Nov. 29th, 4 pm: Dozens of sci-fi writers, including Star Trek's Dean Wesley Smith, gather to sign as part of Sci-Fi Authorfest III at Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing (3415 SW Cedar Hills Crossing). Costumes encouraged.
Dec. 2nd, 7-9 pm: First Wednesdays @ Blackbird Wine Shop in Portland with readers Michael Shay, Ric Vrana, Roger Truax and David Matthews. 21 & over.
Dec. 2nd, 5:30 pm: Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune's new book, The Naked Pint, introduced at a beer pairing tasting, hosted at 23Hoyt in Portland. Call 503.445.7400 for required reservations. $20 a person.
Dec. 5th, 1 pm: Mini Sledgehammer Contest at the Cloud and Leaf Bookshop in Manzanita, OR. A reading from Sledgehammer winner Alan Dubinsky, and a 36 minute writing contest.
Dec. 6th, 1-5 pm: Writing Out the Holidays workshop, presented by Portland Women Writers. So many stories to tell of holidays past, present and future. Hosted by Jennifer Springsteen (4111 NE 109th Ave. Portland) $60, register by email: jennspring@pdxwomenwriters.com.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Monday, October 13, 2008
Fall/Winter Writing Workshops with Portland Women Writers
Fall Wednesday Evenings with Rhea Wolf
8 sessions, October 22 to December 17 (no session on November 26)
Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $130
Fall Thursday Mornings with Rhea Wolf
5 sessions, October 22 to November 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $80
Contact: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 234-8996
Fall Thursday Evenings with Jennifer Springsteen
5 sessions, November 6 to December 11 (no workshop on November 27)
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $90
Winter Thursday Evenings with Jennifer Springsteen
5 sessions, January 8 to February 5
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $100
Contact: jennspring@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 890-3127
Winter Friday Mornings with Dawn Thompson
6 sessions, January 16 to February 20
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $120
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 654-1200
Winter Writing Retreat with Dawn and Emily
Power, Passion, and Desire: A Women's Writing Retreat
When: December 5-7 (Friday evening and Sunday afternoon)
Where: Silver Falls Conference Center in Sublimity, OR
About: At the darkest time of the year we naturally turn inward. This weekend retreat offers the opportunity to retreat, to reconnect, and too regenerate in the magical forest of Silver Falls. We will identify the stories we have been telling that now serve us by using the tools of astrology, Sacred Story writing, visualization, and collage. As we release the past, we will create space to uncover our desires, revitalize our passions, and heighten the true expression of our authentic selves.
All women are welcome. Previous astrology or writing experience is not necessary. Please provide your birth information (date, time, and place) when you register.
Cost
$275 (before Nov. 1); $300 (after Nov. 1)
The cost includes all meals and shared lodging. Some singles are available for an extra $45. A $150 deposit reserves your spot. If you cancel with at least two weeks notice before the retreat, your deposit will be refunded, minus the $20 processing fee.
RETREAT LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS
Contact Emily for more information or to register:
emily@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 288-7097
8 sessions, October 22 to December 17 (no session on November 26)
Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $130
Fall Thursday Mornings with Rhea Wolf
5 sessions, October 22 to November 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $80
Contact: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 234-8996
Fall Thursday Evenings with Jennifer Springsteen
5 sessions, November 6 to December 11 (no workshop on November 27)
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $90
Winter Thursday Evenings with Jennifer Springsteen
5 sessions, January 8 to February 5
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $100
Contact: jennspring@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 890-3127
Winter Friday Mornings with Dawn Thompson
6 sessions, January 16 to February 20
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $120
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 654-1200
Winter Writing Retreat with Dawn and Emily
Power, Passion, and Desire: A Women's Writing Retreat
When: December 5-7 (Friday evening and Sunday afternoon)
Where: Silver Falls Conference Center in Sublimity, OR
About: At the darkest time of the year we naturally turn inward. This weekend retreat offers the opportunity to retreat, to reconnect, and too regenerate in the magical forest of Silver Falls. We will identify the stories we have been telling that now serve us by using the tools of astrology, Sacred Story writing, visualization, and collage. As we release the past, we will create space to uncover our desires, revitalize our passions, and heighten the true expression of our authentic selves.
All women are welcome. Previous astrology or writing experience is not necessary. Please provide your birth information (date, time, and place) when you register.
Cost
$275 (before Nov. 1); $300 (after Nov. 1)
The cost includes all meals and shared lodging. Some singles are available for an extra $45. A $150 deposit reserves your spot. If you cancel with at least two weeks notice before the retreat, your deposit will be refunded, minus the $20 processing fee.
