Sovereign Acts III Curated by Wanda Nanibush, Sovereign Acts III explores Indigenous performance as a site of resistance to colonial representation.

Here's a great #WritingBreak that will be running through July: the Sovereign Acts III exhibit hosted by the James Gallery. From curator Wanda Nanibush, it "explores Indigenous performance as a site of resistance to colonial representation." Learn more here:

New York Belly Dance Festival | Workshops | Gala Show | Vendors Join the New York Belly Dance Festival, March 15-16, 2025, for an unforgettable celebration of dance, culture, and community in NYC! Featuring world-renowned master teachers Oscar Flores, and Tommy…

Looking for a #WritingBreak this weekend? Why not check out the New York Belly Dance Festival:

4,000 square feet of luxury knickknacks on sale in Brooklyn this weekend Jason Saft's Collector’s Market is a can't-miss event.

As writers, we know that having fun knickknacks in your writing space can be...well...fun! Take a #WritingBreak this weekend and head to Jason Saft’s annual tag sale to see what you can find. Learn more about how the event came together (and how to attend) here:

First Saturdays Both a longstanding tradition and one of Brooklyn’s hottest events, First Saturdays has been putting the art in party for more than 25 years.

First Saturdays are back at the Brooklyn Museum! Take a #WritingBreak and see some art:

Homemade Hot Chocolate Recipe (Hot Cocoa) The best homemade hot chocolate recipe. This hot cocoa is smooth, creamy and made with two forms of chocolate for a rich, deep chocolate flavor. It’s easy to make in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients.

Graduate school is all about learning important skills and here's one that is important to master: homemade hot chocolate for your snowy winter #WritingBreak. Check out this recipe to get started:

NYC Off-Broadway Week℠ 2-for-1 tix* to the best Off-Broadway shows. Ends Mar 12.

It's that time again writers! Time to take a #WritingBreak with 2-for-1 tickets to the theater for off-Broadway week. Check out what's playing here:

Consider Structuring Story with ‘Plot Inversion’ Several variations of a standard plot (inciting incident-rising action-climax-falling action-denouement) exist in storytelling. One you might use is called a plot inversion. This type of story…

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The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle New York City has never bloomed like this. At The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle, orchids collide with concrete in a dazzling reimagining of the Big Apple, from stoops and slice…

Longing for spring? Take a #WritingBreak at the New York Botanical Gardens this weekend where The Orchid Show: Mr. Flower Fantastic’s Concrete Jungle is on display. Learn more on their website:

67 Winter Movies That Practically Taste Like Hot Chocolate Let’s get cozy.

If you're planning to embrace coziness this weekend for your #WritingBreak, here are "67 Winter Movies That Practically Taste Like Hot Chocolate" from Glamour:

Took a short hike down to the San Joaquin Gorge this morning. #writingbreak #nature #river

Spotted Baldy today on a #writingbreak. It was a once-in-a-lifetime close-up look at a majestic bird.
#booksky

Poster House Poster House is dedicated to presenting the impact, culture, and design of posters, both as historical documents and methods of contemporary visual communication.

Looking for something to do during your #WritingBreak? Poster House has some dynamic exhibits that might be for you:

14 spots to go ice skating in New York City this winter From festive seasonal outdoor rinks to year-round indoor options, here's where to go ice skating in NYC.

Lace up your skates and take a #WritingBreak this weekend at one of the many rinks around NYC! Not a skater? Grab some hot chocolate and do some people watching!

Can’t Distill Your Argument? 20 Minute Free Write as a Clarification Tool Sometimes when we return to a draft, we find it difficult to follow our prose. Perhaps the argument feels jumbled, the logical sequence is off, or the explanation and analysis of key terms and theo…

Coming back to a project after a #WritingBreak can be disorienting and overwhelming @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social . Rereading your work and using freewriting to distill your thinking is one way to get reacquainted with your work. Here's a Revision Strategy that might help:

It's a Wonderful Life with Mary Owen and TCM's Alicia Malone Don't miss It's a Wonderful Life with Mary Owen and TCM's Alicia Malone at United Palace, NEW YORK, NY. Tickets on sale now at UnitedPalace.BoletosExpress.com!

