The Oregon Author Series brings a visiting Oregon writer into our space for an afternoon of live conversation: about their book, their process, and the stubborn, beautiful work of making something true on the page.
Sept 13, Dec 13, 2026; March 14, June 13, 2027 | 4-6 pm
Ages 16+
Join us for an atmospheric, fun-filled writing retreat where you’ll write and revise a short story—ghostly, strange, quiet, or otherwise—in the company of other writers.us for a spooky, fun-filled writing retreat where you’ll write and revise a short ghost story in the company of other writers.
October 15 -18, 2026
Read MoreCome share a meal with other writers and talk shop—craft, process, money, motivation, publishing, rejection, weird writing habits, and whatever’s currently living rent-free in your brain.
Friday, Sept 18 | Noon–1:30 pm
Ages 18+
Write poetry inspired by the jazz, grit, beauty, and upheaval of 20th century American art in this 12-week online class with Erica Goss
Starts Tuesday, Sept 8 | Age 18+
6-7:30 pm via Zoom
A weeklong creative writing camp for young writers who dream big, weird, and wonderful with authors Nina Kiriki Hoffman and Sarina Dorie.
July 13-17 | Ages 11+
Read MoreA writing life is built one return to the page at a time. In The Practicing Writer, Susan Palmer shares three practices that help writers build skill, confidence, and momentum—especially when a draft feels stuck. Come strengthen your craft and leave with practices you can return to again and again.
Saturday, June 20 | Ages 18+
Read MoreShort stories are tiny engines: compact, precise, and powered by desire. Join Patricia Henley for a five-day intensive that will sharpen your craft, strengthen your voice, and leave you with practical revision tools—and momentum.
April 22 | Age 18+
Turn your “this should be a movie” idea into a script you know how to write in this one-day screenwriting intensive.
Saturday, April 18, 2026 | Age: 16+
Read MoreFinished your novel draft and not sure what comes next? Revise Your Novel is a six-month, every-other-week cohort that guides you through a repeatable revision process—from big-picture structure to line-level polish—so your manuscript becomes a book ready for readers. Expect practical tools, in-class revision time, personalized feedback, and steady accountability.
Thursdays 3-5 pm
Starts April 16 | Ages 18+
Wordcrafters has officially hit teenager status and you’re all invited to our birthday partay! We’ve got nerdy word games, silly shenanigans, and cake!
Saturday, March 7th | All ages
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