A Latte to Write About: Creative Writing with Coffee

There's nothing better than good coffee to get you in a caffeinated creative writing spirit!

Join us on Sunday, June 22 from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Drifter Coffee in Ferndale for an interactive creative writing workshop themed all around coffee!

Detroit Writing Room founder Stephanie Steinberg will guide you with writing prompts that explore writing with the five senses as you smell, taste — and yes — touch your coffee. We'll practice writing from different perspectives. You'll put your imagination to work and pretend you're a coffee mug on your shelf. What would that mug say about you or your household? We'll also pour into some of our favorite memories surrounding a good cup of coffee.

The workshop will take place outside on Drifter Coffee's patio. Your choice of any beverage on the menu and treats are included. Each participant will also receive a complimentary purple Detroit Writing Room journal ($15 value) and purple pen. But you're welcome to bring your favorite writing utensils and coffee mug for inspiration!

Tickets:

Early bird - $55 until May 22, 2025

General admission - $65

Tickets are nonrefundable. Space is limited . Registration closes at 2p.m. EST on June 22, 2025.

Stephanie Steinberg is a lifelong Detroiter and grammar enthusiast who only edits with purple pens. She is the founder and CEO of The Detroit Writing Room and New York Writing Room. She's also the executive director of the nonprofit Coaching Detroit Forward that offers free writing and photography programs for Detroit high school students. Stephanie has been a journalist for over a decade. She spent several years in Washington D.C. as a health and money editor at U.S. News & World Report, where she remains a contributing editor today. She was previously the managing editor of SEEN Magazine and also served as a features reporter at The Detroit News. Stephanie is a University of Michigan alum, where she majored in Communication Studies and was editor-in-chief of The Michigan Daily student newspaper. She is the editor of the book “In the Name of Editorial Freedom: 125 Years at the Michigan Daily” published by the University of Michigan Press in 2015. Throughout her career, she's contributed to various publications, including The New York Times, The Boston Globe, USA Today, CNN.com, The Huffington Post and others. You'll typically find her drinking coffee while writing or editing. Her go-to is black coffee, but she also enjoys a sweet vanilla latte.

770 Woodward Heights, Ferndale, MI 48220

Drifter Coffee is a community coffee shop in Ferndale. It focuses on craft coffee and pastries as well as creating an inclusive and safe space for all people. Drifter hosts small business popups, music, workshops and other events. Learn more at driftercoffee.com.

The Detroit Writing Room offers an inspirational community for writers, creatives and professionals. Whether you’re working on the next Great American novel or a resume, the DWR has 30 professional writing coaches to help with all your writing needs. We also host book talks, writing workshops, and literary events. Visit detroitwritingroom.com to sign up for coaching, memberships, events and more. Check out newyorkwritingroom.com to see our New York-based coaching team.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Drifter Coffee, 770 Woodward Heights, Ferndale, United States