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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Tis the season for all things eerie, strange, and dread-inducing. Celebrate the fall season and the horror genre with Ana Hurtado in the upcoming two-session class, The Milieu of Dread: Horror as Mundane, starting on Oct 18: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

Clarion West presents The Milieu of Dread: Horror as Mundane. Virtual, October 18 at 25 at 12:00 P.M. P.T. with Ana Hurtado. Register at Clarion West dot org.

Explore reframing horror as mundane, remnants of colonialism via horror, body horror as transformation, and dissecting the craft behind dread. Leave with techniques for framing horror as ordinary, An understanding of how authors from Latinoamerica have harnessed the power of horror, and prompts for identifying and incorporating mundane horror elements into your own work. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our catalog of on-demand classes is a great way to make writing progress on your own time. Classes include workshops like Marie Brennan’s Making Your Words Count. Get started here: clarion-west-online.teachable.com/p/making-you...

Clarion West On-Demand Courses. Making Your Words Count with Marie Brennan. Do you struggle with making your writing concise? Have trouble drafting flash fiction, or fight to trim a story down enough to squeak under a market's upper limit? Sometimes the answer is a chainsaw, lopping off whole characters and scenes . . . but sometimes it's a scalpel, paring the text down one word at a time. Please note, as this is an on-demand course, the instructor is not available for questions or feedback, nor is there an organized group story/feedback exchange included. You can begin watching as soon as you register.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Contracts shape elements of your work, so it's about time we all got comfortable reading, interpreting, and—eventually—signing them. Gain an understanding of contracts & how to make sure they support your goals. Join us on Oct 3: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

Clarion West presents Contracts for Speculative Fiction Writers. Virtual, October 3 at 10:00 A.M. P.T. with attorney Grace Carlson. Register at Clarion West dot org.

Contracts shape nearly every stage of a speculative fiction writer's career. Whether you're signing your first magazine contract, contributing to a shared world anthology, publishing a novel, collaborating with other creators, posting work online, or exploring cross media opportunities, the terms you agree to determine how your work lives in the world--now and in the future. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

This is a moment for hard-hitting questions. What are the dangers of AI integration into the medical field? How are ethics, privacy, and the roles of providers changing along with our technological landscape? Join us for a Deep Dive conversation about A.I. in Medicine: bit.ly/4jdqkps

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: A program of Clarion West. A.I. in Medicine. A conversation with Justin C. Key and Lakshmi Krishnan. October 15, 2026. Conversation and signing, 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Seattle Library Central Branch, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104. Hosted in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, 4Culture, Third Place Books, and Amazon Literary Partnership. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org. The image also features a photo of Justin C. Key and the cover of The Hospital at the End of the World.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Now on YouTube! Clarion West Deep Dive: Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RKk.... Thank you to everyone who made our September 24 Deep Dive possible. Don’t forget to register for the final Deep Dive: A.I. in Medicine, featuring Justin C. Key and Lakshmi Krishnan.

Now on YouTube, followed by a screen shot of the video. Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community with T. Kingfisher, Daniel Winkler, and Dominica Phetteplace. September 24, 2026. Presented by Clarion West.

The header says, "Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community with T. Kingfisher, Daniel Winkler, and Dominica Phetteplace." There are three photos in a collage, including the three speakers in chairs on stage, T. Kingfisher and Daniel Winkler at a table signing books and speaking with attendees, and a zoomed-out view of the auditorium with the speakers on the floor and an audience filling stadium-style seats.

September 24, 2026. Presented by Clarion West.

Additional photos in a collage, including the three speakers sitting in chairs on the stage taken from above, a close-up of T. Kingfisher and Dominica, books by T. Kingfisher on a table, T. Kingfisher and guest smiling at the camera, Daniel Winkler and T. Kingfisher onstage, and smiling audience members.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Caught between the desire to write a novel and the joy of writing short stories? Let A. Muia guide you through a 3rd option: the novel in linked stories. This 1.5-hour class covers structure, working with existing drafts, and re-envisioning what isn’t working. Find out more: bit.ly/4rkiqwS

Clarion West presents Short Stories in Long Form: A Novel in Linked Stories. Virtual: October 14 at 5:30 P.M. P.T. with instructor A. Muia. Register at Clarion West dot org.

