Boston In 100 Words

Thank you to everyone who came out, read, laughed, wandered, and made this year’s Lit Crawl Boston unforgettable.

A special thank you to our awesome presenters, volunteers, partners, and venue hosts.

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Litquake GBH Union Square Main Streets Bow Market Hub Comics Dearly Studio USQ - Union Square Boston Figurative Art Center CultureHouse Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery Boston Comic Arts Foundation Damian Alexander Fin Leary Generation Q The QT Library Braden Lamb Earfull Series Jane Roper, Writer Here Comes Everybody Boston Poetry Slam Boston In 100 Words Mystery Writers of America - New England

TOMORROW!

Join us for the Readers’ Choice Awards: Boston in 100 Words — a free, fun-filled evening of live story readings, community voting, and local literary celebration at Lit Crawl Boston 2025! ✨

We hope to see you at the other events throughout LitCrawl before joining us at 8pm on the 7th floor at the Union Square Labs!

Congrats to all graduates!🎉 Every chapter ahead is full of new opportunities, lessons, and adventures waiting to be written!🧑‍🎓

Happy Mother's Day, Boston!💐

This , we’re celebrating the moms who shaped us — thank you for being the heart of so many of our stories. This city shines brighter because of you!🩷

From the first pitch to the final out, the Red Sox are a constant reminder of what makes Boston such a special place. With every cheer, every high-five, and every Sweet Caroline sing-along creates memories that last a lifetime. The Red Sox aren’t just a team; they’re the heart of Boston, bringing us together through every inning, game, and season.

Here’s to the moments that make us feel at home, no matter where life takes us. ⚾🌭

Play ball and write on, Boston! Go Sox! 🏆

Happy Spring Solstice, Boston!🌺

The days are longer, the flowers are blooming, and the city is buzzing with new energy. What better time to capture a moment of life in Boston in just 100 words?🌷

We have winners! Congratulations to our five winning stories from the 4th Annual Boston in 100 Words short story writing contest, and thanks to our amazing artists for bringing the stories to life. Full text of stories are also listed in the comments, and stories and artwork are available on our website. Thanks to everyone who participated in this year's contest!

We have winners! Join us at the awards ceremony on June 6!

3 more days to submit!

Tech issues resolved! Deadline extended! You have one more week to get your stories in! 🤩🥳😍

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We're open for submissions! Can't wait to read your stories. Each entrant can submit up to 5.