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Margin Scribes: A Qtbipoc Writers' Collective

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Margin Scribes: A Qtbipoc Writers' Collective

Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop
219 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
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Mon, Nov 9 · 6:30 PM

Monday, November 9, 2026

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Margin Scribes is a supportive writers' collective in Bushwick, Brooklyn, built for queer and trans writers of color at every level. Bring a draft or just an idea, and you'll leave with real accountability and a room full of people who get your work. The collective meets at Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop, so grab an espresso and settle in.

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Queer Writer Coworking

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Thursday, November 5th, 2026
11:30 AM

Thursday mornings at Hive Mind belong to queer and trans writers who want to show up and actually get work done—surrounded by people who get it. Bring your laptop, your draft, your manuscript, your questions, or just the need for a quiet table and good coffee in a space that's genuinely welcoming. No pressure, no performance, just writers doing the work together.

New Moon Circle

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New Moon Circle
Friday, November 6th, 2026
6:30 PM

New Moon Circle at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick is a magical gathering for moon-loving queer folks, held in the bookstore's café among the borough's largest queer and trans literature shelves. Bring your curiosity, your favorite crystal, or just yourself and settle into a cozy circle as the new moon rises. It's a calm, intimate way to kick off a Friday evening in Brooklyn.

Poetry Double Feature: John Bonanni and Stephen S. Mills

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Poetry Double Feature: John Bonanni and Stephen S. Mills
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
6:00 PM

Two poets take the Hive Mind Books stage in Bushwick for an evening launching their new books, retrovirology and Final Slash Boy. Pull up a chair, grab a coffee, and settle in for two voices and two fresh collections. It runs 6 to 8pm on Saturday, November 7th, and it's a cozy, literary night you'll want to be part of.

Craft Talk: Writing Queer YA with Max Fischer and David Levithan

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Craft Talk: Writing Queer YA with Max Fischer and David Levithan
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
7:00 PM

A craft talk on writing queer YA fiction with Max Fischer and David Levithan, celebrating the release of The Unpoetic Life of August Grey at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick, Brooklyn. It's a rare chance to hear two YA voices talk process, so grab a coffee and a seat for a night all about the books.

Queer Writer Coworking

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Thursday, November 12th, 2026
11:30 AM

A daytime coworking session for queer and trans writers who want to get work done alongside people who get it. Bring your laptop, your manuscript, your ideas — whatever you're working on. It's casual, judgment-free, and a good reminder that you're not writing alone.

Board Game Brunch

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Board Game Brunch
Sunday, November 15th, 2026
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Board Game Brunch at Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop in Bushwick is a relaxed Sunday session where the community gathers over coffee, snacks and a rotating table of games. Pull up a chair, meet people who love a good roll of the dice, and settle in for a couple of easy hours. It runs 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, so bring your appetite for a game and your appetite for brunch.

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