Many of us love short stories, yet we also feel the pull to write novels. Caught in between? Join author A. Muia for a 90-minute live webinar exploring the beautiful hybrid structure of the novel in linked stories. We'll look at published works using this structure, learn what makes them novels instead of short story collections, talk about how to order the stories and create recurring characters, and more. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Nailing the ending of a story or novel isn't easy. Luckily, on Oct 23, Vida Cruz-Borja will take you on a 2-hour exploration of crafting a satisfying finale using justice frameworks. Find out more and register here: bit.ly/4xUUmDi

Clarion West presents Rendering Justice: The Craft of Endings. Virtual: October 23 at 7:00 P.M. P.T. with Vida Cruz-Borja. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Sarah Pinsker @sarahpinsker.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Chatting before @charmcityspec.bsky.social we had the sudden realization that the conversation included three @clarionwest.bsky.social grads and one instructor/hanger-on. Rutendo Chidzodzo, Justin C. Key, Carolyn Ives Gilman all looking lovely in the Ivy Bookshop garden.

A bunch of very photogenic writers on a patio taking a selfie with a selfie-inept photographer.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Our Deep Dives series is all about addressing flash points in today’s culture. On October 15, we will take on A.I. in Medicine from every angle—all its potential opportunities, as well as its dangers. Writer Justin C. Key and physician Laskhmi Krishnan lead the conversation. bit.ly/4jdqkps

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aTMoIP @atmoip.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Just wrapped "Copyright for Speculative Fiction Writers" with @clarionwest.bsky.social — thank you to everyone who came and asked such great questions! Back with them 10/3 for contracts basics. 📚✨ Details here: www.atmoip.com/event-detail... and secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

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Contracts for Speculative Fiction Writers: From Short Stories to Shared Worlds | aTMospheric IP LLC

I will be providing an introduction to Contracts for writers and non-lawyers. This will be an online informational session and no legal advice will be provided.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Now at a new time! Join Eden Robins for a three-session live online class this October/November to help you get unstuck in your writing. Shift out of writer’s block and back to productivity. Register here: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

Clarion West presents: Get Unstuck. Virtual writing class on Wednesdays - new time: October 21, 28, and November 4. 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time with Eden Robins. Register at Clarion West dot org.

Writer's block. Messy middles. Characters that just won't do what they're supposed to do. We've all been there! In this multi-session live class, we'll shake ourselves loose of that "stuckness" with generative exercises, forced failure, injections of randomness, and some journaling to see what's at the heart of the problem. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Magical realism’s sense of wonder and ability to critique the powers that be have made an impact on the entire globe. Learn how to read the genre with more nuance and try some generative exercises in Reading Magical Realism w/ Ana Hurtado. It’s available on demand. Get started now: bit.ly/4reYMSN

Clarion West On-Demand Courses. Reading Magical Realism with Ana Hurtado. Magical realism was born in Latinoamerica, stems from colonial ghostscapes, blooms in horror, and challenges notions of fantasy themes as simple as metaphors for deeper messages. This class will apply close reading techniques and include generative exercises. Please note, as this is an on-demand course, the instructor is not available for questions or feedback, nor is there an organized group story or feedback exchange included. You can begin watching as soon as you register.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The next Clarion West Deep Dive is TOMORROW. Join T. Kingfisher & naturalist Daniel Winkler at Seattle Library’s Central Branch (or online!) for Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community, a talk that goes deep on the weird world of mushrooms. It's free (digital attendance is $5): bit.ly/4h9mknv

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: A Program of Clarion West. Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community. A conversation with T. Kingfisher and Daniel Winkler, moderated by Dominica Phetteplace. September 24, 2026. V.I.P. reception 6:00 P.M. Conversation and signing 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. Seattle Library - Central Branch, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104. Hosted in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, 4 Culture, Third Place Books, and Amazon Literary Partnership. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What do spec fic writers need to know about contracts? Intellectual property attorney and educator Grace Carlson will teach an Oct 3 one-hour crash course on Contracts for Speculative Fiction Writers. Find out more here: bit.ly/46u8szj This webinar is informational & does not constitute legal advice

Clarion West presents: Contracts for Speculative Fiction Writers. Virtual: October 3 at 10:00 A.M. P.T. Attorney Grace Carlson. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We’re just 6 days away from our Deep Dive: Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community with T. Kingfisher and Daniel Winkler, moderated by Dominica Phetteplace, on September 24. Snag your spot: bit.ly/4h56tXb. In-person (free) and virtual ($5) attendance is available.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Could your calendar use a little spice? Save the date for Steamy in Seattle, the Clarion West romantasy gala, on Saturday, April 17, 2027. We will make our guest announcement soon!

