Writers Read operates at the intersection of literary craft and oral storytelling, curating personal narratives that are evaluated by an editorial committee of professional writer/editors. The call seeks a single, unforgettable dance—whether the awkward horror of middle school gym class, a formal ritual, a midnight kitchen dance party, or a crowded floor where time stood still. The work may be original or excerpted or adapted from your own earlier work, and the maximum length of 650 words translates to a five-minute spoken word piece. Selected pieces are presented on stage, in podcasts, broadcasts, YouTube, and printed anthologies. This is not a competition with a single prize but a curated opportunity for broad dissemination across multiple media. The work remains yours to publish again elsewhere if you choose, preserving your rights while extending your reach. The curatorial vision favors narratives that express fears, hopes, and joys—stories that help us make sense of the world and our place in it. The editorial committee of professional writer/editors evaluates submissions for their power as meaningful life experiences, big or small, and their suitability for spoken word performance.