Portland is a writing city, with many organizations focused on the craft. Here's a brief list to highlight a small sampling.
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The people behind Old Pal, a journal devoted to literature and art, maintain this fairly comprehensive list of all things literary in the Portland area.
Write at the library
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Every year, Multnomah County Library places a call for submissions from local authors who would like to see their books added to the library’s e-book collection.
Writing groups, workshops, and classes
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Workshops, classes, and individual consultation about writing projects.
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Bestselling writer and teacher Lidia Yuknavitch’s groundbreaking workshop practice.
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Find a wide variety of writing groups, many free to join.
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They award the annual Oregon Book Awards and Fellowships and offer writing workshops, readings and more. They are also the library’s partner on Everybody Reads.
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Writing classes are listed under Literary Arts.
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Offers free creative writing workshops in social service settings. You can also apply to lead workshops.
Membership organizations
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Provides affordable access to space, tools and resources for creating independently published media and artwork. They also have an annual residency program for artists and writers of color.
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Oregon’s oldest and largest literary organization offers community, contests, and conferences.
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Community, conferences and workshops, and the use of a beach house writing retreat.
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Educates, supports and mentors published and unpublished romance writers.
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The largest writers organization in the Pacific Northwest. Hosts regular meetings for the exchange of ideas related to writing and craft.
Local publishers
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Publishes literary fiction and memoir. Winner of two Oregon Literary Fellowships from Literary Arts.
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Specializes in nonfiction DIY (Do-It-Yourself) books, zines and decks that focus on the reader and teach self-empowerment.
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A Portland State University graduate student-run trade press. Ooligan partners with the library to publish selections from The Library Writers Project in print.
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Connect with publishers and keep up with Northwest book news, especially indie stores and authors.
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Publishes books by writers, artists, chefs, naturalists and thought leaders in the Pacific Northwest and on the West Coast.