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

Solitude Social Club is Hugo House’s offering to readers and writers seeking connection during the social quarantine.  Each week we’ll bring a guest writer to share a drink and discuss how they’re finding happiness through art and literature in these distancing times. After the conversation, we’ll break out into smaller groups and get to know one another.  RSVP at the "Tickets" link to join

In this group, writers introduce themselves, talk about their writing and discuss an evocative opening topic. They are given a prompt and 20-30 minutes of silent writing time, with the opportunity to read what they wrote in a mutually supportive, welcoming environment.    Brett Hamil is a writer, cartoonist and performer in South Seattle. He’s

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 novelist Tara Conklin for a free one-hour novel-writing Q&A. Tara will offer some of her expert tips, tricks, and advice on the art and craft of novel-writing—things she’s honed over the publication of her books and her years of writing. Come to the call with questions about your work-in-progress or for ideas about how

Z-Sides is coming at you live! Emerald Street: A History of Hip Hop in Seattle author Daudi Abe will read from his latest, then sit down to dish about life, loves, and hip hop! This event was produced with the help of University of Washington Press. About Word Lit Zine Word Lit Zine is a

Watch as a story comes to life literally before your eyes.  In this interactive event, you are encouraged to give wild and insanely fun suggestions-- the title of a story that doesn’t exist, magical far off lands, creatures with weird features, and more (just make sure they don’t make anyone blush, this is a show

What better way to close Bibliophilia than with an event by the producer/creator of the festival, Word Lit Zine? Join us for a nerdtastic voyage! Past guests from the WLZ Quiz Show will duke it out playing a series of fun games in order to win the ultimate prize. Watch and play along with the

Celebrate the long-awaited publication of Donna Miscolta's new story collection, Living Color: Angie Rubio Stories. Miscolta will be in conversation with former Hugo House writer-in-residence Kathleen Alcalá, author of Spirits of the Ordinary. Praise for Living Color: "It’s been a long time since I’ve fallen in love with a character as deeply as I fell

Join us for a virtual reading celebrating the publication of Eileen Myles’s latest book, For Now. In this raucous meditation, Myles offers an intimate glimpse into creativity’s immediacy. With erudition and wit, they recounts their early years as an awakening writer; existential struggles with landlords; storied moments with neighbors, friends, and lovers; and the textures

Vow to make a better world for the work of womxn. Please join us for a Zoom edition of our literary salon for women and womxn-identified writers, readers, and literary enthusiasts. VOW is an opportunity for women and womxn-identified folks to share stories, ideas, and business cards (virtually). Bring friends and meet new ones. Click