Spotlighted Literary Events

Date: Tuesday, November 18
The release of the Portland Women Writers' anthology, Voicecatcher3, is celebrated with a reading at Powell's City of Books. Hosted by the editor, Sara Guest, the evening will feature work by Emily Kendal Frey, Sarah Bartlett, FeLicia Elam, Sandra Sakurai, Tiel Aisha Ansari, and Patricia Kullberg. The event is also a celebration of a community of support, inspiration, and creativity. Portland Women Writers offers a place in which to share and cultivate the craft of writing.
Where: Powell's City of Books, 1005 W Burnside, Portland, OR 97209
When: 7:30pm
Cost: Free
For more info: pdxwomenwriters.com or voicecatcher.org

Date: Thursday, November 20
HOTLIPS Pizza is the backdrop for a monthly morning writing workshop led by Write Around Portland. If you enjoy coffee, pastries, and words, sign up to attend this Thursday's workshop. Another example of the power of a supportive community, these workshops can help first-time writers or more experienced writers.
Where: HOTLIPS Pizza, 2211 SE Hawthorne Boulevard, Portland, OR 97214
When: 9am-11am
Cost: A suggested $25 tax-deductible donation to support Write Around Portland per workshop
For more info and to pre-register: http://www.writearound.org/

Date: Friday, November 21
If you have creative ideas or questions and are looking for feedback, suggestions, or overall support, Independent Publishing Resource Center has just the forum for you. The DIY Braintrust Group meets monthly for participants to offer insight, solve issues, and brainstorm solutions. It is just one great place to find a community of support and shared creative goals.
Where: IPRC, 917 SW Oak Street #218, Portland, OR 97205
When: 6pm-7:30pm
Cost: Free Drop-in
For more info: http://www.iprc.org/ or call 503-827-0249

Narrative Workshops: Center for the Untold Story

A good writer always works at the impossible. —John Steinbeck

It may seem that way when you’re trying to find just the right way to tell a story. The good news is that making your writing better is possible. Let us help you.

The deadline for registering for the inaugural Dixon Narrative Workshop at the Turnbull Center is THIS Thursday, May 8 at 12:00 p.m.

We hope you’ll join in. Register today by clicking here:

http://jcomm.uoregon.edu/narrative

Where: George S. Turnbull Portland Center, Third Floor, 70 Northwest Couch Street, Portland

When: Saturday, May 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cost: $125, includes lunch and a surprise (the good kind)

Ink Splash Youth Writing Workshop

Connect with professional writers and editors for feedback on your writing before you submit it for publication. We'll offer writing tips every storyteller should know, writing prompts, and valuable feedback on your current masterpiece in the making. Light refreshments will be provided. The Writers' Dojo is a no-shoes facility, so feel free to bring comfy and inspiring slippers.

Saturday, February 2
Where: Writers' Dojo, 7518 N. Chicago Avenue, Portland, www.writersdojo.org
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Who: Young writers aged 11 to 18
Bring: A finished story or personal narrative to workshop
Cost: Free, with a $5 suggested donation. All proceeds will benefit Community of Writers, which supports creativity in youth, www.communityofwriters.com.
RSVP required: www.indigoediting.com, limited to the first 15 registrants
For more info: amccart@indigoediting.com