Upcoming Workshops & Events
Join a Write Around Portland creative writing class! All the creative writing classes, events, and workshops listed on this page are open to the public unless otherwise noted. Our programs are designed to be supportive, encouraging, and fulfilling for writers at every level.
Whether you’re new to writing or have an extensive background in it, we welcome you and we’re sure you’ll have a great time!
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, September 13, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Michael Battle
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Freewrite Writing Circle — IN PERSON
Creative Writing Class
Sunday, September 15, 1:00-3:00 pm PST
Held in person at Up Up Books (1211 SE Stark St, Portland)
$25
Facilitated by Asha Appel
Join us for a two-hour, in-person creative writing class. Through generative prompts and exercises, you’ll explore physical settings, internal landscapes, and how to make places come alive on the page. Learn more here.
Prompt Writing Group: Embracing Autumn
Begins Tuesday, September 17
8 Sessions, 6:30-8:30 PM PST
Tuesdays, Sep 17 – Nov 5
Held virtually on Zoom
$195
Facilitated by Ari Lombardi
Prompt is a virtual writing group 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 summer memories and turn them into beautiful art. Join us! Learn more here.
Freewrite Online: Songs for Autumn
Thursday, September 19, 6:00-7:30 PM PST
Held virtually on Zoom
$25
Facilitated by Chelsea Querner
Inspired by Mary Oliver’s poem, this writing session invites you to focus on the autumnal equinox threshold just a few short days after the group gathers. Prompts may include explorations of the natural world, seasonal and personal transitions, and all that the equinox inspires. Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, September 27, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Juliana Posada
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, October 11, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Juliana Posada
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Raise Your Pen
A Benefit for Write Around Portland
Saturday, October 12
5:30 PM (Inkwell members receive early entry at 5 pm!)
Oregon Contemporary
Who’s up for a cosmic celebration? Join Write Around Portland’s galaxy of donors, volunteers, and writers as we toast to 25 years of respect, writing, and community!
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, October 25, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Briseida Pagador
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Prompt Writing Group: NaNoWriMo Support Group
Begins Wednesday, October 30
5 Sessions, 6:30-8:30 PM PST
Wednesdays, October 30 – December 4 (skipping Nov 27)
Held virtually on Zoom
$125
Are you participating in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month)? We can help! Join us as we support each other, write together, and give each other positive, strengths-based feedback. We’ll also meet right before November to plan out our work and right after November to celebrate our achievements. Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, November 8, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Michael Battle
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.
Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
Creative Writing Class
Friday, December 13, 4:00-5:30 pm PST
Held virtually on Zoom
Free
Facilitated by Tyler McCray
Join us for a 90 minute writing circle specifically for BIPOC folks (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color). We’ll freewrite, share, and offer each other strengths-based feedback. No writing experience required! Learn more here.