Save the Date: Steamy in Seattle, a romantasy gala for Clarion West. Returns Saturday, April 17, 2027. Guest announcement soon.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

When you shop at the Clarion West Bookshop storefront, you not only get a brand new book to read, up to 30% of your purchase goes directly to us. This allows us to keep supporting authors as they write your next great read. Browse our virtual bookshelves at bookshop.org/clarionwest!

Image of a phone with the Clarion West Bookshop dot org website on the screen. The text at the bottom says Clarion West storefront on Bookshop dot org and shares both organizations' logos.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ah, story endings. If you’ve ever struggled to tie together every thread and pay off the promise of your story, Vida Cruz-Borja is here to smooth the path to those final pages. Rendering Justice: The Craft of Endings is a two-hour online class on October 23. Register here: bit.ly/4xUUmDi

Have you ever gotten stuck on a story because you didn't know how to end it? Learn how to give everyone, from the main character to a side character with no speaking lines, their just desserts in this class on writing endings through a justice framework. Class size is limited.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In our Deep Dives, we explore topics that matter in the world today—and the last conversation in this year’s series takes on A.I. in Medicine. Join author Justin C. Key and physician Lakshmi Krishnan on October 15 (virtual + in-person) at bit.ly/4gYQCci

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series, a program of Clarion West. A photo of Justin C. Key and Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan above the discussion title: "A.I. in Medicine: A Conversation with Justin C. Key and Lakshmi Krishnan." October 15, 2026. VIP Reception 6:00 PM. Conversation and Signing: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Seattle Library - Central Branch, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington, 98104. Hosted in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, 4Culture, Third Place Books, Amazon Literary Partnership. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Want to write a story for the big screen, television screen, or stage? Laurie Penny is teaching a seven-week boot camp to give you the tools and support you'll need. Register here: bit.ly/4dpeBjV

Beyond the Source: Adaptation for Fiction, Film & TV. Virtual: October 10, 178, 14 and November 11, 17, 21, 28 with Laurie Penny. Register at Clarion West dot org.

This seven-week boot camp lead by author and screenwriter Laurie Penny covers the essential principles of adapting stories from one format to another. If you have been dreaming of turning your novella into a screenplay (or vice versa), your short story into a longer work, or your favorite myth into a dynamic retelling, this intensive is for you. Learn how to choose work to adapt—whether your original story or available IP—and the necessary elements of each format.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Thanks so much to everyone who attended our first Deep Dive of the season: Post-Dystopia Space Exploration, a conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal and Dr. Sian Proctor, moderated by K Wilson (The Astro Stud). The entire conversation is now streaming on YouTube at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7V2....

A collage labeled "Deep Dive: Post-Dystopia Space Exploration with Mary Robinette Kowal, Dr. Sian Proctor, and K Wilson (The Astro Stud), Clarion West, September 12, 2026, photos by Kris Millering. The images include the three speakers in chairs on a stage, Mary Robinette speaking with an attendee holding The Calculating Stars book, and K Wilson and Dr. Proctor smiling at the camera.

Now on YouTube: Deep Dive - Post-Dystopia Space Exploration with Mary Robinette Kowal, Dr. Sian Proctor, and K Wilson (The Astro Stud), presented by Clarion West. The header image for the talk is included.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We love novellas... and if you do, too, then we have a great class for you: Building Blocks of the Novella with author of Ink Blood Sister Scribe, Emma Törzs. Learn how to write your novella at bit.ly/4isaTK1

Clarion West presents: Building Blocks of the Novella. Virtual: September 22, 29. October 6, 13, 20, 27. With Emma Törzs. Register at Clarion West dot org.

