WTD! got some work done...• Autumn/Winter '26 ISSUE OUT NOW! * Our contributors and editors have been hard at work curating a retrospective on Chicago’s colder months and we’re so excited to share it with you! You can order а сору (or two, or three) using the “Learn More” link in our bio * * Write That Down! is an archival project capturing the particulars of our current moment, both here in Chicago and in the world at large. The goal is to gather everyday artifacts that tell stories about what is important to us and our communities. There is no memento too big or local story too small for these pages. If it matters to you, write it down. * We are also soliciting goodies for our upcoming Spring/Summer Issue! Visit our website for the submission form and be sure to sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop about future issues. You can also send us a DM/email to chat about what you would like to see in the mag. Happy reading, WTD!

Get your Spring/Summer ‘25 issue at the link in our B*00000 😛🗞️ @writethatdown.mag . My friends @ttylerj10 @s0yt0y and I have been hard at work over the last year creating Write That Down! and we want to thank everyone who has shared their brilliance on our pages so far. Across the last four issues, the mag has featured over 80 artists, writers, and neighbors from across Chicago and we’re excited for what future issues will bring! The decision to combine our Spring and Summer issues gave us some much needed time to regroup and think about what’s next for the mag. So if you’re just joining us for the first time or have been with us since the house party launch days, thank you, thank you, thank you 🫂 . . . Write That Down! is an archival project capturing the particulars of our current moment, both here in Chicago and in the world at large. The goal is to gather everyday artifacts that tell stories about what is important to us and our communities. There is no memento too big or local story too small for these pages. If it matters to you, write it down. . #chicago #chicagomagazine #magazine #zine #diy #lgbtmagazine #writethatdown

Write That Down! is having another Show & Tell at Elastic Arts (@elasticarts ) in Avondale/Logan Square! WTD!’s Show & Tell series is possible through our partnership with Chicago’s Guild Literary Complex (@guild.literary.complex ). Come by and SHOW a keepsake that’s dear to you, a favorite bit of junk, or a cute knick knack. TELL a story about your artifact and its meaning, a new poem, or some speculative fiction you’ve been working on. The evening will begin with an open mic and archiving session, followed by a presentation from a past (and/or future) contributor. Attendees are encouraged to bring ephemera and memorabilia that they would like scanned/archived for inclusion in the magazine’s upcoming issue. RSVP through the link in our b1o 📝

Ahead of tomorrows Show & Tell with @writethatdown.mag we wanted to share our feature from last years Spring/Summer issue 🦋 Thank you so much to Charlie Kolodziej @charliekolo for the write up! On Sunday, we invited the magazine to inject our current exhibition, Promise(d) @evokegallerychicago with the spirit of vital personal artifacts. Bring something dear to the heart, a piece of ephemera that embodies you. A thing that has made you… keeps making you. Join us for this presentation and subsequent hang. 3040 N Central Ave, Chicago Pictures from our exhibition, Estuaries, last August captured by @lexvasquez_ @lexi.prava

We’re back with a special edition of our Show & Tell series in tandem with Promise(d), the first exhibition curated by Teddy Sandler (@sandler.tdy ) at Evoke Gallery (@evokegallerychicago ). This group show explores destiny and manifests a collective dream through visualizations of growth in times of decay. WTD!’s Show & Tell series is possible through our partnership with Chicago’s Guild Literary Complex (@guild.literary.complex ). Come by and SHOW a keepsake that’s dear to you, a favorite bit of junk, or a cute knick knack. TELL a story about your artifact and its meaning or some speculative fiction you’ve been working on. The evening will begin with an open mic and archiving session, followed by a presentation from a past (and/or future) mag contributor. Attendees are encouraged to bring ephemera and memorabilia that they would like scanned/archived for inclusion in the magazine’s upcoming issue. RSVP thru the link in our b1o :)

Write That Down! needs to release… Our Autumn/Winter issue! Come celebrate with a party at a secret location 🤫RSVP for that address ~> There will be free copies of the mag so come and bring friends :) . . RSVP link in our b*o. . . And stay tuned for more details about how to submit to the Spring issue ✨

