About Us
The Community Writing Center was founded with a simple philosophy: everyone can write. Our belief is that writing is something anyone can engage in. You may not think of yourself as a writer, and that’s okay. But think about all the writing that you did today alone. Did you make an update on social media? Perhaps you wrote an email? Text much? Or have you ever kept a journal? If you have written anything, you are a writer. You don’t have to be the world’s greatest poet, nor do you have to be a published author to be considered a writer. At the Community Writing Center, we challenge all the myths that prevent people from thinking they can write. And as a community writing center we go beyond simply helping writers like you write—we seek to build our community by joining people together for the sheer joy of expressing ourselves through writing.
Join us for one of our many workshops ranging from fiction to writing for social change. Drop in for a free one-on-one coaching session, or simply to write in a quiet space filled with people who are thrilled to help you hone your craft. And don’t for get to check out one of our Community Writing Series where you can meet likeminded writers with a passion for the written word.
Hours of Operation
Due to reduced resources leading up to our closure on May 29, 2025, the CWC is no longer able to provide open drop-in hours. Writing Coaching appointments can still be made by clicking on the link to the left. Our workshop and event schedule can also be found in the links on the left.
Please call 801-957-2192 or email cwc@slcc.edu with inquiries about all other programs.
Holidays:
Closed Monday, Sept 1, Labor Day Holiday
Closed Oct. 16 - Oct. 18, SLCC Fall Break
Closed Oct 20 - 25 for Community Writing Conference
Closed Monday, November 3 (Salt Lake Public Library closed)
Closed Nov. 26 - Nov. 29, Thanksgiving Holiday
Closed Dec. 24 - Jan 3, Christmas & New Years Holidays
Contact Us
The Community Writing Center is available by phone at (801) 957-2192, or you can email the CWC at cwc@slcc.edu. If you'd like to hear about upcoming events, join our mailing list.
Community Writing Center
Due to construction at library square the Community Writing Center will be temporarily moving to the 4th floor of the Salt Lake City Public Library (downtown location). We hope to be back at our regular space after construction is finished in January 2026.
