I was so delighted to find such an accessible, engaging,
and intimate literary event in the area!" - Fani A.
About Us
MoonLit was founded by Kristen Zory King, a writer, teaching artist, and yoga instructor based in Washington, DC. Through accessible and engaging literary programs in DC, Maryland, and Virginia, MoonLit brings together creative people of all backgrounds.
From 2017-2020, MoonLit ran programming through two primary seasons each year: Fall (September-December) and Spring (March-June). During that time, our programming included:
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Creativity and Writing-Centric Workshops;
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Literary Events, including artistic salons, readings, creative retreats, and literary pop-ups;
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Monthly Write-Ins;
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Seasonal Poetry Hikes;
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A Yearly "Lit Crawl," with Barrelhouse Magazine;
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Partnerships with local bookstores and organizations;
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And More!
In 2021, MoonLit took a hiatus from programming due to the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, MoonLit resumed limited programming, which you can learn more about here.
Scholarships and "pay-what-you-can" options are available for all programs regardless of need or merit, along with alternate payment methods/plans. For more information, please contact Kris through the contact form (or by emailing MoonLit.Kris@gmail.com). We have also been known to "pop-up" for limited series, events, and workshops during our off-seasons. For the most up-to-date information on workshops and events, please visit our facebook or instagram.
To learn on MoonLit's origins and mission, check out these great articles and interviews:
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District Fray Article on Virtual Workshops
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Washington City Paper Article on Diversity
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Article on 2019 DC Lit Crawl in DCTrending
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Testimonial from Program Participant Stacey James McAdoo
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Testimonial from MoonLit Teaching Artist Joi Donaldson
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Interview with Fear No Lit