RETREAT LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS
Contact Emily for more information or to register:
emily@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 288-7097
Monday, August 18, 2008
Seeking Submissions from Women Writers for Two Proposed Books
SEEKING SUBMISSIONS from U.S. WOMEN WRITERS for 2 PROPOSED BOOKS
See complete guidelines on: http://www.encirclepub.com/poetry/aurorean/announcements (bottom of page.)
1. The Poet in Us: Tips on Writing by and for Today's Women
* Foreword by Robin Merrill, Maine Poets Society President 2006-2007 (M.F.A. Stonecoast.) With hundreds of poems published, some from her chapbook Laundry & Stories (Moon Pie Press) were featured on Garrison Keillor's Writers' Almanac. (http://www.robinmerrill.com)
* Afterword by the editors of Iris Magazine, an award-winning publication of 27 years celebrating and empowering young women through provocative articles, essays, and fiction pieces that are uplifting, inclusive, and literate. http://womenscenter.virginia.edu/coreprograms/iris.html
* Markets for women, why women write, time management, using life experience, women\'s magazines, critique groups, networking, blogs, unique issues women must overcome, lesbian and bisexual writing, formal education, queries and proposals, conference participation, family scheduling, feminist writing, self-publishing, teaching tips, etc.
Step 1: Send your proposed topics before writing articles to avoid duplication; proposed topics must be accompanied by a 65-70 word bio with your present position, location, relevant publications, career highlights for the contributor page; please use POETS/your name on the subject line to brackett-vincent@encirclepub.com.
Step 2: (If your topics are approved): Deadline for submissions (by e-mail only) is August 30, 2008. Again, please use POETS in the subject line; send to Cynthia at brackett-vincent@encirclepub.com in a Word document (.doc format only) using 12-point font.
Article specifics: Word total for 1-2 articles based on your experience: 1,900 minimum; maximum 2,100. Two articles preferred. If submitting two articles, please break them up fairly evenly in word count.
No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. Contributors must be reside in the United States. Books such as this can typically take up to a year to compile. Contributors receive a complimentary copy and contributor\'s discount on additional copies.
* Co-editor Cynthia Brackett-Vincent is publisher/editor of the esteemed Aurorean poetry journal; poetry instructor; award-winning poet; author of The 95 Poems chapbook (2005) and contributor to Educators as Writers: Publishing for Personal and Professional Development. In 2007, her poems received a citation, honorable mention and second place in the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, New England Writers and Maine Poets Society competitions. View Cynthia at http://www.encirclepub.com/poetry/aurorean/editor
* Co-editor, Carol Smallwood has written, co-authored, and edited 19 books such as Educators as Writers for Scarecrow, Libraries Unlimited. An award-winning writer, her work has appeared in English Journal, Clackamas Literary Review, Iris, and several others including anthologies; chapbook, Pudding House 2008; Educators as Writers, Peter Lang 2006;
and http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3
2. Women Writing on Today's American Family
* Foreword: Robbi Hess, Journalist, co-author,?Complete Idiot's Guide to 30,000 Baby Names(Penguin Books); Editor, Byline Magazine
* Afterword: Suzanne Bunkers, Professor of English, Minnesota State University, editor of Diaries of Girls and Women: A Midwestern American Sampler (University of Wisconsin Press.)
This is a book about writing and publishing about family by women with family publication credits. Possible subjects: markets; why women write about family; using life experience; networking; unique issues women must overcome; formal education; queries and proposals; conference participation; self-publishing; teaching tips; family in creative nonfiction, poetry, short stories, novels. Contributors have already covered: blogs, using family history, managing time, privacy issues.
Practical, concise, how-to articles with bullets/headings have proven the most helpful to readers.
Two articles each 950-1050 words; minimum 1900, maximum 2100 words total. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material or co-authors.
Deadline: August 30, 2008
Contributors receive a complimentary copy and contributor's discount on additional copies. It is common for compilation of an anthology to take upwards of a year, but I will be in touch with updates on securing a publisher.
* Editor: Carol Smallwood has written, co-authored, and edited 19 books such as Educators as Writers (Peter Lang, 2006); chapbook, (Pudding House 2008); The Published Librarian (American Library Association, forthcoming). My work has appeared in English Journal, Clackamas Literary Review, Iris, The Detroit News, several others including anthologies; Words and Images of Belonging co-edited with the editor of the Aurorean is with an agent; a recent book is http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3.
Please send topics for feedback and a 65-70 word bio. Place FAMILY and your name on the subject line, send to: smallwood@tm.net.
See complete guidelines on: http://www.encirclepub.com/poetry/aurorean/announcements (bottom of page.)
