Writ Large Projects

27/07/2024

Tomorrow!!! Writ Large Projects, is hosting a silent art auction. It's our first big fundraiser to raise money for our brick-and-mortar location in Braddock, PA!!!

If you're local to LA, come by! If not, you can still bid through the Givebutter app. There are lots of notable West Coast street artists, Chicano artists, Surrealist Pop artists, illustrators, photographers...your friends will think you're the coolest!

Plus signed first editions, art books, indie games, creative services...and more being added up until the auction starts at 2:00 pm PT Sunday 7/28:
https://givebutter.com/c/writ-large-silent-auction

Writ Large Projects
Writ Large, Bid Larger
A silent auction fundraiser to benefit bookstore and community center in Braddock, PA (309 kB)

A silent auction fundraiser to benefit bookstore in Braddock, PA

03/07/2024

We are proud to announce the kick-off to our fundraising campaign to benefit the opening of Writ Large Literary Laboratory, our bookstore and community arts space in Braddock, PA.

Our first event is one of the biggest Writ Large has ever produced: WRIT LARGE, BID LARGER, a silent art auction to be held on SUNDAY JULY 28, 2024 in DTLA at REN Gallery.

Works have been donated by some of our very favorite artists: RISK, Kofie, Annabel Daou, Sarah Louise Wilson, Chelle Barbour, Megan Geckler, Ana Chaidez, Nathan Ota, Melora Walters, MariNaomi, J.T. Steiny, Brandon Hunter Harrison, Sergio Teran, Alvaro Marquez, Michael Hernandez, Teresa Flores, Dwight Johnson, Alan Nakagawa, Boris Bernard, Pavel Acevedo, Shizu Saldamando, Gaknew Roxwell, Aise Born, Peter Hess, Emmeric Konrad, Jose Lozano, Nancy Buchanan, Desi Graham & more.

Autographed books from Pulitzer Prize winners Viet Thanh Nguyen & Brandon Som.

Readings by Lynne Thompson, Joseph Rios, Rocío Carlos, Luivette Resto, Taz Ahmed, Traci Kato-Kiriyama, Bridgette Bianca, Natashia Deon, Lee Boek, Mike Sonksen, Phillip Martin, Cory Besskepp Cofer, Ashaki M. Jackson, Chiwan Choi, Ernest Hardy, Melora Walters.

Beat Sets/Dj Sets & Performances By: ABF, Inoe Oner, Kg Supa Star, Jeremy Sole, Guillermo "Memo" Tejeda featuring Annie Gonzales & Rhys Langston

For those who cannot make it in person, there will be a livestream & you'll be able to bid online through Givebutter.

WRIT LARGE, BID LARGER
Sunday 7/28/24
VIP Reception: 2–3:30PM; General: 3:30–8PM
@ REN GALLERY
743 Santee St Unit B, Los Angeles, CA 90014

24/05/2024

Trista Hurley-Waxali with an essay on the (non-traditional) publication of her debut novel, A Smoke Stained Cab, what matters most, and being a Black Tranidadian/Indian/Canadian writer in this country.

Author Trista Hurley-Waxali shares her thoughts on the release of her debut novel, A Smoke Stained Cab, and why she needs the reader to be understood.

13/05/2024

incredibly excited to announce two new books from Writ Large Projects: THE COLLECTIVE, the new horror novel by Kate Maruyama (cover art by Ana Chaidez) & A SMOKE STAINED CAB, the debut story collection by a unique new voice to be reckoned with, Trista Hurley-Waxali (cover photo by the author). they will be delivered to your inbox one chapter a week starting next week. ON SALE NOW. shop link in comment.

25/04/2024

the new upcoming 5th collection from Chiwan Choi is called SKY SONGS. it's made up of 4 distinct 'albums,' totaling 54 poems (or songs without music yet). to be released on 8/15/24, the poet's 54th birthday.

this is the tracklist for album #1 of the 4, "somewhere murmur."

