Named after Kinderhook’s 19th century broadsheet, The Rough Notes series, created by Kinderhook Books, is a collection of classes, workshops, and events designed by writers, for writers.

Write With Us.

  • September 15 | 8-8:30 a.m. or 4-4:30 p.m.

    We turn to some of our favorite writers twice a month for their most treasured writing prompts—then share them with you on Monday mornings and afternoons via Zoom.

    On September 15th, we’ll share a writing prompt provided by Richard Mirabella, author of Brother & Sister Enter The Forest. The 30-minute session is a gentle nudge to the page, not a workshop. No critique, no pressure—just a guided prompt to help you start your writing week with purpose.

    Think of us as your literary accountability coach!

  • September 29 | 8-8:30 a.m. or 4-4:30 p.m.

    We turn to some of our favorite writers twice a month for their most treasured writing prompts—then share them with you on Monday mornings and afternoons via Zoom.

    On September 29th, we’ll share a writing prompt shared by novelist Thomas Grattan (The Recent East, In Tongues). The 30-minute session is a gentle nudge to the page, not a workshop. No critique, no pressure—just a guided prompt to help you start your writing week with purpose.

    Think of us as your literary accountability coach!