WriteByNight is an awesome Austin-based literary salon and writing workshop. In case you’ve never heard of them, here’s a clue: they’re not your mama’s writing center.

Run jointly by writers Justine Tal Goldberg and David Duhr, a couple just crazy enough to turn their loft apartment into a public writing space (at least for a few days out of every week), WriteByNight is a full-service writing center as well as a free space for writers to drink some coffee, write a few good lines, or simply chill out with a few like-minded souls. Their “Write Here” open hours are currently Tuesdays from 11 AM to 3 PM, Wednesdays from 4 to 8 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 4 PM, and you can drop in at any of those times to rock the free wifi or write to your heart’s content.

If you’re looking to learn more about the self-publishing revolution that is currently upon us, you’ll definitely want to check out their new series of classes, starting with Self-Publishing for Profit on October 11 at 6 PM. At just $29 a piece, these classes are a steal of a deal, and discounts are available for those purchasing tickets to all three parts of the series in advance (including Book Design That Gets Buzz and How’d They Do It?: Publishers Share Profitable Pointers). The series is a partnership with TLC Graphics & Narrow Gate Books, and includes information useful to writers at all stages of the self-publishing process.

In addition to their low-budget writing and publishing courses, those looking for more personalized services can also hook up with manuscript consultants and book coaches for fees that are remarkably reasonable for the shoestring budget. (I should know: I work for WBN!) You can request a free consultation by visiting their website at WriteByNight.net and sending them your email address in the form located in the upper right-hand corner of the screen.

For more infomation about WriteByNight’s services and workshops, please visit WriteByNight.net. You can also drop-in during their open hours at 1305 E. Sixth Street, Suite 4.