Mission Statement

Capitol Letters Writing Center believes that within every student lives a writer. We support and challenge those writers through workshops, tutoring, and student publications that complement the classroom goals of educators in a safe and creative environment.

Nuestra Mision
El Centro de Escritura Capitol Letters cree que dentro de cada estudiante existe un escritor. Nosostros apoyamos e impulsamos a estos escritores a través de talleres, tutorías, y publicaciones estudiantiles que complementan los objetivos de los educadores en clase en un ambiente seguro y creativo.

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Upcoming Events

07.07.2009 - Going Green Workshops

07.08.2009 - Forecast: Brainstorm!, Part I

07.09.2009 - Be the Change Workshops


Next volunteer orientation: Wednesday, August 5, 6:30pm at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library

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The cover of The Way We See It: Complete Coverage of the Nation's Capital From the Inside Out, CLWC's first book, is on sale now! Fiction, poetry, essays, and journalism by students at Cardozo High School offer a unique take on one of the most famous but most misunderstood cities in the world. Purchase your copy of The Way We See It today.


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Operating Status

Capitol Letters Writing Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit corporation based in the District of Columbia. Our tax ID number is 26-2426166. Find out more about how you can help. Or see a list of things we need. Or see a list of our donors.



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Workshop at Learn-a-Palooza

Saturday, May 10, 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM @ Cafe Collage (link)


Want to see some of our volunteers in action? This weekend, circus fans of all ages are invited to a free workshop:

Who: You! And Capitol Letters stars William Bert, Grace Wang, and Matt Klam
What: How to Create a Memorable Character
When: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10
Where: Cafe Collage, 1346 T Street, NW
Why: Because before you can write that great novel or smash screenplay, you've got to have great characters.
RSVP: No need! Just show up with your favorite pen and notebook.

In this workshop we'll discuss qualities that make for memorable, well-rounded, fascinating characters, and introduce some quick exercises for sketching some.

Learn-A-PaloozaThis workshop is just one of more than 50 free workshops being offered this weekend as part of the second annual Learn-a-Palooza, a jam-packed day when all sorts of people will share their skills and interests with their neighbors. You can spend the afternoon learning about giant pandas, photography, and cooking in Adams Morgan; personal finance and international volunteerism in Dupont Circle; and even "How to Be a Brazen Burlesque Dancer" on Capitol Hill.

Click this link to view the most up-to-date workshop list:
http://www.learnapaloozadc.com/workshops/list

Hope to see you Saturday!

Click here for our post-workshop write-up.

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