PREORDER now and receive a special gift.

https://www.writlargeprojects.com/shop/p/sky-songs

17/04/2024

Available for PRE-ORDER NOW: the 2nd edition of BE/TROUBLE by bridgette bianca. Includes a teaching guide newly created by the poet herself and a new cover featuring the incredible collage art by Chelle Barbour.⁠
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Pre-order now. Ships on 4/29/24, the 22nd anniversary of the LA Uprising.

https://www.writlargeprojects.com/shop/p/betrouble-2nd-edition-pre-order

15/04/2024

the new 2nd Edition of the already iconic BE/TROULBE, the debut collection by bridgette bianca is available for pre-order now!!! link in comment.

12/04/2024

the young poets of The 309 Collective will be taking part at the inaugural NELA Poetry Festival this weekend.

02/04/2024

Grasping at This Planet Just to Believe: Poetry a Day Over a Decade of Ramadans by Tanzila Ahmed is OFFICIALLY OUT! links to very purchase options in the comment.

28/03/2024

BIG NEWS IS HERE: Writ Large Projects and The 309 Collective are launching 309 BOOKS!!! they'll be publishing books and zines, their own and those of other teen writers from around the country (and world eventually).

"We’ll be there as they learn to edit manuscripts. They’ll learn how to work with authors ethically and respectfully. They’ll learn to hustle for each other. They’ll learn to shield each other.

In a way, it’s like a combination MFA/MBA in publishing at the school of Writ Large. Without the student debt. Or all that other MFA nonsense.

We (both WLP and 309) will be writing down all our process and experience with this so that we can share it with other young people who want to do this. "

We are launching 309 Books, a teens only publishing imprint from Writ Large Projects & The 309 Collective.

06/03/2024

Poet/Artist Tanzila Ahmed, on her debut full-length collection of poetry, Grasping at This Planet Just to Believe (Writ Large Projects):

“Every Ramadan since my mother’s passing, I’ve written daily poems as a practice of prayer during the month of Ramadan. Daily poems, over one lunar month over ten years. 2,800 poems, if I had actually done it without fail. Some years were more successful than other, depending on the year, the season, the heart, the world politics, the grief. Some years, all I did was write two poems and then fall into a depth of nothingness.

“Ramadan is the holy month of Islam, where Muslim around the world fast from food, abstain from ‘bad’ behaviors, and re-commit themselves to prayers. It’s often considered a spiritual re-set with the fasting from food giving a sense of clarity. In a world where reality is so often a distraction, Ramadan feels like a deliberate annual reminder of Allah and faith and love in this world.

“This project has become one of the most spiritually fulfilling part of how I connect to the world during Ramadan. I hope these poems can support you on your journey as well.”

Grasping at This Planet Just to Believe: Poetry a Day Over a Decade of Ramadans, the debut full-length poetry collection by Tanzila Ahmed. Available for Pre-Order.

05/03/2024

PREORDER is here for GRASPING AT THIS PLANET JUST TO BELIEVE: Poetry A Day Over a Decade of Ramadans by Tanzila Ahmed!!! Shipping on 4/1.

Grasping at This Planet Just to Believe: Poetry a Day Over a Decade of Ramadans, the debut full-length poetry collection by Tanzila Ahmed. Available for Pre-Order.

08/02/2024

AVAILABLE NOW IN OUR SHOP: an exclusive wolf X Black Self Help Moving & Storage collaboration, "my name is wolf (white was always the color of death)". https://www.writlargeprojects.com/blog/wolf-x-dipping-our-toes-into-audio

30/01/2024

a new blog post from Chiwan Choi on a general strike for poets.

The publishing world is too much of a trash fire. It’s long past time for poets (and other writers) to strike.

27/01/2024

from Bella Giammalvo of The 309 Collective. i love all of them so much. https://the309collective.com/under-the-skin/

27/01/2024

so excited to be part of this. thank you Former Mayor Chardaé Jones!

