Upcoming Events
Completing Your Book: Ten to The End and The Revision Track
TWO PATHS. ONE GOAL. YOUR BEST BOOK YET.
Ten to the End
Join Key to the Castle Workshop instructor Pat Dunn and guest instructor Alexandra Soiseth. The faculty for this program have decades of experience shepherding fiction and memoir writers from story idea to full manuscripts and beyond.
The Revision Track
Join The Revision Track: From First Draft to Polished Manuscript in Six Months, a supportive, structured, and creatively energizing course designed for writers ready to take their manuscript to the next level.
Select Performances of 5-Minute True, Personal Stories by Contributors to the New Writers Read Anthology
If you happen to be in Cold Spring or nearby on Saturday, September 20th, come on by The Julia Butterfield Library where Angela will be one of the featured Live Storytellers.
Tap the Senses, Write the Scene: A Gathering for Generative Writing
Join us for a six-week generative writing workshop where we will write from our sensory memories and experiences, using sight, sound, taste, smell and touch as points of entry into new work. All genres and levels are invited! Tuesday classes: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2 7pm-9pm plus... Student reading/spoken word event: 12/9 7pm-9pm The Writers Room 740 Broadway at Astor Place, 7th floor New York, New York 10003
Signature Key to the Castle Workshop in Cetara, Italy
We’re returning to Cetara, Italy in 2026 from May 23rd-May 30th for our Signature Key to the Castle Workshop program for writers. Join us in this quaint seaside village for writing, painting and simply taking in the beauty, charms and flavors of Southern Italy. Friends will be made, creativity will flow and gelato will be served!
Cross Woven Narratives
We are thrilled to be back at Vanda Gallery this summer for Poses & Prompts with Kathy Curto & Angela D. Taylor on August 18th, and another Yoga & Sound experience with Angela on August 24th. Cross Woven Narratives, a solo exhibition by Parastoo Ahovan, will adorn the gallery walls during both of our August programs. The exhibition runs August 5th-30th and all are invited to the opening reception at Vanda Gallery, Saturday, August 16th 5pm-7pm.
A Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Experience with Angela D. Taylor
A Restorative Yoga & Sound Bath Experience
with Angela D. Taylor July 27, 2025 at Vanda Gallery
FREE Midsummer Writing Refresher
Join Kathy for a 2-hour, refresher session on Zoom! Some generative prompts (and maybe even a few very short "summer-ish" excerpts from literature) will be offered and then students will have a chance to write and share. There will also be time at the end of the session for open discussion about our writing routines, challenges, celebrations and goals. Class is full.
Late-Lunch Lit, a community event at Toastique in Ridgewood, NJ
We have been invited to share our stories at Late-Lunch Lit, a community event at Toastique in Ridgewood, NJ on Monday, July 21st 2:30pm-4:30pm-ish. This opportunity was brought to us by Barbara Worton, one of our community members & author of Chatterbox, and Laura Tirone, the proprietor at Toastique in Ridgewood, NJ.
Pat, Kathy & Angela will read short excerpts from their works and there will be an opportunity for YOU to share your work too. All you have to do is sign up for one of the 3-5 minute open mic spots (actual time allotment will depend on how many of you sign up :-)
The event is FREE and open to the public. So feel free to bring friends to hear you read. We just ask that you consider buying some food and or beverage to support our gracious host, Laura. Anyone who spends $10 or more will be entered into a raffle to win a KTTCW prize.
All details are in this graphic - and please remember to RSVP
Untying Our Tongues: Languages, Literatures and Our Own Writing
Please join us in welcoming Lisa Schantl, scholar and literary magazine editor, for an afternoon of community, discussion and writing in a historic waterfront location. Refreshments and door prizes, too!
Poses and Prompts: A Day of Yoga and Writing in the Hudson Valley!
Join Angela and Kathy for gentle stretching and generative writing… plus lunch!
IAWA 2nd Thursday evenings at the Calandra Institute
KTTC’s Angela Derecas Taylor will be one of two featured storytellers with IAWA, the Italian American Writers Association. The event which will be held at The Calandra Institute located at 25 West 43rd Street, begins at 6pm with an open mic - for up to 10 people who sign up - followed by myself and the other featured storyteller at 7pm. Admission is free.
