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Summer 2020 Online: Starting The Story: Short Fiction workshop

Online N/A, Portland

This 4 -week short fiction workshop will focus on generating new work and simply getting words down on a page.  We will read excerpts, share just-written work aloud, and discuss assigned weekly readings together. We will investigate ways to unearth material together and share strategies for maintaining a regular writing practice. Participants will leave will many fragments and several starts for new work.  This class takes place through Zoom. Participants will receive instructions on how to log on to the Zoom meetings. Contact Susan Moore at susan@literary-arts.org if you have questions. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Scholarships pay for the entire class tuition. All of our writing classes have at least one scholarship position available, made possible by a generous gift from Dennis Steinman. To apply, email Susan…

$185

Write Around Portland: Bi-Weekly Online Writing Workshop

Online N/A, Portland

Writing is often thought of as something done in isolation; we know there is immense power when writing is done in community. Join us for 90 minutes of creativity and community-building, with generative writing exercises, sharing and strengths-based feedback. Our workshop model, refined over 21 years, is proven for people of all writing levels: from the budding writer to the published author. Workshops are held via Zoom. Weekly registration opens Mondays at noon and closes one hour before the workshop. Click here for more info. Wednesdays from 4 to 5:30 pm Sliding Scale Registration $5-$30. Register here. $0 registration available for past Write Around Portland participants at a social service agency and people experiencing financial hardship due to the coronavirus. Register here. Thursdays from 11 am to…

$5 – $30

Mario Livio in Conversation With Adam Frank

Online N/A, Portland

Mario Livio's Galileo: And the Science Deniers (Simon & Schuster) is a fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history's greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers. "We really need this story now, because we're living through the next chapter of science denial" (Bill McKibben). Galileo's story may be more relevant today than ever before. At present, we face enormous crises — such as the minimization of the dangers of climate change — because the science behind these threats is erroneously questioned or ignored. Galileo encountered this problem 400 years ago. His discoveries, based on careful observations and ingenious experiments, contradicted conventional wisdom and the teachings of the church…

Free

Book Talk Book Club (Remote)

Online N/A, Portland

The Books Around the Corner Book Talk Book Club is led by the owner/librarian, Stephanie Rose, and meets monthly on Wednesday every month. We would like to extend an invitation to all of our customers (RSVP is not required). Bring whatever book your are reading or have recently finished and book talk it to the group. This is a great way to find books outside of your genre that you may not have otherwise been introduced to! Our book discussions aim to bring people together to talk about books in a safe and inviting atmosphere. Our meetings are lovely and inclusive; we invite you to attend. Come and enjoy a lively discussion with other readers. REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS Join online! https://zoom.us/j/306490858 Meeting ID: 306 490 858…

Free

Virtual Trivia Night hosted by Rose City Book Pub

Online N/A, Portland

Trivia Night on Zoooooom Your team can be people you live with or people you don't live with. We have a plan, and it is an amazing plan that we will figure out tomorrow night, but trust us. Teams are usually limited to 4 people, but we need more connection, so let's say teams can be up to 6 people. Prizes: The respect and resentment of your peers Cost: Free with optional cover charge Please consider contributing to this virtual event with an optional cover charge here: https://www.rosecitybookpub.com/shop/optional-cover-fee-for-virtual-events-5-suggested Teams will be posted in the discussion. Please comment if you would like to join one of the teams listed.

Free – $5