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Scrivener Fundamentals

You downloaded Scrivener. You opened it. And then you closed it real fast.  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or just plain annoyed trying to learn Scrivener, you’re not alone.

Washington Ensemble Theater Playwright Showcase

WETWorks A Playwright-in-Residence program Conceived and Curated by Nelle Tankus and Anamaria Guerzon In Partnership with Hugo House FALL 2025- SPRING 2026 | Hugo House   WETWorks is our brand

Washington Ensemble Theater Playwright Showcase

WETWorks A Playwright-in-Residence program Conceived and Curated by Nelle Tankus and Anamaria Guerzon In Partnership with Hugo House FALL 2025- SPRING 2026 | Hugo House   WETWorks is our brand

Film Club: American Independent Cinema

This class meets IN PERSON at Hugo House in Capitol Hill. “As an independent filmmaker and writer, these are the films that inspire me. These artists and movies transcend their

Works in Progress

Works in Progress is Hugo House's open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with our literary

Whose Crit Is It, Anyway?

Inspired by improv shows and Dungeons & Dragons, Whose Crit is It Anyway combines them into a performance with a cast of professional actors that will take on the characters

Yearlong in Fiction: Craft Fundamentals

What does it really take to get better at writing fiction—not just for one story, but for the long haul? This yearlong cohort offers a steady, supportive deep dive into

Yearlong in Poetry

This class meets IN PERSON at Hugo House in Capitol Hill. If you’ve been longing for a sustained writing practice—or a community to help you shape the poems already knocking