Upcoming Events & Workshops
- Turn up the tension in your writing with New York Times bestseller April Henry, Feb 2 - spaces filling fast, register now!
- Writing workshops in partnership with social agencies
- Prompt writing workshop at Powell's City of Books - register now
- Workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza - 3rd Thursdays & last Sundays
Turn Up The Tension In Your Writing:
47 techniques for creating a page-turner with New York Times Bestseller April Henry
Tension and suspense are the cornerstones of fiction, whether you're writing mystery, sci-fi, romance, a young adult book or a literary novel. It makes readers' hearts beat faster and their palms sweat. Learn how to create and sustain suspense to hold your readers’ interest in April Henry's engaging talk.
Thurs, Feb 2
6:30-8pm
917 SW Oak St. #405, Portland
$30 per person (100% supports Write Around Portland's programs!)
Call 503.796.9224 to register.
No refunds.
Community Writing Workshops
Our spring workshops in partnership with social service agencies start in February 2012 and run for 10 weeks. These workshops are free to those who are eligible. Writing journals, pens, snacks, and all materials provided. Ask about childcare and bus tickets when you call.
Pre-registration for these workshops must be done by phone or in person at our office is required (cannot be done by email), and workshops fill quickly. For more information and to register, call 503.796.9224.
We're also holding twice-monthly workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza and our popular Prompt workshop at Powell's City of Books (details below).
Writing Workshop at Powell's City of Books
Write Around Portland offers a special workshop designed for writers and aspiring writers who want to participate in a Write Around workshop and support the communities we traditionally serve.
Prompt is your chance to write in community with others following the acclaimed Write Around model while also providing support to writers who might not otherwise have access to writing and community.
Pre-registration is required and is limited to 12 adults per workshop. IMPORTANT NOTE: Call us to confirm there is space, to register and to discuss payment plan options (503.796.9224).
Click here for more information about the workshop,
including 2012 workshop dates and fee.
3rd Thursday & Last Sunday
Writing Workshops at HOTLIPS Pizza
Join Write Around Portland and HOTLIPS Pizza to experience the transformative power of writing in community. These workshops are perfect for the new and seasoned writer. Start your day with pastries provided by Grand Central Baking, coffee, tea and the written word. Attend one, attend them all.
Thursday Workshops, 9am - 11am:
2012: Feb 16, Mar 16, April 19, May 17, (no Thurs workshop in June), July 19, Aug 16, Sept 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20
Sunday Workshops, 10am - Noon:
2012: Feb 26, Mar 26, April 29, June 24, July 29, Aug 26, Sept 30, Oct 28 (No Sunday workshops in May, Nov or Dec.)
Click here for a flyer with the 2012 workshop dates.
Location: HOTLIPS Pizza, 2211 SE Hawthorne Blvd. [MAP] on the TriMet #14 bus line.
Fee: $10 - $30 sliding scale, per workshop.
Registration: Pre-registration requested.
Email hotlipspizza@writearound.org with your name, phone number and date(s) of workshop(s) you would like to attend.
Please bring a journal, notebook or composition book and a favorite pen.
Seasoned Writers Workshop
Adults who have participated in 2+ of our traditional workshops and our Write On: Returning Writers workshop are eligible for this program. Click here for dates, details and updates.
917 SW Oak St. #406, Portland, OR 97205 503.796.9224 info@writearound.org
"If you haven't been to a Write Around Portland reading, you're missing out on one of the most engaging, amazing literary events in this city."
--Willamette Week
