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Featured Events
Margaret Atwood in Conversation with Omar El Akkad
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
The Moth Mainstage in Portland
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Everybody Reads 2020: Tommy Orange
Thursday, March 5, 2020
2019/2020 Portland Arts & Lectures Subscriptions
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Writing Classes
Join a community of writers who are serious about their craft. Our writing classes for adults are taught by talented working writers, many of them Oregon Book Awards authors. Classes are small and focused on accomplishing specific writing goals in a supportive and welcoming setting.
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Summer 2019 Roundtable: Submitting Your Work To Journals
Saturday, July 13, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Ask the leader and your fellow writers for help with those worries that keep you from submitting your work – including cover letters, journal selections, and knowing when something is done. You will be challenge to submit at least one piece to at least five journals, but those who are only seeking info are welcome, too.
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Summer 2019 Roundtable: Writing the Perfect Bio
Sunday, July 28, 2019
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Writing an author bio to include with your submissions to journals, fellowships and other professional opportunities can be daunting. Learn the ins and outs of what a bio is, why it’s important, and how to write one that’s authentic to you and professional. We’ll focus on short bio writing, offer/receive feedback from peers, and walk away with at least one solid bio (but hopefully two or more)!
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Fall 2019: Memoir Accountability
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Delve Readers Seminars
Delve Readers Seminars engage readers in exploring challenging books in lively discussion-based seminars led by an experienced scholar.
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Oregon Book Awards Submission Fee
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Upcoming Events
Getting Help with your Oregon Literary Fellowship application: Drop-in session
June 20, 2019
Friday, August 2, 2019 is the deadline to apply for an Oregon…
Delve: Escape from the Doll’s House
September 1, 2019
This Delve will examine stories from different literary genres and periods that…
Margaret Atwood in Conversation with Omar El Akkad
September 25, 2019
Literary Arts is proud to present an evening with Margaret Atwood, acclaimed…
2019/2020 Portland Arts & Lectures: George Packer (Sold Out)
October 24, 2019
The series will begin on October 24 with author and staff writer…
The Moth Mainstage in Portland
December 10, 2019
The Moth returns to Portland this December! This extraordinary performance will sell…
Everybody Reads 2020: Tommy Orange
March 5, 2020
Literary Arts is proud to host an evening with award-winning author Tommy…
Latest Blog Posts
June 7, 2019
Go to PostSave the date: The Portland Book Festival returns Saturday, November 9 at the Portland Art Museum and neighboring venues. Lineup and tickets will be announced in early September. We are excited to announce our collaboration with Portland-based cartoonist and illustrator…
June 5, 2019
Go to PostLiterary Arts is proud to announce the return of Bank of America as our Title Sponsor for the Portland Book Festival in 2019. We are so grateful for Bank of America’s support, with special thanks to Roger Hinshaw, Bank of…
May 31, 2019
Go to PostLiterary Arts seeks an intern to assist with administrative duties at our downtown center. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. POSITION: Oregon Book Awards & Fellowships Intern Deadline to apply: June 12, 2019. DURATION: The internship would start…
Featured Lecture from the Archives
Jill Lepore (Rebroadcast)
June 14, 2019
Go to LectureNew York Times bestselling author Jill Lepore discusses the central ideas in her latest book, These Truths: A History of the United States.
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