About Us
Being a writer in New York City is challenging but finding a quiet place to work can be even harder. We founded Brooklyn Writers Space twenty years ago to provide an affordable sanctuary where writers can turn off their phones, ignore the dishes in the sink, and do the hard work of writing. The communal lounge and kitchen provide a place to take a break from the writing and chat with other members about work and life. BWS has served over 1800 writers who have published countless articles, books, dissertations, poems, stage and screen plays.
Staff:
- Bailey Williams, writer, manager
- Scott Adkins, playwright, co-Founder of BWS
- Erin Courtney, playwright, co-Founder of BWS
- Priya Jain, writer, Curator/Host of Brooklyn Writers Space Reading Series
Scott Adkins and Erin Courtney
Co-Founders of BWS
AMENITIES
at GOWANUS
- Accessible 24/7
- Near the Union St R train, or 4th Ave G/F trains
- Fast wi-fi
- Two private booths for phone conversations
- Free coffee and tea in the lounge
- Roof deck for peaceful contemplation
- Couches in the quiet room
- Comfy chairs in the lounge
- Optional storage lockers ($12/month)
- Five minute walk to Whole Foods or Staples
- Printer (bring your own paper)
COMMUNITY
- Monthly reading series hosted at Three's Brewing in Park Slope
- Periodic cocktail hour mixers for members to meet one another
- Opportunities to meet fellow writers in the lounge area when members are taking a break