The Writer’s Room at The Betsy-South Beach offers emerging writers, artists and thought leaders a space to create, develop their craft, and share their work through community programs. While creators in wide ranging genres are invited and welcome to apply, the program reserves a special place for poets at all stages of their careers.

Visiting writers use a desk donated to The Betsy by the Hyam Plutzik Centennial Committee to commemorate the poet’s sojourn as a solider in Florida during the 1940’s on his way to war. Born 100 years ago, and a three-time Pulitzer Prize finalist before his death, Hyam Plutzik is the father of The Betsy Hotel owner, Jonathan Plutzik.

The Betsy is a South Beach hotel with a unique mission to foster community while providing a luxury hotel experience. Since The Writer’s Room opened in 2012, more than 200 working writers (and other creators) have stayed at The Betsy and engaged in community service programs.

To learn more about The Writer's Room at The Betsy, visit thebetsywritersroom.com.

View a list of writers and thought leaders that have done residencies in the room.