Mary Rosenblum (1952-2018)

Clarion West is once again running its well-known Summer Reading Series, featuring prominent writers of science fiction and fantasy who are teaching its prestigious Six-Week Workshop. Authors will read from new works and answer questions about writing, teaching, editing, and other topics. Readings take place at the University Bookstore, 4326 University Way NE in Seattle,…
The 2019 Poul and Karen Anderson Memorial International Travel Fund has been awarded to Eugenia Triantafyllou from Greece. The travel fund, supported by Astrid and Greg Bear, honors Poul and Karen Anderson, the parents of Astrid Bear, and their love of travel and meeting people in the worldwide science fiction and fantasy community. Science fiction and fantasy…
We are grieved to report that writer, editor, and four-time Clarion West instructor Gardner Dozois has passed away due to complications from a systemic infection. The loss to our community is immeasurable, and we mourn his passing. Gardner served as the editor of Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine from 1984–2004, winning 15 Hugos and 35 Locus Awards for…
Important dates, what to expect, and exciting changes for our summer programs! We’ve been making plans to help you focus on your writing, find community easier, and join us for more programs! ====Our popular Flash Fiction Groups are back June 8 – July 3, 2025!====Are you looking to bring a more personalized and dynamic writing…
At the close of Pride Month, we want to take a moment to call forth just a few names from our community of openly LGBTQIA+ science fiction, fantasy, and horror authors, as a way of recognizing their contributions and encouraging readers to seek out their work. There’s a strong lineage of LGBTQIA+ authors within speculative…
Free writing classes in January and February for federal employees Clarion West is offering up to three One-Day Workshop passes in January and February 2019 to federal employees affected by the current government shutdown. The workshops will take place on January 27 and February 10, 2019. Descriptions of the workshops can be found below. If…