The Readers' Circle

The Readers’ Circle is a volunteer-based editing network that pairs Volunteer Editors with incarcerated writers seeking feedback on their creative and non-fiction work.

Correctional facilities are filled with writers (authors, playwrights, screenwriters and poets) passionate about sharing and improving their work, yet this writing rarely circulates outside of prison walls. Drawing on the diverse skills and educational experiences of our community, the Readers’ Circle seeks to address this need, giving authors in custody the tools and encouragement they need to get the most out of their writing.

The Readers' Circle is part of The University of Southern California's Dornsife Prison Education Project (USC PEP).