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Grand Slam Poetry (at AWP)

Cardinal Club 18 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Saturday of AWP at your favorite bar, and mine, the Cardinal Club, Ru (Nina) Puro, Rob Schlegel, Elizabeth Clark Wessel, and MC Hyland read from their latest work. Rob Schlegel's book is IN THE TREE WHERE THE DOUBLE SEX SLEEPS from University of Iowa Press. MC Hyland's book is THE END from Sidebrow. Elizabeth Clark Wessel founded and publishes ARGOS BOOKS, and Ru (Nina) Puro's ELEGY WITH PILOT LIGHT is an Argos chapbook. Her full-length collection is EACH TREE COULD HOLD A NOOSE OR A HOUSE.

Free

Build Your Own Publicity Plan

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Many authors shy away from self-promotion, but a strong public persona and publicity plan is one of the best investments you can make in your forthcoming book. This class takes the guesswork out of promotion and guides you to develop a sustainable plan, wherever you are in the publication process. We’ll cover timelines, target markets, tools, and industry expectations, as well as how to collaborate with your press, and when (or whether) to hire an outside publicist. Access Program We want our writing classes to be accessible to everyone, regardless of income and background. We understand that our tuition structure can present obstacles for some people. Our Access Program offers writing class registrations at a reduced rate. The access program for writing classes covers 60%…

$195