School taught us that the best time to make a new friend is in the hallway between classes. There’s no rush to get to the workshop, so why not start a conversation with someone you’ve never met? It might just be the start of a lifelong friendship!
Month: February 2026
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3 – 4:30PM Friday Zoom: Your Brand
What does your author brand look like? Designer Maite Dalila will help you find out. In this interactive workshop, you’ll take a deep dive into branding and walk away with the exact colors, fonts, and imagery that make your brand match the quality of your writing.
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3 – 4:30PM Friday Zoom: Your First Conference
Is this your first time joining us or your first online writing conference? We’re here to answer any questions you may have and help you make the most out of your first conference. Join us to learn more about your community and get connected with your colleagues and new friends.
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3 – 4:30PM Friday Windsor C: Your First Conference
Is this your first time joining us or your first writing conference? We’re here to answer any questions you may have and help you make the most out of your first conference. Join us to learn more about your community and get connected with your colleagues and new friends.
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3 – 4:30PM Friday Windsor A: Ekphrastic Poetry
The cross-disciplinary mode of “ekphrastic writing” has historically been defined as descriptive writing influenced by the visual arts. Ekphrastic writing is writing in response to what you see — from portraits to pottery. In this class, you’ll explore your relationship with art, and be introduced to artists and art from across the globe as we dive into ekphrastic writing. Ekphrasis is an aesthetic pursuit, and when you stimulate your eyes, that sight can lead to insight. Come write with us.
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3 – 4:30PM Friday Belmont A/B: Genre Connections
If you’ve been looking to connect with professionals and fellow colleagues in your writing and publishing life, join us for genre connections. You’ll sit down with writers, authors and poets to talk about the work, practice, and joy of writing in genre — from poetry to screenwriting to sceience fiction and more!
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2:30 – 3PM Friday Belmont A/B & Zoom: Break
Break time! Get a good stretch and say hello to some fellow writers by the book table. So many new novels, poems, and stories to read and enjoy.
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12:30 – 2:30PM Friday Zoom: First Page Critique
Does your opening hook your readers? Bring your first page and find out. Published authors and industry professionals will sit down with you to critique your work and help you learn what makes a first page shine.
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12:30 – 2:30PM Friday Windsor C: Beta Reader Connections
Struggling to find a beta reader for your work? You’re not alone! Come by Windsor C to connect with your fellow writers. We’ll discuss best practices and work on connecting you to other writers interested in sharing their work with each other.
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12:30 – 2:30PM Friday Windsor A: Generative Writing with Write Around Portland
Join Write Around Portland for Word Play — a creative writing frenzy rooted in respect and community. Through timed freewrites inspired by open-ended prompts and activities that will invigorate your creative writing practice, Word Play is a fun and fast-paced way to get some writing done!