Bremerton

Poetry Writing Workshop 

Third Saturdays  2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Kitsap County Library, Sylvan Avenue Branch

1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310

• Hosted by the Bremerton poet laureate

• Those attending briefly introduce themselves, followed by a short talk on some aspect of poetry, such as line endings, reading poems aloud, or a poetry form

• A prompt is provided with 30 to 40 minutes for writing, followed by optional sharing

• Attendees may comment on shared poems, focusing on positive aspects because these are brand new poems

• Contact Tia Hudson, host, at thudson56@yahoo.com

Duvall

Duvall Writing Group

Third Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Duvall Library

15508 Main St NE, Duvall, WA 98019

• Write together to prompts!

• Ages 18 and up

• Facilitators are Pamela Denchfield and Sandi Ivey

• Every month, we start with brief introductions so we can get to know each other and our current writing projects

• Contact Pamela Denchfield at pamela.denchfield@gmail.com

• Facebook group for informal chats: https://www.facebook.com/groups/duvallwriting

• Visit http://duvallwritinggroup.weebly.com/

Kirkland

Writing Workshop at BookTree

First Saturdays 4:24 – 6:00 p.m.

followed by Poetry Is Everything (PIE) Reading and Open Mic at 6:14 p.m. 

BookTree

609 Market St, Kirkland, WA 98033

• Topics and leaders vary (occasionally workshops feature prose writing, not always poetry)

• Workshops are free (no admission charge)

• Followed by Poetry Is Everything (PIE) Reading and Open Mic at 6:14 p.m.

• Contact Chris Jarmick, owner and host, at booktreekirkland1@gmail.com

• Visit https://www.booktreekirkland.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/BookTreeBookstore

Lake Forest Park

Start Liners Writers Group

Every Tuesday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Third Place Commons

17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

• Meet in the Sadler Room by the main floor’s central area

• Writers of any experience level are welcome to join this inclusive, inspiring group

• We employ a fun, no-pressure format: members create six-words-or-less “start line” prompts to be used for writing sessions of 5, 10, and 15 minutes, with results then read aloud to the group

• Contact Melanie Reed, host, at mordantflair@gmail.com

• Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/366202535849485/

Group photo taken January 31, 2024

Mukilteo

The Writing Lab

Wednesdays 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.

Alternates between Zoom and Rosehill Community Center

304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA 98275

• In good weather, if room, we meet outdoors at Red Cup Cafe, across the road 

• A small, curated group; core members were faculty and staff at Everett Community College and most have been together since 2013, but we welcome a few new people 

• We spend some time greeting and chatting, write for 20 to 30 minutes, and then share what we just wrote, or anything else we are working on

• This is not a hard-core critique group (we share a lot of encouragement)

• Email reminders go out every Tuesday, sometimes with an optional prompt and (for online weeks) a Zoom link

• Contact Bethany Reid, host, at bethany.alchemy@gmail.com

Vancouver

Shut Up & Write! in Vancouver, Washington

Every Tuesday 5:15 – 6:45 p.m.

Various locations 

Vancouver, WA 98660

• Join us for focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome. No one will see or critique what you’ve written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area. Afterward, we’ll chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. 

• Keep checking Meetup for updates on venues and weather.

• Please RSVP on Meetup so we know how many to expect each time: https://www.meetup.com/shutupandwritevancouverwa/events/304553648/

• For our full event schedule, visit https://shutupwrite.com

• Cohosted by Leela Ha, Armin Tolentino, and Jacob Salzer

The Work Poetry Workshop

Meetings held on various dates, in person and online.

• The Work is a drop-in poetry writing workshop for beginners as well as more experienced writers

• We read and discuss poetry and write several new poems together

• Each workshop features at least three timed writing exercises

• Contact Christopher Luna, host, at christopherjluna@gmail.com

• Visit https://printedmattervancouver.com/creative-writing-workshops/

The Work on Zoom — Online

Second and fourth Mondays 6:00 – 8:30 p.m., except where noted

The cost to participate in this workshop is a one-time $20 suggested donation

Contact Christopher Luna (above) to receive an invitation to join Zoom

The Work Tuesdays on Zoom — Online

Every Tuesday 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Those who have the time to make a deeper commitment to their writing development can participate in this weekly online workshop

The cost for each session is $10, payable via check or PayPal (christopherjluna@gmail.com); you may pay for several classes or several months in advance

Contact Christopher Luna (above) to receive an invitation to join Zoom

The Work — In Person

Second Saturdays 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Birdhouse Books

1001 Main St Basement, Vancouver, WA 98660

The cost to participate in this workshop is a one-time $25 suggested donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds

The Work — In Person

Fourth Saturdays 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Birdhouse Books

1001 Main St Basement, Vancouver, WA 98660

The cost to participate in this workshop is a one-time $25 suggested donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds

Woodinville

WUUC Poetry Group

Second Sundays 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church

19020 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville, WA 98077

• Meeting on Zoom or in a hybrid meeting (both online and in-person) in the library of the Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church (WUUC)

• Open to the public and we encourage anyone curious about poetry to join us! 

• A volunteer from the group brings a topic to discuss in the form of poetry or a theme.

• You’ll have the opportunity to share your work (or someone else’s) with a supportive audience, generate new work by following group exercises, and share your generated work (participation is entirely optional)

• Pamela Denchfield and Meriaten Long, facilitators 

• Contact Pamela Denchfield at pamela.denchfield@gmail.com

• Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuucpoetry/

• Check the church calendar at https://wuuc.org/calendarevents/month/?tribe-bar-search=poetry%20group for the meeting schedule and to confirm whether meetings are in-person or on Zoom