Write Night Returns to The Queen Bean
–By Modesto Artists Movement
Last month’s Poetry Night and Haiku Battle was a packed night of poetry and activism in the newly designed Queen Bean backyard with new poets performing and winning! It’s always a treat to hear new, raw, and unflinching voices speak their truths in front of 100+ strangers in downtown Modesto!
This month we invite you to Write Night on Wednesday, July 9th, 6-9pm, at The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House. This is the Modesto Artists Movement free creative writing class taught by former Modesto poet laureate and current professor of English Sam Pierstorff and Mike Ruehle, former English teacher, principal, and current Assessment & Accountability Project Coordinator at the Stanislaus County Office of Education. This inspiring workshop is open to all levels and designed for reflection and connection with low-stakes sharing and high-impact inspiration. The only rule? You can only share what you write that night.
At Write Night, we believe that none of us are finished products. Like rough drafts on the page, we are constantly revising, learning, and growing. This isn’t just a writing workshop—it’s a transformative space where vulnerability is valued and every voice matters.
Each session invites participants to explore their inner world through writing, offering a powerful outlet for reflection, release, and revelation. Whether you’re scribbling out your fears, untangling a complex memory, or simply trying to find your voice, Write Night is a place where you can do so without judgment.
We embrace imperfection. We honor each other’s stories. And together, word by word, we build a community grounded in courage, creativity, and connection.
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