Get to know other local LGBTQIA+ speculative writers at this free meetup. Writers of all skill levels and experience are welcome. Bring writing materials—we’ll have a couple of opportunities for generative writing—and your fabulous self. This is the first of a year-round, quarterly meeting group check back for information on future meetings!Accessibility: Pipsqueak is on...

Bring a book, take a book: the Clarion West book swap is back. This time, we'll join Langston's creative arts team to celebrate science fiction luminary Octavia E. Butler. Come for the live performances, food, and refreshments. Stay for the community and celebration! And don't forget to bring a book to share (and a reusable...

Join community members and local organizations for a special evening honoring Octavia Butler, an award-winning American science fiction author, pioneer of Afrofuturism, and former Lake Forest Park resident. The program features a conversation exploring her impact on writers and artists, informational displays, and a reading of the City’s proclamation declaring Octavia E. Butler Day. Leading...

The second summer reading and conversation featuring 2025 Six-Week Workshop instructor Maurice Broaddus, with Cadwell Turnbull (CW ’16) as his conversation partner. Maurice will read from his work and then chat with Cadwell before turning to the audience for questions. You will be able to submit questions in the webinar. * Check back for possible...

The Clarion West staff will host two hours of writing and community to kick-off the Write-a-thon this year. Snacks will be provided, as well as great company. Set your goals and get started writing. If we’ve unlocked the first $5,000, we will stream the first Write-a-thon Surprise Guest together at Common AREA Maintenance, followed by...

Bring your WIP for a one hour virtual writing session hosted by Clarion Alum and Unicorn Author Club founder Minal Hajratwala (CW'19). Need a prompt? We have those, too!

Get your writing juices flowing at the mid-way mark! Bring your work-in-progress and check your writing goals — are you finally going to earn the Overachiever Badge this year? Join the Clarion West staff for two hours of writing and community. This event is free and open to the whole community! If you'd like to...

The summer’s third author event is a conversation between two of our 2025 Six-Week Workshop instructors. Join Diana Pho, editor of Erewhon Books, and award-winning writer Carlos Hernandez as they answer your questions about the state of science fiction and fantasy publishing today. Have a novel you've finished that you'd love to untrunk? Wondering what...

Bring your WIP for a one hour virtual writing session hosted by Clarion Alum and Unicorn Author Club founder Minal Hajratwala (CW'19). Need a prompt? We have those, too!

July’s open mic will be another summer partnership between Clarion West and Two Hour Transport! Held at the Magnuson Park Amphitheater, this outdoor open mic is a community favorite. This is a free event.

The Clarion West Summer Reading Series will be held virtually and streamed live over Zoom during the Six-Week Workshop. Join us for our final event, a conversation between Martha Wells and Kate Elliott! This event will begin with a conversation between Martha and Kate. There will be time to take questions from the audience. Participants will be...