FREE Live Painting Holiday Demo from Vietri, Italy
Sample our Painting Holiday experience in this FREE live demo with art instructor, Bill, and tour guide, Vittoria. Please RSVP
Give Yourself Permission A Restorative Winter Retreat for Writers
Give Yourself Permission: A Restorative Winter Retreat for Writers at The Fairmont Château Le Frontenac, Quebec City, Canada. Featuring Pat Dunn, Kathy Curto, Angela DErecas Taylro & Guest Presenters Jimin Han, Alexandra soiseth & Dr. Kimberly Grocher
Six Weeks, Six Themes: A Gathering for Generative Writing
Six Weeks, Six Themes:
A Gathering for Generative Writing
Tuesdays in February and March 2025
Six Weeks, Six Themes: A Gathering for Generative Writing
Home. Body. Food. Loss. Love. Home, again.
Join us for a six-week generative writing workshop where we will read and write with specific themes in mind and heart. We’ll begin by reading short passages from literature that feature writing on the following: home, the body, loss and love. Zadie Smith, Ben Okri, JoAnn Beard, Laila Lalami, Kiese Laymon, Hala Alyan, Mary Karr and Maya Angelou are just a few of the writers whose work we’ll consider. Then, we will use this material along with writing prompts designed to highlight the week’s topic and we will go to the blank page and write sections of our own. All genres and levels are welcome. This is primarily a generative class with no formal, in class critique process but there will be time to share work within the group as well as schedule one-to-one meetings with instructors, if desired.
Tuesdays: 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/11, 3/18 (no class March 4th)
Student reading/spoken word event 3/25 7-9pm - View Photos Here
Applications Closed. SOLD OUT. Catch us in the next round!
The Writers Room
740 Broadway at Astor Place, 7th floor
New York, New York 10003
ART SALE + OPEN HOUSE /COMMUNITY GATHERING
Gather with KTTC Workshop alum, some new friends and also come to check out Bill’s work, now being offered at a 40% discount from original prices! Snacks, wine, soft beverages and coffee will be served throughout the day.
Saturday, February 1st 1-5pm Cold Spring, NY
Snow date: Sunday, February 2nd, 1-5pm
Workshop for Writers in Cetara, Italy
Key to the Castle Workshop for Writers in Cetara, Italy
Give Yourself Permission to Write: Your Story Matters - Featuring Pat Dunn & Kathy Curto
Give Yourself Permission to Write: Your Story Matters
Friday, September 27th, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EDT
In PersonWBDC Conference Room, 184 Bedford St #201, Stamford, CT 06901, USA
Fall Refresher Online Writers Workshop with Kathy Curto
Fall Refresher Online Writers Workshop with Kathy Curto
Yoga Retreat for Visual Artists in Vietri
Key to the Castle Workshop Yoga Retreat for Visual Artists in Vietri, Italy.
Exhibit at LAHA at the Barn - Featuring the works of William Papaleo
Exhibit at LAHA at the Barn
Summer Refresh Writing Workshop Cold Spring, NY with Kathy Curto
Summer Refresh Writing Workshop Cold Spring, NY with Kathy Curto
Student Reading and Closing Reception - Southern Italy: An American Artist's Life
Student Reading and Closing Reception for Southern Italy: An American Artist’s Life. A solo exhibit by William Papaleo at The Idea Kitchen, 1940 Palmer Ave, Larchmont, NY.
Free admission. Light refreshments. Raffle prizes (attendance required).
Opening Reception - Southern Italy: An American Artist's Life
Opening Reception for Southern Italy: An American Artist’s Life. A solo exhibit by William Papaleo at The Idea Kitchen, 1940 Palmer Ave, Larchmont, NY.
Free admission. Light refreshments. Raffle prizes (attendance required).
INSPIRE INCLUSION Exhibit and Storytelling Event
In celebration of International Women's Day (IWD) 2024, we have been invited to curate a Storytelling show at Vanda Gallery located at 379 Huguenot Street in New Rochelle on Friday, March 15.