As a literary form, "the novella" is often defined by what it is not: too long to be a short story, too short to be a novel. This class will approach the novella as a discrete form unto itself, perfectly suited to read in one or two immersive sittings and uniquely able to develop story and character with elegant concision. Each 90-minute class includes a lecture and conversation before segueing into targeted exercises, and ending with time to share and ask questions. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The perfectionism. Fear of failure. Exhaustion. We’re talking about WRITER’S BLOCK. Instead of giving in, try getting unstuck with tools, techniques, and encouragement from Eden Robins. Beginning on Sept 23, learn to conquer your most pernicious writing demons: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

Clarion West presents: Get Unstuck. Virtual Writing Class. Wednesdays: September 23, 30, and October 7. 5:30 - 7:00 P.M. Pacific Time. With Eden Robins. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This Deep Dive will be unforgettable—Hugo, Nebula, & Locus Award-winning writer Mary Robinette Kowal & retired astronaut & poet Dr. Sian Proctor sit down for a conversation about Post-Dystopian Space Exploration (there's a streaming option too!). Join us on Saturday: bit.ly/4bhgmPq

Deep Dives: Author Conversation Series. A program of Clarion West. Post-Dystopia Space Exploration: A conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal and Dr. Sian Proctor, moderated by K Wilson (The Astro Stud). (Above this text are photos of each of the three speakers, as well as The Martian Contingency by Kowal and Space Poet by Proctor). Under a QR code is "Get tickets at Clarion West dot org." Additional information is available: September 12, 2026. VIP reception 6 PM. Conversation and Signing 7 to 8:30 PM. Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101.

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Mary Robinette Kowal @maryrobinettekowal.com · 08/09/2026

In just a few days, I will be in Seattle with Dr. Sian Proctor and K Wilson (The Astro Stud) for our Clarion West Deep Dive event: Post-Dystopia Space Exploration. Register (in-person/virtual) here: www.clarionwest.org/event/post-d...

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Eden Robins @edenrobins.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join me! We'll do some weird stuff to jostle our good ideas loose!

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Cascade Mycological Society @cascademyco.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Virtual option available. Registration is required.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The novella—not too long, not too short. Satisfying and fast-paced. They balance the brevity of a short story and the depth of a novel. If the idea of writing one excites you, attend Emma Törzs' class Building Blocks of the Novella, beginning on Sept 22: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

AI's potential & risks are particularly glaring in medicine. From improved diagnoses to algorithmic bias, there’s a lot to say—& The Hospital at the End of the World writer Justin C. Key & doctor Lakshmi Krishnan are taking this topic on on Oct 15 for the last Deep Dive of the year: bit.ly/4zJPLVK

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Is your story stuck? Escape the mire with generative exercises, forced failure, injections of randomness, and even some (gasp!) journaling to see what’s at the heart of the problem. Register for Get Unstuck with Eden Robins (virtual class) here: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Mycology has long been a source of fascination for writers & scientists, which is why we’re hosting a conversation about it in this year’s Deep Dives. On Sept 24, author T. Kingfisher and naturalist Daniel Winkler will talk Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community. Register here: bit.ly/3ROTP5X

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series, a program of Clarion West. Under photos of T. Kingfisher and Daniel Winkler, the following information: Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community. A conversation with T. Kingfisher and Daniel Winkler, moderated by Dominica Phetteplace. Hosted in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, 4Culture, Third Place Books, and Amazon Literary Partnership. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org. September 24, 2026. VIP reception 6 P.M. Conversation and signing 7 to 8:30 P.M. Seattle Library - Central Branch, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98104.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

There've been high-profile copyright law cases involving spec fic worlds (even Middle Earth!). Understanding copyright law matters for writers, and attorney Grace Carlson will walk you through what you need to know: bit.ly/4qq7kFS This webinar is informational and does not constitute legal advice.

Clarion West presents Copyright for Speculative Fiction Writers. Virtual: September 19 at 10:00 AM PT with Grace Carlson. Register at Clarion West dot org.

Speculative fiction writers build impossible worlds, invent unfamiliar technologies, and imagine futures that don’t yet exist—but copyright law was written for our current reality. Knowing how those laws apply to your stories can help you protect your work, avoid costly mistakes, and write with greater confidence. This webinar is informational in nature and does not constitute legal advice. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's amazing to see so much community support for the Urban Residency Program, which is going to help ensure that we have a permanent home for the Six-Week Workshop here in Seattle! www.clarionwest.org/the-urban-re...

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The Urban Residency Program

Clarion West is creating new opportunities for artists & writers with the new home for the Six-Week Workshop!

