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

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,

Join local novelist Ray Stoeve for a free one-hour writing Q&A. Ray will discuss their new novel, Between Perfect and Real, and offer some of their expert tips, tricks, and advice on the art and craft of writing for young adults. Come to the call with questions about your work-in-progress or for ideas about how

"Beat-poet cool" writer Joshua Mohr and editor Daphne Durham discuss the blood, sweat, and strikethroughs of bringing Mohr's latest, harrowing memoir, Model Citizen, into the world. Click the “Tickets” link to RSVP to this free event. About Model Citizen After years of hard-won sobriety, while rebuilding a life with his wife and young daughter, Joshua

Join agent Kelli Martin for a free one-hour publishing Q&A. Kelli will offer some of her expert tips, tricks, and advice on the art and craft of submitting. Come to the call with questions about your work-in-progress or for ideas about how to query. Currently a literary agent at Wendy Sherman Associates, Kelli Martin is

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

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

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,

This daylong intensive event provides a comprehensive overview of the publishing business and opportunities for writers of adult fiction, memoir, and young adult fiction. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their elevator pitches in small groups (come prepared with a 1–2 paragraph long pitch for your book). There will be a lunch break from