2017 Portland Writing Workshops for Young Writers

After Portland's longest winter in years, there's sunlight on the way. That means it's time to plan for summer writing workshops for young writers in the Portland area. Announcing three writing workshops for young writers, hosted at Attic Institute  For 2017, we're tripling our efforts with three writers workshops for young writers in Portland--ages...

Writing Workshops for Young Writers in SE Portland

Summer isn't here just yet, but it will be soon. That means it's time for another round of summer writing workshops for young writers in the Portland area. Announcing two writing camps hosted at Attic Institute Summer Writing Camp at the Attic is back for its sixth year, and this...

Three Wishes from the Ghost of College Past

Thinking back to the classes I took as an undergrad, I didn’t actually learn a single thing about business or being a professional of any kind. I learned how to write my way into corners and out of paper bags. But when I think back to some of what I...

Our Donut Shop

NOTE: I've chosen the colloquial “donut” over the more grammatically accepted “doughnut.” I hope this decision does not prevent you from enjoying the following piece. My first year in Portland, I couldn’t find a donut shop. I knew there were shops somewhere. I kept seeing donuts in grocery stores, and...

Uncovering Language from Baseball to Brand

Ahh baseball, where the known and unknown worlds sit together like two children on a dock. The sport where the essential ingredients include a ball, a stick, and a leather glove. Sure, it helps to have a few players, at least three to really make it work: one to throw...

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