Write 2 Read

Write 2 Read

Step into Write to Read Salon — an anonymous storytelling experience where guests are invited to write an unsent letter and, in exchange, read one written by a stranger. Rooted in vulnerability and poetic reflection, this participatory event transforms private thoughts into public connection. Held monthly in New York City and Austin, the salon is a ritual of emotional release, a moment of stillness, and a chance to feel seen through someone else’s unspoken words.

People gathered and socializing in a well-lit, modern indoor space with large windows and decorative lighting.

Upcoming salons


Vol II in Austin, TX (06/19/25) | RSVP Here

past events

Vol. VII

21.11.24
Private Residence — Bushwick
Ft. Kent Ishimoto

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A young man playing guitar in a cozy living room, surrounded by a group of people sitting on the floor and furniture, listening and engaging. The room has a white brick wall, various decorations, and plants. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate.
Four people in a cozy living room, engaged in conversation. The room has bookshelves, art, plants, and a small table with snacks and drinks. A guitar rests on the floor.
A group of people sitting in a cozy living room having a discussion. The room has a bohemian style with plants, bookshelves, and art on the walls. A guitar is on the floor, and there are drinks and snacks on a coffee table. 
Vol. V

10.24.24
Private Residence — East Village
Ft. Kent Ishimoto

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A young man playing guitar in a cozy living room, surrounded by a group of people sitting on the floor and furniture, listening and engaging. The room has a white brick wall, various decorations, and plants. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate.
Four people in a cozy living room, engaged in conversation. The room has bookshelves, art, plants, and a small table with snacks and drinks. A guitar rests on the floor.
A group of people sitting in a cozy living room having a discussion. The room has a bohemian style with plants, bookshelves, and art on the walls. A guitar is on the floor, and there are drinks and snacks on a coffee table. 
Vol. iV

09.11.24
Private Residence — Williamsburg
Ft. Kent Ishimoto

Photos by Max Watson

Two people sitting on a couch in a cozy living room with warm lighting, plants, and wall art, engaged in conversation and holding drinks.
A group of people socializing at an indoor party, some sitting and others standing, with dim lighting and a casual setting.
People writing at a dimly lit table with a glowing lamp and candles.
A group of people sitting indoors with warm lighting. One person is playing an acoustic guitar, while others are listening. There are lit candles and drinks on the table. The atmosphere is relaxed and intimate.
Group of people sitting together indoors, one woman laughing
People writing by a lamp in a dimly lit room with candles.
Dimly lit scene with a person holding a notebook, reading handwritten text, with a pen visible nearby.
Group of people sitting in a cozy, softly lit room with candles and plants, engaged in conversation and reading papers.
Two people sitting on a couch in a dimly lit room, having a conversation. They are holding beverages. The room is decorated with plants, a colorful tapestry, and warm lighting.
A charcuterie board with brie cheese, grapes, crackers, and flowers, next to several cans of drink, on a table. A card with text and a QR code is also present.
Acoustic guitar leaning against a wall with an amplifier on a wooden stand beside it. A large houseplant and coiled cables are in the foreground, set in a dimly lit room.
Person holding a can wearing a patterned shirt indoors.
Group of people socializing at a casual indoor gathering, warm lighting, artwork on wall, window view, wooden floor.
Two women sitting together in a dimly lit room, looking at a smartphone and smiling. 
Vol. iII

08.22.24
Private Residence — SoHo
Ft. Pedram

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Group of five people posing together indoors, standing in front of a bookshelf and next to a wooden structure labeled "Unsent Letters Only."
Group of people sitting in a cozy room, exchanging papers, with a keyboard in the background and bookshelves lining the walls.
Group discussion indoors, several people sitting and listening
A person with a microphone speaking at a gathering, surrounded by seated audience members.
Close-up of a wooden box with 'Unsent Letters Only' inscribed, with a blurred background showing a person sitting near a keyboard. 
Vol. iI

07.30.24
Fabrik — Tribeca
Ft. Gabrielle Marlena

Photos by Erin Collett

A group of people seated around a table in a room with dim lighting. One person is speaking into a microphone while reading from a piece of paper. Others are listening attentively. The setting includes chairs, a table with glasses, and shelves with b
A woman playing an acoustic guitar in a cozy room with an audience seated on the floor and chairs, surrounded by a warm ambiance and various books on shelves.
People seated in a dimly lit room, writing in notebooks, with a standing lamp in the background.
People sitting at a table in a restaurant, writing on papers, with bottles and glasses on a wooden shelf in the background.
Group of people sitting and listening to a musician playing guitar in a cozy indoor setting.
Woman organizing papers on a table indoors.
A musician playing acoustic guitar in a cozy indoor space, surrounded by bookshelves and an audience. The focus is on the performer, with blurred foreground elements and a warm atmosphere.
Woman in black dress speaking into a microphone during a presentation or discussion in a dimly lit room, with a seated woman in the background taking notes.
A woman with wavy brown hair, wearing glasses and a green top, is sitting on a brown leather couch, reading a piece of paper in a warmly lit room with wooden decor and bookshelves.
A group of people sitting on chairs in a cozy, warmly lit indoor setting, possibly a cafe or small theater, with some holding papers and engaging in conversation. The environment features exposed wooden beams and a floor lamp providing soft lighting.
Two women sitting on a bench in front of an audience, one reading with a microphone, in a warmly lit room with a sign that says "Unsent Letters Only."
A woman with curly hair, wearing a yellow shirt and headphones around her neck, is reading from a piece of paper into a microphone.
Wooden sign reading 'Unsent Letters Only' inside a store or gallery with furniture and decorative items in the background.
A group of people sitting in a dimly lit room, some taking notes, with a whiteboard in the background, possibly attending a workshop or seminar.
A group of people gathered in a cozy indoor space for a live performance, with some sitting on chairs and couches, and a musician playing guitar and singing on stage.
A group of young people gathered in a cozy living room for a small performance, with one person playing guitar and two others singing into microphones. The audience is seated in a semi-circle, some taking notes or using phones, with coffee tables hol 
Vol. i

05.30.24
Ama Raw Bar - East Village
Ft. Nora Fox

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Group of people sitting on the floor and on couches, some writing or taking notes, in a cozy, dimly lit room with warm lighting and brick walls.
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A woman with dark hair is writing on a wall or door with a marker inside a room, with several people seated in the background, some reading or writing.
Group of people laughing and smiling in a cozy, dimly lit room, some holding papers and sitting on chairs.