1. The Poet in Us: Tips on Writing by and for Today's Women
* Foreword by Robin Merrill, Maine Poets Society President 2006-2007 (M.F.A. Stonecoast.) With hundreds of poems published, some from her chapbook Laundry & Stories (Moon Pie Press) were featured on Garrison Keillor's Writers' Almanac. (http://www.robinmerrill.com)
* Afterword by the editors of Iris Magazine, an award-winning publication of 27 years celebrating and empowering young women through provocative articles, essays, and fiction pieces that are uplifting, inclusive, and literate. http://womenscenter.virginia.edu/coreprograms/iris.html
* Markets for women, why women write, time management, using life experience, women\'s magazines, critique groups, networking, blogs, unique issues women must overcome, lesbian and bisexual writing, formal education, queries and proposals, conference participation, family scheduling, feminist writing, self-publishing, teaching tips, etc.
Step 1: Send your proposed topics before writing articles to avoid duplication; proposed topics must be accompanied by a 65-70 word bio with your present position, location, relevant publications, career highlights for the contributor page; please use POETS/your name on the subject line to brackett-vincent@encirclepub.com.
Step 2: (If your topics are approved): Deadline for submissions (by e-mail only) is August 30, 2008. Again, please use POETS in the subject line; send to Cynthia at brackett-vincent@encirclepub.com in a Word document (.doc format only) using 12-point font.
Article specifics: Word total for 1-2 articles based on your experience: 1,900 minimum; maximum 2,100. Two articles preferred. If submitting two articles, please break them up fairly evenly in word count.
No previously published or simultaneously submitted material. Contributors must be reside in the United States. Books such as this can typically take up to a year to compile. Contributors receive a complimentary copy and contributor\'s discount on additional copies.
* Co-editor Cynthia Brackett-Vincent is publisher/editor of the esteemed Aurorean poetry journal; poetry instructor; award-winning poet; author of The 95 Poems chapbook (2005) and contributor to Educators as Writers: Publishing for Personal and Professional Development. In 2007, her poems received a citation, honorable mention and second place in the National Federation of State Poetry Societies, New England Writers and Maine Poets Society competitions. View Cynthia at http://www.encirclepub.com/poetry/aurorean/editor
* Co-editor, Carol Smallwood has written, co-authored, and edited 19 books such as Educators as Writers for Scarecrow, Libraries Unlimited. An award-winning writer, her work has appeared in English Journal, Clackamas Literary Review, Iris, and several others including anthologies; chapbook, Pudding House 2008; Educators as Writers, Peter Lang 2006;
and http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3
2. Women Writing on Today's American Family
* Foreword: Robbi Hess, Journalist, co-author,?Complete Idiot's Guide to 30,000 Baby Names(Penguin Books); Editor, Byline Magazine
* Afterword: Suzanne Bunkers, Professor of English, Minnesota State University, editor of Diaries of Girls and Women: A Midwestern American Sampler (University of Wisconsin Press.)
This is a book about writing and publishing about family by women with family publication credits. Possible subjects: markets; why women write about family; using life experience; networking; unique issues women must overcome; formal education; queries and proposals; conference participation; self-publishing; teaching tips; family in creative nonfiction, poetry, short stories, novels. Contributors have already covered: blogs, using family history, managing time, privacy issues.
Practical, concise, how-to articles with bullets/headings have proven the most helpful to readers.
Two articles each 950-1050 words; minimum 1900, maximum 2100 words total. No previously published or simultaneously submitted material or co-authors.
Deadline: August 30, 2008
Contributors receive a complimentary copy and contributor's discount on additional copies. It is common for compilation of an anthology to take upwards of a year, but I will be in touch with updates on securing a publisher.
* Editor: Carol Smallwood has written, co-authored, and edited 19 books such as Educators as Writers (Peter Lang, 2006); chapbook, (Pudding House 2008); The Published Librarian (American Library Association, forthcoming). My work has appeared in English Journal, Clackamas Literary Review, Iris, The Detroit News, several others including anthologies; Words and Images of Belonging co-edited with the editor of the Aurorean is with an agent; a recent book is http://www.mcfarlandpub.com/book-2.php?id=978-0-7864-3575-3.
Please send topics for feedback and a 65-70 word bio. Place FAMILY and your name on the subject line, send to: smallwood@tm.net.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Fall Writing Workshops for Women
Information provided by Portland Women Writers.
