For those who sit and stare in wonder at a sentence or a turn of phrase, marveling at how they came about, Word Works at Seattle’s Hugo House reveals how the magic happens. These craft talks by novelists, essayists, poets, and memoirists focus on writing as process rather than finished product, examining how language works to inspire and provoke new ideas through live close readings of the writer’s own or others’ work. The talks are designed to apply to writers of all genres as well as illuminate well-known works for avid readers. They are followed by an interview with a noted editor, writer, or critic. General Admission: $15. Series pass (6 talks): $75 (save $15). Discount tickets for members, students. More info: Word Works: Writers on Writing | Hugo House
2022-23 Word Works at Hugo House
- November 18, 2022 | 7 pm PT. Nicole Sealey: Why is Brigit Pegeen Kelly’s “Song” the Perfect Poem?
- December 9, 2022 | 7 pm PT. Katie Kitamura: Finding First Person
- February 17, 2023 | 7 pm PT. Mark Doty: Raising the Stakes
- March 17, 2023 | 7 pm PT. Elaine Castillo: On Reading, Revolution, and the Classics
- March 24, 2023 | 7 pm PT. Bethany C. Morrow: The Importance of Thinking About Writing
- April 14, 2023 | 7 pm PT. Jonathan Escoffery: Earning Your Readers’ Attention
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