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Want techniques to dial up the suspense? Tools to turn up the coziness factor? Writer & editor Aigner Loren Wilson has got you. It’s happening September 13 and we’re already halfway sold out, so grab your spot now: bit.ly/4wLaKFD

Clarion West presents Crafting Your Story's Atmosphere. Virtual: September 13 at 10 AM PT with Aigner Loren Wilson. Register at Clarion West dot org.

Make readers feel your story by crafting its atmosphere in a multilayered way, from the sentence structure and word choice to the micro tension of your piece. In this 90-minute class, you’ll learn what contributes to a story’s atmosphere by analyzing published short stories and craft different levels of atmosphere using exercises and prompts. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Explore the novella as a discrete form unto itself, perfectly suited to read in one or two immersive sittings and uniquely able to develop story and character with concision. Register for the Building Blocks of the Novella class taught by Emma Törzs here: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Explore the post-dystopian side of outer space on September 12! The first in 2026's Deep Dives, Post-Dystopian Space Exploration doesn’t require a spacewalk or an EMU suit because it's happening at Town Hall in Seattle (but you can attend via cyberspace, too!). Register here: bit.ly/4bhgmPq

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Research is an essential part of the writing process. Research Skills for Fiction Writers is full of tools and techniques to make research productive and fun—and reference librarian Melody Steiner leads it, so you know it's legit. The class is available on demand. Dive in here: bit.ly/4y3QqQe

Clarion West and Writing the Other: On-Demand Courses. "Research Skills for Fiction Writers" with Melody Steiner. Research is a necessary part of the creative process for every fictional narrative, no matter the genre. You don't have to be a scholar to learn how to find the information you need to craft great stories. Reference librarian Melody Steiner will help you become more confident in your understanding of research techniques, how to integrate research into your narratives, and more comfortable navigating the resources available to you. Please note, as this is an on-demand course, the instructor is not available for questions or feedback, nor is there an organized group story/feedback exchange included. You can begin watching as soon as you register.

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Vida Cruz-Borja @laviecestmoi.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Hey all, I'll be teaching how to write endings for your stories c/o @clarionwest.bsky.social on October 9! More details at the link: secure.clarionwest.org/nx/portal/ne...

Rendering Justice: The Craft of Endings with Vida Borja Cruz
Oct 9
Online | 7:00—9:00 PM PT

Have you ever gotten stuck on a story because you didn’t know how to end it? Learn how to give everyone, from the main character to a side character with no speaking lines, their just desserts in this class on writing endings through a justice framework.

This class is for writers of all skill levels—just come with a story that you have no ending for yet.

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Different definitions of justice and how to apply them creatively
Deciding—and then writing—endings
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A “Desire, Decision, Deserve” framework for figuring out endings that feel right
A firm understanding of how to approach and apply concepts of justice in fiction
This class is limited to 20 participants. Because this class relies on discussion and collaboration participation and attendance is essential. We may ask you to contribute by voice, video and/or chat. Participants must be 18+

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Congratulations to all of the Hugo Award Winners, including Clarion West instructors and alumni! The full list of winners announced last night at @laworldcon.bsky.social can be found here: www.lacon.org/2026hugos/.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Partner highlight! Join SUMM for a Math Out Loud event featuring Dr. Shiying Dong on Learning, Creating, Bonding, and Healing with Topological Crochet. Register for free here: seattlemathmuseum.org/events/math-...

Seattle Universal Math Museum: Math Out Loud presents, "Learning, Creating, Bonding, and Healing with Topological Crochet," featuring Dr. Shiying Dong. September 3, 6:30 PM. Auditorium at Seattle Central Library, 1000 4th St, Seattle, Washington 98104. There is also a QR code to scan and a photo of Dr. Shiying Dong.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

How might AI change the face of medicine? From data privacy to lifesaving innovation, join author Justin C. Key and physician Dr. Lakshmi Krishnan for a conversation about both the potential and danger. The conversation will close out this year’s Deep Dives series! Join us: bit.ly/4zJPLVK

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Deep Dives kicks off on September 12! This year’s theme is Futures Less Dystopian. We’re conjuring visions of the world ahead that move beyond doom toward the possibility of a freer future. Join us and a mix of writers and scientists for conversations that embrace possibility: bit.ly/4zuLm8Z

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series, a program of Clarion West. Hosted in Partnership with The Seattle Public Library, 4Culture, Third Place Books, and Amazon Literary Partnership. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org. Under this information are three colorful bars, each with information about an upcoming Deep Dive. The first is September 12, 2026: Post-Dystopia Space Exploration, a conversation with Mary Robinette Kowal and Dr. Sian Proctor, moderated by K Wilson (The Astro Stud). The second is September 24, 2026: Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community, a conversation with T. Kingfisher and Daniel Winkler, moderated by Dominica Phetteplace. The third is October 15, 2026: A.I. in Medicine, a conversation with Justin C. Key and Lakshmi Krishnan.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Our friends at @common-area.bsky.social are hosting @writingexcuses.bsky.social on September 3 for an evening event at Common Objects. Learn more and RSVP at camseattle.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/ne...

