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Workshops for people who are serious about writing.

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Get that coffee ready! Applications for our 2026 Novel Writing Workshop close tomorrow night (11/13).

Apply here: www.clarionwest.org/clarion-west...
"Image of a notebook, with a picture of a person writing and the date November 13th, 2025 circled. Text says Novel Writing Workshop Applications Due!"
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Interested in our novel workshop, but concerned about the financial commitment? Don't count yourself out! Thanks to generous donors, we have three full-tuition scholarships available.

We're excited to see our next cohort! Applications due November 13th, 2025.
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Image of a woman reading a book and smiling. Novel writing workshop scholarships. Novel writing workshop scholarships! Don’t let the cost of tuition keep you from applying! For financial aid, we have: Reduced-rate tuition; anyone can opt-in. Two scholarships for writers of the Global Majority (PGM) or those identifying as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) One full-tuition Flores Scholarship for a student who identifies as Latinx/e. Get those writing muscles into gear! Applications are due November 13th, 2025.
November 10, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Clarion West is teaming up with Bushwick Book Club Seattle for their performance of original music inspired by Ursula Le Guin's The Dispossessed! The show will be Saturday, November 15th at the Hugo House.

More on the event here: thebushwickbookclubseattle.com/event/origin...
"Original art image of pair of eyes overlooking a red sun and green mountain. Text says the Bushwick Book Club Seattle presents the Disposessed by Ursula K. Le Guin. Saturday November 15th 2025 at 7:30 PM. Hugo House"
November 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Applications are now open for the 2026 Novel Writing Workshop with @drkarenlord.bsky.social!

Read more & apply before November 13! Link in bio.

#novelwritingworkshop #clarionwest

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The text on an abstract purple background reads: Clarion West logo with "2026 Novel Writing Workshop" Apply now through November 13, 2025 2026 Instructor Karen Lord with image of the author. March 9-November 23, 2026 Virtual Workshop
October 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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@danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social's new novel, Hole in the Sky, is the center of our Deep Dives conversation on October 16 at the Seattle Central Library... and it's been snapped up by Netflix and Aggregate Films!

Join us for the kick-off to our Deep Dives conversation series on October 16!
Abstract background with image of author Daniel H. Wilson and Daniel's newest book, Hole in the Sky. Special call out reads: Now Optioned for Netflix Text reads: Hole In The Sky, A Conversation with Daniel H. Wilson and Nisi Shawl, Moderated by Alan Boyle. October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Seattle Central Library. Abstract background with a Deep Dives Author Conversation Series logo with a book and the Seattle Space needle. Photos of authors Daniel H. Wilson and Cory Doctorow. Text reads: Hole in the Sky, A Conversation with Daniel H. Wilson on October 16, 2025. and Enshittification and the Rot Economy: A Conversation with Cory Doctorow on October 22, 2025. Logos of event partners include: The Seattle Public Library, 4Culture, and Third Place Books
October 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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The Deep Dive Author Conversation Series with
@danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social on October 16th and Cory Doctorow on October 22nd was made possible with the King County 4Culture Public Free Access Grant!

#sciencefiction #authortalks #authorconversations #clarionwest #2025DeepDivesSeries
Text over abstract blue background reads: Deep Dives Author Conversation Series A Program of Clarion West 7-8:30 PM Seattle Public Library. Registration is free thanks to the King County 4Culture Public Access Grant. October 16, 2025 Hole in the Sky: A conversation with Daniel H. Wilson & Nisi Shawl. Moderated by Alan Boyle. This section of the image shows a photo of Daniel H. Wilson in a winter beanie and dark glasses. October 22, 2025 Enshittification and the Rot Economy: A Conversation with Cory Doctorow & Ed Zitron. Moderated by Whitney Beltran. This section shows an photo of Cory Doctorow in orange glasses and a striped shirt. The Clarion West Logo, Seattle Public Library Logo, and 4Culture logo are included.
September 23, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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On October 16: Hole in the Sky: A Deep Dives Conversation with @danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social and @nisishawl.bsky.social to discuss science-fiction author and roboticist Daniel H. Wilson’s new novel Hole in the Sky.

At @spl.org: Free tickets are supported by the 4Culture Public Access Grant!
Abstract background with photos of authors Daniel H. Wilson and Nisi Shawl and moderator Alan Boyle. Text reads: Hole In The Sky, A Conversation with Daniel H. Wilson and Nisi Shawl, Moderated by Alan Boyle. October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Seattle Central Library.
September 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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We are pleased to present the 2025 Deep Dive Author Conversation Series with @danielhwilsonpdx.bsky.social on October 16th and Cory Doctorow on October 22nd!

Both events are free to the public or upgrade your ticket and join us for a VIP reception before the event!

Tickets available now!
Abstract background with photos of authors Daniel H. Wilson and Nisi Shawl and moderator Alan Boyle. An image of Daniel's book, "Hole in the Sky" is shown with the Clarion West and Deep Dives logo. Text reads: Hole in the Sky, A Conversation with Daniel H. Wilson and Nisi Shawl, Moderated by Alan Boyle. October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Seattle Central Library. Abstract background with photos of author Cory Doctorow with conversation partner Ed Zitron and moderator Whitney Beltrán. Text reads: Enshittification and the Rot Economy, A Conversation with Cory Doctorow and Ed Zitron, Moderated by Whitney Beltrán. October 22, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Seattle Central Library.
September 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
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A writer’s fave line from the second and final week of the Write-a-thon!

