New Release: Moonlit Reverie
Upcoming Events
🌅 724 Summer Open Mic & Palooza
Welcome to the dreamy side of summer. Join us under golden skies for a warm evening of poetry, music, and creative joy at the Summer Open Mic & Palooza — a magical open mic experience where the vibes are soft, the verse is bold, and the air smells like possibility.
RSVP HERE.
Event Highlights:
Sunset Open Mic & Featured Poets
Open Market & Vendors
Photographer on site for your summer memories
Finger Foods & Seasonal Sips 🍓🧃
Flower Crown Making Station for attendees
Summer Spotify Playlist
🎤 Want to perform? Sign up to share your words and heart at the mic.
🛍️ Local vendors welcome — reach out to be featured!
🧚♀️ Dreamers, poets, creatives, and curious souls: this space is for you.
🌸 Dress code: Come as you are; summer whimsy encouraged — think pastels, linen, and soft light garments.
🎟️ Entry is free with RSVP (limited space!) — donations welcome!
Museum Walk & Write
Join us for a mindful stroll through the beautiful UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum as we soak in art, nature, and creative inspiration.
We'll provide optional writing prompts—or you can let the sculptures and serene surroundings inspire your own prose.
Guided by the 724 Press Collective, this experience is open to writers of all levels. We’ll bring extra notebooks, writing utensils, and outdoor essentials—just bring yourself and a sense of curiosity.
🖋️ What to Expect:
– A guided walk through the garden
– Creative writing prompts
– Time to reflect, write, and connect
– Optional coffee shop mixer after at Maaribu Café
Let art move your feet—and your pen.
RSVP here.
ATX Writer’s Brunch & Workshop
✍️ A day of story, poetry, food, and creative fire.Join us for an intimate and inspiring writer’s workshop. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just getting started, this brunch-style writing workshop invites you to reconnect with your voice, explore new ideas, and write in community. You’ll leave with fresh drafts, honest feedback, a free professional consultation, and creative momentum that lasts beyond the event.
Explore the tension between silence and expression, form and feeling, vulnerability and voice — through story, poetry, and prompts.
RSVP HERE.
✨ All are welcome — no prior experience necessary. Light refreshments provided.
💌 Registration Includes:
Submit your writing questions in advance to 724presscollective@gmail.com
Receive 1 FREE professional consultation post-event
Light refreshments + curated writing materials included
✨ All are welcome — no prior experience necessary. Light refreshments provided.
Explore the tension between silence and expression, form and feeling, vulnerability and voice — through story, poetry, and lunar-inspired prompts.
🖋️ ATX City Walk N Write: Mural Tour
📅 Saturday, August 16, 2025
⏰ 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. CST
📍 South Congress Ave, Austin, TX
🚶♀️ Trip Length: 1 mile (one-way, ends at Jo’s Coffee)
☕ Final Stop: Jo’s Coffee, 1300 S Congress Ave
Join us for a creative and quirky morning adventure through Austin’s most iconic murals! The ATX City Walk N Write is a casual walk-and-write event where we’ll explore public art, meet fellow creatives, and pause for fun, imaginative writing prompts inspired by the murals themselves. All levels welcome — just bring your curiosity, notebook, and a willingness to play.
RSVP Here.
Important Notes
✅ What to Bring:
Notebook, pen or writing device
Comfy shoes
Water bottle
An open mind + willingness to be weird
🚗 Parking Options (Paid Street or Garage):
2004 S Congress Ave
1324 S Congress Ave
Garage: 1400 S Congress Ave Garage P305
A Fall Open Mic: Coffee, Press & Slam
Whether you're a poet, songwriter, storyteller, or someone with a single page to share, this event is a stage for local voices, indie art, and collective creativity. It’s not about being perfect - it’s about showing up, speaking out, and celebrating community.
Presented by 724 Press Collective
📍 Location: Tantra Coffeehouse, San Marcos, TX
📅 Date: Sept. 27, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
🎟️ Free entry | Suggested donation welcome
Important Notes
🎯 What to Expect:
📝 Open Mic Sign-Ups Share your work — poetry, prose, music, hybrid pieces — all styles welcome.
🏆 Fall-Themed Slam Rounds Bring the heat (or the haunt). Light-hearted prizes + audience shout-outs!
📚 Local Author & Artist Tables Explore publications and zines from San Marcos creatives and TX State alumni.
☕ Good Vibes, Great Coffee Tantra’s classic energy, your words, and a community ready to listen.
We’re here to build bridges between past and present — from Texas State alumni to first-year students, local writers to curious listeners. Come sip coffee, come listen, come get inspired.
Sonnets After Sundown: The Bat City Slam
Step into the shadows at Sonnets After Sundown: a late-night open mic + market with poetry, potions & batty vibes. ✨'
RSVP HERE.
Event Highlights:
Step into the shadows and into the mic at Sonnets After Sundown: The Bat City Slam, a nocturnal open mic and night market hosted at one of Austin’s iconic coffee shops.
From 10:00–11:00 p.m., sip something strong and shop from local vendors, creators, and witchy wares. From 11:00–12:00 a.m., the mic opens for poetry, storytelling, and spontaneous sonic magic. The night culminates in a closing hour of community, connection, and maybe a little caffeine-fueled chaos.
