
An Evening with Emma Donoghue in Conversation with Samantha Silva
Join The Cabin for an evening with Emma Donoghue, author of Room, Haven, and The Wonder, at The Egyptian Theatre.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Readings & Conversations: Luis Alberto Urrea
Prolific novelist and storyteller Luis Alberto Urrea returns to the R&C stage to discuss his latest work, Good Night, Irene.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Down These Mean Streets: Writing Crime Fiction with Charles Pineda
Over the course of six workshops, we will look at crime/thriller writing from its creation in the 1800s to the present, and using these observations, each will begin to create one - or more! - new works of fiction based in the world of crime.

The Cabin Presents: Rick Steves
Legendary travel writer Rick Steves treks to Boise to share his latest memoir about traveling from Istanbul to Kathmandu in 1978 as a 23-year-old. Book included with ticket!

Literary Trivia Night for Idaho Gives 2025
Join us for a fun evening of literary trivia to celebrate Idaho Gives. All proceeds will benefit The Cabin’s programs.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (in person)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

The Cabin Presents: An Evening with Karen Russell
Pulitzer Prize finalist and short story extraordinaire Karen Russell returns to Boise with her highly-anticipated new novel, The Antidote. Book included with ticket!

Cambia - A celebration of The Cabin’s Writers in the Schools program
Pack up your lawn chairs and blankets, and join us for a student reading of poetry and prose to celebrate the publication of CAMBIA, The Cabin's annual anthology of selected works from our Writers In the Schools program (WITS).

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Readings & Conversations: Téa Obreht
Téa Obreht, the youngest-ever recipient of the Orange Prize for Fiction closes out the R&C season with a discussion of her storied life and powerful work.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Open Books, Open Minds Fundraiser with Jess Walter
The Cabin will host award-winning, bestselling author Jess Walter—known for Beautiful Ruins, The Cold Millions, and The Zero—at our semi-annual Open Books, Open Minds fundraiser to fight book censorship in Idaho.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Writing for Life: A Free Writing Workshop with Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns
Join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns at this free community writing workshop. Participants will explore how artifacts can be used to excavate memory and help us write our unique stories in this series of workshops hosted by the Boise City Writer-in-Residence, Susan Bruns. No registration is required, but space is limited.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Readings & Conversations: Sandeep Jauhar
Renowned speaker, author, and practicing cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar tackles a thorny issue in his latest book, My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s. This event is sponsored by the Idaho Society of Clinical Oncology.

Writers in the Attic Writing Party
Let’s get to work… on your KNOT submission with a dedicated writing session at the WITA Writing Party. Join us at The Erma Hayman House for inspiration and support.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (in person)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

An Evening with Angeline Boulley
Join The Cabin and the Idaho Humanities Council for an evening with Angeline Boulley, author of Fire Keeper’s Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed, at The Egyptian Theatre.

Readings & Conversations: Lydia Millet & Richard Powers
Powerhouse authors Lydia Millet & Richard Powers team up to discuss fiction and nonfiction, and the effects of mankind and science on our delicate world.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Returning to Language: A Free Writing Workshop with Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns
Join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns at this free community writing workshop. Participants will explore how artifacts can be used to excavate memory and help us write our unique stories in this series of workshops hosted by the Boise City Writer-in-Residence, Susan Bruns. No registration is required, but space is limited.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (in person)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Journaling for Mental Wellness with Kalee Schwarting
Move beyond the gratitude journal and learn somatic-based, trauma-informed writing techniques for mental wellness from Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and writer Kalee Schwarting

Writers in the Attic Writing Party
Let’s get to work… on your KNOT submission with a dedicated writing session at the WITA Writing Party. Join us at Tiner's Alley for inspiration and support.

Writing Into Structure: A Free Writing Workshop with Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns
Join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns at this free community writing workshop. Participants will explore how artifacts can be used to excavate memory and help us write our unique stories in this series of workshops hosted by the Boise City Writer-in-Residence, Susan Bruns. No registration is required, but space is limited.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

The Author’s Toolbox: Novel Writing Skills for Any Genre with Benjamin Schwarting
Writing a book is not one skill–it’s many. Join us for a deep dive into the various tools of long-form narrative craft.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (in person)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

The Artifacts of Memory: A Free Writing Workshop with Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns
Join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns at this free community writing workshop. Participants will explore how artifacts can be used to excavate memory and help us write our unique stories in this series of workshops hosted by the Boise City Writer-in-Residence, Susan Bruns. No registration is required, but space is limited.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (in person)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

The Business of Books Workshop with Alli Frank
Writing is only half the challenge of bringing books to readers. What are the head-scratching next steps to crack the world of publishing? Do I need an agent? How do I write a query letter? What determines the publishing avenue that would be best for my goals? Book PR and marketing, how does it all work? Learn the side of the industry that is rarely talked about, but arguably most important.

Open Books, Open Minds Fundraiser with Nicola Yoon
Join us for our Open Books, Open Minds fundraiser with Nicola Yoon, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Instructions for Dancing, Everything, Everything, The Sun Is Also a Star, and a co-author of Blackout and Whiteout.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (in person)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

The Artifacts of Memory: A Writing Workshop with Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns
Join Boise City Writer-in-Residence Susan Bruns at this free community writing workshop. Participants will explore how artifacts can be used to excavate memory and help us write our unique stories in this series of workshops hosted by the Boise City Writer-in-Residence, Susan Bruns. No registration is required, but space is limited.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (online)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Natalie Disney, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

2024 Annual Member Meeting
Join us on Thursday, October 17th, from 5:30 PM to 7 PM (remarks at 6 PM) at The Cabin for an evening of updates, conversation, and community. Executive Director Kurt Zwolfer and members of our Board will present highlights from the past year, including exciting developments about our capital campaign and what’s on the horizon.

What Fiction Writers Can Learn from Film: a writing workshop with Natalie Disney
Learn how good storytelling relies on the same fundamental craft elements, regardless of genre or medium. (Plus: Your homework will be watching movies!)

Traveling Writing Sprints Workshop with Michelle Hazen
Traveling Writing Sprints is a day for writers of any kind to free their writing from the office and roam the city in small groups, writing in timed bursts in cafes and bars and parks as they look to their surroundings and each other for inspiration.

Free Drop-In Writing Workshop (in person)
The Cabin’s free and open writing workshop, held from 6:30 – 8:00 PM on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The 1st Tuesday of the month will take place in person at the Cabin and the 3rd Tuesday of the month will take place online via Zoom. It is hosted by writers Danny Stewart, Heidi Kraay, and other guest writers who create unique prompts designed to inspire a supportive community of local writers.

The Cabin Presents: Literary Trivia at Lost Grove Brewing
Join the Cabin’s 2nd annual Literary Trivia night at Lost Grove Brewing! Whether you’re a reader of fiction or nonfiction, sci-fi, fantasy, or classic literature, come test your wits against fellow trivia and lit lovers for the chance to win books, swag, and free passes to future Cabin events.