Happy Saturday writers! If you want a festive #WritingBreak this weekend, you might head up to the United Palace in Washington Heights for a screening of the holiday classic "It's a Wonderful Life":

The Wonder: Jenny Perlin How does artistic practice approach the unnerving “not-knowing” of research?

If you've experienced the "unnerving 'not-knowing' of research" @thegraduatecenter.bsky.social here's a #WritingBreak that might resonate with you. Head to the 1200: James Art Gallery at the GC to see Jenny Perlin's drawings, photographs, and films! Learn more here:

Photo of Fort Tryon Park from Popova Valeriya on Shutterstock. Two people walking on a path surrounded by green trees.

Get outside today writers and take a #WritingBreak by doing some hiking with Urban Park Rangers! Learn more here: buff.ly/V2q91ne

She has arrived! It’s NEVER too early!
#writingbreak #writerlife #christmas #christmastree

Closeup color photo of a cactus

Today’s #WritingBreak:

#Breathe #bloomscroll
#Mindfulness #Cactus #Succulents #NaturePhotos #NaturePics #Nature
#kidlit #picturebooks

Disney Tim Burton’s<br> The Nightmare Before Christmas<br> Light Trail A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail returns to the New York Botanical Garden! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a…

We know Halloween is over, but if you're still in the spooky spirit, why not take a #WritingBreak and check out the NYBG's Nightmare Before Christmas light trail this weekend?

Black & white comic of a witch in front of a bubbling cauldron. She says, “It’s vegan because I added vegans.”

Halloween humor

#writingbreak #darkhumor
#kidlit #picturebooks #humor
#cartoons #veganjokes

Barktoberfest

If you're looking for a #WritingBreak for you and your furry canine companion this weekend, look no further! Barktoberfest, hosted by Muddy Paws Rescue, is happening at Peer 57's rooftop bar. Learn more and register here:

Color photo of a red-leafed plant with hints of purple.

Today’s #WritingBreak:

#Breathe #BloomScroll
#Mindfulness #Flowers #NaturePhotos #NaturePics #Nature
#kidlit #picturebooks #booksky

Activism in Central Park Tour Follow in the footsteps of trailblazing activists and explore history of civic expression in the Park.

Looking for a #WritingBreak this weekend? Check out this event happening in "Activism in Central Park Tour" tomorrow and learn more about the history of the city we research and write in:

Disney Tim Burton’s<br> The Nightmare Before Christmas<br> Light Trail A wonderland of moonlit magic awaits as Disney Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Light Trail returns to the New York Botanical Garden! Join Jack Skellington, Sally, and Zero for a…

Step away from the computer! It's time for a #WritingBreak and here's one that's great for day or night. Check out the New York Botanical Garden's Van Gogh exhibit or travel their Nightmare Before Christmas light trail:

Photo of a yellow hibiscus with red center.

Today’s #WritingBreak:

#Breathe
#kidlit #picturebooks #booksky
#Mindfulness #Flowers #NaturePhotos #NaturePics #Nature

EVENTS — Wheels NYC Wheels of NYC reimagines classic car culture through the lens of New York’s creative community. What began as a distinctive Instagram account has evolved into a platform producing city-wide events,…

Get your motor running this weekend with a #WritingBreak perfect for car lovers: the Wheels of NYC event at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Agger Fish Warehouse!

The Biggest Italian Fest In The U.S. Returns To NYC This Week: Your Guide To The San Gennaro Festival 2025 Hope you're craving zeppoles. It's almost time for San Gennaro 2025, and we have all the details you need for the celebration.

Looking for a #WritingBreak? Check out the San Gennaro Feast, happening this weekend in Little Italy:

A Complete Guide To New York Fashion Week 2025 Here is your ultimate guide to NYFW 2025, filled with everything you need to know to make the most of all the chic, fashionable fun.

It's fashion week and, as writers, we know how important style can be (ok...maybe we focus on a different kind of style but still 😉)! Check out this handy guide and plan your #WritingBreak:

The Twisted Spine | NYC's First Bookstore for Horror and Dark Literature | New York, NY, USA Materializing in Brooklyn this Fall! Support our Kickstarter through July 11!

Looking for a #WritingBreak this weekend? If you're in the mood for something thrilling, check out NYC's first horror bookstore, The Twisted Spine. It opens today in Brooklyn! buff.ly/1JqOqaH