Resonate: A BIPOC Writing Circle
A BIPOC writing community
Join a writing community of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) writers and listeners — all for FREE!
Try something new
No writing experience required! Led by a Write Around Portland volunteer facilitator of color, Resonate consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. (Sharing is optional!)
Find your Writing Community
Resonate sessions give plenty of opportunity to listen to others’ stories. Many folks return week after week for a space to unwind and decompress. Resonate is an opportunity to build genuine ties and connection within our community of color.
Get Started
Led by a Write Around Portland facilitator of color, Resonate consists of writing, sharing, and giving strengths-based feedback to each other. No preparation or experience in writing is required! Resonate is a great way to unlock your creativity, build or maintain a writing practice, and get some writing done!
* Please note that this program is an affinity space exclusively for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. However, all writers are invited to join us at Freewrite or Prompt!
Join Us!
Virtually on Zoom
4:00 – 5:30 PM PST on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month
January 8, Facilitated by Tia-Theo Thompson
January 22, Facilitated by Tia-Theo Thompson
February 12, Facilitated by Jewels Pedersen
February 26, Facilitated by Juliana Posada
March 12, Facilitated by Briseida Pagador
March 26, Facilitated by Juliana Posada
April 9, Facilitated by TBA
April 23, Facilitated by Juliana Posada
May 14, Facilitated by Briseida Pagador
May 28, Facilitated by TBA
June 11, Facilitated by TBA
June 25, Facilitated by TBA
July 9, Facilitated by TBA
July 23, Facilitated by TBA
In-Person
4:00 – 5:30 PM on certain Thursdays
March 19
Hillsboro Brookwood Publish Library, Facilitated by Tyler McCray:
April 16, Beaverton City Library:
April 30, Clackamas County Gladstone Public Library
May 7, Clackamas County Gladstone Public Library
Resonate Celebration!
May 21, Albina Library
3 PM – 6 PM
This event is all about celebrating YOU! Enjoy some snacks and light writing activities as you meet with new and returning Resonate writers and facilitators. Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the three hours. Whether you’ve attended 20 Resonate groups or none, everyone is welcome!
What You’ll Get
Newfound Confidence
Write Around Portland’s strengths-focused model ensures you’ll walk away knowing your strengths as a writer.
New Connections
Connect with BIPOC writers and lovers of the written word for encouragement and guidance.
Supportive Space
Show up as you are and take your writing in different directions. We’re here to share in moments of play, experimentation, and joy!
Who Is Resonate For?
Those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
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.
Resonate Facilitators
Our trained volunteer facilitators ensure these spaces are supportive and encouraging.
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 Resonate 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. Resonate 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!
I don’t identify as Person of Color. Can I still join?
This specific program is reserved as a safe space for BIPOC folks. However, everyone is invited to join us in Freewrite or Prompt!
Will I have to write about my race or identity?
Absolutely not! Resonate is open to any kind of writing you’d like to do.
How much does it cost?
Resonate is always FREE!
Donations are gratefully accepted so we can keep it that way.
Didn’t find your answer?
Contact us or call 503-796-9224