Freewrite
Creative Writing Workshops for All
The hardest part about writing is simply getting started. Join us to get some writing done!
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!
Registration
Freewrite is a 90-minute virtual writing session. 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!
Freewrite is offered each month:
4th Tuesdays 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
2nd Thursdays 11:00 aM – 12:30 PM PST
Offered virtually on Zoom
$5 – $50 Sliding Scale Fee*
Please pay what you’re able, but at least $5: Your workshop fee directly supports our free writing workshops in low-income housing communities, correctional facilities, hospitals, schools, treatment centers and other social service agencies.
*We have a limited number of free spots available in each workshop for past participants or people experiencing financial hardship. Email us at freewrite@writearound.org to reserve a spot or sign up for our waitlist.
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 workshops 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 workshop. 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