Freewrite Writing Circles
Creative Writing for All
The hardest part about writing is simply getting started. Join us to get some writing done!
Registration
Freewrite is a 90-120 minute writing session. We have virtual and in-person offerings. No preparation or experience is required! Led by a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator, Freewrite consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. It’s a great way to unlock your creativity, build or maintain a writing habit, and get some writing done!
National Poetry Month! Freewrite: In-Person Writing Circle
Create and share poetry in this all-levels writing circle during National Poetry Month!
Enjoy guided prompts and strengths-based feedback in the relaxed atmosphere of Dovetail Cellars.
Charcuterie, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks will be available for purchase! View a menu here.
Tickets are on a sliding scale with limited Free Spots offered.
Collage and Freewrite: In-Person Writing and Crafting Circle
Create small collages from a collection of provided images, paper, and assorted media! Start each collage process with a moment of generative writing to get you thinking about the colors, textures, and scenes you’ll be handling for your artwork. Flex your skills in sensation and imagery by trying something tactile and new!
This 2 hour session is balanced in both art and (literary) craft. Enter a creative flow (and stay in it!) as each activity you do seamlessly leads to the next.
All supplies and materials are provided
Facilitated by Kirk Read
sliding scale pricing*
*We have a limited number of free spots available in each session for past participants or people experiencing financial hardship.
Get delightfully messy
No writing experience required! Led by a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator, Freewrite consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. (Sharing is optional!)
Unlock Your Creativity
Freewrite sessions are 90 minutes long. Your facilitator will give you prompts to inspire your work, but feel free to write whatever you want!
What You’ll Get
Newfound Confidence
Write Around Portland’s strengths-focused model ensures you’ll walk away knowing your strengths as a writer.
Reinvigoration
Stuck in a rut? Freewrite sessions keep your pen moving to produce pages of new work you’ll be excited about.
New Connections
Connect with writers and lovers of the written word for future support and guidance.
Who is Freewrite for?
Writers of all Levels
Write Around’s model is carefully designed to meet every writer where they’re at.
Newbies
Curious about writing? Want to do more of it? Write Around’s generative model is a perfect way to dip your toe in!
Working Writers
Our model is easily adaptable to the production of new work based on your existing project or idea.
Frequently Asked Questions
I wouldn’t call myself a writer. Is this for me?
Yes! You don’t need any prior knowledge or have prepared anything to join a Freewrite session. You’ll do all of your writing within the session.
I’m an experienced writer. Would I get anything out of this?
Yes! We believe all writers need support, encouragement, accountability, and community. Freewrite is especially designed to appeal to writers at all stages of experience. It’s simply about getting words on a page and providing encouragement to others. Everyone can get something out of it!
Didn’t find your answer?
Contact us or call 503-796-9224