Bat City Tour: Nature Write & Walk
What better way to come down from a poetry-slammed night than a gentle walk-and-write through Austin’s city spaces? We’ll begin at the famous I Love You So Much Mural on South Congress then end at the famed Congress Ave Bridge — home to the largest urban bat colony in North America — to continue writing prompts and watch the bats take flight.
Led by local creatives and nature lovers, this walking tour invites you to slow down, observe, and write. Prompts provided, but the path is yours to interpret. Bring water, walking shoes, and something to write with.
RSVP HERE.
Event Details
Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Time: 6:45 P.M. (Check-In) - 8:30 P.M.
Trip Length: ~1.2 miles (one-way walk)
Start Location: I Love You So Much Mural, 1300 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
End Location: Congress Bridge Bat Observation Area, 100 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Admission: FREE
Theme: Writing walk inspired by Austin’s cityscape and iconic bat colony
📍 Route Overview
This guided walk begins on South Congress and ends at the bat viewing area near the South Congress Bridge. Along the way, we’ll stop at two murals for creative prompts, conversations, and photo ops — finishing just in time for the bats to make their nightly flight.
Where, when, and what time do the bats fly in Austin? - South Congress Bridge Bats 🦇
🧳 What to Bring:
Light blanket or towel (to sit on)
Notebook + pen
Water bottle
Walking shoes
Bug spray/sunscreen
Sunglasses/hat
Light jacket or layers
Drawstring bag or daypack
Roots & Rhythm: HTX Juneteenth Open Mic Presented by 724 Press Collective
Come join us at Five Central on June 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM CST for an evening filled with music, poetry, and community vibes. This event celebrates Juneteenth with an open mic where local artists can showcase their talent. Whether you want to perform or simply enjoy the show, this is the place to be!
Don't miss out on this special night of creativity and connection. See you there!
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Nature Walk & Write
Join us for a refreshing Nature Walk & Write — a unique blend of mindful movement and creative expression in the heart of Houston at Eleanor Tinsley Park.
This immersive experience will guide you through scenic spots along the park's trails, where we'll pause to reflect, observe, and let the natural world spark creativity on the page. Whether you're a seasoned writer, a nature enthusiast, or just looking to reconnect with your creative side, this event is for you.
RSVP HERE.
Virtual Write-In with 724 Press Collective
Virtual Write-In with 724 Press Collective
💻 Online via Google Meet
🕘 May 22, Thursday | 7 P.M. – 8 P.M.
Need a little dedicated time to finally sit down and write? Join us for a virtual Write-In hosted by 724 Press Collective — your go-to online space to focus on your craft, distraction-free.
This isn’t a workshop or a class. It’s a low-pressure, no-expectations writing session where all you need to do is show up, vibe, and write. Cameras on or off, mic muted — this space is yours.
What to Expect:
🖊️ A peaceful block of time to work on whatever you’d like — poetry, journaling, your novel, or even emails
🌙 Chill music or silent co-working (we’ll set the vibe)
💬 No pressure to talk or share — just pure writing time
💻 Hosted virtually with check-in and sign-off options if you’d like to connect briefly before or afterJust write. Just vibe.
RSVP HERE.
Austin Beerworks Adult Book Fair
🚨Calling all ATX Book Babes and Book Beer Lovers! Join us this SATURDAY May 17th for a FREE day of books, business, and booze right in the heart of ATX.
We will be sharing our writers community, bookmarks, and poetry books at our vendor booth at the @austinbeerworks Adult Book Fair from noon to 4 p.m.
- Invite your friends, shop your favorite reads and explore our small and independent bookstore and author friends.
- Share this post your story and embrace the Austin community. 724 Press Collective is all about bringing creatives together and uplifting indie writers. Support our mission!
- Set the reminder on your calendars now and don't miss out. We would love to see you there!
Manuscripts & Mocktails: A Writer's Day-Treat Experience
Manuscripts and Mocktails is a day-treat bringing writers together in person for a panel of experts, lunch, and dedicated writing time.
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About; Writing is a solo activity, but it doesn’t have to be a lonely one! Manuscripts and Mocktails is a one-day retreat designed to bring writers together for a fun, inspiring, and creative experience. Whether you're deep in a manuscript, need fresh inspiration, or just want to connect with other writers who get it, this is the perfect space for you.
What’s Included:
✅ Refreshing mocktails and a delicious catered lunch
✅ Breakout writing sessions with fellow writers to spark creativity and accountability
✅ Entry to the Open Mic Mixer at the end of the night—share your work or just enjoy the vibe
✅ Inspiring panels, including:
How to Create Community as a Writer – Build a support system that keeps you going. Learn how to get started right where you are and create a thriving community you love.
How to Create Your Own Opportunities – Stop waiting and start making moves in your writing career. Gather ideas on how to get started on making your own dreams a reality.
How to Create Consistently - Learn how to create consistently, push through resistance, and create work you are proud of.
Spend the day writing, learning, and building meaningful connections. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, renewed motivation, and a strong community of fellow writers by your side.
Come join us—because writing is better together!
This event is funded by the City of Austin's Economic Development