Bodies in Nature - Featuring the works of Ava Drutman, Cetara 2023 Alumna
Hope to see you on Saturday March 2nd at the Rye Library to support one of our Cetara Inaugural workshop participants, Ava Drutman.
Bodies in Nature by Ava Drutman opening reception will by March 2 from 12-4 pm. The show will hang for the month of March during library hours.
Ten to The End Write Your Book in Ten Months Inaugural Session
Ten to The End Write Your Book in Ten Months Inaugural Session
Tell Tale Heart Valentine's Book Fair Featuring Patricia (aka TM) Dunn
There's no better way to say "I love you" than with a book, especially if that book is a mystery or thriller.
Join me and 11 other mystery and thriller authors for @sincconnecticut Valentines Book Fair at the @ferglibrary --The Ferguson Library (Harry Bennett Branch) in Stamford, CT on Saturday February 3, 2024. The event will run 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The authors will be selling and signing books.
Go to my Linktree for more details or use this: https://www.fergusonlibrary.org/event/mystery-thriller-book-fair-30685
Info Session - Ten to the End (1:30pm OR 7pm EST)
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Join our INFO session! Tuesday, January 30th
TWO times: 1:30 PM or 7:00 PM EST
We can't promise fame, but we can promise that if you take this class and our suggestions, you will have a book ready to send out to agents and editors.
Click here to register for the 1:30 pm or 7:00 pm info session.
Unblank Those Pages Online Writers Workshop Series - Kathy Curto
Unblank Those Pages Online Writers Workshop Series with Kathy Curto
Thriller Authors from Connecticut
Thriller Authors from Connecticut on Nov 18 at 2:30 at the Jefferson Market Library
ArtsFest Workshops by Key to the Castle Workshop
10/21/2023: Due to the rain, we are postponing Yoga and Bill Papaleo's Artist workshop until 1:00pm. If you were / are planning to come to either or both, please meet in front of NR City Hall, 515 North Avenue at 1:00pm. If we can stay outside we will. If not I have secured space inside City Hall for us. BRING your YOGA MAT and/or ART SUPPLIES. The Writing Workshop is as scheduled at 3:15pm at NRPL.
Saturday, October 21, 2023 – Key to the Castle Workshop is participating in New Rochelle ArtsFest.
These workshops are FREE.
9am-9:45am – Bring your yoga mat for gentle yoga focusing on the chakras for creativity with Angela Derecas Taylor. Front lawn of New Rochelle City Hall - 515 North Ave. In the event of inclement weather, find us inside in the Rotunda.
10am-12:30pm – Visual Artists are invited for an ein plein air workshop with William Papaleo. Bring your easel, paints, canvas or charcoal, pastels, pencils, and sketch pads. Front lawn of New Rochelle City Hall - 515 North Ave. In the event of inclement weather, find us inside in the Rotunda.
3pm-4:30pm – Generative creative writing workshop designed to prompt imagination and storytelling with Kathy Curto and Angela Derecas Taylor. The session will begin with a short meditation and breathing practice to tap into your creative energy. Space is limited to 12 participants. Walk-ins will be accepted on space availability. New Rochelle Public Library, 2nd Floor meeting room
The Moth StorySlam at ArtsFest Featuring Angela Derecas Taylor
The Moth - a StorySlam at Trinity St. Paul Church Parish Hall
311 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle Kicking-off New Rochelle ArtsFest 2023
A longtime NRCA board member and a supporting member of The Moth, Angela Derecas Taylor, is excited to announce there will be a Moth StorySlam at Trinity St. Paul Parish Hall to kick-off New Rochelle's 2023 Arts Fest
Doors open: 6:30pm / Stories begin: 7:00pm
This will be a ticketed event. The theme will be TRADITIONS. Come prepared to tell a 5 minute story on the theme. Put your name in the "hat" and you may be one of ten storytellers called to the stage. OR, just come to hear great stories.
Stay tuned here for more details. Tickets go on sale October 5th on The Moth Website here.
