House through their membership dues, which are $60 per month.
Benefits include:
- Access to Writers Studio 7 days per week, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
- Frequent meetups and activities with other WIRs (Meet our resident writers here.)
- FYACS membership benefits for your entire family
- Free admittance to writing sessions
- Participation in annual event
- Personal bookshelf for storage
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Access to our shared library
- Ability to post your profile on the FYACS website
- Knowledge that you are helping Follow Your Art thrive and remain in our community for years to come!
To become a WIR member, apply here.
Use the Writers Studio as a Guest
$25 for 3 hours in the studio
- Use alone or with your group (sits 8)
- Access days/hours:
- Mon-Fri, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- or by appointment
- High-speed Wi-Fi
To book the studio as a guest, contact 781-665-4140 or info@fyamelrose.org.
Write with Us
Our creative writing sessions for adults, whether focused on craft, genre, or simple prompts, will get your creative juices flowing.
Find these and other writing offerings under Offerings > Classes and Workshops on our website.
Search Tips: Select “Adult” in age range to find our writing classes for adults.
The Writers Studio is a quiet workspace tucked away on the second floor of our beautiful Victorian house. The studio features a large writing table and comfortable chairs, bookshelves, and large windows. The Studio is currently accessible only by stairs.
FYACS is located in the historic district of Main Street, Melrose, minutes away from coffee shops, restaurants, and grocery stores—so you can bring in refreshments to keep your writing going.
Questions? Call or email FYACS for more information: 781-665-4140 or info@fyamelrose.org.