Writing Across the Rainbow Writing Workshop
2031-05-18 14:00 - 17:00, 2031-06-15 14:00 - 17:00 UTC | New Orleans Pride Center, 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119, United States
Writing from the Rainbow is our NEW ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, including how to get your first words on paper to getting published and sharing your work with the world!

Award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith will host this event which will also feature other writers as guest presenters. This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets.

Everyone has stories to tell, fictional, factual, or otherwise. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as world-building, plotting, character creation, continuity maintenance (unless you’re just that stream-of-consciousness writer, then forget continuity maintenance), editing, sharing and constructive criticism of work, and the journey forward, either to publishing or wherever you want to take your writing. All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc. We hope to see you there!

Weekly Virtual LGBTQ+ Youth Meetups
2031-05-22 16:00 - 17:30, 2031-05-29 16:00 - 17:30, 2031-06-05 16:00 - 17:30, 2031-06-12 16:00 - 17:30, 2031-06-19 16:00 - 17:30, 2031-06-26 16:00 - 17:30, 2031-07-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Louisiana
Looking for a safe, fun, and supportive space to connect with other LGBTQ+ youth? Our Virtual LGBTQ+ Youth Meetup (for ages 13-24) is the perfect place to be yourself, make friends, and find support from a community that gets you. These meetups are more than just a hangout—they’re a chance to share your thoughts, express yourself, and have a connect with peers in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Join by registering here!

Each session is facilitated by a trained professional counselor who’s there to guide conversations, offer support, and ensure everyone feels safe and included. Whether you’re into sharing stories, playing games, or simply listening and connecting, this meetup is for YOU.

What to Expect:

~ A safe space to express yourself and feel heard

~ Fun icebreakers and activities to help you connect

~ Supportive discussions about what matters to you

Come as you are, and let’s make this the highlight of your week!

Ready to join? Register at bit.ly/LALGBTQYOUTH
