{"id":32,"date":"2026-10-05T19:52:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T19:52:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/creative-writing-club\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-10-05T19:52:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T19:52:25","slug":"welcome-to-the-literary-arts-publishing-society","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/openlab.sps.cuny.edu\/creative-writing-club\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the Literary Arts & Publishing Society"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Where Voices Become Stories\u2014and Stories Become Legacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the CUNY School of Professional Studies Literary Arts & Publishing Society (LAPS)<\/strong> \u2014 a community created for writers, readers, poets, storytellers, editors, creatives, and anyone who believes words have the power to connect people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LAPS is more than a writing club. It is a space to create boldly, develop your craft, share your voice, explore publishing, and build community through literature<\/strong>. Whether you have been writing for years, are working on your first poem or short story, or simply love discovering new books and ideas, you belong here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout the academic year, members can participate in writing workshops, open mics, literary showcases, author and publishing discussions, collaborative events, creative challenges, and opportunities to contribute to LAPS publications and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We believe that every writer begins somewhere, every voice deserves room to grow, and every story has the potential to leave an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u270d\ufe0f Create<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Experiment with poetry, fiction, nonfiction, storytelling, and new forms of expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcd6 Connect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Meet fellow writers, readers, editors, and creatives across the SPS community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcf0 Publish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Learn about editing and publishing while finding opportunities to share your work with a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udfa4 Be Heard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Participate in workshops, showcases, readings, open mics, and conversations that celebrate the written word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83c\udf1f Everyone Has a Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You do not need to be a published author to join us. You only need curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to create.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Come write with us. Come grow with us. Come leave your mark.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Write Boldly. Publish Fearlessly.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

LAPS meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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