Kiss Kiss*💋 Write That Down! is hosting a very special LOVE themed “Show & Tell” for February! Bring a keepsake that celebrates love in your life be it platonic, romantic, or some secret third thing 🤫💌 This is the third of our monthly “Show & Tell” series @podlasieclub in partnership with Chicago’s Guild Literary Complex (@guild.literary.complex ). SHOW a keepsake that’s dear to you, a favorite bit of junk, or a cute knick knack; then TELL a story about your artifact and why it’s meaningful. The evening will begin with an open mic and archiving session, followed by selected readings from past (and future) mag contributors. Attendees are encouraged to bring ephemera and memorabilia that they would like scanned/archived for inclusion in the magazine’s upcoming Autumn/Winter issue. RSVP using the link in our bio pls! Tell us what you’re gonna bring ☕️⬇️ #chicagoevents #chicagomagazines #zines #diy #writethatdown

WRITE THAT DOWN! IS…having another Show & Tell, in 2026! 😝 . Write That Down! invites you to the second of our monthly “Show & Tell” series @podlasieclub in partnership with Chicago’s Guild Literary Complex (@guild.literary.complex ). SHOW a keepsake that’s dear to you, a favorite bit of junk, or a cute knick knack; then TELL a story about your artifact and why it’s meaningful. The evening will begin with an open mic and archiving session, followed by selected readings from past (and future) mag contributors. Attendees are encouraged to bring ephemera and memorabilia that they would like scanned/archived for inclusion in the magazine’s upcoming Autumn/Winter issue. RSVP using the link in our bio pls! Tell us what you’re gonna bring ☕️⬇️ We heard a rumor there might be puppets😌 #chicagoevents #chicagomagazines #zines #diy #writethatdown

Thank you to everyone that Showed & Told with us last Sunday for the first of our monthly series at @podlasieclub 🙂‍↕️🫦😚 A big thank you to @guild.literary.complex for sponsoring the event and to @whosonthebeach & @lizzymaymakes for being our featured performers 🫂 If you couldn’t make it in Sunday, we’ll be back in January through June! In the meantime, make sure to check out Transvengence, also from @guild.literary.complex , on Dec 7 at Podlasie! You’ll be able to read about all the writings and ephemera people presented in our upcoming Autumn/Winter issue, which you can also submit to using the l*nk in our b*o. To more Showing & Telling 🥂 📸: @s0yt0y Collage: @vanesafilm #chicagoevents #chicagomagazines #zines #diy #writethatdown

Daddy chilllll! It’s just Write That Down! WTD! is collecting submissions for our combined Autumn/Winter issue 🚭🍂🏂 Head to our website (in b*o) for the submission form and a list of recommendations! Send us a message if you wanna chat about your ideas :) Don’t forget to come to the first of our “Show & Tell” events @podlasieclub this Sunday, Nov 2! RSVP in b*o. Come show, come tell, come get some inspiration for your mag submission 😜 ☃️Priority deadline January 15 🥀Final deadline January 31 #chicagoevents #chicagomagazines #zines #diy #writethatdown

Join me this Sunday as I share photos from my “Who’s on the Beach” series and the stories behind them! Sunday, Nov 2 @ 7PM @podlasieclub — 2918 N Central Park Ave These images were featured in the latest issue of @writethatdown.mag , and several of us contributors will be presenting our work. You’re invited to join in! Bring a keepsake, a favorite bit of junk, or a quirky knick-knack—and tell the story behind it. Hosted by Write That Down! & the Guild Literary Complex. Let’s celebrate the beautiful weirdness we all carry.

WRITE THAT DOWN! IS AT PODLASIE 🫨🤯 . Write That Down! invites you to the first of our monthly “Show & Tell” series @podlasieclub in partnership with Chicago’s Guild Literary Complex (@guild.literary.complex ). SHOW a keepsake that’s dear to you, a favorite bit of junk, or a cute knick knack; then TELL a story about your artifact and why it’s meaningful. The evening will begin with an open mic and archiving session, followed by selected readings from past (and future) mag contributors. Attendees are encouraged to bring ephemera and memorabilia that they would like scanned/archived for inclusion in the magazine’s upcoming Autumn/Winter issue. RSVP using the link in our bio pls! Tell us what you’re gonna bring ☕️⬇️ #chicagoevents #chicagomagazines #zines #diy #writethatdown