The Center for Fiction

Our mission is to support readers and writers of all ages and histories, and to build community through fiction.

From our vibrant home in Downtown Brooklyn, we offer a wide range of programming for local and national audiences. Through our Events, Reading Groups, Library, and Bookstore, we inspire readers to explore classic and contemporary literature. In our Workshops and Writers Studio, emerging and established writers hone their craft and develop new work. Our Fellowships and Awards champion fresh talent and celebrate excellence in fiction. Through our KidsRead programs with New York City public schools, we foster a lifelong love of books for our youngest readers.

We bring together a diverse community to discover, create, and share imaginative work—cultivating genuine connection among the readers and writers who engage with our programs. We ensure a strong future for fiction—one rooted in its ability to expand our understanding of ourselves, each other, and the world.