By definition "to commune" is to come together. It is comforting to know that there exists a word for this desire to be with one another; it is also comforting to know that by sharing our words we possess the power  comfort one another. Kicking off on , New York Writers' Coalition and Novella will begin a collaborative partnership throughout 2023 launching a series of IRL events for underrepresented writers. Known as , these gatherings will be a mixture of generative writing and storytelling, held at the storied art institution, Pen & Brush, located in the Flatiron neighborhood of New York City.Our mission is two-fold: to bring together like-minded communities, each of us focused on the creation of art and the celebration of our personal journeys, and to create a home base for writers in New York City. In hosting Communals and future events, our goal is to establish everyone who attends our events as writers. Whether you are a scribbler, a diarist, a poet, or a novelist – you are a writer who is welcome within our community.  are where we share words, share stories, and share dreams all with the sole purpose of offering a bit of that solace we're each looking for.  are a reminder of our shared power. Join us each month as we not only feature a phenomenal writer—but also feature a phenomenal .toThursday, March 2CommunalsCommunalsCommunalsyou