An open, affirming night of writing and community at The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House
MODESTO, CA — After an electric August Poetry Night that pulsed with powerful youth energy—several new and young poets took the mic and owned it—Write Night is back on Wednesday, September 10 (the 2nd Wednesday), 6–9 PM at The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House. The momentum is real: Poetry Night has become a welcoming gateway for first-time poets to express themselves, and that same spirit of expression, empathy, and community is the heartbeat of Write Night.
Led by Sam Pierstorff (former Modesto Poet Laureate and MJC English professor) and Mike Ruehle (former English teacher and principal; Assessment & Accountability Project Coordinator at SCOE), Write Night is a free, non-judgmental workshop where writers of every level can develop authentic voices through prompts and techniques—then share (only if they choose) in a supportive circle. Our one gentle guideline: share only what you write that night.
At Write Night, we believe none of us are finished drafts. We revise, we learn, we grow—together. Whether you’re untangling a memory, exploring a fear, or simply curious to try, this is a low-stakes, high-impact space where vulnerability is valued and every voice matters.
Featured here are last months’ winners. Phil Azevedo and Mary Jane. Congrats!
Maybe you will be next.
