Off Point Writers

10/02/2015

Anyone interested in doing writerly things? It's been awhile, but maybe now is the time to rekindle?

08/25/2013

Maybe my favorite short essay on writing, ever. Hey, is this group starting up again in the fall? Hope so, 'cause unless I get kidnapped, I'd love to come back.

(Short answer: By writing)

05/26/2013

If you're a writer younger than 35, living in King County and you're working on a project that you need to finish, you should consider applying to Made at Hugo, an awesome program from our friends at Richard Hugo House.

Back in February, I told you about the Hugo House's awesome new Made at Hugo program for local writers: It's like a more pragmatic version...

03/15/2013

Hey Off Point-ers! Hope to see you at Oly Rockfish Grill this Thursday, March 21 at 8 pm for Scott Nadelson's reading! It's gonna be fan-freaking-tastic!

Scott Nadelson is the author of three story collections, most recently Aftermath, and a memoir, The Next Scott Nadelson: A Life in Progress, published by Hawthorne Books in March, 2013. A winner of the Samuel Goldberg & Sons Fiction Prize for Emerging Jewish Writers, the Reform Judaism Fiction Prize...

02/01/2013

Wild Mountain Memoir Retreat is excited to announce a call for applications for the Cheryl Strayed/VIDA Scholarship. This scholarship, funded by an anonymous donor, will provide the full registrat...

01/24/2013

Heads up Off Point Writers: Next get together is Tuesday, February 12. Just four more meetings this year until we break for summer!

01/02/2013

Looking for a writing get-a-way? Or in need of a wilderness artist experience? Consider heading to Montana's Bob Marshall Wilderness this summer and write. I know who you need to contact, if you're interested.

Artist-Wilderness Connection

11/29/2012

Thanks, Suzanne Shaw, for sharing these writing tips from Anne Lamott.

November 28, 2012NoneTweet14 Writing Tips from Anne Lamott.Every Wednesday is Tip Day.This Wednesday: 14 writing tips from Anne Lamott.Tomorrow night, I’ll interview writer Anne Lamott at Symphony Space here in New York City. I’m a longtime fan of her work, so am looking forward to hearing her speak...

11/13/2012

Just a reminder, Off Point Writers are meeting up this evening at 6:30. Get ready to write.

11/07/2012

Interested in self-publishing an e-book? CNET Executive Editor David Carnoy offers some basic tips for e-book publishing and lays out your best options for publishing quickly and easily. Read this article by David Carnoy on CNET.

11/07/2012

Today is the day. Remember to vote!

11/07/2012

Vote!

10/23/2012

Meeting tonight @ 6:30!

10/19/2012

Commissioned by Richard Hugo House as part of the2012-2013 Hugo Literary Series, bestselling author of “Candyfreak” Steve Almond; Matthew Zapruder,...

10/18/2012

I have an intimate and solid relationship with failure that anchors my writing practice, yet keeps me buoyant within it.

10/18/2012

Some fantastic writing activities to do alone or with friends. Thanks Carrie Mesrobian for sharing your smartness.

10/18/2012

Write, learn, share stories and leave freshly inspired! Hedgebrook one-day Salon for women writers.

10/18/2012

Tonight's the night! 8 pm Swing Wine Bar. Music and a reading. Awesome Thursday evening...