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  • Reading: “When Home Is Not Safe: Writings on Verbal, Emotional, and Physical Abuse”

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    The anthology When Home Is Not Safe: Writings on Verbal, Emotional and Physical Abuse (McFarland, 2021) features work from several Seattle area poets, as well as writers from the US, Canada, and around the world. We welcome the community to this reading and discussion for an evening of vulnerability and healing.

    Free
  • Write with Hugo House with Alma GarcĂ­a

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    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,

    Free
  • Works in Progress (In-Person)

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Works in Progress is Hugo House's semi-monthly open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Works in Progress is held on the first Monday virtually and third Monday in-person of every month at 7 pm. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with our literary community!We are actively cultivating

    Free
  • Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    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

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  • Write Time for Teens

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Write Time is a free weekly drop-in writing circle for teens ages 13-19. Write Time takes place every Wednesday from 5:00-6:00 pm PT throughout the school year.Want to improve your craft and learn new techniques during brief opening lessons? Bring something you’re working on and nail down your next sentence? Or simply come to share

    Free
  • Kids Write-In

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us for creative inspiration and fun writing projects to try! Kids Write-In is a free, weekly writing circle for elementary school-aged youth who want to write independently or with the help of an adult. In each 40-minute session, students have the opportunity to read various styles of writing, discuss these with their peers, practice

    Free
  • Works in Progress (Virtual)

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Works in Progress is Hugo House's semi-monthly open mic series. Held on the first Monday virtually and third Monday in-person of every month at 7 pm, Works in Progress is an open mic for all writers. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with your literary community.We are actively cultivating

    Free
  • Community Write-In with D.A. Navoti

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    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

    Free
  • A Century of Grace: Readings from Two Poets Laureate

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Texas State Poets Laureate Karla K. Morton (2010) and Alan Birkelbach (2005) did what has never been done before: they traveled to all of America's 62 National Parks, wrote poetry, took photos, and put them into a beautiful full color, hard-bound coffee table book: The National Parks: A Century of Grace (TCU Press).With this winner of the

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  • Clitaurus Chronicles: A Climactic Journey

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Sex ed isn't just about preventing bad stuff from happening. It's also about learning how to play!Papeachu Press invites parents and other adults to join sex therapist and Clitaurus Chronicles author, Breona Mendoza, at Hugo House for a presentation centering pleasure, communication, consent, and how to talk to kids about these often-overlooked aspects of sexuality. To be

    Free
  • Community Write-In with Amber Flame

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    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

    Free
  • Moss Volume 7 Launch Party

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Join Moss staff and contributors to celebrate the publication of our latest issue, with readings from Kim Fu, Matt Briggs, Nanya Jhingran, Shin Yu Pai, Rita Wirkala, and Katherine Morgan.For eight years, Moss has worked to build connections and create community among writers and readers from all over the Pacific Northwest—come be a part of

    Free
  • Kids Write-In

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    Join us for creative inspiration and fun writing projects to try! Kids Write-In is a free, weekly writing circle for elementary school-aged youth who want to write independently or with the help of an adult. In each 40-minute session, students have the opportunity to read various styles of writing, discuss these with their peers, practice

    Free
  • Community Write-In with Amber Flame

    1634 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, United States

    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

    Free