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Upcoming programs & Events

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Friday, December 8, 4:00-5:30 pm

Held virtually on Zoom

Free!

Resonate consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. (Sharing is optional!) Resonate is a program reserved exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color.

Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle

Sunday, December 10, 1:00-3:00 PM

Hosted in-person at Alder Commons (4212 NE Prescott St.)

Free!

Facilitated by Julie Ramos

Resonate consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. (Sharing is optional!) Resonate is a program reserved exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. This event will be held in-person!

freewrite: keep your pen moving

Freewrite Writing Workshop

Thursday, December 14, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Held virtually on Zoom

$5 – $50 Sliding Scale Fee

The hardest part about writing is simply getting started. Join us as we write, share, and give each other strengths-based feedback. (Sharing is always optional!) Learn more here.

Winter Reading & Book Launch

Thursday, December 14

6:00 PM Doors | 6:30 PM Program

First United Methodist Church (1838 SW Jefferson St. Portland, OR 97201)

Free and open to all!

Join us to celebrate all of our writers published in our winter anthology! Every published writer is invited to read! Refreshments provided.

Prompt

Prompt Workshop @ Powell’s City of Books!

Beginning Tuesday, January 30. Please register by January 16.

8 Sessions, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Held in Powell’s City of Books (located in a TOP SECRET behind-the-scenes room!)

We’re excited to be returning to Powell’s City of Books for a face-to-face Prompt workshop this January. Prompt is an 8-week series of connected workshops full of freewriting, listening, and strengths-based feedback. With accountability and community built in, you’ll be able to bundle up all your holiday memories and turn them into beautiful art. Join us!

Prompt

Prompt Writing Workshop (Virtual)

Beginning Wednesday, February 21. Please register by February 7.

8 Sessions, 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Hosted on Zoom

Start off the year right! Prompt is an 8-week series of connected workshops full of freewriting, listening, and strengths-based feedback. With accountability and community built in, you’ll get your writing practice powered up early in the year — and make some new friends, too!

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