Our mission during this time of distraction, artistic fatigue, and social isolation is to create a regular time and space for writers to write and to meet each other. In this group, writers introduce themselves and are provided optional fiction, poetry and nonfiction prompts to work on for 60-70 minutes of sustained silent writing time,
Hugo House welcomes Dominic Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Painting of Sara de Vos, as he launches his new novel, Return to Valetto. Set in a nearly abandoned town in Umbria, where just ten people remain, Return to Valetto is the story of one family’s reckoning with its own past and
Writing Black at The House has four simple goals: to create; to connect; to share; to empower. This writing group offers Black writers a dedicated space and time to hone their craft and expand their writing community. First hour (5:30-6:30): Cassidy (the instructor) will be leading a generative writing session using prompts.Second hour (6:30-7:30): The
In this group, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts. The session will begin with introductions and a short warm-up, after which we’ll read two separate poems and write in response to those. At times writers will be invited to create community through sharing words or ideas with other writers in small groups. Attendees
Join writers from across the country and around the world every Thursday evening and get your words flowing in community! Our instructors rotate on a monthly basis to bring you an array of writing prompts and ideas. After a healthy dose of inspiration, you’ll get time to write and the opportunity to connect with other
Hugo House welcomes Amanda Eke, Nigerian American Broadcast Journalist/Anchor, Artist, Spoken Word Poet, Film-Maker, and Educator, to the main stage as part of her touring workshop series, "The Poet Speaks.” This workshop invites audiences to learn from and engage with Nigerian and Igbo oral traditions of rhyme and verse. Amanda will guide participants to explore
All meetings take place in-person at The Seattle Public Library Douglass-Truth Branch. View their calendar here.No pre-registration is required, sign-up at the library takes place day of the event and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited due to classroom size. The library does not require masks though they are strongly recommended, and free
Write Time for Teens is a free drop-in writing circle for creative writing teens ages 13-19. We welcome young writers to explore a variety of writing genres and techniques, flex and perfect their skills, and celebrate their work in community with their fellow artists! All sessions are facilitated by a published writer and experienced youth educator.Virtual Write
Works in Progress is Hugo House's semi-monthly open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with our literary community!We are actively cultivating a low-pressure, welcoming environment for readers and guests of all skill levels and literary experience. We especially encourage BIPOC,
Join us for creative inspiration and fun writing projects! Kids Write-In provides free monthly opportunities for youth in kindergarten-5th grade to explore writing with creative writing projects and/or prompts, facilitated by a published writer and experienced educator. Kids Write-In is geared toward elementary school kids who want to write independently or with the help of
Note: This experience has been updated since first published on the website; this WWHH session will be facilitated by Arlene Naganawa.About Write with Hugo House (in partnership with the Seattle Public Library)Write with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for all ages and genres of writing. Bring something you’re working on, or just
Works in Progress in-person sessions are on pause for the summer. We are still hosting virtual sessions, which can be found on our events calendar here. Thank you so much for your understanding!Works in Progress is Hugo House's semi-monthly open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays,
All meetings take place in-person at The Seattle Public Library Douglass-Truth Branch. View their calendar here.No pre-registration is required. Sign-up at the library takes place on the day of the event and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited due to classroom size. The library does not require masks though they are strongly recommended,
Join us for creative inspiration and fun writing projects! Kids Write-In provides free monthly opportunities for youth in kindergarten-5th grade to explore writing with creative writing projects and/or prompts, facilitated by a published writer and experienced educator. Kids Write-In is geared toward elementary school kids who want to write independently or with the help of
Our mission during this time of distraction, artistic fatigue, and social isolation is to create a regular time and space for writers to write and to meet each other. In this group, writers introduce themselves and are provided optional fiction, poetry and nonfiction prompts to work on for 60-70 minutes of sustained silent writing time,
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