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Blue Stoop Literary Center

Also called: The Blue Stoop

A literary group that teaches writing classes in Philadelphia and online, with financial aid for students. It also holds free public events and keeps a community calendar of local literary happenings.

  • Paid
  • Online OK

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What they do

Take a writing class, go to a free event, or add a local reading to the community calendar.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Who is there
Adults of any age

When and where

Free Thursdays on the Stoop sessions run on Zoom from 4 to 5 pm, listed through November 2026. Creative Coworking meets on Zoom about every other Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Fall classes are listed on the classes page.

Days
Wednesday and Thursday
Times
Daytime, Evening
Season
Fall

Classes in Philadelphia (address not listed) and online

We do not have a meeting place for this group yet.

You can join online.

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: RSVP for a free Thursdays on the Stoop Zoom session listed on the events page, then read the financial aid page before you register for a paid class..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

A free Thursdays on the Stoop session runs on Zoom from 4 to 5 pm, and the site asks attendees to follow its online code of conduct. Creative Coworking is quiet writing time: on Zoom your mic stays off during the silent work period. Paid classes typically have 7 to 15 students and need at least 7 to run, and if a class cannot run you get a full refund.

Tips for your first visit

  • RSVP through the link for the session you want, since most events and Zoom sessions need one.
  • Check the event page for each venue, because in-person venues differ in access.
  • Eligible students get at least 33% off list tuition, so ask before you pay for a class.

Newcomer welcome

Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: Free public events and Zoom sessions are open to anyone who RSVPs, and the class FAQ says classes suit adults interested in creative writing. The site does not say beginners are welcome..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. Classes are paid. Eligible students get at least 33% off list tuition, and some low-income students in the service area can apply for full scholarships. Free public events are listed on the events page, and Afterpay payment plans are offered at checkout.
How often
Seasonal

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
Partly wheelchair accessible
Languages spoken
English
Access notes
The class FAQ says classrooms and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible, but the doors have no automatic openers. Zoom classes get automatic captions. Staff try to meet access needs that students share at registration.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last seen active
October 2026 (See the evidence)
Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Active
Our confidence in this listing
High
  • Philadelphia Cultural Fund grantee directory, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Website
  • bluestoop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Online ok, Cost, Commitment, First step, Audience, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life, Access
  • bluestoop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status
  • cultureworksphila.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Lead
  • bluestoop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step
  • bluestoop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Cost, First step
  • bluestoop.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Access, What to expect

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