Greetings Portland Writers,
We hope the summer is treating you well and shedding some new light on your creativity. Portland Women Writers has an array of offerings to spark your self-expression this autumn. We hope you’ll join us for a workshop and help us continue to build a strong community of women writers. As always, our workshops are open to writers of all levels and genres. Our weekly groups are a great way to inspire your authentic voice, with imaginative writing exercises and opportunities to receive positive feedback about your work. Afternoon sessions take you deeper into specific topics and formats designed to cultivate your craft and artistry. Sign up soon to reserve your spot. Here’s what’s happening:
WEEKLY WORKSHOPS
Fall Wednesday Writing with Rhea
5 sessions, September 3-October 1
Two times to choose from: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon (location TBA) or Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. in SE Portland
Cost: $80
Contact: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-234-8996
Fall Thursday Evening Writing with Jennifer
5 Sessions, September 18-October 16
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Location: (TBA)
Cost: $90
Contact: jennifer_springsteen@msn.com or 503-890-3127
Fall Friday Morning Writing with Dawn
8 sessions, September 12-October 31
Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: NE Portland
Cost: $152.00
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-654-1200
ONE-DAY EVENTS
Sacred Story Writing with Dawn
Each of us is the author of our own life. However, many of the stories we tell over and over keep us from happiness and from realizing our full potential. In the sacred space of this workshop and on the cusp of the autumnal equinox, we'll take time to close our eyes, relax, and use the power of visualization to gain more awareness about what is ready to be transformed in our lives. Then we'll put pen to paper to honor and release the old story in order to create room for our next chapter.
Day/Time: Sunday, September 21, 1-5 p.m.
Location: SE Portland
Cost: $50
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-654-1200
The Craft of Writing with Alida (a series of four workshops)
These workshops will delve deeper into some of the ingredients of creative writing. No lectures, just exercises designed to allow you to explore the afternoon's topic. Workshops are for all experience levels and will bring out the best in your writing abilities without engaging your inner critic. Sign up for one or more.
Day/Time: 2nd Sunday of the Month, September-December, 1-5 p.m.
Location: TBD
Cost: $50 each; $180 for all four
Contact: ali@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-816-1701.
* September 14—Fiction
* October 12—Character
* November 9—Setting
* December 14—Special Topic
WINTER WRITING RETREAT
The Winter Writing Retreat is December 5-7, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon at the Silver Falls Conference Center in Sublimity, OR, with Emily and Dawn. For more information, contact Dawn at dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com.
Please contact the facilitator if you have any questions about her workshop. You can follow the links or go to www.pdxwomenwriters.com for more details about the facilitators and the workshops. We hope to see you in the fall!
Greetings Portland Writers,
We hope the summer is treating you well and shedding some new light on your creativity. Portland Women Writers has an array of offerings to spark your self-expression this autumn. We hope you’ll join us for a workshop and help us continue to build a strong community of women writers. As always, our workshops are open to writers of all levels and genres. Our weekly groups are a great way to inspire your authentic voice, with imaginative writing exercises and opportunities to receive positive feedback about your work. Afternoon sessions take you deeper into specific topics and formats designed to cultivate your craft and artistry. Sign up soon to reserve your spot. Here’s what’s happening:
WEEKLY WORKSHOPS
Fall Wednesday Writing with Rhea
5 sessions, September 3-October 1
Two times to choose from: Wednesday, 10 a.m.-noon (location TBA) or Wednesday, 7-9:30 p.m. in SE Portland
Cost: $80
Contact: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-234-8996
Fall Thursday Evening Writing with Jennifer
5 Sessions, September 18-October 16
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Location: (TBA)
Cost: $90
Contact: jennifer_springsteen@msn.com or 503-890-3127
Fall Friday Morning Writing with Dawn
8 sessions, September 12-October 31
Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: NE Portland
Cost: $152.00
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-654-1200
ONE-DAY EVENTS
Sacred Story Writing with Dawn
Each of us is the author of our own life. However, many of the stories we tell over and over keep us from happiness and from realizing our full potential. In the sacred space of this workshop and on the cusp of the autumnal equinox, we'll take time to close our eyes, relax, and use the power of visualization to gain more awareness about what is ready to be transformed in our lives. Then we'll put pen to paper to honor and release the old story in order to create room for our next chapter.
Day/Time: Sunday, September 21, 1-5 p.m.
Location: SE Portland
Cost: $50
Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-654-1200
The Craft of Writing with Alida (a series of four workshops)
These workshops will delve deeper into some of the ingredients of creative writing. No lectures, just exercises designed to allow you to explore the afternoon's topic. Workshops are for all experience levels and will bring out the best in your writing abilities without engaging your inner critic. Sign up for one or more.
Day/Time: 2nd Sunday of the Month, September-December, 1-5 p.m.
Location: TBD
Cost: $50 each; $180 for all four
Contact: ali@pdxwomenwriters.com or 503-816-1701.
* September 14—Fiction
* October 12—Character
* November 9—Setting
* December 14—Special Topic
WINTER WRITING RETREAT
The Winter Writing Retreat is December 5-7, Friday evening to Sunday afternoon at the Silver Falls Conference Center in Sublimity, OR, with Emily and Dawn. For more information, contact Dawn at dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com.
Please contact the facilitator if you have any questions about her workshop. You can follow the links or go to www.pdxwomenwriters.com for more details about the facilitators and the workshops. We hope to see you in the fall!
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