Announcing Clarion West Weekend Workshops
Since 2011, Clarion West has offered year-round One-Day Workshops in addition to our marquee Summer Workshop. These One-Day Workshops have focused on specific aspects of the writing craft, drawing world-class instructors to Seattle for day-long intensive programs.
Following in those illustrious footsteps, we are thrilled to announce a new type of Clarion West experience: our very first Weekend Workshop, beginning Fall 2019.
In our first Weekend Workshop, Writing the Other, instructors Nisi Shawl and K. Tempest Bradford will lead students through avoiding common stereotypes and tropes in characterization, how to describe people from different backgrounds, building inclusive worlds, research, and more.
Our Weekend Workshops will continue to feature highly respected authors, who will provide thorough instruction in an area of their expertise. Like our One-Day Workshops, they will offer new writers opportunities to hone their craft and experienced authors a new lens through which to examine their work. The weekend-long format (Saturday and Sunday) will provide greater value to out-of-town visitors, and allow greater flexibility and depth of instruction. They will incorporate a social aspect as well — in the form of Saturday night readings, socials and other events, offering students the chance to connect with the vibrant Seattle speculative fiction scene and network with others who share their passions.
Find out about our first Weekend Workshop here.
Find out about all our upcoming One-Day and Weekend Workshops here.