Introducing a New Upcoming Braddock Business: Writ Large Projects

Six businesses went through the Braddock Business Community Initiative (BBCI) Program last year and were selected by the committee made up of Braddock residents, business owners, and leaders of the community. I've interviewed all of the businesses and this week I'm spreading the word about the future of Braddock's Business District on Braddock Ave.

Next up is Writ Large Projects.
Judeth Oden Choi and Chiwan Choi are no strangers to entrepreneurship. They're the owners of Writ Large Projects and Collaborative set to open up at 712 Braddock Ave. The couple have been in business for fifteen years with a mission to rethink the publishing industry by centering communities. "We're hoping to open as a local bookstore and coffee shop and also have a community media lab and meeting space to run educational programs and writing workshops with a literary space," Judith spoke with excitement. They're hoping to open their doors in 2025 but know that it's a long road before they get to that point and are excited to get involved in the Braddock Community.

The BBCI is a program that teaches local entrepreneurs how to be developers and create proposals for projects such as the business district revitalization. Stay tuned for tomorrow's business.

26/01/2024

a big (male) name in Horror being super creepy with (female) booktokers.

31K likes, 509 comments. “Booktok Drama: If you are a book reviewer beware of a recent email from NYTimes bestselling author JD Barker.”

15/01/2024

The next book by Chiwan Choi is called Sky Songs.

Book arrives August 15, 2024. Pre-order is available now on writlargeprojects.com.

https://www.writlargeprojects.com/shop/p/sky-songs

17/09/2023

this will be a great event.

We're proud to partner with Writ Large Projects and Woodbury University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences for this special Literary Lounge by the LA River during Illuminate the Night.

Curated by Mike Sonksen, "aka" Mike the PoeT and co-hosted by Mike and Dante Mitchell, this evening features a reading by award-winning LA Crime Writer Gary Phillips and spoken word performances by traci kato-kiriyama, Lisa Kwon, Linda Dove, Doug Brown, Tommy Domino and Javier Servin "aka" Foo Howser

Music by DJ Peter Woods and Adrian Ramon on the Saxophone
Enjoy our Free S'mores Station.

This is all happening at The Happier Camper, who deserve a huge shoutout for not only hosting this evening on their patio, but for being all around great supporters and Frogtown neighbors!

10/08/2023

new box is here! The LARGE Box Vol. 2 #3 — a special LA authors edition!! order yours and consider ordering the whole year (4 boxes) at a slight discount!! it all helps with our building!!

Our new subscription box is a special LA authors edition. Four fantastic books plus bonuses. Pick up one before it sells out.

07/06/2023

A HUGE GIGANTIC UPDATE!!! (and one tiny delay)

We did it. We got it.

20/05/2023

Order yours now! Only few left.

The LARGE Box Vol #3 is here. Including the new 2nd Edition of LETTERS TO MY CITY by Mike Sonksen.

03/05/2023

THE LARGE BOX #3 open for orders now! 18 available. with new gorgeous 2nd Edition of LETTERS TO MY CITY by Mike Sonksen aka Mike the PoeT that includes a teaching guide and 2 NEW ESSAYS, including one on his mentor and friend, the late great Mike Davis. Order now!!! GOES OUT JUNE 1!!!

Going out on June 1. Includes the 2nd Edition of LETTERS TO MY CITY by Mike Sonksen including a new essay on Mike Davis & a teaching guide. Plus three other indie titles.

18/02/2023

A Boy Named Wolf — wolf X Kate Crash

For wolfX, Chiwan Choi sent out unique EPs from newest book to various artists & writers to remix. “A Boy Named Wolf” is a short film/musical piece created by artist & mythical creature Kate Crash in response.

01/02/2023

https://www.writlargeprojects.com/shop/p/the-large-box-full-year

A full year of the best little book box and save. Curated with care.