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Write with Hugo House with Alma GarcĆ­a

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,

Mayoral Arts Forum

In advance of the primary election on August 3, a coalition of arts organizations are hosting a forum for the mayoral candidates. The Seattle Mayoral Candidate Arts forum will take place on July 22 at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, from 6–8 pm, but be accessible to the public online.While the event will be

(Virtual) Works in Progress

Works in Progress has gone virtual! Via the magic of Zoom, Hugo House’s semi-monthly open mic series is back. Please RSVP at the ā€œTicketsā€ link to receive the Zoom link and reserve your place in the reading lineup. Held on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m., Works in Progress is

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Community Write-In with Jaimie Li

The Quarantine Write-In has been renamed Community Write-In. It will continue in this form even after COVID restrictions lift. Join writers from across the country and around the world every Thursday evening and get your words flowing in community! Our best teachers rotate on a monthly basis to bring you a range of writing prompts

Ask an Essayist with Kate Lebo

Join local essayist Kate Lebo for a free one-hour writing Q&A. Kate will offer some of her expert tips, tricks, and advice on the art and craft of writing essays. Come to the call with questions about your work-in-progress or for ideas about how to get started. Registration is limited, so RSVP at the ā€œTicketsā€

Your Hugo House: How to Become a Hugo House Teacher

In this series of open community forums, members of Hugo House staff will be available to talk about different programs or departments to shed light on what we do, how it works, and figure out how we can make it better. These sessions will be shaped by you—please submit questions in advance below to help

Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker

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

(Virtual) Works in Progress

Works in Progress has gone virtual! Via the magic of Zoom, Hugo House’s semi-monthly open mic series is back. Please RSVP at the ā€œTicketsā€ link to receive the Zoom link and reserve your place in the reading lineup. Held on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m., Works in Progress is

Write with Hugo House with Alma GarcĆ­a

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,

Community Write-In with Jaimie Li

The Quarantine Write-In has been renamed Community Write-In. It will continue in this form even after COVID restrictions lift. Join writers from across the country and around the world every Thursday evening and get your words flowing in community! Our best teachers rotate on a monthly basis to bring you a range of writing prompts

Recurring

Community Write-In with Charles Mudede

Join writers from across the country and around the world every Thursday evening and get your words flowing in community! Our best teachers rotate on a monthly basis to bring you a range of writing prompts and ideas. After a healthy dose of inspiration, you'll get time to write and the opportunity to connect with

(Virtual) Works in Progress

Works in Progress has gone virtual! Via the magic of Zoom, Hugo House’s semi-monthly open mic series is back. Please RSVP at the ā€œTicketsā€ link to receive the Zoom link and reserve your place in the reading lineup. Held on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m., Works in Progress is

Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker

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

Heart Radical: Anne Liu Kellor in conversation with Joyce Chen

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Join writer and Hugo House teacher Anne Liu Kellor as she launches her memoir,Ā Heart Radical: A Search for Language, Love, and BelongingĀ (She Writes Press).Ā Anne will read excerpts and be in conversation with Joyce Chen, Executive Director of Seventh Wave Magazine. Questions from the audience will be welcome during the final portion. Signed books can be

Four Way Books Fall Showcase

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Join us for a reading of exciting new poetry from Four Way Books, featuring Rajiv Mohabir, Carlie Hoffman, Antonio de JesĆŗs López, and special guest Tommye Blount. About Four Way Books In 1993, four writers—Jane Brox, Helen Fremont, Dzvinia Orlowsky, and Martha Rhodes—laid the groundwork for a small publishing enterprise that would become a highly