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Ariel Gore's School for Wayward Writers Presents: More Literary Cures for Fascism Fatigue Featuring: Mai'a Williams, Tomas Moniz, Dot Hearn, Ky Delaney, Melissa Wolf, Meg Weber, Laraine Herring, Sara Kirschenbaum, Jessica Standifird, Emily Skelding, Ariel Gore, hosted by Missy Ladygo. 21+ venue
There's a big, huge conference in Portland, a massive gathering of writers. Come to this reading of Ariel Gore's Wayward Writers who spend time in her Literary Kitchen. Start time is 7:00 p.m., done by 8:30 p.m. Hang around talking from 8:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The lineup includes Melissa Wolf, Missy Ladygo, August Cabrera, Meg Weber, Laraine Herring, Ky Delaney, Tomas Moniz, China Martens, Mai'a Williams, Dot Hearn, Emily Skelding, and Ariel Gore. No cover, free event, 21+ venue. Check the venue and contact them for questions regarding venue. ADA accessible venue. Contact: Jenny Forrester and Ariel Gore Join the Wayward Writers for an evening of words and wisdom and experience with the writers of Ariel Gore's Literary Kitchen. You'll be inspired, enraged, enlightened,…
When I say ‘work’ I only mean writing. Everything else is just odd jobs. —Margaret Laurence In this eight-week workshop, study the art of fiction with master storyteller Megan Kruse. We’ll generate ideas for short stories or novel chapters, identifying key emotions. We’ll develop compelling scenes that move our stories forward, work on characterization, dialogue, pacing, voice, and other elements of successful fiction. Weekly deadlines, feedback, writing exercises and short readings will keep you feeling inspired & generating new work. April 6 – June 1 The cost of this 8-week course is $295 A $90 deposit saves your spot. Megan Kruse studied creative writing at Oberlin College and earned her MFA at the University of Montana. Her debut novel, Call Me Home, was published by Hawthorne…