Seattle Writes
We support authors with a residency, occasional classes, lists of resources about the craft of writing and the business of publishing, and connection to the robust local writing community.
Writers’ Room
The Eulalie and Carlo Scandiuzzi Writers’ Room is a shared writing space on Level 9 of the Central Library available only to residents. Here writers can work on their projects and access Library resources. Use of the room is through an application process for the Writers’ Room Residency.
Local Writing Organizations
Connect with local organizations and continuing education programs offering writing classes and networking opportunities.
- Cascade Writers
Cascade Writers provides educational seminars and workshops for the general public interested in writing and publishing original works. - Cascadia Poetics Lab
Workshops and poetry festivals. - Clarion West
Workshops and annual conference for speculative fiction writers. - Emerald City Romance Writers
Monthly programs; annual Emerald City Writers Conference in the fall. - Horror Writers Association, Seattle Chapter
The HWA Seattle Chapter consists of local writers, editors, artists, and more within the horror genre. - Hugo House: A Place for Writers
Classes and events for emerging and established writers. - King County Library System
Free workshops and programs on writing and publishing. - North Seattle College
A variety of writing classes in the continuing education program. - Pacific Northwest Writers Association
Monthly programs; annual conference each summer; literary contest. - Sciworthy
Focusing on informal science writing for science-trained professionals and students. - SCRiB LAB
Online classes and events for writers of all genres, including playwrights. - Seattle Central College
Continuing education classes in writing. - Seattle Writers Collective
Offers events for quiet, concentrated writing time, workshops, critique sessions, and connection with other writers. - The Society of Children’s Book Writers of Western Washington
Programs, retreats, and conference for adults writing for children and teens. - University of Washington Continuing Education
Variety of fiction, nonfiction and editing programs.
Book Lists for Writers
- Creative Writing
Find advice and inspiration for your writing with this list of books about the craft of writing. - Publish Your Writing
Explore a selection of recent books and online resources for writers ready to publish their work via either traditional publishing or self publishing.