Writing Excuses live in Seattle. Mary Robinette Kowal, Erin Roberts, DongWon Song, Howard Tayler. Join the hosts of the Hugo award-winning podcast Writing Excuses! Community building, zine making, live podcast episode, writing prompts, community building, in-depth conversations. CAM: Thursday, September 3. 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Pacific Time. Common Objects, 2601 1st Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98121. Register at cam seattle dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Alien ecosystems. Creeping invasions. Hive-mind intelligence. The world of fungus is rich for spec fic writers! On Sept 24, we’ll be guided through it by Hugo & Nebula Award-winning writer T. Kingfisher. Joining the convo will be naturalist and writer Daniel Winkler: bit.ly/3ROTP5X

Deep Dives Author Conversation Series: A program of Clarion West. Under photos of the three speakers, the following info: "Mycology, Decay, and Metaphors for Community. A conversation with T. Kingfisher and Daniel Winkler, moderated by Dominica Phetteplace. September 24, 2026. VIP Reception 6 PM. Conversation and Signing 7 to 8:30 PM. Seattle Library - Central Branch, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104. Hosted in partnership with The Seattle Public Library, 4Culture, Third Place Books, and Amazon Literary Partnership. Get tickets at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Taught by Hugo Award-winning editor + Ignyte Award-nominated writer Aigner Loren Wilson, Crafting Your Story’s Atmosphere helps writers evoke emotion and set the stakes through the many devices included under the umbrella of “atmosphere.”Register and learn with us: bit.ly/4wLaKFD

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

That unique world you’re building? You should protect it! Copyright law may seem intimidating, but it’s useful for spec fic writers. On September 19, attorney and educator Grace Carlson will teach the basics of copyright law and how it applies to your fiction. Register here: bit.ly/4qq7kFS

Clarion West presents Copyright for Speculative Fiction Writers. Virtual: September 19 at 10 AM PT with Grace Carlson. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The Pocket Workshop is our totally free Patreon blog where we interview great writers on all things craft. Think of it as a mini writer’s workshop! This month, we have Chris Campbell on Afro-cosmicism and more than a dozen recommended reads in the genre. Join the Workshop: bit.ly/4wD567x

A Pocket Anthology: Afro-cosmicism, an introduction by Chris Campbell. Pocket Workshop: Essays on living as a writer. Brought to you by Clarion West. Join for free: patreon dot com slash c w slash The Pocket Workshop

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

From sensory details and word choice to environment and just plain old “vibes,” Aigner Loren Wilson's Sept 13 virtual writing class has all the tools you need to enhance atmosphere at the line and narrative levels. Registration is open! Sign up to join the virtual class here: bit.ly/4wLaKFD

Clarion West presents: Crafting Your Story's Atmosphere. Virtual: September 13 at 10:00 AM PT. With Aiger Loren Wilson. Register at Clarion West dot org.

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Clarion West @clarionwest.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Revision is hard. Revision in your second language is harder. Luckily, Jana Bianchi and Diogo Ramos, two multilingual writers and editors, know the struggle and have collected tips, tools, and guidance in one 55-minute class. It's on-demand, so we’re ready when you are: bit.ly/4g8n4Kt

Clarion West on-demand courses. Revising in English as a Second Language with Jana Bianchi and Diogo Ramos. Jana and Diogo will share tools and tips they use when revising a draft in English—simple habits that, besides allowing writers to overcome recurrent obstacles (like vocabulary range, false cognates, untranslatable words, and problems with idioms, collocations, grammar, and punctuation, among others), also help them to gain confidence in writing in English. Please note, as this is an on-demand course, the instructor is not available for questions or feedback, nor is there an organized group story/feedback exchange included. You can begin watching as soon as you register.

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