Write Tour '08

WritersNewsWeekly has searched the U.S in pursuit of finding the best spots for writers looking for inspiration in some of our country’s busiest cities. Not sure what to do this summer? Consider visiting some of these places and calling it a road trip. This week, we scoped out the best joints for writers in the Northeast, Southeast and Southwest.

In our search for the best places to write, we considered price, friendliness of the staff, ease in which to get there and the overall atmosphere. So grab your pen, paper or laptop and get going!

Northeast
Boston, MA—Boston is home to several famous writers, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Anne Bradstreet and Ralph Waldo Emerson, which is not surprising considering the accommodating nature of the city to writers.
-Boston Beanstock Coffee Co.—Salem
-Uptown Espresso Café—South End
-Boston Common—Beacon St.

New York City, NY—New York City is known for many things, including its long list of talented writers. Visit NYC, and consider yourself amongst some of the best, including Washington Irving and Beat poet Jack Kerouac.
-88 Orchard—Lower East Side
-Think Coffee—Greenwich Village
-Central Park--Manhattan

Southeast
Savannah, GA—With its breathtaking scenery and deep historical roots, Savannah is the perfect city for writers who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives.
-Boba—West Saint Julian Street
-Savannah Coffeehouse Café—E. Congress St.
-Morrell Park—River Street and E. Broad St.

Memphis, TN—Despite having produced the “three kings” in the music industry (Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley and B.B. King,) Memphis has some of the best places for writers seeking a change of atmosphere.
-George’s Coffee Shop—N. 3rd St.
-Center for Southern Folklore—S. Main St.
-Strings and Things—Madison Ave.

Southwest
Austin, TX—Austin may be the perfect city for writers; this Southwest city embraces anything and anyone who is different. Residents of Austin have even adopted the slogan, “Keep Austin Weird.” This “weird” city may provide the creative spark your writing needs.
-Hideout Coffee Bar and Theatre—Congress Ave.
-Progress Coffee—San Marcos St.
-Pendernales Falls State Park—Texas Hill Country

Phoenix, AZ—Phoenix is a diamond in the rough for writers; nestled between the city’s fine art museums, shopping centers and sports arenas are some of the greatest spots for writers to take shelter from the desert heat and write one hot book!
-Papago Park—Phoenix
-Aroma Coffeehouse—N. Third St.
-Royal Coffee Bar—W. Jackson St.

Check back next week, when we reveal the summer’s best places for writers in the Midwest and West.

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