Tomorrow’s the very last day to donate to our summer fundraiser! Visit clarionwest.org/writeathon. #writeathon #writeathon2025
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July 31, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Join us online tomorrow for the final event of our summer reading series: a virtual conversation between @marthawells.com and @kateelliottsff.bsky.social, followed by an audience Q&A! RSVP at clarionwest.org/events.
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July 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Our heartfelt thanks to the Sherman Family Foundation for donating a $2,500 matching challenge to the 2025 Write-a-thon. We’ve officially reached our matching goal! #writeathon #writeathon2025
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July 28, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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We’ve reached the last day of the Write-a-thon! In the past two weeks, over 100 participating writers have written tens of thousands of words, while raising over $15,000 to support resources and community for developing writers.

We’re so grateful for all of the support! #writeathon #writeathon2025
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July 26, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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A fave line from Write-a-thon participant Ed Punk, who also wrote the most words out of over 100 writers in week one!

Haven’t supported the Write-a-thon yet? It’s not too late! Visit clarionwest.org/writeathon to donate to the fundraiser or sponsor a writer. #writeathon #writeathon2025
Background image shows a crescent moon over a futuristic city. Above, text reads: Clarion West Write-a-thon 2025. Center, text reads: Week 1 Favorite Line: "’Is he gone?’ I don't know what I hope to hear. That's he's downstairs waiting to talk to me? Or that he's left, he's let me be again? That he's left me again." Ed Punk Background image shows a crescent moon over a futuristic city. Above, text reads: Clarion West Write-a-thon 2025. Center, text reads: Week 1 Most Words Down: 9,684. Ed Punk
July 26, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Tomorrow! If you're in Seattle, join us for an in-person open mic with Two Hour Transport! We’ll be at the Magnuson Park Amphitheater (6344 NE 74th St), from 5-7PM Pacific. Reader signups start at 4:30PM.

Everyone is welcome! Register for this and more upcoming events at clarionwest.org/events.
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July 26, 2025 at 12:28 AM
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Make an impact with your #writeathon donations! Visit givebutter.com/2025cw-writeathon/marneechua. #writeathon2025
July 24, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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We love seeing your fave lines from Write-a-thon week one!

Not participating this year? You can still visit clarionwest.org/writeathon to donate to the fundraiser or sponsor a writer! #writeathon #writeathon2025
Background image shows a crescent moon over a futuristic city. Above, text reads: Clarion West Write-a-thon 2025. Center, text reads: Week 1 Favorite Line: "I think you miss my point. I'm saying that posthumans are a form of technology. We are a natural resource that has been squandered on baseline human problems." Evan J. Peterson
July 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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Announcing our third Write-a-thon Bonus Q&A! Award-winning author and former CW instructor @charliejane.bsky.social joins us tomorrow, July 24, from 6-7PM Pacific on Zoom.

This is a free community event, and everyone is welcome! Register at clarionwest.org/events. #writeathon #writeathon2025
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July 23, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Thanks for sharing your fave lines from Write-a-thon week one with us! So many awesome projects in the works!

If you’re not participating this year, you can still visit clarionwest.org/writeathon to donate to the fundraiser or sponsor a writer. #writeathon #writeathon2025
Background image shows a crescent moon over a futuristic city. Above, text reads: Clarion West Write-a-thon 2025. Center, text reads: Week 1 Favorite Line: "Joe responded with the grandmothers of Yorkshire mending all ills with a cup of tea and Carson answered with his own grandmother’s smile.” Lezlie Kinyon
July 23, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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Join us today, at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Park Slope Branch or virtually, for this hybrid event! Two of our 2025 Six-Week Workshop instructors will share their wisdom and answer your questions. RSVP at clarionwest.org/events!
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July 22, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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When you support the Write-a-thon, you can get rewarded with new reading material! #writeathon #writeathon2025
July 22, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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A #writeathon participant shares their fave line from last week! Visit clarionwest.org/writeathon to donate to the fundraiser or sponsor a writer. #writeathon2025
Background image shows a crescent moon over a futuristic city. Above, text reads: Clarion West Write-a-thon 2025. Center, text reads: Week 1 Favorite Line: "Batista’s guests have risen as if the national anthem were playing over a home game, but it’s just a single gunshot and the body of a dead wolf; my pledge of allegiance to our town." Paris Soto
July 21, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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We’ve made it through the first week of the Write-a-thon! We love hearing about everyone’s projects and progress so far. Keep up the great work! #writeathon #writeathon2025
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July 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Calling Seattle area writers! Join us in person tomorrow at Third Place Commons for a free community writing session! Make some progress on your current Write-a-thon project, or try something new with one of our prompts.

Visit clarionwest.org/upcoming-events to RSVP! #writeathon #writeathon2025
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July 18, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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🌟The Clarion West Summer of Science Fiction & Fantasy Continues 🌟

Next Tuesday, July 22 6-7:30 p.m. Eastern/3-4:30 p.m. Pacific, join Clarion West and the @bklynlibrary.bsky.social‬ for a Hybrid Event!
Carlos Hernandez & @dianapho.bsky.social in Conversation.
#brooklynpubliclibrary #authorevents
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July 18, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Story prompt: Mysterious noises come from the neighbors’ place. Clanks, machinery, whirring. When the noise abates one night, they’ve left their door open. What’s inside?

Not in the Write-a-thon? Support our cause at givebutter.com/2025cw-writeathon. #writeathon #writeathon2025
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July 17, 2025 at 8:48 PM