While you were novel-ing, I studied the blade: The Short Story
While you were novel-ing, I studied the blade: The Short Story takes place on Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM (PDT) at The American Bookbinders Museum in Emeryville, CA. Prices are shown on the Eventbrite listing.
About this event
Rucy Cui, Cristina Fríes, and William Lohier read from their celebrated works. The local craft purveyors then discuss their writing with the audience.
Full description from organizerShow less
Local purveyors of the craft Rucy Cui, Cristina Fríes, and William Lohier read from their celebrated work and discuss Pay-what-you-can for guaranteed seat; FREE to walk-ups (space depending) Co-presented with American Bookbinders Museum A notoriously precise and difficult form, the short story occupies an odd place in arts & letters in 2026. Left mostly by the wayside by the publishing industry at large, the story still holds a prominent place in our biggest magazines and workshop culture. Local purveyors of the craft Rucy Cui, Cristina Fríes, and William Lohier read from their celebrated work and discuss the form's place in today's publishing/reading culture. Moderated by Litquake Artistic Director Graham Todd. Doors at 7:00pm.
Keep going
All Emeryville events →Similar events
View all →Details
- When
- Tue, Oct 13, 2026 · 7:30 PM (PDT)
- Where
- The American Bookbinders Museum
- Address
- 355 Clementina Street, San Francisco, CA 94103
- Price
- See listing
- Genre
- 105/festival or fair
Questions
- When is While you were novel-ing, I studied the blade: The Short Story?
- Tue, Oct 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM PDT.
- How much are tickets for While you were novel-ing, I studied the blade: The Short Story?
- Prices are not published in the listing data; they are shown on Eventbrite.
- Where is While you were novel-ing, I studied the blade: The Short Story?
- The American Bookbinders Museum, 355 Clementina Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, Emeryville, CA.
- Where can I buy tickets for While you were novel-ing, I studied the blade: The Short Story?
- Tickets are sold on Eventbrite. This page links straight to that listing; no tickets are sold here.



